WEA courses

Enhance your mental wellbeing with our Yoga to Improve Mental Wellbeing course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and stress reduction. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, you will learn methods to calm the mind and support mental health. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages mindful movement and listening to your body's needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop effective strategies for improving your mental wellbeing and overall quality of life through the practice of yoga.

This three-hour session explores the rise of photography as an art form from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. We will examine key movements, including Pictorialism, and the work of pioneers such as Nadar, Julia Margaret Cameron, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen, and Paul Strand. The session will discuss how photographers used soft focus, composition, and printing techniques to elevate photography beyond documentation into artistic expression. We will also explore photography’s relationship with modernism and its dialogue with painting. Learners will gain insight into how photography secured its place in the art world.

This is the sixth course of six aimed at Upper Intermediate (B2) level learners of English. This six-week course is for those whose first language is NOT English and we will practice all four major skills in each session to further develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Lessons will be delivered in a face-to-face setting using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to develop learners’ proficiency and confidence. In addition to a focus on general pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, students will be encouraged to focus on colloquial English and develop an awareness of the local English being used in their contexts.

Don't let numbers limit your potential. Gain Confidence, boost opportunities and excel in everyday work & life through our course. In this course, we tackle the common problem of increasing debt caused by the rising cost of living. We'll explore everyday expenses like energy bills, TV, phone, broadband, food, and transportation. The focus is on giving you practical skills and knowledge in numbers to help you manage your money better. You'll learn strategies to be proactive in handling your finances, easing the impact of growing living costs. Enrol on our course to gain useful insights and tools for better financial management

Do you want to improve your confidence to sketch outdoors? Have you always been afraid to draw outside in public? This course will give you confidence to sketch outside with tips on how to draw quick sketches of moving people through the foliage, from location in Regents’ Park Rose Garden; there will be sketching and chalk pastel demonstrations, combined with drawing theory, showing ways to use a variety of materials and different styles of drawing from thumb nail sketching to building up a final composition. Come and join us in the Rose Garden in the Inner Circle at Regents Park London with your sketching equipment.

According to legend, after the death of their native-born and last prince, Llewelyn the Last, Edward I promised the Welsh a prince born in Wales, who could speak no English. Not long after he presented them with his first-born son – the first Prince of Wales. Next, he relentlessly attempted to subdue Scotland, but died before doing so. How then did Wales lose its independence and Scotland preserve its? What were the origins of the Hundred Years War with France and who was the real victor? Who murdered Richard II in a northern castle? Shakespeare hints it was Henry IV but should Shakespeare’s portrayals be challenged, or are they closer to the truth than some have suggested? Providing a brief overview of four medieval rulers, this course traces how the reigns of Plantagenets and their wives have helped shaped the country in their struggles with each other, Parliament, France and Scotland.

Enhance your English skills with our intermediate ESOL course. Focus on improving your reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities to navigate everyday situations and professional settings. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to advance their English proficiency.

Master the rules of the road with our engaging Driving Theory Class! We will introduce you to essential road safety principles, traffic signs, and driving laws. Perfect for beginners preparing for their driving theory test, the course covers hazard perception, road markings, vehicle control, and responsible driving behavior. With interactive lessons, practice quizzes, and expert guidance, you'll build the knowledge and confidence needed to pass your test and become a safe, informed driver. Whether you're just starting or need a refresher, this class is your first step toward driving success. Enroll today and steer your future in the right direction!

This inspiring and supportive course is designed to help learners explore the joy of storytelling, self-expression, and the written word. Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking to reignite your creativity, this course will guide you through the core elements of creative writing, including character development, dialogue, setting, poetry, and short stories. Through fun and imaginative writing exercises, you’ll build confidence in your unique voice and discover how writing can be both a creative outlet and a tool for personal growth.

This course studies how the architecture of the dynamic Berlin that we see today has been shaped by the events of its troubled history and by the ambitions and styles of its leaders. From 1740 to 1945, Berlin saw a series of aggressive war leaders who sought to make Prussia and then Germany the dominant force in the world, eventually styling Berlin as the capital of the world. Utterly destroyed by 1945, Berlin was reborn as two distinct cities, one rebuilt in Western and the other in Communist styling. Since the Wall fell in 1989, the united city has flourished, embracing grand city plans and modern, hi-tech architecture.