Welcome to the home of friendly learning!

photograph of Swarthmore taken from Woodhouse Square

Swarthmore Education Centre
2 - 7 Woodhouse Square
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1AD

Tel: 0113 243 2210
e-mail: info@swarthmore.org.uk

Swarthmore is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No.4527579
Registered Charity No.1094451

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Mary Lord Exhibition

Runs from 20th June- 20th July 2009 in Swarthmore's cafe.

Mary Lord taught painting at Swarthmore for 31 years. Her paintings speak for themselves and are very collectable. Mary has generously donated a third of all her sales to Swarthmores Raising the Roof and the Swarthmore Foundation Appeal.Opening times: 8am - 9pm Mon - Thurs. 8am - 6pm Friday 9.30am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Download the flier - including a sample of her work - here.


Sponsored Walk.

Swarthmore Centre, Leeds to Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston in Furness.

Walk begins Sunday, 28th June.

Sponsor Mandy and Joan's epic walk from The Swarthmore Education Centre, Leeds, to Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston-in-Furness. Download the sponsorship form here (Word 2000 format).


Swarthmore's Century

The new book on the history of Swarthmore by Tom Steele with a foreward by the Guardian's Northern editor and President of Swarthmore Martin Wainwright has been published to celebrate Swarthmore's Centenary. It is packed full of history, insight, politics and is a fascinating story of a ground breaking experiment in Adult Education.

To order your copy complete the attached order form or buy directly from Swarthmore Reception.

Swarthmore's Century Findings - Order form

Support Swarthmore's Centenary and purchase Swarthmores History book by Tom Steele together with a Swarthmore shopping bag for £12.

Book: £8.99
Shopping Bag: £4.50

 

Why not try something new?!

We run courses in English, Maths, Spanish, Computing, Life Drawing, Fantasy Art & Illustration, Watercolours, Oil Painting, Stained Glass, Jewellery, Pottery, Sewing, Home Maintenance, Children's Pottery, Family Classes in Pottery, Circus Skills & Hand Drumming, Creative Writing, Confidence Building, Life Coaching, Intro to Counselling, Certificate in Counselling, First Aid, Indian Head Massage, Alexander Technique, Pilates, Hand Drumming, Salsa, Ballroom Dancing, Belly Dancing, Deaf Awareness, Drama Workshop, Hypnotherapy, Schumacher North and Day Workshops in Crystal Healing, Past Life, Emotional Freedom Technique, Reiki, NIA and many many more!!

*VOLUNTEERING*

Do you think you could work with learners on our Skills for Life, Computer, Arts and Healthy Living programmes and:

  • work with disabled people or help in numeracy and literacy classes
  • learn new skills, supported by induction and training
  • gain nationally recognised qualifications if you wish
  • meet people and make friends
  • improve your job prospects
You do not need experience, and we can offer you free training and expenses!
We now advertise for volunteers as we need them. Please look on the vacancies page or on the notice board outside Reception in the Centre for current vacancies.

*QUAKER MEETINGS FOR WORSHIP*

At Swarthmore from 12.30pm - 1.00pm in Room 5 on the first Wednesday of every month. A quaker meeting can give you space to find yourself. Experience the sound of reflecting in silence.



TERM DATES

Most new courses begin week commencing 28 September 2009.

Half term - 26-30 October

Centre closed - 24 December-1 January inclusive