The Art of Calm: Sculpting Nature
The intent of the course is to improve mental wellbeing. The core focus is on mindfulness, grounding and nervous system regulation through looking at nature and creating forms from wire or sheet metal to represent nature. Learners will further develop their confidence, commuication skills and group work. The course will...(Read more - The Art of Calm: Sculpting Nature)
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 to Wed, Jul 22 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
ESOL - Writing for Everyday Life
Course Aims What you will learn? This is an English Writing course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop specific writing skills in everyday life. It is open to any learner from Entry to Entry 3 level. You will learn how to use basic punctuation e.g....(Read more - ESOL - Writing for Everyday Life)
Mon, May 11, 2026 to Mon, Jun 08 2026
10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
(5 hours)
at Nari Ekta Society Ltd
Provided by Nari Ekta Ltd
Introduction to Volunteering
"This course will help you build the basic knowledge and confidence you need to volunteer safely and responsibly. You'll learn about important topics like keeping people safe (safeguarding), treating everyone fairly (equality, diversity, and inclusion), and staying safe yourself (health & safety and first aid). You'll also find out about...(Read more - Introduction to Volunteering)
Tue, May 12, 2026 to Tue, Jun 23 2026
9:15 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Hamara Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council
Health and Wellbeing through Watercolours
Health and Well-being courses are designed to help you improve or take care of your physical health and/or mental health and wellbeing. What this course is about: This course is designed to provide a relaxing and creative outlet for adults, focusing on mindfulness using watercolours and pastels . Participants will...(Read more - Health and Wellbeing through Watercolours)
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 to Wed, Jul 08 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Introduction to Volunteering
This course will help you build the basic knowledge and confidence you need to volunteer safely and responsibly. You'll learn about important topics like keeping people safe (safeguarding), treating everyone fairly (equality, diversity, and inclusion), and staying safe yourself (health & safety and first aid). You'll also find out about...(Read more - Introduction to Volunteering)
Tue, May 12, 2026 to Tue, Jun 23 2026
9:15 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Hamara Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council
ESOL Taster Welcome to RETAS
This first session is to help you feel ready for your new classes at RETAS. You can meet other students, see our building, and learn how we help you. What other skills might you learn You will practice Social and Communication Skills by meeting new people and talking to your...(Read more - ESOL Taster Welcome to RETAS)
Tue, May 12, 2026 to Fri, May 22 2026
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic
Introduction to Family Learning (Workshop)
You will gain an overview of Family Learning and your role in supporting your child's learning alongside the school in this fun, interactive, and informative session. *Meet new people. *Take part in a craft based activity (which you can take home to use with your child. *Share tips, apps and...(Read more - Introduction to Family Learning (Workshop))
Fri, May 01, 2026 to Fri, May 01 2026
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
(2 hours)
at New Bewerley Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council
Digital Skills Workshop
Tailored Learning Purpose: Improving essential skills courses are designed to help you improve your English, maths, and digital skills\emdash important everyday skills that can help you at home, at work, and in further learning. What this course is about: This workshop helps you learn the basic digital skills you need...(Read more - Digital Skills Workshop)
Tue, May 05, 2026 to Tue, Jul 07 2026
9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
(3 hours)
at Asha Neighbourhood Centre
Provided by Vera Media
ESOL Taster Welcome to RETAS
This first session is to help you feel ready for your new classes at RETAS. You can meet other students, see our building, and learn how we help you. What other skills might you learn You will practice Social and Communication Skills by meeting new people and talking to your...(Read more - ESOL Taster Welcome to RETAS)
Wed, May 13, 2026 to Fri, May 22 2026
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic
Supporting Children's Pre Writing Skills (Workshop)
You will explore in greater depth how children develop literacy and maths skills in school and at home. You will have the opportunity to advance their own skills alongside their children and look at fun and enjoyable ways to support their child's learning. * Choose and describe benefits of different...(Read more - Supporting Children's Pre Writing Skills (Workshop))
Tue, May 19, 2026 to Tue, May 19 2026
8:45 AM to 10:45 AM
