WEA courses

This course is designed for those interested in using wonderful herbal essential oils and combining massage techniques with themselves or family members. Even if you have prior knowledge in aromatherapy and any other forms of massage or are a complete beginner, join me for a relaxed and informal session and start looking after your own health and well-being. Your teacher Georgia has been a reflexology/yoga/aromatherapy/Indian head massage enthusiast for over 30 years and has trained many students in all subject areas, who have progressed to become successful therapists. During this relaxed and friendly short course, you will learn about a wide range of herbal essential oils and how each one has a wide range of amazing uses. You can use your newfound knowledge to either work on yourself or bring a family member or friend to use as a model to practice upon.

This interesting and thought-provoking session explores the controversial fine art created by unknown artist Banksy. From his first works in the early 1990s Banksy has fascinated society and mobilised the press with his expressive graffiti art . The course will be delivered by power point presentation and lecture , handouts will be given where appropriate. The session is tailored to allow learners the opportunity to consolidate their learning as the course is delivered by discussion of their learning outcomes and opinions in a friendly and engaging environment and there will be fun group activities during the course to check on understanding and learning.

Have you completed an introductory helping in schools’ course? Then this introductory course is right for you. It will provide you with the necessary knowledge and study skills needed to prepare you for a Level 1 course. It will also provide you with the opportunity to practice using study skills such as quizzes, case studies and related texts. You will get the chance to discuss new topics with other learners and, ask and answer questions. You will also be given a brief outline of what you will learn on your course. Your tutor will give you constructive feedback to ensure you are ready for your next stage of learning.

Welcome to "Introduction to Gel Nails & Nail Art," a comprehensive beginner-level course designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to master the art of gel nails and creative nail designs. Whether you aspire to become a professional nail technician or want to explore nail art as a hobby, this course offers a step-by-step guide to the essential techniques, tools, and trends in the industry.

Siena is known as the ‘city of art’ and this exciting day school will take a wide ranging look at the cultural heritage of this beautiful Tuscan city to coincide with the current major exhibition in London. We shall examine not only the works of the better known medieval masters such as Duccio di Buoninsegna, the sculptors Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, and the Lorenzetti brothers, Pietro and Ambrogio, but also spend some time examining the later artistic heritage of Siena with Mannerist painters such as Sodoma, Beccafumi, and Francesco di Giorgio.

This course is for carers, former carers and the cared for. It will provide a good overview of meditation practice, as well as some guided meditations, which help you learn how to establish and sustain a daily meditation practice

Ensure the safety and well-being of students with our Safeguarding Support in Schools course. Learn key principles and practices for safeguarding children in educational settings. Ideal for school staff and volunteers committed to child protection.

Marking VE Day, this special three-hour session explores how artists across Europe and beyond captured, challenged, and chronicled the experience of the Second World War. From the chaos of the front lines to the quiet endurance of the home front, wartime art served many roles: propaganda, protest, documentation, and emotional release. We’ll delve into the work of official war artists, underground creatives, and those responding from exile or captivity. How did artists make sense of destruction, displacement, and victory? What images shaped public memory then—and now? Through powerful visuals and stories, we’ll explore how art shaped perception, preserved truth, and continues to frame how we remember one of the most defining conflicts in modern history.

This course is for carers, those who have cared, and the cared for. We will be looking at the history and design of the Romanov Imperial Jewels including the famous Faberge Easter Eggs.

Learn basic writing skills with this foundational English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn to write in English to study, work, and live in the UK. Entry 1 ESOL courses help people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence to write basic sentences in English. There are also reading and speaking & listening courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.