WEA courses

This course is for clients of Parkstone Connect Centre, and leads them on to the next steps of gardening. The course will continue learning and embedding skills involved in all aspects of gardening, so the skills learned can be applied to work within and outside the centre

Join our gardening course to learn the basics of planting, soil preparation, and garden care. Discover how to grow a variety of vegetables and herbs, from seed to harvest, and explore the nutritional benefits of different plants.

Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses. This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.

Begin your exploration of modern calligraphy by mastering essential tools and techniques. Learn foundational strokes, letter forms, and explore various modern styles such as minimalist and brush lettering. Experiment with colour and traditional mediums to enhance your creations. Practice creating compressed and expanded letter forms to understand spacing and composition. Explore different calligraphy tools including brush pens, pointed pens, and markers to develop your unique style

Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses. This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.

While away a few hours with holistic teacher Georgia, where she will take you on a journey with encaustic art; a beautiful way of linking in with your subconscious and creating an extraordinary piece of work that you can then reflect upon, use a gift card, frame or send as a special momentum of love or friendship. During this relaxing course you will learn not only various ways of using wax and heat combined, but you will also cover the chakras, energy concepts, totum animals and colour therapy. Learn why you are attracted to certain colours and how these tie in with energy imbalance.

Students will refine their mastery of Copperplate script, focusing on lowercase and uppercase letters, consistency, spacing, and the intricate details that define this elegant style. You’ll delve into advanced flourishing, ornamentation, and the creation of balanced compositions. Lessons on ligatures, connections, and complex layouts prepare you to design stunning pieces such as wedding invitations and greeting cards. Explore various inks and colours, blending techniques, and multi-line compositions to add a unique flair to your work. If you like stationery you will love calligraphy.

If you have contact with deaf people in your day-to-day life, you may want to take a British Sign Language course. Knowing how to sign can make your communication more inclusive for everyone you interact with. This BSL course is suitable for you if you need to communicate with deaf people in a voluntary or community role, or simply through social interactions.

This course introduces students to the foundational skills of calligraphy and hand lettering. Starting with the history and evolution of both art forms, students will learn about essential tools and materials. They will practice basic strokes, letter formations, and techniques for both lowercase and uppercase alphabets. By the end of this term, students will be able to create simple projects like greeting cards or quote art, utilising basic layouts and compositions. The focus is on developing a strong understanding of the basics and building confidence and creating a calligraphic sketchbook.

Develop foundational reading skills with this entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK. This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing 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. What we’ll cover: - Learn to identify common English words in everyday situations. - Understand signs, symbols and texts you will come across. - Read information about timetables, prices, and schedules. - Understand the purpose of different texts, including adverts, posters, and news articles. - Understand how punctuation is used to help you read more easily.