(2 hours)
at Seacroft Grange Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council
ESOL - Reading for Everyday Life
This is an English course that will help learners improve their ability to read with confidence in a range of everyday activities. By the end of the course , you will : - Be able to read out loud and understand text. - Read and recognise sentence structures in order...(Read more - ESOL - Reading for Everyday Life)
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 to Tue, Jul 28 2026
9:30 AM to 1:15 PM
(4 hours)
at Asha Neighbourhood Centre
Provided by Vera Media
Digital Skills Workshop
A workshop aimed at supporting learners who are new to the world of digital, have little experience of using tech and who want to learn new skills or refresh and update their knowledge. \tab Learners will be able to choose from a range of topics including: \bullet Learning how to...(Read more - Digital Skills Workshop)
Thu, May 07, 2026 to Thu, Jul 16 2026
12:15 PM to 2:45 PM
(3 hours)
at Shine
Provided by Community Learning Partnerships
Introduction to Volunteering
This course will help you build the basic knowledge and confidence you need to volunteer safely and responsibly. You'll learn about important topics like keeping people safe (safeguarding), treating everyone fairly (equality, diversity, and inclusion), and staying safe yourself (health & safety and first aid). You'll also find out about...(Read more - Introduction to Volunteering)
Thu, May 14, 2026 to Thu, Jun 25 2026
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Merrion House Hub
Provided by Leeds City Council
Introduction to Volunteering
This course will help you build the basic knowledge and confidence you need to volunteer safely and responsibly. You'll learn about important topics like keeping people safe (safeguarding), treating everyone fairly (equality, diversity, and inclusion), and staying safe yourself (health & safety and first aid). You'll also find out about...(Read more - Introduction to Volunteering)
Thu, May 14, 2026 to Thu, Jun 25 2026
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Bitmo
Provided by Leeds City Council
Searching for Private Housing J
This is a taught session that shows attendees how to search for private rented housing. We cover: - Vocabulary commonly used in housing adverts - Platforms such as Rightmove and Spare Room - How to navigate and use these websites This is a standalone workshop, but attendees who feel they...(Read more - Searching for Private Housing J)
Thu, May 14, 2026 to Thu, May 14 2026
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic
ESOL for Work
A curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of various communities in Leeds helping people to make their first steps in learning English to give them a voice, understand their local area and services, support active participation and help with integration into UK society. This module focuses on the...(Read more - ESOL for Work)
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 to Tue, Jul 14 2026
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Merrion House Hub
Provided by Leeds City Council
CV Workshop 17
This 3-hour class helps you make a CV for jobs in the UK. You will learn the right words to use and how to show your skills. Even if you only worked in another country or for a short time, we will help you put that on your CV. What...(Read more - CV Workshop 17)
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 to Wed, Apr 29 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic
Developing Self Through Music - Guitars
As part of our approach to support learners build their personal confidence, this guitar skills course is designed for beginners to engage with first steps music learning. Participation in music activity and learning a new skill is an excellent way to meet new people and actively improve your mental health...(Read more - Developing Self Through Music - Guitars)
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 to Wed, Jun 10 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Central Library
Provided by Vera Media
Crafts for Maths (Workshop)
You will explore in greater depth how children develop literacy and maths skills in school and at home. You will have the opportunity to advance their own skills alongside their children and look at fun and enjoyable ways to support their child's learning. * Support and encourage your child with...(Read more - Crafts for Maths (Workshop))
Wed, May 20, 2026 to Wed, May 20 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Hunslet St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council
People in Production
This is a project which intends to improve wellbeing and build community through an exploration of music and technology. The project is designed for learners to develop skills that are meaningful to them within the creative industries. The course is open to beginners who possess an interest in music and...(Read more - People in Production)
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 to Tue, Jun 23 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Leeds Conservatoire
Provided by Vera Media
ESOL - Where I Live
