Leeds Adult Learning offers a range of first step courses for adults. Courses take place across the city in a variety of different venues. Whether you are looking to learn a new skill, improve your wellbeing or develop your skills to find work, there will be a course for you. We can help you improve your confidence and skills, learn English or Maths, take up a new hobby, or move closer to gaining a job.
More courses will be added here soon – including Essential Digital Skills, Maths, and Employability
For more information email: [email protected] or 07730 765564
There will be COVID-secure measures in place, which will be discussed when you book a place.
Drawing and Watercolours – Painting Nature
A 12 week course to learn new skills and increase your confidence in drawing and painting. This course focuses on painting nature using still life, landscapes and animals. It is suitable for beginners and those who wish to improve their skills.
£82/£29.20/£10 (Full/Retired/Low income)
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021 to Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Please contact us on 07730 765564 or [email protected] if you would like to book on to this course
Mixed Media Crafts – Celebration Crafts
A 7 week 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.
£52/£21.20/£10 (Full/Retired/Low income)
Thu, 4th Nov 2021 to Thu, 16th Dec 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Please contact us on 07730 765564 or [email protected] if you would like to book on to this course
Felting – Festive Needle Felting
A 7 week course to learn to make festive felting items using needle felting techniques. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to improve their skills.
£52/£21.20/£10 (Full/Retired/Low income)
Thu, 4th Nov 2021 to Thu, 16th Dec 2021
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Please contact us on 07730 765564 or [email protected] if you would like to book on to this course
Essential Digital Skills
A 10 week course to learn essential digital skills so you can make the most out of your device. You will learn to use email, go online safely, communicate digitally and make safe transactions online. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to improve their skills. You can bring your own charged device or you can use one of our Google Chromebooks.
£60/£16/£free (Full/Retired/Low income)
Mon, 8th Nov 2021 to Mon, 25th Jan 2021
10:00AM to 12:00PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Please contact us on 07730 765564 or [email protected] if you would like to book on to this course
Jobsearching Online
A 5 week course to learn how to search for jobs online. Each week we will look at a different jobsite and learn how to upload CV’s, set job alert emails and search effectively – you will then get to practice your skills in the classroom with support if needed. Suitable for those who wish to seach for a job online. You can bring your own charged device or you can use one of our Google Chromebooks.
Free for those on low income or on income related benefits (with evidence)
Mon, 8th Nov 2021 to Mon, 6th Dec 2021
13:30PM to 15:30PM (2 hours) at Groundwork
Please contact us on 07730 765564 or [email protected] if you would like to book on to this course
Christmas Crochet Crafternoon
Tue, 30th November 2021 2pm-5pm (3 hours) run online.
Over a three hour festive workshop learners will develop their crochet skills to create a glittering gift collection using a selection of iridescent acrylic yarn in sugared almond shades, with frost evoking acrylic crystal beads for extra shine!
Learners will begin by creating a decorative tag set of a winter tree and accompanying festive star to build their crochet confidence, progressing to making a miniature traditional Christmas stocking – perfectly ready to gift, or perhaps keep for themselves…
Next, learners will turn their hands to shining silver baubles, fashioning them into unique crochet decorations to spread sparkle and seasonal spirit.
Finally on this winter wonder workshop, learners will crochet delicate snowflakes and be introduced to stitch techniques to make them increasingly intricate and as unique as their creators.
Over the session we will workshop different ways to display and enjoy the sparkling stitched creations learners make.
Skill level – as this workshop is focused on building skill and technique, there is a skill requirement of having previously attended a Groundwork crochet course or of being able to confidently crochet a granny square.
Learners will need a video call friendly device, their Crochet Crafternoon Parcel, and to source a 4mm crochet hook, small scissors for snipping yarn, and a pen for making notes.
The yarn provided is acrylic and so is vegan friendly!
£30 (no concessions) This course is online, material parcels can be picked up from Groundwork from 3 weeks before. Spaces limited.
If you would like more information on these courses, or to be sent the online application form for one of these courses, then please email us at [email protected]