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These courses are aimed that those of you who want to learn something new, develop an existing talent or interest – all while meeting new people and joining a community of like minded people.

Courses cover a whole range of areas including Art & Design, Crafts, Dance and Exercise, Languages, Baking, Fashion and Textiles along with Digital Skills and Creative Writing.

Take a look at the options below and join in this September.

Courses

44 Courses Available

5-Week Beginners Jewellery Workshop This 5- week course is a great introduction to silver jewellery making. Each week we will create a different piece learning, various techniques along the way such as piercing, texturing, soldering, and polishing. Week 1- Ring Making Week 2-…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 5 Weeks Start Date: 22/02/2024 Fee: £200

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Adult Ballet This course is designed for the complete beginner or those who have limited knowledge of ballet. No previous dance experience is required. Ballet helps build core strength, lengthen, and strengthen muscles whilst improving posture, balance,…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 8 Weeks Day: MondayStart Date: 15/01/2024 Fee: £80

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Advanced Creative Writing Take your love of writing to the next level exploring genres, narrative types, character building, advanced editing and query letters.  This course allows opportunities to workshop writing with peers and instructors.  What’s covered dur…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 8 Weeks Day: MondayStart Date: 15/01/2024 Fee: £135

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Appalachian Culture Appalachia is a cultural region in the Eastern United States that stretches from the Southern Tier of New York to Northern Albama, and Georgia ad includes the Appalachian Mountain chain. The area was first settled by Irish and Scottish immi…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 1 Day Day: SaturdayStart Date: 14/10/2023 Fee: £45

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Authentic Indian Cooking Learn to cook authentic Indian dishes from scratch. Understanding the spice tin – the difference in whole and powdered spices, and how to get the best from them. Learn how to pull together some of Britain’s favourite curries without re…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: North Star Campus Duration: 7 Weeks Day: WednesdayStart Date: 10/01/2024 Fee: £105

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Christmas Ceramic Baubles Join our expert Sam Silverton for a truly wonderful Christmas workshop. During the 2 hours class, you will have an opportunity to design up to four baubles with a large selection of paints and glazes available. Our relaxed workshop will all…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: North Star Campus Duration: 1 Day Start Date: 05/12/2023 Fee: £35

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Christmas Jewellery Workshop A fun Christmas-themed workshop, learning how to make 3 designs-a mistletoe pendantpair of candy cane earringsChristmas tree earringsDuring the course, you will learn the skills to cut, shape and solder sterling silver to make a beautiful r…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 1 Day Day: ThursdayStart Date: 30/11/2023 Fee: £55

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Christmas Mosaic Decorations Workshop Spend a fun morning designing and creating up to three Christmas Mosaic pieces.  You will learn how to cut the glass and ceramic tile, playing around with colours and shapes to make truly unique decorations, all in a relaxed environment.T…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 1 Day Day: SaturdayStart Date: 25/11/2023 Fee: £35

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Christmas Wreath Making Join our expert florist Louise for a truly wonderful Christmas wreath-making workshop. Follow a full demonstration, with step-by-step support in making a bespoke Christmas wreath to hang, with pride, on your door. Our relaxed workshop will …

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 1 Day Day: SaturdayStart Date: 02/12/2023 Fee: £50

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Clothes Making – Beginners This beginner’s course is ideal for people who have little or no experience of clothes making. It is a great follow on from our Sewing Machine Skills course. You will learn:How to take accurate body measurements How to use a commercial d…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 6 Weeks Day: WednesdayStart Date: 21/02/2024 Fee: £140

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Continue to Draw and Paint This course is for learners who have a basic understanding of drawing and/or painting and would like to progress to a more advanced level. You will be taught different drawing and painting techniques and how they can be achieved. The course…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 8 Weeks Day: MondayStart Date: 22/01/2024 Fee: £145

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Creative Writing If you would like to explore creative writing, then this course is for you. We will experiment with poetry as well as investigate technical aspects of fiction such as plot structure, developing characterisation and dialogue and establishin…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 8 Weeks Day: WednesdayStart Date: 17/01/2024 Fee: £135

