Adult Learning and Skills

Adult Learning and Skills We’re passionate about providing everyone in and around St Ives with the widest possible range of learning activities.

There are many valuable and interesting courses on offer, as evening classes, daytime classes and as part of our Saturday workshops.

ACL WORKSHOPS, Sat 18 March: WATERCOLOUR Pen and Wash, VEGETARIAN Cookery, FREE MOTION FLOWER EMBROIDERY, DIGITAL PHOTO...
07/03/2023

ACL WORKSHOPS, Sat 18 March: WATERCOLOUR Pen and Wash, VEGETARIAN Cookery, FREE MOTION FLOWER EMBROIDERY, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, MAKEUP for Mature Skin
Watercolour Pen and Wash - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50486
Let’s Get Cooking – Vegetarian - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50497
Free Motion Embroidery – Flowers - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50517
Digital Photography – Beginners - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50495
Makeup for Mature Skin - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50478
You can contact us at [email protected] or by telephone 01480 495717

We have a selection of workshops on offer on Saturday 18 March. If you are free, why not join us? Follow the links bel...
06/03/2023

We have a selection of workshops on offer on Saturday 18 March. If you are free, why not join us? Follow the links below to find out more and book your place:

Watercolour Pen and Wash - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50486
Using pens and watercolour you will create an eye catching painting of a local landscape subject including water and buildings.

Let’s Get Cooking – Vegetarian - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50497
This course is for vegetarians and anyone interested in reducing their meat consumption. Discover new recipes, packed with seasonal, sustainable and international flavours to suit all culinary tastes and abilities.

Free Motion Embroidery – Flowers - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50517
Learn how to use your sewing machine to create decorative effects to enhance your projects with a variety of different free motion embroidery methods.

Digital Photography – Beginners - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50495
Join this friendly workshop and learn how to access the main functions and menus of your camera, how to use aperture and shutter settings for greater creative control, achieve correct exposures and use compositional elements to make stronger, more creative photographs.

Makeup for Mature Skin - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50478
This is a fun, informative and practical workshop. Learn how to choose the right colours to suit your skin and how to apply makeup as your skin matures.

You can contact us at [email protected] or by telephone 01480 495717

We have just two places available on our Wellness Boost Course starting on 7 March. Understand what true wellness is an...
27/02/2023

We have just two places available on our Wellness Boost Course starting on 7 March. Understand what true wellness is and how it affects your body, mind and soul. Experience meditation, drumming, massage, aromatherapy, emotional freedom technique, Reiki healing, crystals and colour; all therapies that can improve wellbeing. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50466
You can contact us at [email protected] or by telephone 01480 495717

We are very excited to let you know about the following courses starting end of February/beginning of March:Authentic In...
08/02/2023

We are very excited to let you know about the following courses starting end of February/beginning of March:

Authentic Indian Cookery Made Easy – 27.02.23
Especially for all those who love Indian food and would like to make it at home – you will learn how to cook well known curries, such as Chicken Makhanwala (Chicken Curry In Buttery Sauce) rice dishes and breads and how to spice your dishes with confidence – it really is easy to make restaurant quality dishes!
https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50457

Crochet Amigurumi – Learn How to Make Crochet Toys – 28.02.23
Amigurumi is a Japanese word for a specific type of crocheted cute soft toy. Learn how to make your own adorable toy in this class. We will learn how to start with a magic ring, crochet in a spiral, add decorative stitches and finally to sew the pieces together, add stuffing and safety eyes.
https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50511

Wellness Boost – 7.03.23
Understand what true wellness is and how it affects your body, mind and soul. Experience meditation, drumming, massage, aromatherapy, emotional freedom technique, Reiki healing, crystals and colour; all therapies that can improve wellbeing.
https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50466

You can contact us at [email protected] or by telephone 01480 495717.

It's not too late to book on our workshops on Saturday 28 January. Follow the links to find out more and book your plac...
24/01/2023

It's not too late to book on our workshops on Saturday 28 January. Follow the links to find out more and book your place.

Indian Feast for Friends - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50469
Indian food is becoming the nation’s favourite! Join us and prepare a set menu of five delicious dishes suitable for entertaining friends or family. Learn how to use herbs and spices to achieve a delicious home-cooked taste and gain confidence to prepare Indian food at home.

Free Motion Embroidery - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50472
Free motion embroidery can be used to enhance the projects that you like to make. You will learn how to achieve success with different fabrics and threads. Samples can be made of all of these techniques.

