Learning for Leisure Workshops

Accessible and fun workshops, try something new with Learning for Leisure by Adult Learning.

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Spanish
Photography
Pottery
Sewing
Cookery
Other creative courses

Spanish Courses

Try a new language in Beverley and Cottingham 🗣️

  • 📅 6 Week course 

    Perfect for complete beginners. Learn everyday words and phrases, basic conversation skills and useful vocabulary in a welcoming and supportive environment. 

    Just £66 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 15 September, 9.15am - 11.15am 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 16 23 September, 9.15am - 11.15am 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 3 November, 9.15am - 11.15am 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 4 November, 9.15am - 11.15am 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 5 January, 9.15am - 11.15am 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 6 January, 9.15am - 11.15am 

  • 📅 6 Week course 

    Build confidence speaking Spanish while developing your vocabulary, pronunciation and understanding of essential grammar. 

    Just £66 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 15 September, 11.30am - 1.30pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 16 September, 11.30am - 1.30pm 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 3 November, 11.30am - 1.30pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 4 November, 11.30am - 1.30pm 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 5 January, 11.30am - 1.30pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 6 January, 11.30am - 1.30pm 

  • 📅 6 Week course 

    Designed for learners with some previous knowledge of Spanish. Practise conversation, improve fluency and broaden your understanding of Spanish language and culture. 

    Just £66 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 15 September, 2pm - 4pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 16 September, 2pm - 4pm 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 3 November, 2pm - 4pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 4 November, 2pm - 4pm 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 5 January, 2pm - 4pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 6 January, 2pm - 4pm 

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Photography Courses

  • 📅 5 Week course 

    A friendly introduction to photography for complete beginners. Learn how to use your camera with confidence, understand composition, lighting and exposure, and start taking better photographs straight away. 

    Just £66 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆28 September, 7pm - 9pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 25 September, 10am - 12pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 6 November, 12.30pm - 2.30pm 

  • 📅 5 Week course 

    Take control of your camera and move beyond automatic settings. Explore aperture, shutter speed, ISO and focus techniques to improve the quality and creativity of your photographs. 

    Just £71 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 2 November, 7pm - 9pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 6 November, 10am - 12pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 11 December, 12.30pm - 2.30pm 

  • 📅 5 Week course 

    Develop your creative eye and experiment with techniques that add impact and personality to your photography. Ideal for learners ready to build on their existing skills. 

    Just £71 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 14 December, 7pm - 9pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 11 December, 10am - 12pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 29 January, 12.30pm - 2.30pm 

  • 📅 5 Week course 

    Explore different photographic genres and discover the techniques that help create powerful images. Gain confidence producing photographs across a range of subjects and styles. 

    Just £71 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 18 January, 7pm - 9pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 29 January, 10am - 12pm 

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Pottery courses and workshops 

  • 📅 5 Week course 

    Get hands-on with clay and discover the fundamentals of pottery. Learn essential techniques while creating a range of unique handmade pieces in a relaxed and creative environment. 

    Just £149 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 21 September, 9.30am - 12.30pm (£149) 

  • 📅 5 Week course 

    Explore pottery techniques, experiment with clay and develop your creative skills while producing your own handmade ceramics. 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 21 September, 6pm – 9pm  £156 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 24 September, 9.30am - 12.30pm (£156) 

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Sewing Courses & Workshops 

Try Sewing in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham and Goole 🧵

  • 📅 4 Week course 

    Learn practical sewing skills in a friendly workshop setting. Build confidence with sewing equipment, develop essential techniques and create a range of useful projects. 

    Just £67 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 15 September, 10am - 12.30pm 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 20 October, 10am - 12.30pm 

    • 📍 Bridlington 📆 15 October, 5.45pm - 8.15pm 

    • 📍 Bridlington 📆 19 November, 5.45pm - 8.15pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 15 September, 2pm - 4.30pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 15 September, 5.45pm - 8.15pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 13 October, 10.15am - 12.45pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 13 October, 2pm - 4.30pm 

    • 📍 Goole 📆 25 Sept, 10am-12.30pm 

    • 📍Goole 📆 6 Nov, 10am-12.30pm 

  • 📅 4 Week course 

    Create festive projects such as Christmas stockings, advent calendars and table runners while developing your sewing skills and creativity. 

