Leeds Adult Learning

Beginners Dressmaking

This is a 12 week course for novice learners who have a sewing machine, but would like to learn more about the skills required for dressmaking techniques. Learn to cut fabrics, take body measurements and develop dressmaking-sewing skills.

Mon, Sep 13, 2021 to Mon, Dec 06 2021
10:00 AM to 12:15 PM (2 hours) at Ymca Lawnswood
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

ESOL - First Steps in English

This is an English course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) designed specifically for new arrivals to help them acquire basic communication skills to help them settle into their new community. It is suitable for learner who are Pre-Entry/Entry level. It focuses on basic functional and practical skills that learners...(Read more - ESOL - First Steps in English)

Tue, Sep 14, 2021 to Tue, Nov 02 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

ESOL - English for Work

This is an English language course to help learners gain confidence and develop language skills for use in work situations. It is open to any learner from Entry 1 to Entry 3 level. The language covered includes: following instructions, dealing with customers, handling money, taking or leaving a message. Can...(Read more - ESOL - English for Work)

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 to Wed, Dec 08 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

ESOL - Me and My Future Advanced

This is an English course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop additional language skills when talking about plans for the future. It is open to any learner from Entry 1 to Entry 3 level. The language covered will include: preparing for interviews exploring activities they...(Read more - ESOL - Me and My Future Advanced)

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 to Thu, Dec 09 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Advanced Sewing

This is an advanced sewing course for people who live in or near Gipton who want to work on advanced sewing projects.

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 to Thu, Dec 09 2021
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM (4 hours) at The Old Fire Station
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Basic Digital Skills

This short course is for learners who want to learn and develop their basic digital skills. Learners will discover the internet including online shopping, local services and emails. They will also learn how to open and create a document and save it to the PC. Become more confident with PC's...(Read more - Basic Digital Skills)

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 to Thu, Nov 11 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Compton Centre
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

ESOL - English for Job Seeking

This is an English language course to help learners gain confidence and develop language skills you useful when looking for work. The language covered includes: finding the right job, preparing for interviews, understanding pay and conditions. Learners will also explore various rules in the workplace. It is open to any...(Read more - ESOL - English for Job Seeking)

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 to Fri, Dec 10 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Unity Business Centre
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Everyday Maths

This unaccredited course will build the confidence of learners in everday maths skills.

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 to Tue, Nov 23 2021
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Sewing HW T1

This course is for students living near Hawksworth Wood who want to learn and develop basic sewing skills and techniques. It will give students the opportunity to develop both hand and machine sewing skills. You will be able to find out about other courses and progression opportunities as part of...(Read more - Sewing HW T1)

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 to Tue, Dec 07 2021
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM (2 hours) at Hawksworth Wood Ymca
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Basic Pottery T1

This course is for students with disabilities that attend Stocks Hill Day Centre . It is a basic pottery class that allows students to discover the world of pottery and make pots, vases and various individual projects.

Tue, Oct 12, 2021 to Tue, Dec 14 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Stocks Hill Day Centre Armley
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Ceramic Painting T1

This course is for students with disabilities that attend Stocks Hill Day Centre . It is a ceramic painting course that allows students to decorate their own work using a variety of techniques.

Tue, Oct 12, 2021 to Tue, Dec 14 2021
12:45 PM to 2:45 PM (2 hours) at Stocks Hill Day Centre Armley
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Fitness & Wellbeing

This is a course that aims to improve learners' health, confidence and wellbeing through various sports and fun fitness activities. It is specifically aimed at unemployed people living in Hawksworth . You will be able to find out about opportunities and other courses you can progress to as part of...(Read more - Fitness & Wellbeing)

Tue, Sep 14, 2021 to Tue, Dec 07 2021
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (2 hours) at Hawksworth Wood Ymca
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Maths for Jobseekers

This unaccredited course will build the confidence of learners in maths skills while looking for work..

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 to Tue, Nov 23 2021
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Drawing and Watercolours - Painting Nature

A 12 week course to learn new skills and increase your confidence in drawing and painting. Ths course focuses on painting nature and is suitable for beginners and those who wish to improve their skills.

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 to Wed, Dec 15 2021
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Acrylic Painting - Paint like the Masters

A 12 week course to learn new skills and build confidence in painting with acrylics. This course will use famous painters' styles to teach you new painting techniques. It is suitable for beginners and those wishing to build on existing skills.

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 to Wed, Dec 15 2021
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Mixed Media Crafts - Bees, Bugs and Butterflies

A short course to introduce Mixed Media Crafts. You will make bees, bugs and butterflies out of a variety of craft media and using different techniques. Suitable for all those interested in Mixed Media.

