Learning for Leisure Workshops
Accessible and fun workshops, try something new with Learning for Leisure by Adult Learning.
Cottingham workshops
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🕒 25 August, 1pm - 4pm
Treat yourself to an enjoyable baking experience as you create two timeless lemon desserts in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you're new to baking or looking to build your confidence, this hands-on course will guide you through every step of creating a smooth baked lemon cheesecake, topped with homemade lemon curd and candied lemons, alongside a silky, refreshing lemon posset.
Just £36.50 including your ingredients
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🕒 19 August, 1pm - 4pm
📅 3 Week course
Step into a world of creativity, calm and connection with our Still Life - Flowers opportunity. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, these relaxed and welcoming sessions will guide you through creating still life artwork through observation of flowers, helping you explore colour, composition and techniques in a friendly, no-pressure environment using different art materials.
Just £81 including materials
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🕒 18 August, 9.30am - 12.30am
📅 3 Week course
Discover the satisfaction of turning a simple slab of clay into your own unique pottery bird feeder. This enjoyable, hands-on course is ideal for complete beginners as well as those who already have some experience of working with clay.
During the course, you will have the opportunity to slow down, be creative and enjoy learning in a relaxed and welcoming environment. With support from an experienced tutor, you will develop your ideas, build confidence and create a decorative bird feeder that reflects your own personal style.
Just £100 including over £50 of materials!
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🕒 12 August, 9.30am - 12.30pm
📅 3 Week course
Unlock your creativity and discover how simple sewing techniques can transform tired or unworn clothes into stylish, one-of-a-kind pieces. Whether you're a beginner or already enjoy sewing, this relaxed and welcoming course will help you build practical skills while exploring the rewarding world of sustainable fashion.
Just £43 including materials
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.