Swarthmore Education Centre

08/09/2026

🌿💛 Health & Wellbeing Courses are starting next week! 💛🌿

Looking for ways to focus on yourself and start your wellness journey? Then look no further than Swarthmore this autumn!

We've got some lovely courses designed to help you explore your wellbeing, build confidence and discover new ways to look after yourself.
Including the wonderful Wellbeing Toolbox with Amy Smith, where you'll try out activities and practical tools to support your mental health and confidence. 🌱

✨ Starting soon, so don't miss out!
Head to our website for more information and to get enrolled today!

07/09/2026

📚✨ English Courses Starting Next Week! ✨📚

We've got plenty of English courses starting next week with the wonderful Janine Toole!

Want to gain a Level 1 Certificate in Essential English? Our 37-week course will help you build your skills and work towards your qualification.
Or, build your confidence with Write with Confidence, developing your familiarity with everyday, real-world writing tasks.

🗓 All starting next week!
🎟 Head to our website today to find out more and secure your spot!

If you would like to discuss the course further and gain more information advice or guidance please contact Student Support on 0113 243 2210, email [email protected] or pop in to see us.

06/09/2026

💍✨ Toby Cotterill is back with another lovely jewellery workshop! ✨💍

Join Toby for Make a Textured Silver Ring in a Day and learn the principles of jewellery making while crafting your very own silver ring!
Experiment with textures and customisation to create a completely unique, handcrafted piece that you'll be strutting out with at the end of the day! 😍

🗓 Saturday 19th September
⏰ 10am – 3pm
💷 £85
🎟 Tickets are available via our website or Eventbrite – don't miss out!

05/09/2026

🎨✨ September Arts & Crafts Courses are here! ✨🎨

We're known for our Arts & Crafts classes here at Swarthmore, so here's a big round-up of all the arts courses starting this September! 💛

There's plenty to choose from, whether you're looking to try something completely new or develop your creative skills.
If you're thinking about signing up, don't wait about! Spots are filling up fast, and some courses are starting very soon!

🎟 To enrol, head to our website or pop into the centre - we'd love to see you!

04/09/2026

✍️✨ Have you entered our Creative Writing Competition yet?! ✨✍️

This year's theme is FALLING – and we want to see what you can do with it!

All you need to do is write a piece of creative writing between 2 and 850 words inspired by this year's theme. Your entries will be anonymised for judging, and you could even win £100! 💷🎉

📩 Email your entry to [email protected]
📮 Or drop it off with us in person!
⏰ Deadline: midnight, 19th September
Don't leave it until the last minute – get writing! ✍️💛

03/09/2026

🏺✨ More Pottery Courses are here! ✨🏺

Our pottery courses are always so popular, we've added a few more for you! 🎉

Whether you're a complete beginner, looking for a mixed-ability class, or an experienced potter wanting to develop your skills, we've got something for everyone. 💛
Get stuck into clay, learn new techniques and create something wonderful!

🎟 Head to our website for more information and to secure your spot – don't wait, spaces fill up fast!

02/09/2026

📚✨ English Courses with Janine Toole this September! ✨📚

Looking to build your English skills or gain a qualification? We've got some fantastic courses starting this September, led by the wonderful Janine Toole – and they're open to everyone! 💛
From gaining your Level 1 Essential English certificate to building confidence with everyday, real-world writing, Janine will support you every step of the way.

🎟 Find out more and enrol via our website, or pop in and see us at 2–7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds!

01/09/2026

🌟 Happy September everyone!! 🍂✨
🎨 Check out our lineup for all the workshops we’ve got going on at Swarthmore, as well as our very exciting Open Day on the 12th! 🏡🎉

Pop in, learn something new 📚✨ and have a fab time! 💃🖌️☕️

🎟️ Tickets available via our website or Eventbrite - see you soon! 👋💛

31/08/2026

✏️🎨 Go Figure is back this Thursday! 🎨✏️

Our monthly Self-Led Life Drawing session is back! Come along for two relaxed hours of life drawing in a friendly, creative environment.
Bring your favourite drawing materials, settle in and enjoy an evening of creativity with a female model – and we'll provide the teas and coffees! ☕💛

🗓 This Thursday
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
💷 Just £7.50
🎟 Tickets are available via Eventbrite, or simply drop in on the night – walk-ins are welcome!