Free Taster Courses

Furniture restoration

Fri 08 Dec 2023, 10:00 - 12:00

Visit our Furniture upcycling and conservation classes on FRIDAY 8th DECEMBER and learn what you can achieve. Mark the tutor makes sure the classes are stimulating as well as enjoyable. He knows all the tricks of the trade and can help you to restore an old family favourite or something you picked up and would like to give a new life. This subject has always had sustainability at its core!
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Furniture restoration

Fri 08 Dec 2023, 13:00 - 15:00

Visit our Furniture upcycling and conservation classes on FRIDAY 8th DECEMBER and learn what you can achieve. Mark the tutor makes sure the classes are stimulating as well as enjoyable. He knows all the tricks of the trade and can help you to restore an old family favourite or something you picked up and would like to give a new life. This subject has always had sustainability at its core!
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Hatha Yoga

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:30 - 12:30

This taster is for anyone over 50 who is interested in improving posture, learning to relax, developing and maintaining core strength and flexibility and using the breath effectively to enhance health. If you like the taster, why don't you sign up for the regular class in January?
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Cooking in Italian

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 12:30 - 15:00

If you love cooking and want to improve your spoken Italian then this is the ideal taster for you. Sign up and come along to meet Angela who will guide you all the way through the recipes whilst talking to you in Italian. Best of all , you get to eat what you prepare at the end!
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Zumba Gold

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 13:00 - 13:45

Find your rhythm. Master the mix. Our Dance Mix course will have you moving to the beat in no time. If you like the taster why not join our regular Friday class starting in January?
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Stretch and Flex

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 14:00 - 15:00

This taster aims at showing you the benefits of regular stretching. Not only can stretching help increase your flexibility, which is an important factor of fitness, but it can also improve your posture, reduce stress and body aches, and more. If you like the taster, why don't you join our regular class starting in January?
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Spanish advanced taster online

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 10:00 - 11:00

Take your Spanish to the next level with our 1-hour Advanced Spanish Online Taster session. This condensed teaser course is perfect for rapidly improving conversational skills. The online format allows easy access from home. It's the ideal way to get a taste of advanced conversation and boost your Spanish abilities. Whether traveling or just enhancing skills, this impactful taster will help you communicate more precisely and eloquently! Lleva tu español al siguiente nivel con nuestra sesión de Prueba de Español Avanzado En Línea de 1 hora. Este breve curso es perfecto para mejorar rápidamente tus habilidades de conversación.
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Spanish for beginners

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:30 - 13:00

Always wanted to learn Spanish ? Here is your chance to come along and experience what lesson are like at our centre. Deborah will teach you some useful basic language you can use from tomorrow and give you advice on what to do next!
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History of Art: Famous Portraits

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 13:30 - 15:00

Explore the fascinating history of portraiture and its evolution through the centuries with our 90-minute History of Art through Portraits taster session. This interactive workshop guides you through key artistic periods, analysing the styles and techniques used in renowned portraits. Through discussion and visual analysis, gain insight into the social history revealed in these iconic works. From Renaissance masters to Modernist experiments, this session provides a compelling introduction to portrait-based art history. Ideal for those with an interest in art and society. Join us for an intriguing cultural journey you won't forget!
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Italian for beginners

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 13:30 - 15:00

Always wanted to learn Italian ? Here is your chance to come along and experience what lesson are like at our centre. Tania will teach you some useful basic language you can use from tomorrow and give you advice on what to do next!
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Spanish advanced taster

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 13:30 - 14:30

Take your Spanish skills higher with our 1-hour Advanced Spanish Taster session. This condensed teaser course is perfect for rapidly improving conversational abilities. The in-person format allows direct interaction to accelerate learning. It's the ideal way to sample advanced conversation and boost your Spanish proficiency. Whether traveling or enhancing skills, this impactful taster will help you communicate more precisely and eloquently! Lleva tus habilidades en español a un nivel superior con nuestra sesión presencial de Prueba de Español Avanzado de 1 hora. Este breve curso es perfecto para mejorar rápidamente tus capacidades de conversación.
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German for beginners

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 14:00 - 15:00

Come along and try out your hand at German! Learn some very basic greetings and useful everyday language that you can put to use from tomorrow. You will also learn about the most popular Christmas traditions in German-speaking countries
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Christmas Delights

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 10:00 - 12:00

Learn how to make some cracking Christmas treats in the kitchen including sticky toffee pudding.
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Be Good To Your Back