You can email us at [email protected] or telephone 01480 495717

Want to make meals without using every piece of equipment in the kitchen? Come along to our Let’s Get Cooking - One Pot...
17/01/2023

Want to make meals without using every piece of equipment in the kitchen? Come along to our Let’s Get Cooking - One Pot Suppers course starting on Tuesday 31 January. You will learn how to make exciting dishes that can see the family though the week or be adapted for special occasions https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50514
Email [email protected] for more information and book via our website (www.aclearning.org.uk)

We are very excited to offer our Introduction to Free Motion Embroidery course on Saturday 28 January. Free-machine emb...
17/01/2023

We are very excited to offer our Introduction to Free Motion Embroidery course on Saturday 28 January. Free-machine embroidery is a fun and creative way of ‘drawing’ with your sewing machine. Learn how to use your sewing machine to create decorative effects to enhance and individualise your projects with a variety of different free motion embroidery methods. You will learn how to achieve success with different fabrics and threads https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50472
Email [email protected] for more information and book via our website (www.aclearning.org.uk)

Join us for our Indian Feast for Friends course and prepare a set menu of five delicious dishes suitable for entertainin...
16/01/2023

Join us for our Indian Feast for Friends course and prepare a set menu of five delicious dishes suitable for entertaining friends or family. Using all natural ingredients, you will discover how healthy and delicious Indian home-cooking is and be less quick to reach for the take-away menu! Recipes can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan and special diets, please enquire when booking https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50469

We have just one place left on our Wellness Boost course starting on 17 January.Come along and find out what true wellne...
12/01/2023

We have just one place left on our Wellness Boost course starting on 17 January.

Come along and find out what true wellness is and how it affects your body, mind and soul. Experience meditation, drumming, massage, aromatherapy, emotional freedom technique, Reiki healing, crystals and colour; all therapies that can improve wellbeing. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50466
Email [email protected] for more information and book via our website (www.aclearning.org.uk)

Last few places available on the following courses starting in the next two weeks:Ink Art – 2 places available. Join th...
10/01/2023

Last few places available on the following courses starting in the next two weeks:

Ink Art – 2 places available. Join this weekday course and explore the different uses of water-soluble inks. Ecoline inks are vibrant in colour, rewettable and light to use. Sometimes they just ‘do their own thing’ with stunning effects. Learn how to apply them to still life, sea and landscape, even portraits. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50513

Crochet Next Steps – 3 places available – course starts Tuesday 10th January. Grow your repertoire of crochet stitches and learn how to make crochet squares, hexagons, circles and more complex lace and crochet overlay techniques. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50512 The follow on course is Crochet Amigurumi – a little experience needed - Amigurumi is a Japanese word for a specific type of crocheted cute soft toy. Learn how to make your own adorable toy in this class. We will learn how to start with a magic ring, crochet in a spiral, add decorative stitches and finally to sew the pieces together, add stuffing and safety eyes. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50511

Wellness Boost – Understand what true wellness is and how it affects your body, mind and soul. Experience meditation, drumming, massage, aromatherapy, emotional freedom technique, Reiki healing, crystals and colour; all therapies that can improve wellbeing. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50466

Guitar Next Steps - some prior knowledge of playing guitar is required. You will develop confidence by using various playing techniques. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50488

Zumba Gold successfully started Monday 9th January but it’s not too late to join – Designed to meet the needs of those looking for a low impact or slower paced workout, Zumba Gold® is perfect for the “mature mover” or those just beginning a move towards a healthier and fitter lifestyle. Still with all the Zumba® fun and party atmosphere. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50454

Refresh your Italian on one of these courses:
Italian Beginners 2 - You will learn how to communicate in everyday situation and develop an appreciation of Italian culture. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50483
Italian Improvers 2 - You will develop your appreciation of Italian language and culture and improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing. https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50485

For further information please email [email protected]

Happy New Year!We are back after the Christmas break and have just a few places left on these courses:Crochet - Next Ste...
05/01/2023

Happy New Year!

We are back after the Christmas break and have just a few places left on these courses:

Crochet - Next Steps - Grow your repertoire of crochet stitches and learn how to make crochet squares, hexagons, circles and more complex lace and crochet overlay techniques - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50512

Zumba Gold - Designed to meet the needs of those looking for a low impact or slower paced workout, Zumba Gold® is perfect for the “mature mover” or those just beginning a move towards a healthier and fitter lifestyle - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50454

Zumba Fitness - Wiggle, jiggle and giggle as you tone up and get the ‘feel good factor’. Zumba® Fitness can help you achieve so much towards a fitter and healthier lifestyle - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50468

Sign Language* - Absolute beginners are invited to join us to learn the basics of British Sign Language. Immerse yourself in this interactive course, which will provide you with the skills and confidence to communicate with those who have deafness or hearing loss - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50474

Yoga - Postures and breathing techniques to promote a fit, strong healthy body and a clear focused mind. Yoga can help to relieve stress and improve flexibility and strength. Suitable for all levels - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50447

Wellness Boost - Understand what true wellness is and how it affects your body, mind and soul. Experience meditation, drumming, massage, aromatherapy, emotional freedom technique, Reiki healing, crystals and colour; all therapies that can improve wellbeing - https://www.aclearning.org.uk/?p=50466

* This course may be available for £20, subject to confirmation of funding. Eligibility criteria will apply. Contact us to find out more.

Email [email protected] for more information and book via our website (www.aclearning.org.uk)

The Adult Learning and Skills Office will be closing at 2pm today for the Christmas holiday and we will re-open at 10am ...
20/12/2022

The Adult Learning and Skills Office will be closing at 2pm today for the Christmas holiday and we will re-open at 10am on Thursday 5th January 2022.

You can see comprehensive details of all of our courses online, and can also book and pay for your place at our website: www.aclearning.org.uk

We will respond to your message when we return.

We hope you have a very Happy Christmas!

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St Ives
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