This is an English course for speakers of other languages to gain the language skills to talk about the local area and where you live. By the end of the course, you wil: - Describe where you live - Describe rooms in a house and household goods - Be able...(Read more - ESOL - Where I Live)
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 to Wed, Jul 29 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Moor Allerton Library
Provided by Vera Media
Digital Skills Workshop
What this course is about: This workshop helps you learn the basic digital skills you need for everyday life, like using online banking, shopping safely, booking GP appointments, and staying in touch with family and friends. You'll get to know useful websites like YouTube and Learn My Way, and work...(Read more - Digital Skills Workshop)
Tue, May 05, 2026 to Tue, Jul 28 2026
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Asha Neighbourhood Centre
Provided by Vera Media
Basic Reading and Writing Skills
This friendly, supportive course is designed for adults who want to build their reading skills in a relaxed and encouraging environment. Whether you're starting from the basics or looking to strengthen your confidence with everyday reading, our experienced tutors will guide you step by step. You'll learn practical skills such...(Read more - Basic Reading and Writing Skills)
Mon, Jun 01, 2026 to Mon, Jul 20 2026
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Introduction to Story Sacks
You will create a story sack using a child's favourite story to enhance your child's reading and to make reading together fun. *Select an appropriate book together with your child. *Read a book with your child *Plan, design and decorate a story sack. * Communicate and work together with your...(Read more - Introduction to Story Sacks)
Wed, Jun 03, 2026 to Wed, Jun 24 2026
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
(2 hours)
at Co Op Academy Brierley
Provided by Leeds City Council
Searching for Private Housing M
This is a taught session that shows attendees how to search for private rented housing. We cover: - Vocabulary commonly used in housing adverts - Platforms such as Rightmove and Spare Room - How to navigate and use these websites This is a standalone workshop, but attendees who feel they...(Read more - Searching for Private Housing M)
Thu, Jun 04, 2026 to Thu, Jun 04 2026
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Retas
Provided by Refugee Education Training Advice Servic
Health and Wellbeing through Acrylics
Health and Well-being courses are designed to help you improve or take care of your physical health and/or mental health and wellbeing. What this course is about: This course is designed to provide a relaxing and creative outlet for adults, focusing on mindfulness using acrylics and mixed media to improve...(Read more - Health and Wellbeing through Acrylics)
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 to Wed, Jul 08 2026
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Health and Wellbeing through Cardmaking
Health and Well-being courses are designed to help you improve or take care of your physical health and/or mental health and wellbeing. What this course is about: This course is designed to provide a relaxing and creative outlet for adults, focusing on the mindful craft of card making. Participants will...(Read more - Health and Wellbeing through Cardmaking)
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 to Thu, Jul 09 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Supporting Children's Reading (Workshop)
You will explore in greater depth how children develop literacy and maths skills in school and at home. You will have the opportunity to advance their own skills alongside their children and look at fun and enjoyable ways to support their child's learning. * Identify and use techniques to avoid...(Read more - Supporting Children's Reading (Workshop))
Wed, May 06, 2026 to Wed, May 06 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Hunslet St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council
ESOL - Where I Live
A curriculum that is designed to meet the needs of various communities in Leeds helping people to make their first steps in learning English to give them a voice, understand their local area and services, support active participation and help with integration into UK society. This module focuses on the...(Read more - ESOL - Where I Live)
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 to Wed, Jul 15 2026
9:15 AM to 11:45 AM
(3 hours)
at Hamara Centre
Provided by Leeds City Council
Introduction to Let's Get Crafty
A fun, hands-on course using craft-based activities to help build your child's skills in certain areas e.g. fine motor, communication, imagination and more. * Develop practical, low cost ideas for activities using everyday objects * Recognise and describe how craft activities can enhance learning *Gain confidence adapting activities for different...(Read more - Introduction to Let's Get Crafty)
Tue, Jun 09, 2026 to Tue, Jun 30 2026
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
(2 hours)
at New Bewerley Primary School
Provided by Leeds City Council
