In the Loop – 4 Sep 2024
We are excited to welcome you back to Adult Learning for the start of the 2024 Autumn term.
I know many of you have already booked your place but if you are still hoping to get a space – don’t delay! Lots of our courses are now full or getting close to full.
Most of our Art and Creative courses will start back just next week! Our longer language courses start week beginning 16 September and most of our general interest courses start week beginning 23 September.
Languages classes
Language classes have been booking up really quickly this term, but we still have some amazing classes available.
Spanish Level 1A – Complete Beginners
with Luz, Wed 12.45pm-2.45pm from 18 Sept or with Julian, Mon 1pm-3pm from 16 Sept
You can also join intermediate and advanced courses including…
Spanish Level 3A – Advanced, with Julian, Tue 7pm-9pm, from 17 Sept
Portuguese Level 2A – Intermediate, with Margarida, Tue 6.30pm-8.30pm from 17 Sept
Painting and Drawing
We know our learners are an extremely talented bunch and there are lots of opportunities to develop your artistic side with a fantastic selection of Painting and Drawing classes including…
Drawing Skills Mixed Ability, with Roma Wed 1pm -3pm from 18 Sept
Watercolour – Beginners, with Mary, Mon 1pm-3.30 from 9 Sept
Acrylics -Beginners with Mary, Tue 1pm – 4pm from 10 Sept
Mixed Media Art – Explore your Creativity, with Ellie, Tue 6pm-8.30pm from 17 Sept
Pastels – an Introduction, with Roma, Wed 3.15pm-5.15pm from 18 Sept.
History and Philosophy, Film Studies and Creative Writing
A fresh look at Spanish History with Gorka on The Spanish Civil War, Franco’s dictatorship and the transition to democracy, Fri 12.45pm-12.45pm from 27 Sept or a chance to explore some big questions with Introduction to Philosophy Part 1, with Leo, Thu 7pm – 9pm, from 19 Sept if you fancy a night in why not join Davide for an online course Watching The Witches, Mon 4.30-6pm from 23 Sept Online. Join Carolyn for a journey into How To Write A Novel In 6 Weeks, Tue 1pm-3pm from 17 Sept
Practical Creativity
If you are looking for a creative and practical activity where you can develop some amazing and genuinely useful skills look no further than some of our textiles courses…
Learn How To Crochet-Beginners, with Cristina Tue 1pm-3.30pm from 17 Sept…
Dressmaking And Textiles-Mixed Ability, with Lorraine, Tue 6.30-8.30pm from 10 Sept …
Everything You Need To Know About Sewing For The Beginner with Ann, Thu 6pm-9pm from 12 Sept…
We have the always fabulous Flower Arranging Intermediates-Textures Of Autumn with Kathryn, Fri 1pm-3.30pm from 13 Sept as well as the ‘scent’sational Homemade Botanical Beauty & Wellbeing Products with Faith, Tue 10am-12noon from 17 Sept
Green fingers and yummy recipes…
Try out an inspirational introduction to both creative and technical aspects of Garden design with RHS medallist Jason. Garden Design, with Jason, Tue 7pm-9pm, from 24 Sept
Delicious new cookery courses with the lovely Sarah. You can try… Japanese Sushi, Inspired by India, Italian Arancini and Vegetarian Christmas. First up this term is… Inspired by the Mediterranean Thu 10am -2pm, on 10 Oct
Digital Skills
Want to learn more about computers and not sure which course to choose? Why not join our one-off taster session on 23 September with Carmel, find out which course is right for you and try out our computer suite – just £16. Computer Skills Taster, with Carmel, Mon 10am – 12noon, on 23 Sept
There is lots of options on offer and we hope that you will find something that inspires and challenges you!
You can book online, over the phone on 0117 903 8844 or by popping in to Stoke Lodge.