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Discover your Digital Camera This short beginners’ course, which helps you understand how to use the different settings and purposes of your digital camera. It is ideal for beginners who want to understand how to use the camera properly and when to use the various sc…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 3 Weeks Day: TuesdayStart Date: 05/03/2024 Fee: £90

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Drawing for Beginners This course is for anyone who has always wanted to learn how to draw. Everyone can draw, even if they think they cannot! The basic techniques will be taught, and this will start your journey into the creative world. You will build basic ski…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 8 Weeks Day: TuesdayStart Date: 23/01/2024 Fee: £145

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Floristry Do you have a love for fresh cut flowers but never know how to display them in the vase? This course will take you to a whole new level as our tutor Louise guides you each week on a different floristry display style. A great place to de-str…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 5 Weeks Day: WednesdayStart Date: 21/02/2024 Fee: £180

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French – Intermediate The course has been designed for you to improve your French based on practical situations alongside establishing a solid grammatical base. You will have the opportunity to understand, speak, read and write French. Over the year, you will co…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 1 Week Day: TuesdayStart Date: 26/09/2023 Fee: £130

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French Advanced Conversation This course will help you consolidate the knowledge acquired through GCSE French or a similar standard. You will gain confidence in using the language on a variety of topics to express opinions and feelings. There are no prescribed topics a…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Day: WednesdayStart Date: 17/01/2024 Fee: £130

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French Year 1 – Beginners The course has been designed for you to use French in everyday situations with supporting grammar and vocabulary to help you understand, speak, read and write French at a basic level. Over the year, you will cover the following topics: Gr…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Day: MondayStart Date: 15/01/2024 Fee: £130

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German – Intermediate The course has been designed for you to develop your current understanding of the German language. You will learn vocabulary and grammar to enable you to understand, speak, read, and write German at an intermediate level. There is an emphas…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Day: TuesdayStart Date: 16/01/2024 Fee: £130

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German Year 1 – Beginners The course has been designed for you to use German in everyday situations with supporting grammar and vocabulary to help you understand, speak, read and write German at a basic level. Over the year, you will cover the following topics: Gre…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Day: MondayStart Date: 15/01/2024 Fee: £130

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Get to know your sewing machine – Beginners This introduction course is designed for people who would like to learn more about the capabilities of their sewing machine in readiness for clothes making or other projects. Week 1 – Learn about your machine, equipment and make a Tote ba…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 4 Weeks Day: WednesdayStart Date: 10/01/2024 Fee: £90

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Introduction to Stained Glass If you are a beginner in glasswork and want an in-depth look at the craft behind stained glass windows, then this is the course for you. It is suitable for beginners, and we are offering you the chance to learn key skills to begin a new gla…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 5 Weeks Day: WednesdayStart Date: 21/02/2024 Fee: £195

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Italian – Beginners The course aims to provide the basic knowledge needed to enrich your Italian experience in everyday life, studying grammar and vocabulary to improve your writing, reading and listening. During the year, you will cover the following topics: …

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Day: MondayStart Date: 15/01/2024 Fee: £130

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Latin American and Ballroom Dancing for Beginners You have seen “Strictly” on the TV, now learn those fabulous dances! This course is for anyone with a fascination with dance and who are looking for an alternative to their usual workout. All abilities are welcome. You will be taught th…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 5 Weeks Day: MondayStart Date: 08/01/2024 Fee: £50

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Life Drawing These sessions are for learners with any skill level, from novices to practising artists. Join a supportive and stimulating environment in which to learn about the perceptions and mark-making capabilities required for making successful dra…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level X Study Mode: Part Time Location: North Star Campus Duration: 6 Weeks Day: TuesdayStart Date: 20/02/2024 Fee: £105

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Marvellous Mosaics Mosaics have a long history dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. Create a bespoke piece of art using small pieces of ceramic tile, glass, buttons, pebbles, jewellery, and other items known as tesserae. Use your imagination and mosaic a de…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level X Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 1 Week Day: WednesdayStart Date: 24/01/2024 Fee: £75

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Novelty Cake Decorating for Beginners For complete beginners and those with an interest in creating that show stopping cake for a special occasion! The first part of this course will be about learning the basic techniques required to decorate novelty cakes. You will learn how …

