WEA Solent

WEA Solent

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WEASolent is an educational charity based in Portsmouth and Southampton. We welcome all learners

WEA Solent is part of the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA). WEA Solent represents a fantastic opportunity for individuals, community groups, organisations and businesses in and around Portsmouth and Southampton by offering an ever-expanding adult education programme both in classrooms and via online learning. The WEA has been part of Portsmouth and Southampton's arts and education landscape

21/06/2024

Would you like to learn or improve your art whilst also improving your English? An exciting NEW 3 week Beginners' Art for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is due to start soon on Friday 28th June 2024.

There are only a few spaces left, so hurry and book now. For more information, see the link below, or telephone 0300 303 3463 quoting course code Q00014023.

https://www.wea.org.uk/courses/arts-crafts/arts/28-june-art-practical-beginners-art-esol

11/06/2024

Would you like to try something different this Summer, but do not want to commit to a full course?
How about trying one of these inspiring courses to see if you would like to learn more.
We have Art of Clay, Healthy Meals on a Budget, Clay Sculptures and Hygiene in the Kitchen.
See the poster below with the course codes and enter them on the WEA website for more information.
https://www.wea.org.uk/courses
You can also enrol by telephone on 0300 303 3464 quoting the course code of the course your are interested in (see below poster).

11/06/2024

Learn the art of Portraiture Drawing this July in your own home with our exciting and stimulating online courses.
These courses have step by step instructions from our experienced tutor to make learning fun. They are for both beginners and more experienced students.

For more information on the Wednesday 11:00-13:00 course, see the link below (only 3 places remaining):-
https://www.wea.org.uk/courses/arts-crafts/arts/10-july-art-practical-art-practical-portraiture-drawing

For more information on the Friday 14:30-16:30 course, see the link below (only 8 places remaining)
https://www.wea.org.uk/courses/arts-crafts/arts/12-july-art-practical-portraiture-drawing

Or contact 0300 303 3464 to enrol online quoting Q00016293 for the Wednesday course or Q00016294 for the Friday course.

16/05/2024

Do you have LDD (learning difficulties and disabilities) or know someone that does who would enjoy a course to learn how to use computers?

We have the ideal course to help you, which is specific to your needs. It will help you to build your confidence in a small group classroom setting.

This course will be on Mondays from 10-12 starting on Monday 17th June 2024.

To enrol online www.wea.org.uk quoting course code Q00014087 or by telephone on 0300 303 3464.

See below poster for more details.

16/05/2024

Do you struggle with digital skills and need more help? Do you have a friend or relative that needs help with computing skills - Word, Excel and PowerPoint? Would you like to learn with others in a classroom setting? If so, we have the perfect course for you!

Q00014088 - Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Digital Skills and Internet Safety - Mondays from 12.30-14.30 starting on 17th June 2024.

For more information, see the poster below.

To enrol online www.wea.org.uk quoting the course code Q00014088 or by telephone on 0300 303 3464.

Photos from WEA Solent's post 16/05/2024

Two new courses starting in June 2024:-

Course code: Q00014316 - Budgeting (Multiply) - Mondays 11.30-14.00 - a totally 'FREE course for everyone' to help you learn how to plan your money, stick to a budget and to find ways to save.

Course code: Q00013119 - Beginners Art for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - Fridays from 10-12 - a course to improve your English conversation skills whilst learning to draw and paint.

Enrol online at www.wea.org.uk quoting the course code or by telephone on 0300 303 3464.

See below for more details.

26/04/2024

Come and join us for a FREE FOR ALL cooking course for 6 weeks starting on Tuesday 30 April from 10.00-13.30 for 6 weeks. The course even has FREE ingredients, so you do not have to bring or buy your own!
This course will help you learn how to make delicious food on a budget and all cooked with fresh made produce. How great is that!
For more information see our website https://www.wea.org.uk/courses/skills-life/budgeting-numbers/30-april-cooking-budget-multiply
Call 0300 303 3464, option 1, quoting course ref Q00014367 to reserve your place or book online on the above link
(Important - please remember, you must book a place before coming to the class).

Photos from WEA Solent's post 15/04/2024

In April and May, we have diverse new ONLINE courses available in WEA Southampton.

Basic English skills for Communication, Counselling, Food Hygiene, Preparing Life in the UK test, Applying jobs in the UK, ESOL Outdoors, Mosaics, Embellish your Garments (Upcycling), and Beginner Digital Skills. There is always something new for you to have a try.

For more information, please see the poster below.

Some courses are FREE for anyone who is in receipt of income-related benefits or on low income, and some are FREE for Southampton residents.

Don’t forget to reserve a place by telephoning 0300 303 3464, option 1, with the course code. Or do the online application at http://www.wea.org.uk/ .

Look forward to seeing you soon.

10/04/2024

Only a few places left on our exciting new Hand Built Ceramics course starting on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 from 10.00-12.30pm at the Omega Centre.
This is a FREE course for anyone who is on income related benefits or a low income.
You must enrol to reserve a place by telephoning 0300 303 3464, option 1, quoting the course reference P00000039 or online at www.wea.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you there.

27/03/2024

Would you like to learn to create clay pieces and explore your creative side whilst being guided by an experienced WEA tutor? If so, this is the course for you.

We have a new course starting on Tuesday 23rd April 2024, which will run weekly until Tuesday 25th June 2024 from 10.00-12.30.

This course will be FREE if you are on an income related benefit.
If you are interested, please call 0300 303 3464, option 1, with the course code P00000039 or register at https://www.wea.org.uk/courses?search=P00000039
For more information, please see the poster below or email [email protected]

Photos from WEA Solent's post 22/03/2024

Try something new after Easter with these new courses.
WEA Portsmouth is now based at Somerstown Community Centre.
Contact 0300 303 3464 to make an application to join a course, or do so online at www.wea.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you.

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Somerstown Community Centre/The Hub, Rivers Street
Southsea
PO54EY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm