This short course is perfect to get you started with watercolour painting. Each week you will learn new techniques such as wet on wet, stippling, splattering, washes and much more. Experiment with colour mixing and learn which paints, brushes, paper and sponges you need. For absolute beginners. Wednesdays 6.30pm to 9pm For 5 weeks starting […]
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Dress Making and Textiles
Construct a garment of your choice using a commercial pattern and a range of sewing techniques and skills. You will be introduced to the art of pattern reading. This course is suitable for beginners and those with sewing skills they want to develop. Mondays 6.30pm to 9pm For 8 weeks starting 13 May enrol here […]
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Floristry for the home
A short course for anyone who loves flowers and wants to learn ways to fill their home with floral decorations. Learn specific techniques to create hand tied bouquets, foam-free vase arrangements and wreaths. Using commercially and garden grown flowers as well as foraged foliage, you will build up your repertoire and work on fun projects […]
Jenny Wilkes | | Arts, Courses, Featured, Floristry |
Stoke Lodge – The Cedar
After the huge Cedar at Stoke Lodge came to the end of its life it was given a new lease when the local environment group bid for funding to get it carved.
Jenny Wilkes | | News |
Stoke Lodge – Tree Trail
The grounds at Stoke Lodge are home to some really magnificent trees.
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Stoke Lodge – a little bit of history
Ever wondered who lived at Stoke Lodge before Adult Learning moved in?
Jenny Wilkes | | General, News, Stoke Lodge |
Christmas Opening
We would like to wish all our learners and supporters a very Merry Christmas. Stoke Lodge will be closed from lunchtime on Friday 23 December and will reopen on Wednesday 4 January. In the meantime you can still book courses online at http://www.webenrol.com/bristolcourses/
Jenny Wilkes | | News, Stoke Lodge |
Learning for Wellbeing
Our Learning for Wellbeing courses are running as part of a national research project looking at the impact of adult learning on feelings of wellbeing. If you are interested in any of the courses below please contact our community learning team on 0117 903 9750 and they can arrange for the project development worker to […]
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Urban Fox – Willow Workshop
Make your own woven willow urban fox from locally sourced willow, to take home, so please allow for necessary transportation. Deadline for enrolment: 1 week before the course takes place. Materials cost: £15.00 per student, payable to the tutor on the day. Enrol online here. Course Dates 2018 – 2019 Saturday 10am to 4pm Sarah Edwards These courses take place at Stoke Lodge 1 session on 6 October £50 / £30 WF1A 1 session on 15 June £50 / £30 […]
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Easter Bunny and Basket Workshop
Weave your own willow Easter Bunny to adorn your home or garden and make a beautiful nest basket for collecting your eggs. Deadline for enrolment: 1 week before the course takes place. Materials cost: £15 per student, payable to the tutor on the day. Find out more and enrol here. Course Dates 2018 – 2019 Saturday 10am to 4pm Sarah Edwards These courses take place at Stoke Lodge 1 session on 6 April £50 / […]
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