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Sage Digital Cloud Financial Skills – Basic
Are you ready to manage finances with confidence in today's digital world? This course offers a hands-on introduction to Sage Business Cloud Accounting, a leading tool for efficient financial management. Even without prior experience, you'll learn...
Saturday Ceramics – All Levels
Have you always wanted to try ceramics? This course is perfect for you! You'll learn handbuilding techniques and how to use the potter's wheel. Discover decorating methods to make your creations unique. This course is for all levels, from complete...
Saturday Print Studio: Develop Your Own Projects
This supportive studio-based printmaking workshop is designed for learners who would like to develop their own creative projects while building confidence and technical skills. Suitable for those with some previous printmaking experience, the course...
Saturday Printmaking Workshop – Techniques and Personal Projects
This practical and supportive printmaking workshop is suitable for both beginners and those with some previous printmaking experience. Through demonstrations, guided projects and individual support, learners will explore a range of printmaking...
Science – Entry Level Certificate
Are you looking to boost your confidence in science? This Entry Level Certificate in Science follows the AQA syllabus, covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. You'll gain a nationally recognised qualification and build a solid foundation in...
Search Engine Optimisation Essentials
This course is designed to follow on from the 3D Studio Max Introduction course and gives a more in-depth look at 3DS Max. You will need to have completed the 3D Studio Max Introduction course or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience...
Seasonal Gardening What and When to Plant
New to gardening and wondering what you need to be doing in your garden at different times in the year? Whether its flowers, vegetables or shrubs you re interested in, this series of workshops can help get you started or develop your gardening...
Seasonal Gardening What and When to Plant
New to gardening? Wondering what to do in your garden throughout the year? Whether you love flowers, vegetables, or shrubs, this workshop series can help you get started or improve your gardening skills. You'll gain practical knowledge to make your...
Sewing and Clothesmaking – Intermediate
Our fun, practical course will ensure you become confident making clothing to fit. You will reach a higher level of competence using commercial patterns, plus choosing fabrics and styles that compliment you. You can work on the class project of a...
Sewing Classes
This Course is a series of 3 hour lessons for beginners. You will be shown how to thread up and use the sewing machine and join in the group projects in each course. There are 2 different 5 or 6 week courses available each term, and they change...
Shibori Dyeing Techniques for Clothing and Textiles – Summer School
Want to explore a beautiful and ancient art form? This summer school offers an immersive introduction to Shibori, the traditional Japanese dyeing technique. You'll learn how to create unique patterns on fabric through stitching, binding, and dyeing....
Silk Painting for Handkerchiefs, Scarves and Cushions – Summer School
Want to explore the vibrant world of silk painting? This immersive workshop is perfect for you! Discover various silk painting techniques and create your own unique piece to take home. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some artistic...
Silver Jewellery Intermediate Course
This workshop is focused on various jewellery making skills including sawing, soldering, hammering, stone setting and enamelling and is designed for learners at intermediate level, to continue to develop their technical and creative skills in...
Silver Ring Making – One Day Workshop
This course aims to give you some of the basic skills, knowledge and ability to create rings, using basic metal working techniques.
Sing For Confidence
Do you love singing and music? Have you ever wanted to write your own songs? This course is perfect for you! You'll learn how to craft your own songs, either on your own or with others. We'll explore different sounds, rhythms, and melodies to spark...
Sing in Harmony
Do you love to sing? Join Val Marciano for a fun and engaging group singing class. You'll explore a wide variety of genres and styles, from pop to jazz. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their singing skills, learn to sing in...
Sketch-Up for 3D Designers
Want to create high-quality documents and presentations of your SketchUp models? This in-depth introduction to LayOut will teach you the most commonly used commands and techniques. You'll learn how to display SketchUp model files and synchronise...
Sketchbook Club
Why Study This Course: Would you like to improve your sketching skills and confidence drawing and painting the world around you? This course builds the skills you need with an experienced artist tutor whilst exploring the local area. You'll learn...
Skills for Employment
Skills for Employment is an accredited course designed for adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are ready to develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed for future employment, volunteering, or further learning....
