Learning for Leisure Workshops
Accessible and fun workshops, try something new with Learning for Leisure by Adult Learning. Available at our Adult Learning Centres in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham and Goole.
Beverley workshops
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🕒 2 June - 7 July, 10.15am - 12.45pm
Have you always wanted to make your own clothes for yourself and your family?
Perhaps you have a sewing machine but don’t really know how to use it to its full potential?
Making your own clothes means that you’ll save money, be able to recycle old clothing into new and unique garments and enjoy a rewarding and relaxing hobby!
On this four- or six-week course you will make a skirt and learn how to use your sewing machine safely and competently, how to correctly choose and use a commercial sewing pattern, the best fabrics and seams to use, and how to master zips and buttonholes.
This course is ideal if you have some very basic dressmaking skills and you’d like to brush up on your skills or learn more. You will be able to take home with you any pieces you make on the course.
Just £85 including materials
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🕒 24 April - 22 May, 10am - 12pm
🕒 27 April - 8 June, 7pm - 9pm
Have you mastered the basics of photography and are eager to explore your creative side? The "Photography: Creative Techniques" course equips you with the tools and knowledge to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary images.
This course builds upon your existing foundation and ignites your artistic spark. Through 10 engaging hours, you'll delve deeper into exposure control, pushing the boundaries to achieve captivating and unique effects. By applying your learned skills in innovative ways, you'll unlock a world of creative possibilities.
Just £57.50 for this course
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🕒 28 April - 19 May, 2pm - 4pm
Join our friendly and inspiring sewing group, where creativity and community come together! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced stitcher, this is the perfect space to bring your sewing projects to life.
Want to make a garment from scratch? Finish that quilt? Upcycle some old clothing? Create a beautiful patchwork cushion, a stylish bag, or adorable baby gifts? Whatever your project, you’ll have the space, support, and guidance to make it happen.
Each week, you’ll learn new skills — from machine stitching to reading and interpreting a pattern to tacking to patchwork — helping you build confidence and expand your sewing know-how. With a welcoming atmosphere and like-minded people, you’ll be inspired to stitch, create, and have fun.
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🕒 28 April - 9 June, 10am - 12pm
🕒 13 May to 24 June, 10am - 12pm
🕒 16 June to 21 July, 10am - 12pm
Ready to move on from the introduction opportunity? This learning opportunity will help you build confidence in speaking, listening and understanding Spanish in real world situations. You will learn to have longer conversations, talk about your plans and expand your vocabulary for travel, shopping and social interactions. With engaging learning in a supportive and friendly environment you will improve your grammar, pronunciation and comprehension enabling you to communicate with ease. Whether you are preparing for a trip or just love learning languages this opportunity will have you speaking Spanish with grater fluency and confidence.
Just £60 for this Spanish course
Bridlington workshops
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🕒 14 May to 11 June, 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Join our friendly and inspiring sewing group, where creativity and community come together! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced stitcher, this is the perfect space to bring your sewing projects to life.
Want to make a garment from scratch? Finish that quilt? Upcycle some old clothing? Create a beautiful patchwork cushion, a stylish bag, or adorable baby gifts? Whatever your project, you’ll have the space, support, and guidance to make it happen.
Each week, you’ll learn new skills — from machine stitching to reading and interpreting a pattern to tacking to patchwork — helping you build confidence and expand your sewing know-how. With a welcoming atmosphere and like-minded people, you’ll be inspired to stitch, create, and have fun.
Just £46 for this to course
Cottingham workshops
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🕒 8 May, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Your air-fryer is great for making easy sweets. The advantages of using an air-fryer are that most things cook more quickly, as well as being cheaper to run than ovens, helping you save on energy and work!
Come along to this session and go home with doughnuts, poached pear galettes with frangipane, and chocolate and salted caramel pudding.
You’ll be given recipe cards at the end of the session so that you can recreate these dishes at home.
Just £35 including ingredients
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🕒 5 May, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Air fryers might be best known for cooking meat dishes, but there's so many vegetarian options you can use them for too! It’s well known that you can cook up fabulous chips in an air fryer, but there's also a wide variety of recipes that lend themselves to this technique.
In this session your tutor will guide you through the processes of making spicy veggie tacos, Buffalo barbecue cabbage and Turkish eggs and halloumi brunch.
You’ll be given recipe cards to take home so that you can recreate these dishes at home.
Just £35 including ingredients
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🕒 20 May to 24 June, 5.45pm - 8.45pm
Step into a world of creativity, calm, and connection with our five-week Art for Leisure: Landscapes opportunity. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through the potential of creating of landscape art, helping you explore colour, composition, and technique in a friendly, no-pressure environment. You’ll leave not only with your own artwork but also with a renewed sense of confidence, mindfulness, and inspiration. Come along, meet like-minded people, and rediscover the joy of learning just for you..
Just £112 for this course including materials
Goole workshops
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.