Leeds Adult Learning

Beading - Term 3 - Mon am

This is an entry level class introducing learners to the techniques of beading and involves making small jewellery items from beads

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jun 28 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 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

Thu, Apr 29, 2021 to Thu, Jun 24 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

More Patchwork and Quilting

New this term: Students will learn both hand and machine sewing techniques and will work towards individual projects. Japanese Patchwork, Suffolk Puffs, Italian Quilting and Crazy Patchwork. You will need some metre square fabric, batting, lots of fabric scraps, sewing and embroidery threads and hand sewing equipment. Suitable for all...(Read more - More Patchwork and Quilting)

Thu, Apr 22, 2021 to Thu, Jul 15 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

(ACL) Creative Crafts- Term 3 Thurs pm

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

Thu, Apr 29, 2021 to Thu, Jun 24 2021
12:30 PM to 3:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Beginners / Improvers Crochet - Term 3 Fri am

This is an entry level class introducing learners to crochet and expanding on existing skills.

Fri, Apr 30, 2021 to Fri, Jun 25 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College

Creative Textiles (3)

An introduion to applying colour and pattern to fabric. Students will learn how to create designs using a range of techniques including applique, patchwork, quilting, free machine and hand embroidery to make home furnishings, clothing, accessories.

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jun 22 2021
12:30 PM to 3:45 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College

Basic Woodwork (Monday) HT5

For complete beginners and those looking for a refresher, you will learn: - Safe use of common hand tools - How to measure wood for a project - Simple joints and fixings The course is taught by a time-served carpenter and you will complete: - A bird box - A...(Read more - Basic Woodwork (Monday) HT5)

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, May 17 2021
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (7 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Further Woodwork HT5

For learners who have successfully completed the Basic Woodwork course and who want to take their skills further by using more advanced techniques and using different hand and powered tools safely For your final project, choose between making:- - a bedside cabinet - a tool box Students are encouraged to...(Read more - Further Woodwork HT5)

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 to Wed, May 12 2021
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (7 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Basic Woodwork (Friday) HT5

For complete beginners and those looking for a refresher, you will learn: - Safe use of common hand tools - How to measure wood for a project - Simple joints and fixings The course is taught by a time-served carpenter and you will complete: - A bird box - A...(Read more - Basic Woodwork (Friday) HT5)

Fri, Apr 23, 2021 to Fri, May 14 2021
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (7 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Green Woodworking Skills

A fun, outdoor and hands-on course for beginners. Take the chance to explore the world of green woodworking by trying your hand at a variety of skills. Learners will be given information about other courses, either at Hollybush or elsewhere, through which they will be able to develop their woodwork...(Read more - Green Woodworking Skills)

Fri, Apr 30, 2021 to Fri, May 21 2021
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (6 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

GCLC Supporting Children with Wellbeing and Mental Health

The course covers the different roles and settings of a childcare worker or teaching assistant. You will need Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills to meet the standards required for working in a school or a childcare setting.

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, May 10 2021
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College

GCGR Tracing Your Ancestors

Learn advanced techniques for tracing your ancestors and update your tree. Suitable for those who already have an online tree or those who have taken a previous class

Thu, Jun 24, 2021 to Thu, Jul 22 2021
1:30 PM to 4:45 PM (3 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Groundwork Leeds

GC WEA Food Hygiene for Speakers of Other Languages

This Food Hygiene course has been designed to help ESOL students who want to work in the catering industry. The course will help students understand their legal responsibilities and will look at best practice with regard to food standards and safety, controlling temperatures, food storage, food preparation, personal hygiene and...(Read more - GC WEA Food Hygiene for Speakers of Other Languages)

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, Jun 07 2021
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (2 hours) at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by WEA

Active Health and Fitness HW T3

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 Lawnswood . You will be able to find out about opportunities and other courses you can progress to as part of...(Read more - Active Health and Fitness HW T3)

Tue, Apr 20, 2021 to Tue, Jul 27 2021
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (2 hours) at Hawksworth Wood Ymca
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA

Woodland Wellbeing

Join us in the woods this New Year to help support your wellbeing this winter. We will be keeping warm by a fire, learning how to identify trees and going on nearby walks in the local area and more. Our volunteering and training activities are exempt from current restrictions on...(Read more - Woodland Wellbeing)

Tue, Apr 20, 2021 to Tue, May 18 2021
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (3 hours) at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers

Improving Your Mental Health

This course is aimed towards individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. Delivering a range of therapeutic and educational interventions, supporting learners to use mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, and guided visualisations, bringing calmness to the mind and improving sleep.

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, Jun 07 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Introduction to Peer Mentoring

This course aims to support people who have experienced drug and/or alcohol use to build peer mentoring skills, so they can use their experience to positively support others who maybe struggling in addiction and recovery. Learners will understand the importance of working within boundaries and keeping the confidence of others...(Read more - Introduction to Peer Mentoring)

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 to Wed, May 19 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Self Esteem & Self Compassion

The aim of the course is to improve people's wellbeing, self-esteem, self-awareness, and ability to self-nurture, supporting them to maintain their successful recovery from problematic substance use. Attendees will gain insight into how internal and external factors have influenced their own framework of attitudes towards, and expectations of themselves and...(Read more - Self Esteem & Self Compassion)

Fri, Apr 23, 2021 to Fri, May 28 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Understanding Treatment and Therapy

This course is primarily aimed at learners wishing to develop employability skills and progress into a career within addiction treatment services. We would recommend completing the Drug and Alcohol Awareness and/or the Peer Mentoring adult learning courses too. The course is available to people with lived experience of addiction and...(Read more - Understanding Treatment and Therapy)

Wed, Jun 02, 2021 to Wed, Jul 07 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Processing and Regulating Emotions

The aim of the course is to improve recovering people's understanding of emotions, and ability to process and regulate them, which will support them to maintain their successful recovery from problematic substance use and progress towards further learning, volunteering or employment. The course will include development of key critical reasoning...(Read more - Processing and Regulating Emotions)

Fri, Jun 11, 2021 to Fri, Jul 09 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

Recovery in Body Mind

This course addresses the specific needs of our client group, aiming to help learners in recovery and with experience of addiction gain an understanding of the physical consequences of using various drugs and alcohol both in the short and long term. This course will focus on the mind-body connection and...(Read more - Recovery in Body Mind)

Mon, Jun 14, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (2 hours) at Recovery Academy
Provided by Humankind

General Sewing Stage 2 - Term 3 - Tues am

An introduction to sewing which is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a needle and thread

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jun 22 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours) at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College