Art, Languages and Wellbeing
At Leicester Adult Education, we offer a range of courses that allow our learners to develop their skills and knowledge, improve their wellbeing and aspire towards creative careers if they wish.
Drawing, Painting, and Printing
Our Drawing, Painting and Printing course support learners to develop their creativity with a range of different art specialisms and techniques.
Tutors encourage and celebrate diverse cultural influences and creative approaches, supporting learners to try new things and enjoy the process.
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Pottery and Creative Glass
Pottery and Creative Glass courses allow learners to explore a range of techniques including sculpting, moulding, glazing, throwing, surface design and more.
We provide courses for beginners through to advanced level and offer several specialist pottery courses.
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Pay as you Go Pottery
Our Pay as you Go Pottery sessions offer learners the flexibility to book into our pottery studio at Bishopdale Adult Learning Hub on week-by-week basis, during term time.
These relaxed, self-paced sessions give learners the ability to explore their own creative projects, with guidance and support from a knowledgeable tutor available if needed.
Booking is on Eventbrite.
Textiles and Sewing
Our Textile and Sewing courses give learners the skills needed to create a range of hand and machine stitched products using commercial patterns. By the end of the course, learners will have the confidence to create garments and products that they can treasure.
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Jewellery and Craft
Jewellery and Craft courses teach learners how to create a range a beautiful jewellery using different materials and techniques. We cater for complete beginners or more advanced learners.
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History and Literature
Our variety of History & Literature courses are designed to encourage our learners to increase their critical thinking skills while developing an understanding of other cultures, skills and techniques, depending on the requirements of the course of their choosing.
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Creative Writing
Our Creative Writing courses are practical and hands-on, designed to equip learners with the essential skills needed to confidently develop their individual writing style. Learners are encouraged to explore a range of creative writing techniques to widen their understanding of different genres and styles.
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Languages
We offer a wide range of different non-qualification language courses, allowing our learners to develop the skills to communicate confidently in the language of their choice and to become independent language learners. Our language courses are designed to support learners in developing and practising their language skills.
Our tutors also help learners to develop their understanding of the different cultures and societies of the languages they are learning.
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Personal Development
Our Personal Development courses offer purposeful, enriching learning experiences which allows you to take time out for yourself.
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Community Inclusion
Our Community Inclusion projects offer a range of free activities that promote adult learning opportunities in a variety of local venues across the city.
Learn more about Community InclusionLet's Get Digital
Our Let’s Get Digital sessions, funded by Public Health, support learners to develop their digital skills.
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