Leeds Adult
Learning

Design, Make, Display!

This course is all about making hand-crafted items that include bags, keyrings, candles and decorations. You will work with the tutor to decide on the project you would like to create using different techniques such as sewing. This course will help you develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and tool…(more)

Thu, Apr 18, 2019 to Thu, Jul 04 2019
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM (5 hours) at Barkston House
Provided by People Matters (West Yorkshire) CIO

Art and Craft

From using paint, clay and textiles, thsi course is all about working with you to create a range of projects such as paintings, drawings, sculptures and collage. This course will help you develop practical and social skills, make friends and have fun. At the end, you will have an exhibition…(more)

Wed, Apr 17, 2019 to Wed, Jul 03 2019
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM (5 hours) at Barkston House
Provided by People Matters (West Yorkshire) CIO

(ACL) Sewing Dressmaking Beginners - Term 3 Wed AM

This course will teach learners about the principles of dressmaking including pattern selection and cutting/ fabric selection, tools of the trade and basic alterations. (more)

Wed, May 01, 2019 to Wed, Jun 26 2019
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Sewing Dressmaking Beginners - Term 3 Wed PM

This course will teach learners about the principles of dressmaking including pattern selection and cutting/ fabric selection, tools of the trade and basic alterations. (more)

Wed, May 01, 2019 to Wed, Jun 26 2019
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Beading and Jewellery Making Term 3 Thur AM

You will learn how to make beautiful beaded items of jewellery including earrings, necklaces and bracelets (more)

Thu, May 02, 2019 to Thu, Jun 27 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Family Spring Crafts - 646b

Family activity. Bouncing bunnies, chirping chicks, Humpty Dumpty and all things eggy. Join Mrs Sew-and-Sew and the rabbits for a range of Easter craft activities. Chocolaty fun for the family. (Materials provided). (more)

Sat, Mar 16, 2019 to Sat, Mar 16 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Basic Curtain Making - 649b

You will learn how to measure, plan and prepare fabric and then attach linings and tape, to enable professional standard curtains to be homemade, thereby saving considerably as made to measure curtains can be very costly. (more)

Sat, Mar 16, 2019 to Sat, Mar 16 2019
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (5 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Jewellery-Step Up - 532c

For those who have completed at least one term of beginners jewellery. This course offers the opportunity to combine learnt techniques to create beautiful jewellery. (more)

Tue, Apr 30, 2019 to Tue, Jun 25 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Sewing Step Up - 552c

A practical sewing course for advanced learners. You will use a commercial sewing patterns You will learn a range of sewing, craft and design skills recorded in a portfolio. (more)

Fri, May 03, 2019 to Fri, Jun 28 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Sewing - Basic - 553c

A practical sewing course for beginners. You will learn a range of sewing, craft and design skills recorded in a portfolio. (more)

Fri, May 03, 2019 to Fri, Jun 28 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Pottery-Beginners - 516c

Pottery course. Learn the basic techniques of pottery. Including glazing & throwing on thehe wheel. (more)

Fri, May 03, 2019 to Fri, Jun 28 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Creative Story-telling

Using a range of creative styles that are right for you such as art, writing, music, film and photography; you will explore create and express a short story that has been built from your own ideas and imagination. (more)

Tue, Apr 16, 2019 to Tue, May 21 2019
10:30 AM to 2:00 PM (4 hours) at Barkston House
Provided by People Matters (West Yorkshire) CIO

Creative Story-telling

Using a range of creative styles that are right for you such as art, writing, music, film and photography; you will explore create and express a short story that has been built from your own ideas and imagination. (more)

Tue, Jun 04, 2019 to Tue, Jul 09 2019
10:30 AM to 2:00 PM (4 hours) at Barkston House
Provided by People Matters (West Yorkshire) CIO

Introduction To Sewing

This course provides an opportunity for learners to make a garment using machine and hand sewing techniques. It is suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience. Learners will build confidence, read patterns, measure accurately, cut cloth and research guides and techniques online. (more)

