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Somerset Skills & Learning Spring 2015 Courses
Whether you’re looking to take up a new interest, learn new skills, have fun, secure a qualification, or stay fit and healthy, Somerset Skill & Learning, your local provider of education, training and learning, has something for you in 2015.
Autumn Courses with a Smile
Somerset Skills & Learning was recently visited by OfSted, who acknowledged the benefits and value that participation in community education gave their learners.
Balsam Centre to Run New Weekend Courses!
New weekend courses are coming to Wincanton, especially for those people unable to make any of our weekday sessions. The Balsam Centre will be opening up at weekends to hold a range of workshops and courses.
A Free Textile Workshop at the Balsam Centre
Commemorating 100 years since the Great War, the Balsam Centre is offering a 6 week textile workshop to everyone! Reflecting on 37 named men on the Roll of Honour held at the Parish Church, come and learn new skills and techniques.
Maths Coaching with Dr Derek Hudson
Maths is vital to be able to take advantage of education and employment opportunities, so if you or someone you know is really stuck over their GCSE, A level or undergraduate maths, help is at hand from Dr Derek Hudson.
Somerset Skills & Learning Award Presented in Wincanton
The annual Learner Award of the Year Award was recently presented to a local Somerset Skills & Learning learner Alexandra Mills at their Wincanton centre at King Arthur’s Community School.
Somerset Skills & Learning Autumn 2013 Courses
If you are looking for a change of career, to gain new qualifications, improve your health and well being or take up a new hobby then Somerset Skills & Learning probably has a learning opportunity for you.
Sewing Classes at the Balsam Centre
At the request of several members of the Job Done project at the Balsam Centre, a five-week sewing course will be starting on Wednesday 3rd July. Be quick to sign up - very few places remain!
Kick-Start your Creative Writing
Love writing? Have an idea for a book or just want to have fun with like-minded people? Join this eight-week inspirational course with two acclaimed authors.
Another Chance to Learn to Meditate at the Balsam Centre
Did you know meditation can bring clarity and peace to support you to meet the stresses of daily life? Meditation is now taught at the Balsam Centre. If you missed the first course here is another opportunity beginning 4th March.
New Meditation Course at the Balsam Centre
Meditation is a very practical way of working with stress and its causes. It is also great for releasing energy and generating calm. You do not need any previous experience. Health warning: beware, this could positively change your life!
'Fun with Fabrics' Workshops - Explore Your Style!
Explore your style in these Fun with Fabrics Workshops. Create textile pictures or samples with fabrics, embroidery and fabric dyes. Enjoy a Taster Session on 18th September and join a five-session course starting on 2nd October if you enjoy it.
A Course for Better Business - Internet Marketing
These days it's essential for businesses to be up to speed with modern marketing methods. This short course at the Balsam Centre on 19th September gives top tips for professional and effective social media, websites, blogging and email marketing.
Awards for Wincanton Learners
Eight learners from Wincanton recently attended an award ceremony to receive their qualification certificates. Somerset Skills and Learning presented the certificates at their training centre, King Arthur's Community School.
Aura-Soma Colour Therapy Introductory Day
Aura-Soma is an inspired colour-care system. Developed in Lincolnshire over 25 years ago, it now has more than 50,000 students worldwide. The Vale Centre, Stoke Trister, is hosting a special workshop on 21st July 2012 to introduce people to Aura-Soma.
New! Art for Everyone Classes at Wincanton Memorial Hall
Make a New Year resolution to get drawing and painting in 2012! Whether you're a nervous beginner or more experienced but in need of new ideas and inspiration, come and join this new, friendly art class at the Memorial Hall.
Local Floristry Student Attends Lavish Ceremony in London
Wincanton floristry student Jeni Galligan was spoilt rotten when she picked up her City & Guilds medal at a lavish event in London’s Roundhouse Friday 27th May.
Arts & Crafts - Are You Interested?
Sometimes you have a feeling that you'd like to try something arty for yourself or perhaps for something to do with your children. A First Steps course in Arts and Crafts might just be the thing you are looking for.
First Steps in Floristry - Flowers that bloom in the Spring
Most people like flowers but we don't always know how to make the most of them. Help is at hand in the form of a First Steps in Floristry course starting on Friday 6th May at the Balsam Centre.
Art Lectures on the Italian Renaissance by Hendrika Foster
Starting on October 12th, the first of two series of 10 weekly sessions. Tuesdays 4-5.30pm, October 12th - 14th December 2010. Fee £70. Tutor; Hendrika Foster MA. Pre-enrolment essential.
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