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Looking for Some Summer Inspiration: Check out our Summer Schools 2025
Looking for some summer inspiration, check out our Summer Schools courses. We have a wide selection of courses to keep you occupied in July, August and September 2025.

Booking for 25/26 opens – 8 July at 9.30am
The question we have been asked most these last few weeks ! “When will next year’s courses be available to book?” 25/26 courses will be available to book from 9.30am on Tuesday 8th July. Courses can be booked online, over the phone on 0117 903 8844 and in person at Stoke Lodge. I know some […]

Special Announcement: BS9 Arts Trail 7 & 8 June
We are absolutely delighted to be a host venue for next weekend’s BS9 Arts Trail. The trail is a fantastic opportunity to see a whole range of amazing art and creative work from artists across the BS9 area. Stoke Lodge will be open for the trail Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June from 11am to […]

In the Loop – 29 April 2025
Hello everyone and welcome to the latest ‘in the loop’. This time we are bringing you lots of summer term courses, some upcoming Saturday workshops, VE day commemorations happening in Bristol over the next couple of weeks and all the Summer Schools planned here at Bristol Adult Learning… Summer term courses coming up … Garden […]

In the Loop – 3 March 2025
This time we are shining a light on some of the fantastic one off and one day courses you can join with us, minimal time commitment, minimal cost but maximum access to amazing activities and subjects – what’s not to like? Saturday 22 March 2025 Freemotion Machine Embroidery-Botanical Prints – 10:00-16:00 with Debby £60 T70D […]

In The Loop – 7 Feb 2025
Happy Lunar New Year! 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake and the celebrations continue through to the lantern festival on 12 February. This weekend you can join in the celebrations at Bristol Museum with lots of music and dance performances including the University of Bristol Lion Dancers. Find out more here.

In The Loop – 16 Dec 2024
Ho Ho Ho… Merry Christmas! Hello everyone and welcome to the final ‘in the loop’ of 2024! Stoke Lodge will be closed from 4pm on Friday 20th December and we will reopen again on Monday 6th January. If you haven’t booked yet for January and you want to book in person, or over the phone, […]

In the Loop -12 Sep 2024
A big welcome back to those of you who started with us this week, and welcome in anticipation to those of you joining us in the next few weeks. We are delighted to have you back!

In the Loop – 4 Sep 2024
We are excited to welcome you back to Adult Learning for the start of the 2024 Autumn term. I know many of you have already booked your place but if you are still hoping to get a space – don’t delay! Lots of our courses are now full or getting close to full.

In the Loop – 2 Aug 2024
Finally, SUNSHINE!! Hope everyone is enjoying the sunny weather and the warm days. Most of our Summer Schools are fully booked there are still places available on… Watercolour Summer School from 27 August, Tues-Fri 9.30am to 1.30pm at Stoke Lodge with Ellie D79G Or for a mixture of Watercolour and Acrylics why not join Laurel […]
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