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We offer a wide range of courses at Swarthmore - have a browse! 

Courses starting with 'L' are funded by Leeds City Council and subject to eligibility. Please note that you may only be eligible to attend the same 'L' course twice, and only apply for a maximum of two 'L' courses per term.

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If you need support to enrol, please call our student support team on 0113 2432210, email [email protected] or pop in to see us. 

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ESOL

ESOL E2-E3 -L256c

Tuesdays
22nd April - 15th July
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free

Tutor: Joanne Whitaker

This ESOL class is aimed at E2 and E3 level students and will focus on all the four skills- speaking, reading, writing and listening.

  • Available to Book
  • Languages & Culture
  • Onsite
  • Maths, English & ESOL
Pottery

Pottery Mixed Ability - Tuesday Morning - S612c

22nd April - 1st July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£240 - £290

Tutor: Jeanie Waterhouse

An introduction to pottery including: coiling, slab building, using moulds, using the potters wheel and glazing.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Available to Book
Pattern Cutting Alison Monroe

Pattern Cutting Mixed Ability - S705c

29th April - 1st July
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
£200 - £250

Tutor: Alison Monroe

This is a Pattern Cutting course that focuses on turning a design into a finished pattern. For those with previous pattern cutting experience.

  • Onsite
  • Sewing & Textiles
  • Available to Book
Stained Glass Sam Yates

Stained Glass - Mixed Ability - S818c

22nd April - 20th May
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
£177 - £208

Tutor: Samantha Yates

Students will learn skills such as cutting glass and leading. This course is for total beginners or those with some experience.

  • Jewellery & Stained Glass
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Books

Read to Succeed: English - Supported Course - L111c

22nd April - 22nd July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free

Tutor: Amy Smith

Read to Succeed: English with Amy is a dynamic class designed for students who have basic reading skills and are eager to improve their literacy.


  • Maths, English & ESOL
  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
  • Available to Book
Digital Skills

Digital Skills for Everyday Life - Supported Course- L906c

22nd April - 29th July
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free

Tutor: Imogen Adie

This course is for adult learners (19+) with learning disabilities / additional needs. Improve your IT skills to get set for the world of digital technology.

  • Supported Courses
  • Digital Skills & Employability
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Pottery

Pottery Mixed Ability - Tuesday Afternoon - S613c

22nd April - 1st July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
£240 - £290

Tutor: Jeanie Waterhouse

An introduction to pottery including: coiling, slab building, using moulds, using the potters wheel and glazing.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Available to Book
Books

Read to Succeed - English - Supported Course - L112c

22nd April - 22nd July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free

Tutor: Amy Smith

This English course is for adult learners (19+) with learning disabilities / additional needs. Read to Succeed: English with Amy is a dynamic class designed for students who have basic reading skills and are eager to improve their literacy.


  • Maths, English & ESOL
  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
  • Available to Book
Maths

Maths in Everyday Life - Supported Course - L212c

22nd April - 29th July
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free

Tutor: Imogen Adie

This introduction to Maths course is for adult learners (19+) with learning disabilities/additional needs. Students will develop skills and confidence with recognising and using numbers in everyday life.

  • Maths, English & ESOL
  • Available to Book
  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
Art Workshop

Art Workshop - Supported Course - S153c

29th April - 20th May
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
£100

Tutor: Clare Marlow

The course is aimed at adults with Learning Difficulties/ Disabilities who are beginners or have experience of creating art. The course will cover a variety of art and craft projects.

  • Supported Courses
  • Onsite
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Available to Book
Acrylic Painting

Wellness Oil Painting - Step-up- L530c

23rd April - 16th July
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free - £120

Tutor: Joanne Whitaker

A wellbeing course where you will build on previously learnt techniques learning more positive ways in which painting with oils can help manage health & wellbeing.


  • Onsite
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Available to Book
Acrylic Painting

Wellness Oil Painting - Beginners - L529c

22nd April - 15th July
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free - £120

Tutor: Joanne Whitaker

A wellbeing course exploring oil painting, basic techniques and abstracted methods.

  • Onsite
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Available to Book
Jewellery Charlotte Whitmore

Jewellery for Health and Wellbeing - Brooch Pins & Fibula - L833c

29th April - 15th July
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free - £120

Tutor: Charlotte Whitmore

On this jewellery course you’ll have the opportunity to develop your creativity by making your own sculptural brooches and fibulae, using copper and found materials.

  • Jewellery & Stained Glass
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
FA IMAGE

Fantasy Art for Wellbeing - L500c

22nd April - 15th July
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free - £120

Tutor: James Armstrong

Discover your inner creativity and take this opportunity to draw fantastic beasts, imaginary distant worlds and much more. You will meet and socialise with like minded people who have a positive well being experience through drawing and fantasy art.

  • Onsite
  • Online
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Available to Book
Pottery

Pottery Mixed Ability - Tuesday Evening - S614c

22nd April - 1st July
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
£240 - £290

Tutor: Sally Bradley

An introduction to pottery including: coiling, slab building, using moulds, using the potters wheel and glazing.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Available to Book
Sewing Alison Monroe

Sew Your Style: Dressmaking & Pattern Adaptation for Beginners - L712c

23rd April - 30th July
9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Free - £175

Tutor: Alison Monroe

This sewing course is suitable for those who already have sewing skills but want to work on their own projects and learn the basics of pattern cutting.

  • Onsite
  • Sewing & Textiles
  • Available to Book
Maths

Everyday Maths - L210c

23rd April - 2nd July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free

Tutor: Janine Toole

The course is designed to help students gain confidence in using maths in everyday situations, using money, telling the time, understanding bills etc

  • Maths, English & ESOL
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Digital Skills

Digital Skills for Beginners - L909c

23rd April - 30th July
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free

Tutor: Janine Toole

This course is for adult learners (19+) . Learn basic IT skills to get set for the world of digital technology.

  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
  • Digital Skills & Employability
Pottery

Pottery for Wellbeing - Improvers - L620c

23rd April - 16th July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free - £120

Tutor: Jeannie Waterhouse

Build on previously learnt skills with a wide range of handbuilding and throwing techniques.

  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
  • Health & Well-Being
Jewellery Charlotte Whitmore

Mindful Jewellery - Bracelets and Bangles - L834c

30th April - 16th July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free - £110

Tutor: Charlotte Whitmore

On this course you will learn the traditional mindful art of jewellery making in a relaxed, inclusive and social space. Develop your creativity and make your own chain bracelet and hammered bangle, using copper and found materials.

  • Jewellery & Stained Glass
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Life Skills

Real World Learning - Supported Course - L131c

23rd April - 23rd July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free - £130

Tutor: Amy Smith

Supported Life Skills This Life Skills course is for adult learners (19+) with learning disabilities / additional needs. In this course learners will be involved in researching different countries, First Aid, plants, upcycling, health, wellness and many more exciting topics.

  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
  • Available to Book
Pottery

Pottery for Wellbeing - Beginners - L619c

23rd April - 16th July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free - £120

Tutor: Jeannie Waterhouse

An introduction to pottery including: coiling and slab building, using moulds.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Available to Book
Life Skills

Real World Learning - Supported Course - L132c

23rd April - 23rd July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free - £130

Tutor: Amy Smith

Supported Life Skills This Life Skills course is for adult learners (19+) with learning disabilities / additional needs. In this course learners will be involved in researching different countries, First Aid, plants, upcycling, health, wellness and many more exciting topics.

  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
  • