In The Loop – 7 Feb 2025
Happy Lunar New Year! 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake and the celebrations continue through to the lantern festival on 12 February. This weekend you can join in the celebrations at Bristol Museum with lots of music and dance performances including the University of Bristol Lion Dancers. Find out more here.
Spring term courses…
Half term is only a week away, so now is the time to make sure you have secured your place on the last of our spring term courses, there is lots of variety to choose from including…
Fabuleux cours de français…
We’re thrilled to bring you some exciting new French courses, led by the incredible Catherine Flageul. Catherine, who’s been a wonderful addition to the Stoke Lodge team since September, is ready to help you take your French skills to the next level. This term, get ready to immerse yourself in beautiful French literature and cinema, or join her for a fun brush-up course to refine your skills. Whether you’re looking to improve your French or dive deeper into its vibrant culture, Catherine’s courses promise to be a rewarding experience.
French book club: Le Petit Prince d’Antoine de Saint Exupéry
À travers différentes rencontres, le prince apprend de profondes leçons sur l’amour, la perte et l’importance de voir avec le cœur plutôt qu’avec les yeux. L’histoire est une méditation sur les merveilles de l’enfance, la nature humaine et l’essence des relations significatives.
6 wks from 25 Feb Tue 10-12noon L39F
French Film Evening: Va Vis et Deviens
1 session on Thu 27 Feb 6.30-8.30pm L41F
Refresh your French – for students who have learnt French some time ago but feel a bit ‘rusty’. 6 wks from 26 Feb, Wed 1-3pm L37F
Get prepared for your next trip abroad with…
Get by in Portuguese – Learn some ‘survival’ Portuguese for your next trip.
6 wks from 25 Feb, Tue 2-4pm with Margarida L21P
Brush up your Spanish – ‘brush up’, revise, improve and extend your Spanish
6 wks from 27 Feb, Thu 12.45-2.45 with Gorka L54S
Welcoming two fantastic new tutors and some wonderful new creative classes…
Stunning Printmaking Techniques…
Rebecca Plas discovered her love for printmaking while teaching at a secondary school in Somerset, and it quickly became a passion that led her to pursue an MA in Fine Art Printmaking at UWE. We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome her to the team at Bristol Adult Learning.
Rebecca will be offering exciting short courses in Dry Point Etching and Lino Print—two fascinating techniques that are perfect for beginners, but also offer something new for those with experience in drawing or painting. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your skills, Rebecca’s courses are a fantastic opportunity to explore the world of printmaking.
6 wks from 25 Feb, Tue 1-4pm with Rebecca B80C
6 wks from 26 Feb, Wed 9.30-12.30pm with Rebecca B81C
Fabulous Fabric Weaving…
We’re also delighted to welcome Libby Ballon to our team. Libby studied Textile Design at Brighton University and has worked in fashion and textiles in London, Paris, and New York. Now based in Bristol and running her own textile design business, Libby is passionate about sharing the art of weaving.
In her fun and friendly course, Libby will guide you through the process of using a loom, giving you the opportunity to explore this traditional craft and create your own unique fabrics and designs. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking to try something new, Libby’s course is a wonderful way to tap into your creativity!
Fabric Weaving-Beginners @ St Paul’s
6 wks from 26 Feb, Wed 5.45-8.30pm with Libby T85A
Painting, Drawing and Print…
Collage And Collagraph-An Introduction
6 wks from 26 Feb, Wed 3.15-5.15pm with Roma B74D
6 wks from 28 Feb, Fri 10-12.30pm with Barbara T80D
6 wks from 27 Feb, Thu 1.30-4.30pm with Ellie B50D
6 wks from 27 Feb, Thu 9.30-12.30 with Ellie B44D
6 wks from 25 Feb, Tue 6-8.30pm with Ellie B82B
6 wks from 25 Feb, Tue 1-4pm with Mary B16D
Embroidery, Sewing and Crochet…
Embroidery For Complete Beginners-Patching & Mending
5 wks from 24 Feb, Mon 10-12.30 with Debby T67C
Introduction To Sewing Knitted Fabrics
1 session on Fri 14 Feb 9.30am-3.30pm with Ann T66D
Crochet Plus: Top-Down Garment
6 wks from 25 Feb, Tue 1-3.30pm with Cristina T72B
Creative Writing…
How To Write A Novel In 6 Weeks-ONLINE
6 wks from 24 Feb, Mon 7-9pm with Carolyn L10C
Floristry and Gardening…
Introduction To Floristry Workshop
1 session on Fri 28 Feb 10am-3.30pm with Kathryn G12B
Gardening courses with Christine
The People Behind the Plants – 6 influential gardeners from the past
3 wks from 4 Mar, Tue 10-12.30pm S12G
Choosing Plants for your Borders – 3 wks from 7 Mar, Fri 10-3pm S15G
Garden styles: Improving shady borders – 1 session on Sat 22 Mar 10-3pm S19G
Social Media…
Hopefully those of you who use Facebook and Instagram are already following Bristol Adult Learning for all the latest if you’re not, then give us a follow and be the first to know about new courses, what’s happening at Stoke Lodge and any promotions, prizes and giveaways.
Big congratulations to the winners of our social media Advent Countdown competition. Our winners Ben Plummer and Janette Durance, now have an Adult Learning voucher to spend on a course of their choice!
We have had a fantastic start to 2025 and Stoke Lodge is really buzzing with energy and we are look forward to continuing to learn with you as we go through the year.
Kindest regards
Jenny
