WEA courses

This 6-week course takes you on a journey through the evolution of modern architecture, starting with the Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th century and culminating in the bold works of Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid. We’ll explore key architectural movements, including Art Deco, Bauhaus, Modernism, and Brutalism, highlighting their cultural significance, design principles, and iconic buildings. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how architecture reflects social, political, and technological changes, and how architects challenge traditional forms to shape the skylines of today. Ideal for architecture enthusiasts and those curious about the evolution of built space.

Ever heard of Makaton? It's a unique language programme, and over 100,000 people are using it to communicate in the UK today. It combines symbols, signs, and speech to make conversation easier for people who have communication difficulties. This Makaton course is ideal for you if you want to learn an inclusive communication tool. It can help you interact with people who have speech, hearing, or learning difficulties. This Makaton sign language course covers the essentials of hand signals, fingerspelling, and signing. Learn to introduce yourself. Develop knowledge to be able to sign about basic topics such as numbers and colours.

"Personal Care: An Introduction to Eyes and Waxing" is a beginner-level course designed for individuals interested in mastering the fundamentals of eye treatments and waxing techniques. This course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in enhancing the beauty of the eyes and effectively removing unwanted hair through various waxing methods. Participants will learn about eyebrow shaping, eyelash treatments, and different waxing techniques, ensuring they can perform these services with confidence and precision. The course takes place in a friendly and encouraging environment, supported by a specialist tutor and the team at WEA.

Start your journey to confident English communication with our "Living & Working in the UK" ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course. Designed for beginners, this course helps you develop the language skills needed for everyday life and work in the UK. Through practical lessons focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing, you'll build your confidence and improve your ability to navigate common situations at home, in the community, and on the job. Join us to take your first steps toward feeling at home in the UK.

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

If you have ever heard of this interesting art, you may be aware that Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that focuses on the relevance of buildings, objects, and spaces to achieve harmony and balance within your home environment with an aim to promote well-being and prosperity. It's a system of aligning a person's environment with their energy flow, based on the principles of Taoism and the interaction of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. During this course you will learn how to use the bagua, a map used to divide your space into nine separate areas, each relating to a different theme.

Can you see the sky? Can you see the sea Or is it the trees and branches or a passing bee! As we have time on our hands With some wool and some thread All we need is the ideas I have in my head So, let’s have some fun And see what we can create Or the summer moves on and it will be too late!

Get digitally fit for modern life and gain confidence in facing situations that require digital skills. Build on your basic computer skills in this Improvers course and see how digital training can help to transform your life. This intermediate Digital Skills course is for anyone wanting to improve their computer skills. Digital training teaches you skills for learning, life, and work. Improving your digital skills can help you in your everyday life. This course could also help you progress to job roles that require digital work skills.

Build up your basic maths skills to help you progress towards work and study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical skills for everyday life. This entry 2 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult. Understand maths through real-life situations. Functional skills maths entry 2 courses expand your understanding of basic calculations. This can help you learn to manage your personal budget and do other daily tasks. This entry 2 functional maths course is right for you if you want to build on your basic maths skills to work or study. It can help you show employers that you have the essential skills they look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades 4-9 or A*-C. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Build up your basic maths skills to help you progress towards work and study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical skills for everyday life. This entry 2 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult. Understand maths through real-life situations. Functional skills maths entry 2 courses expand your understanding of basic calculations. This can help you learn to manage your personal budget and do other daily tasks. This entry 2 functional maths course is right for you if you want to build on your basic maths skills to work or study. It can help you show employers that you have the essential skills they look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades 4-9 or A*-C. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.