Smartphone Photography – How to Take Great Pictures With your Phone
Want to take amazing photos with just your smartphone? This course is for you! Learn the essentials of smartphone photography, from composition to lighting and editing. Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your skills, you'll learn...
Songwriting
Are you ready to turn your musical ideas into reality? Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring songwriter looking to refine your craft, this course provides a supportive and collaborative environment where your musical journey begins and...
Spanish – Advanced Conversation and Grammar
Want to express yourself more confidently in Spanish? This advanced course will help you form and express your opinions with greater ease. You'll expand your vocabulary and improve your grammar, allowing you to communicate more effectively. This...
Spanish – Beginners (Saturday Intensive)
Want to build on your basic Spanish skills? This Saturday morning intensive course covers the same content as our 16-week Beginners course, but at a faster pace. You'll learn sentence structure, develop your spoken and written Spanish, and gain the...
Spanish – Beginners Stage 1 (Saturday Intensive)
Want to learn Spanish but can only attend on Saturdays? This intensive course covers the same content as our 16-week beginners' course, but at a faster pace. You'll not only learn the language but also gain insights into Spanish culture. Get ready...
Spanish – Intermediate Stage 1
Want to take your Spanish to the next level? In Stage 2 of the Lower Intermediate course, you'll build on your existing knowledge and develop your use of past and future tenses. You'll learn to describe memories, discuss holiday plans, and express...
Spanish – Lower Intermediate Stage 1
Ready to move beyond the basics of Spanish? This course will help you develop your vocabulary, grammar, and confidence to express yourself more fluently. You'll learn to have conversations with native speakers and work towards an intermediate level....
Spanish – Lower Intermediate Stage 2
Want to boost your confidence communicating in Spanish? This course helps you improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for everyday situations. You'll gain the ability to express yourself more accurately and confidently. This...
Spanish – Post Beginners Stage 1
If you are a complete beginner this course is for you! You will start with the basic vocabulary words such as greetings, alphabet, numbers, colours. You will learn some basic grammar (articles, singular and plural, gender, adjectives, present...
Spanish – Post Beginners Stage 1
Want to boost your confidence communicating in Spanish? This course will help you improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills for everyday situations. You'll gain the ability to express yourself more accurately and understand a...
Spanish – Post Beginners Stage 2
Want to take your Spanish skills to the next level? Building on Beginners Stage 1, this course will help you develop your spoken and written Spanish. You'll learn sentence structure, basic connectives, and a range of adverbs and pronouns. This...
Spanish Conversation – Intermediate
Would you like to refresh your Intermediate Spanish and improve your speaking skills? This course is designed for you! Led by a native Spanish speaker, you'll build confidence in spoken Spanish and expand your vocabulary, pronunciation, and...
Spanish Culture and Debate
A short course for complete beginners. This course will enable you to communicate in the language, at a basic level, with native speakers in a variety of everyday situation.
Spanish for Holidays
Planning a trip to Spain or South America? If you are keen to learn Spanish but would like to get an idea of the learning process before committing to a longer course, this short introductory course is for you. Fun and interactive, it will give you...
Spanish for Holidays – Short Course
This course is designed for learners planning to visit Spain and wishing to communicate confidently during their holidays. The course focuses on practical, travel-related Spanish for real-life and social interactions. Through activities and...
Spanish for Holidays – Short Course
This course is designed for learners planning to visit Spain and wishing to communicate confidently during their holidays. The course focuses on practical, travel-related Spanish for real-life and social interactions. Through activities and...
SQL and Data Science – Introduction
Data Science is concerned with extracting knowledge and insights from computer data. This might be structured data, like sales and customer information collected by a business and stored in a database, or unstructured data, like customer feedback or...
Stained Glass Contemporary and Traditional Beginners
Want to explore the colourful art of stained glass? This short course is perfect for beginners! You'll learn to create a beautiful hanging panel for your home, exploring colour, tone, and line through glass. We'll guide you from the very beginning,...
Stained Glass Contemporary- Beginners/Improvers
Want to explore the colourful art of stained glass? This short course is perfect for beginners! You'll learn to create a beautiful hanging panel for your home, exploring colour, tone, and line through glass. We'll guide you from the very beginning,...