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:00 - 12:00

Come along and learn a series of simple strengthening and stretching exercises to gain and maintain a strong and flexible back. If you like the taster why not enrol on one of our 2 regular BGTYB courses starting in January?
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Careers in Care

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:00 - 12:00

Come along to this session to find out about rewarding careers in the Care sector, and how to get started on the right course of study to find the best job for you.
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Careers in Care

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 13:00 - 14:00

Come along to this session to find out about rewarding careers in the Care sector, and how to get started on the right course of study to find the best job for you.
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Piano beginner's and refreshers drop-in

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 10:30 - 12:30

An opportunity to meet your tutor and ask questions. No need to book, just come along any time between 10:30 and 12:30. No obligation to buy just take the chance to try!
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Pottery -throwing demos with Ian

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 10:00 - 11:00

Come and see an expert ceramicist demonstrate throwing techniques on the pottery wheel.
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Upholstery What's it all about?

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:00 - 12:00

Come and find out about the many skills you can gain to re-upholster stools, chairs and other upholstered items. Our tutor will tell you about our classes and you can ask her questions that you have.
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Upholstery What's it all about?

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 12:00 - 13:00

Come and find out about the many skills you can gain to re-upholster stools, chairs and other upholstered items. Our tutor will tell you about our classes and you can ask her questions that you have.
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Watercolour painting

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 10:00 - 12:00

We are thrilled to have been able to employ a new watercolour painting tutor so we can offer this popular subject once again. Come along in the morning or the afternoon (or both!) and see what painting with watercolours is like and what beauty can be conjured up. If you have a set of watercolours, bring them along.
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How to thread and use a Sewing Machine

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 12:00 - 13:00

If you can't or have forgotten how to use a sewing machine then come to one of our taster sessions with Pauline Book in advance. Only accessible via 3 steps
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Watercolour painting

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 13:00 - 15:00

We are thrilled to have been able to employ a new watercolour painting tutor so we can offer this popular subject once again. Come along in the morning or the afternoon (or both!) and see what painting with watercolours is like and what beauty can be conjured up. If you have a set of watercolours, bring them along.
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Make a Poster

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 13:30 - 15:00

Come and find out how to create an attractive poster using Microsoft Word.
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Pottery Sale and slideshow

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 10:00 - 15:00

A chance to buy pots and objects made by our pottery learners. Also view images of some of the creative work made in our classes.
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How to thread and use a Sewing Machine

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 10:30 - 11:30

If you can't or have forgotten how to use a sewing machine then come to one of our taster sessions with Pauline Book in advance. Only accessible via 3 steps
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Pottery -hand building and painting ceramics demos with Ian

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:30 - 12:30

Come and watch and learn how to use hand building techniques to make pottery.
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Block print wrapping paper with Trisha

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 13:00 - 15:00

Come and learn how to block print onto paper to make your own seasonal gift wrapping paper. Guaranteed fun!
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Pilates

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 10:30 - 11:30

Come along and try out this pialtes taster to see if it is right for you. Pilates is a mat-based exercise programme which focuses on posture, body alignment and breathing. Initially the emphasis will be on correct execution of the exercises, understanding 'core stability' and breathing. If you like the taster you can join one of our 3 regular pialtes classes in January
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Flexibility

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:45 - 12:45

This taster will give you a better idea of the range of motion of all the important muscle groups which contribute to your ordinary daily activities and show you ways in which you can ensure better flexibility. If you like the taster, you can join teh regular class on Thursday starting in January.
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Welding

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:00 - 12:30

Come and try out some basic welding techniques and find out what is possible, both for DIY and creative activities.
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Singing workshop

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 12:00 - 12:45

For anyone with an interest in singing for fun, pleasure and enjoyment. If you enjoy the taster, sign up for the regular course in January where you will learn a variety of easy songs/rounds in unison and harmony from a variety of genres with an emphasis on learning by ear.
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Family Fun With Numbers

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 11:00 - 12:00

Parents and carers, come along to our fun family session with your children, and learn lots of number tricks and new skills to impress your friends and your teachers! Please note that parents/carers must remain with their children for this session. Please book yourself plus each child who will be attending. Thank you!  
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Family Christmas Crafting

Sat 09 Dec 2023, 10:00 - 12:00

A fun family Christmas workshop for parents/carers and their children to get creative and make their own Christmas cards and wrapping paper and Christmas decorations to take away. Please note that this is a family session and you ill need to stay with your children. Please book yourself plus each child who will be attending. Thank you!  
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