    Price to be confirmed 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 24 November, 10am - 12.30pm 

  • 📅 1 Week workshop 

    Create fun seasonal sewing projects and decorations perfect for Halloween. 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Bridlington 📆 7 October, 10.15am - 12.45pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 14 October, 10.15am - 12.45pm 

  • 📅 Workshop 

    Create festive handmade decorations and gifts while developing your sewing techniques. 

    Available dates to follow at all 4 of our centres.

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Other creative courses 

  • 📅 5 Week course 

    Discover the joy of painting and explore how colour can transform your artwork. Ideal for beginners, this supportive course introduces key painting techniques while encouraging creativity and self-expression. 

    Just £88 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 22 September, 6pm - 8.30pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 24 September, 1.30pm - 4pm 

  • 📅 Workshop 

    Capture the magic of the festive season through creative writing. Explore inspiration, storytelling techniques and seasonal themes while creating your own original piece of writing. 

    Just £24 

    Available dates 

    • 📍 Cottingham 📆 9 December, 6pm-8.30pm 

    • 📍 Beverley 📆 10 December, 10am - 12.30pm 

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Cookery Workshops

Available in Cottingham, starting from £36 including ingredients.

  • 📅 1 Week workshop

    Learn the art of making fresh pasta from scratch and discover simple techniques that will help you recreate authentic Italian dishes at home. Perfect for anyone who enjoys cooking and wants to develop new culinary skills.

    Just £36.50

  • 🕒 13 October, 1pm - 4pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Master two classic desserts in this hands-on cookery workshop. Learn the techniques behind a rich sticky toffee pudding and a beautifully finished crème brûlée that are sure to impress family and friends.

    Just £36.50

  • 🕒 20 October, 5.30pm - 8.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Discover the flavours of Chinese cuisine while creating a selection of popular dishes. Learn practical cooking techniques and bring authentic tastes to your home kitchen.

    Just £36.50

  • 🕒 23 October, 1.30pm - 4.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Explore the vibrant flavours of Spain as you prepare a selection of traditional tapas dishes. Learn authentic recipes and entertaining ideas that are perfect for sharing.

    Just £36.50🕒 23 October, 1.30pm - 4.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Explore the vibrant flavours of Spain as you prepare a selection of traditional tapas dishes. Learn authentic recipes and entertaining ideas that are perfect for sharing.

    Just £36.50

  • 🕒 3 November, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Learn practical batch-cooking techniques and prepare a range of hearty family favourites that can be enjoyed straight away or stored for future meals. Ideal for saving time while reducing food waste.

    Just £38

  • 🕒 12 November, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Create a selection of comforting homemade soups including chunky vegetable soup, creamy tomato soup and French onion soup. Perfect for cold days and packed with flavour.

    Just £38

  • 🕒 17 November, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Develop your pastry-making skills while creating delicious savoury pies using traditional techniques. Learn how to achieve crisp pastry and flavour-packed fillings every time.

    Just £38

  • 🕒 24 November, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Learn practical tips, preparation techniques and festive cooking ideas to help you create a delicious Christmas dinner with confidence and less stress.

    Just £38

  • 🕒 3 December, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Create a selection of elegant festive canapés perfect for Christmas parties, family gatherings and seasonal entertaining.

    Just £38

  • 🕒 8 December, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Learn how to make rich, flavourful gravies and festive sauces that will add the perfect finishing touch to your Christmas meals.

    Just £38

  • 🕒 14 December, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Create impressive festive treats that are perfect for gifting, sharing or adding a homemade touch to your Christmas celebrations.

    Just £38

  • 🕒 15 December, 9.30am - 12.30pm

    📅 1 Week workshop

    Discover simple yet impressive festive desserts that are perfect for entertaining over Christmas without spending hours in the kitchen.

    Just £38

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Our Learner Stories

Dave, Photography

I wish I’d done something like this 30 years ago. I’d have been able to enjoy taking a lot more photographs for a lot longer.

Susan, Self-esteem and Confidence Building

I’ve come out in myself, being here and meeting new people. It’s helped take me out of my little comfort zone. Doing my course is making me feel better in myself.

Shirley, a bit of everything

It’s not just a warm space. It’s the camaraderie and the friendships. Since I’ve come here I’m a better person, my family has noticed a huge change in me. I love it, it’s wonderful. In fact, I even book my holidays around my courses.