Mon, Apr 15, 2019 to Mon, Jul 15 2019
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (3 hours) at Asha Neighbourhood Centre
Provided by Vera Media

Creative Crafts-Kentmere Centre - Term 3 Wed AM

This is an entry level class introducing learners to craft making activities (more)

Wed, May 01, 2019 to Wed, Jun 26 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Kentmere Childrens Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Creative Crafts Term 3 Thur PM

This is an entry level class introducing learners to craft making activities (more)

Thu, May 02, 2019 to Thu, Jun 27 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Papier Mache - 687c

Create three dimensional figures, bowls, animals and faces from recycled paper, glue, foil and wire. Paint, collage and decorate your finished pieces in a variety of ways (more)

Wed, Apr 03, 2019 to Wed, Apr 17 2019
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (5 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Creative Collage - 685c

Inspiring ideas for creating and using collages, transforming them into wall art, personalised stationery and more. Paint and print your own papers, experiment with composition, layering, cutting, tearing and gluing. (more)

Thu, Apr 11, 2019 to Fri, Apr 12 2019
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (5 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Family Easter Crafts - 646c

Family activity. Bouncing bunnies and chirping chicks, Humpty dumpty and all things eggy. Join Mrs Sew-and-Sew and the rabbits for a range of Easter craft activities. Chocolaty fun for the family. (more)

Sat, Apr 13, 2019 to Sat, Apr 13 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Jewellery-Beginner - 530c

Jewellery course. Learn the basic techniques for simple jewellery design and making. You will develop different techniques using copper and then move onto silver when you feel more confident.This is not a beading course (more)

Mon, Apr 29, 2019 to Mon, Jul 01 2019
12:15 PM to 2:15 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Knitting - 558c

This course is suitable for complete beginners or those who might need a helping hand following patterns or with more complicated techniques. (more)

Mon, Apr 29, 2019 to Mon, Jul 01 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

French - Improvers - 434c

This French course is suitable for those who have already completed three terms of study (more)

Thu, May 02, 2019 to Thu, Jun 27 2019
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (an hour) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Art Mix - 540c

A creative mix of painting, drawing and print sessions. Broaden your horizons, find those hidden talents and build your confidence in this art course. (more)

Fri, May 03, 2019 to Fri, Jun 28 2019
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Oils - 500c

A Oil painting course for beginners wanting to learn the basics of oil painting using safe water mixable oil paints. (more)

Fri, May 03, 2019 to Fri, Jun 28 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Glass Fusing - 689c

Introducing you to glass fusion, working with bullseye glass, frits, powder and dichroic glass, making individual pieces/s of work. (more)

Sat, May 18, 2019 to Sat, May 18 2019
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Stained Glass Weekend - 587c

Stained Glass course.Using our well equipped workshop learn techniques to create your own stained glass items. (more)

Sat, Jun 22, 2019 to Sun, Jun 23 2019
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM (5 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Your Art Studio - 686c

An experiential workshop to immerse yourself in making art, expressing your ideas and feelings, learning new techniques and finding new ways to be creative every day. (more)

Sat, May 18, 2019 to Sun, May 19 2019
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Dry Point Printing - 668c

An introduction to a printmaking technique call Drypoint printing, this technique is where you use a sharp tool to etch into plastic. During the session we will experiment with etching places in Leeds. (more)

Sat, Apr 13, 2019 to Sat, Apr 13 2019
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (6 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

Felt Making-New - 556c

This course is aimed at complete beginners or those with just a little knowledge. We will be exploring and experimenting with wet felt making for decorative uses. The course will cover designing and making flat pieces of felt artwork and some simple 3D structures. (more)

Mon, Apr 29, 2019 to Mon, Jul 01 2019
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore

(ACL) Intermediate Crochet - Term 2 Fri am

This is an intermediate level class for learners who have a knowlege of crochet techniques. (more)

Fri, Mar 01, 2019 to Fri, Mar 29 2019
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College