New workshops from Adult and Community Learning

Adult and Community Learning have put together winter workshops that are available for Warwickshire residents. On Saturday 13th November, 20th November and 4th December there will be an exciting range of arts, craft, language and culture workshops that will be held at Pound Lane, Leamington Spa, as well as a few running online across the week. It could be an outing with a friend; a little treat on the run up to Christmas; an opportunity to make lovely Christmas or birthday gifts, or just a chance to learn something new before New Year.

Saturday 13 November you will have the chance to choose the following workshops:

• Eco-friendly Oils, 10.00 - 1.00pm suitable for beginners and those with previous art experience

If you have an interest in exploring oils but have concerns about the environment and/or using solvent thinners, this could be the workshop for you. Using environmentally-friendly materials, you will have the opportunity to experiment with colour mixing, application methods and techniques. But most of all have fun! Materials will be provided for this workshop. Cost: Full fee £25.50: Over 66 yrs. £18.25 if on means tested benefit £11.50

 

• Make an Advent calendar, 10.00 - 1.00pm suitable for beginners and those with previous experience

One of the best things about Christmas decorations is when they bring back memories. Making your own Advent calendar not only allows you to personalise it to your specifications, but also create a piece that can become a tradition within your family. Please be aware you may need to finish the project off at home. Materials will be provided but you will need to bring a basic sewing kit, assorted needles, scissors, pins, sewing thread. Because of Covid restrictions, please bring your own sewing machine with you, if you have one. Cost: Full fee £25.50: Over 66 yrs. £18.75 if on means tested benefit £12.00

 

• Bring a Story to Life, 10.00 - 12.00 noon suitable for beginners and those with previous experience

Make a gift for a child and delve further into a story book - exploring and creating some of the characters. We will provide the book – ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen - the materials and the inspiration, we’ll even throw in a bag to keep them all in! You can make the book come to life increasing the enjoyment when reading the story. This makes an ideal gift to share with a special child in your life - so why not join in and create some memories to keep? Materials will be provided for this workshop. Cost: Full fee £15.00: Over 66 yrs. £10.50 if on means tested benefit £6.00

 

• How to get started with Crochet, 10.00 - 1.00 pm suitable for beginners

Crochet is a great way to de-stress, be creative and produce a finished product at the same time - what’s not to like? Tom Daley is an advocate for this popular hobby - learning to knit and crochet to reduce tension when competing in diving competitions. So, if you would like to follow in the footsteps of an Olympian, this is the chance to learn the basics - and maybe attend the additional workshop we are offering - Crochet your own Christmas decorations on 4 December. Materials will be provided for this workshop. Cost: Full fee 18.50: Over 66 yrs. 11.75 if on means tested benefit £5.00

Please note that face masks are requested to be worn in all communal areas of the building. Sanitising hand gel and wipes will be available in each class, but due to Covid restrictions refreshments are not provided but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks.

For more information, please contact 01926 736392 or email: acl@warwickshire.gov.uk

To book your place please visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/acl