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 8 Weeks Day: WednesdayStart Date: 10/01/2024 Fee: £180

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Novelty Cake Decorating Next Step This is a continuation course for those who have completed the Novelty Cake Decorating for Beginners course. It is also ideal for those who have some experience of cake decorating and want to further their skills. The first part of this cou…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 8 Weeks Day: MondayStart Date: 22/01/2024 Fee: £200

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Oil Painting with Caryn Koh Suitable for those new to oil painting and those with some experience; the course will build your painting skills and confidence in the medium of oil paint. Take your painting to the next level, or explore a medium you haven’t yet tried. …

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 6 Weeks Day: ThursdayStart Date: 25/01/2024 Fee: £140

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Painting Techniques – Beginners This course is perfect for those who have always wanted to paint but not known where to start. It is also a great next step for students who have completed our Drawing for Beginners course. Starting with basic colour theory and mixing colou…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 8 Weeks Day: WednesdayStart Date: 24/01/2024 Fee: £145

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Portraiture Emma will take you from absolute basic drawing techniques, through to competent portrait drawing and painting.You will use a variety of different drawing and painting materials with the opportunity to learn how to make your own paint from n…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 6 Weeks Day: TuesdayStart Date: 20/02/2024 Fee: £120

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Pottery This course offers learners the chance to explore various ceramic skills and methods of working. For beginners, we cover various hand building techniques including; pinch pots, coiling, slab building, 3D Sculpture, using moulds, as well as…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: North Star Campus Duration: 1 Week Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayStart Date: 19/09/2023 Fee: £180

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Pottery

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: North Star Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Start Date: 11/01/2024 Fee: £180

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Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: North Star Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayStart Date: 10/01/2024 Fee: £180

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Pottery

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: North Star Campus Duration: 1 Week Start Date: 21/09/2023 Fee: £180

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Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: North Star Campus Duration: 1 Week Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayStart Date: 20/09/2023 Fee: £180

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Resin Jewellery This workshop is a great way to learn how to use resin creatively. Learn how to prepare the materials and set them in non-toxic, solvent free epoxy resin. Play with colour, add glitter, photographs and embellishments, the possibilities are …

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 1 Week Day: WednesdayStart Date: 06/03/2024 Fee: £45

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Screen Printing with Natural Dye Feel free to bring along any creative writing pieces you have completed or are working on as and a Over two Saturdays, you will explore natural dyes to create a textile piece that can later be made into an item of your choice, for example, …

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 2 Weeks Day: SaturdayStart Date: 24/02/2024 Fee: £110

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Silver Earrings This is a fun and relaxed way to spend 3 hours to create 2 pairs of earrings (one pair of studs and 1 pair of drop earrings). Come alone and make new friends or spend some quality time with friends or family. During the course you will lear…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 1 Day Day: ThursdayStart Date: 01/02/2024 Fee: £55

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Silver Stacking Rings A fun 1-evening workshop, learning how to make a set of 3 silver stacking rings. During the course you will learn the skills to cut, shape and solder sterling silver to make a set of simple rings. You will then polish the rings so that yo…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 1 Week Day: ThursdayStart Date: 18/01/2024 Fee: £46

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Spanish – Year 1 (Beginners) The course has been designed for you to use Spanish in everyday situations with supporting grammar and vocabulary to help you understand, speak, read and write Spanish at a basic level. Over the 3 terms of the academic year, you will cover …

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Day: TuesdayStart Date: 16/01/2024 Fee: £130

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Spanish for Beginners The course has been designed for you to use Spanish in everyday situations with supporting grammar and vocabulary to help you understand, speak, read and write Spanish at a basic level. Over the 3 terms of the academic year, you will cover …

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Day: ThursdayStart Date: 18/01/2024 Fee: £130

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Spanish Year 2 – Intermediate The course has been designed for you to use Spanish in everyday situations with supporting grammar and vocabulary to help you understand, speak, read and write Spanish at a more advanced level. Over the year, you will cover the following t…

Qualification: Leisure Level: Level 1 Study Mode: Part Time Location: Queens Drive Campus Duration: 10 Weeks Day: MondayStart Date: 15/01/2024 Fee: £130

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