Do you want to develop your skills or explore a new hobby?
We’re pleased to offer 10-week accredited courses, mostly delivered online, giving you the opportunity to develop skills in a wide range of topics. Note, a small number of courses are offered over a different number of weeks and these are highlighted in the tables below.
What you will need
- A Gmail email address (which is quick and easy to set up) to be able to access the sessions
- All courses – it will be useful to have pen and paper to make your own notes
- Drawing skills – please have a drawing pad/plain paper and a pencil
- Sewing skills – please have a sewing machine and some fabric
- Make-up – please have a mirror, skincare products, makeup and makeup brushes
Click on the ‘Book today’ button to find course information and to book your place.For a limited time only
We are now able to offer these courses with no fee. Why not take advantage of this great opportunity to learn a new skill?
Please note, these courses are fully funded by Welsh Government and evidence of a Welsh postcode is required at time of booking. For residents outside of Wales, a fee of £150 applies.
Arts & Crafts
| Drawing from observation | Begins 14 January 2022 | Friday 9 – 11 am | Book today |
| Drawing Level 1 | Begins 1 December 2021 | Wednesday 4 – 6 pm | Book today |
| Drawing Level 2 | Begins 1 December 2021 | Wednesday 6.30 – 8.30 pm | Book today |
| Fabric manipulation | Begins 20 January 2022 | Thursday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Floral arrangements and designs – Beginners | New date TBC | Monday 6 – 8 pm | |
| Floral arrangements and designs – Improvers | New date TBC | Thursday 6 – 8 pm | |
| Introduction to Illustration | New date TBC | Thursday 6 – 8 pm | |
| Knitting for beginners | Begins 19 January 2022 | Wednesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Oil painting | Begins 4 January 2022 | Tuesday 9 – 11 am | Book today |
| Painting with acrylics | Begins 4 January 202 | Tuesday 11.30 am – 1.30 pm | Book today |
| Sewing machine skills | Begins 26 January 2022 | Wednesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Watercolour painting Level 1 | Begins 4 January 2022 | Tuesday 4 – 6 pm | Book today |
| Watercolour painting Level 2 | Begins 4 January 2022 | Tuesday 6.30 – 8.30 pm | Book today |
| Garment making | New date TBC | Monday 5.30 -7.30 pm | |
| Jewellery making – NEW | Begins 26 January 2022 | Wednesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Printmaking – NEW | Begins 6 December 2021 | Monday 4.30 – 6.30 pm | Book today |
Beauty
| Makeup | Begins 26 January 2022 | Wednesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Oils for aromatherapy massage | Begins 26 January 2022 | Wednesday 4 – 6 pm | Book today |
| Aromatherapy massage | Begins 26 January 2022 | Wednesday 4 – 6 pm | Book today |
| Manicures | New date TBC | Monday 6 – 8 pm | |
| Skin care – NEW | New date TBC (5 weeks) | Thursday 6 – 8 pm |
Business
| Social media for business | New date TBC | Monday 9 am – 4.30 pm | |
| Using social media to improve business | New date TBC | Monday 9 – 11 am | |
| Introduction to marketing | New date TBC | Thursday 6 – 8 pm |
Construction
| Wood work project | New date TBC (8 weeks) | Tuesday 5 – 8 pm |
Cooking & Catering
| International cuisine | Begins 18 November 2021 | Thursday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Pastry making | Begins 24 November 2021 | Wednesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Cake making skills | Begins 2 February 2022 | Wednesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
General Education, History & Literature
| Criminal psychology | Begins 11 January 2022 | Tuesday 9.30 – 11.30 am OR 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Child psychology | Begins 17 January 2022 | Monday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Introduction to Psychology | Begins 18 January 2022 | Tuesday 12 – 2 pm | Book today |
| Creative Writing – Beginners | Begins 24 January 2022 | Monday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Criminal law – NEW | Begins 25 November 2021 | Thursday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Introduction to law – NEW | Begins 17 January 2022 | Monday 7 – 9 pm | Book today |
| Family ancestry – Beginners | Begins 26 January 2022 | Wednesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Parenting skills – NEW | New date TBC | Tuesday 5.30 – 7.30 pm | |
| Welsh history – NEW | Begins 11 January 2022 | Tuesday 5.30 – 7.30 pm | Book today |
| CV writing – NEW | 22 January 2022 (1 day) | Saturday 10 am – 2 pm | Book today |
Health & Wellbeing
| Introduction to counselling | Begins 2 February 2022 | Wednesday 10 am – 12 noon | Book today |
| Mental health wellbeing – NEW | New date TBC (5 weeks) | Monday 5.30 – 7.30 pm | |
| Healthy lifestyle – NEW | New date TBC (5 weeks) | Tuesday 5.30 – 7.30 pm | |
| Introduction to psychology – NEW | Begins 17 January 2022 | Monday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Anti-bullying awareness – NEW | Begins 18 January 2022 | Tuesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Introduction to social work – NEW | Begins 19 January 2022 | Wednesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
Horticulture
| Introduction to gardening | New date TBC | Thursday 6 – 8 pm | |
| Introduction to growing vegetables | New date TBC | Monday 6 – 8 pm |
IT & Computing
| IT security for users | New date TBC | Friday 9 – 11 am | |
| Introduction to Word | Begins 25 January 2022 | Tuesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Social media for business | New date TBC | Monday 9 am – 4.30 pm | |
| Using social media to improve business | New date TBC | Monday 9 – 11 am | |
| Web development | New date TBC | Wednesday 9 – 11 am | |
| Introduction to Excel | Begins 27 January 2022 | Thursday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
Languages
| Conversational Portuguese – Beginners | New date TBC | Wednesday 6 – 8 pm | |
| Conversational Portuguese – Improvers | New date TBC | Wednesday 8 – 10 pm | |
| Conversational Spanish – Beginners | New date TBC | Thursday 6 – 8 pm | |
| Conversational Spanish – Improvers | New date TBC | Thursday 8 – 10 pm | |
| Italian – Speaking | Begins 25 January 2022 | Tuesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Sign Language – Beginners | Begins 27 January 2022 | Thursday 5 – 7 pm | Book today |
| Welsh – Beginners | Begins 26 January 2022 | Wednesday 6.30 – 8.30 pm | Book today |
| Conversational French – Beginners | Begins 25 January 2022 | Tuesday 7 – 9 pm | Book today |
| Conversational French – Improvers | New date TBC | Tuesday 10 am – 12 noon | |
| Conversational German – Beginners – NEW | Begins 20 January 2022 | Thursday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
Music
| Exploring music and sound | Begins 19 January 2022 | Wednesday 2 – 4 pm OR 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
| Introduction to playing the guitar | Begins 18 January 2022 | Tuesday 6 – 8 pm | Book today |
Sport
| Gym Based Activities | Coming soon | ||
| Introduction to becoming a fitness/gym instructor | Coming soon |
Sustainability
| Plastic recycling – NEW | Coming soon in 2022 | ||
| Environmental conservation – NEW | Coming soon in 2022 | ||
| Ecosystems – NEW | Coming soon in 2022 | ||
| Environmental awareness – NEW | Coming soon in 2022 | ||
| Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC) Awareness – NEW | Coming soon in 2022 |
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