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Kick-Start your Creative Writing

Mon 15 Apr 2013
By Jane Jones
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

Thu 28 Feb 2013
By Bhadra
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

Thu 3 Jan 2013
By Bhadra
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!

Tue 4 Sep 2012
By Tricia Venn
'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

Mon 20 Aug 2012
By Mandy Cochrane
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

Fri 27 Jul 2012
By Dave Stanfield
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

Mon 9 Jul 2012
By Romy Fotheringham
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

Tue 13 Dec 2011
By Deborah Chisman
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

Thu 9 Jun 2011
By Ade Bowen
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?

Sun 24 Apr 2011
By Malcolm Tipper
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

Tue 19 Apr 2011
By Malcolm Tipper
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

Thu 16 Sep 2010
By John Baxter
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.

Somerset Skills and Learning - Offering A Variety of Adult Courses

Mon 23 Aug 2010
By Malcolm Tipper
Somerset Skills and Learning - Offering A Variety of Adult Courses

Make sure you take advantage of the wide range of courses for adults, recreational, vocational, and skill enhancing that are on offer here during the day and in the evening. The Skills and Learning Team are here to help.

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