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 to Thu, Oct 21 2021
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Felting - Painting with Wool

A short course to learn to make landscapes and pictures using the felting technique. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to improve their skills.

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 to Thu, Oct 21 2021
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Employability Skills

This short course is for unemployed people living in or near Harehills. The short course will help learners identify individual skills, recognise suitable job roles and sign up to job searching websites. Learners will also look at how to create a good CV and application forms.

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 to Thu, Oct 21 2021
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM (2 hours) at Compton Centre
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Colourful Collage Landscape Techniques

Create stunning landscape pieces from coloured papers, fabrics, small cut out images, painting and drawing. You'll get to experiment with a variety of techniques for creating your own decorative papers e.g. marbling and wax resist. You can use your own favourite landscape as inspiration. The end result will be a...(Read more - Colourful Collage Landscape Techniques)

Wed, Sep 29, 2021 to Wed, Dec 08 2021
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Cartoons

Learn how to draw cartoon characters : people, animals, even animated vegetables if you like! Explore how to create moods, action, and tell jokes and stories - its easier than you think! This course is perfect for anyone wanting to create charcters for business cards, websites, greeting cards and also...(Read more - Cartoons)

Wed, Sep 29, 2021 to Wed, Dec 08 2021
3:45 PM to 5:45 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Magnificent Masks

Build up a mask using basic techniques, then we will look at masks from all over the world - beautiful, scary, colourful, decorative - as inspiration. Learn how to create a deisgn, on paper first, and then use your ideas to transform your basic mask into a work of art....(Read more - Magnificent Masks)

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 to Thu, Dec 09 2021
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Up & Stunning! Upcycling

Starting with small pieces of wood, experiment with decorative techniques before committing yourself to a more ambitious project. This could include planters, coat racks and key racks\'85 and is also an opportunity to cheer up an old bit of furniture.

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 to Thu, Dec 09 2021
3:45 PM to 5:45 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Mixed Media Crafts - Celebration Crafts

A short course to introduce Mixed Media Crafts. You will make celebration crafts out of a variety of craft media and using different techniques. Suitable for all those interested in Mixed Media.

Thu, Nov 04, 2021 to Thu, Dec 16 2021
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

Access to Online Learning - CH1

This course is for new learners to prepare for online learning and develop the basic IT skills they will need to access courses at Learning Partnerships. Sessions overview: 1. Induction 2. Emails - setting up/folders/2step authentication process/linking to a phone 3. E-safety and using the internet/search engines/passwords/2-step verification 4. Leeds...(Read more - Access to Online Learning - CH1)

Mon, Sep 13, 2021 to Tue, Oct 05 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Learning Partnerships
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

ESOL - Social Conversation

This is an English course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop skills in communicating in social situations. It is open to learners from Entry to Entry 3 level. In this module you will learn how to interact with other people in social situations and participate...(Read more - ESOL - Social Conversation)

Tue, Sep 14, 2021 to Tue, Dec 07 2021
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (3 hours) at Unity Business Centre
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

ESOL - Me and Where I Live

This is an English language course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop language skills in talking about their home and the community where they live and finding their way around. It is open to any learner from Pre-entry to Entry 3 level. The language covered...(Read more - ESOL - Me and Where I Live)

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 to Wed, Dec 08 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Cardigan Centre
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Lets get Crafty

This is a pre-entry family learning course for parents with pre-school aged children who want to learn new arts and crafts skills while developing English and maths skills.

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 to Fri, Oct 22 2021
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) at Burley Park Childrens Centre
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Developing You - Health and Wellbeing - Armley

This course helps you to recognise that you are important and shows you how to make positive changes in your life. We look at what stress is and the dangerous effects it can have on your whole body. Finally we will explore stress reducers including mindfulness techniques. Learners will have...(Read more - Developing You - Health and Wellbeing - Armley)

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 to Wed, Oct 20 2021
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours) at Armley Community Hub
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

Developing You - Health and Wellbeing - Holbeck

This course helps you to recognise that you are important and shows you how to make positive changes in your life. We look at what stress is and the dangerous effects it can have on your whole body. Finally we will explore stress reducers including mindfulness techniques. Learners will have...(Read more - Developing You - Health and Wellbeing - Holbeck)

Mon, Sep 27, 2021 to Mon, Oct 25 2021
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours) at St Matthews Community Centre
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd

Developing You - Employability - York Road

Learners will have the opportunity to create and update a CV, access live job search and conduct a mock interview and progress to further learning.

Mon, Oct 11, 2021 to Mon, Nov 08 2021
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours) at Armley Community Hub
Provided by Learning Partnerships Ltd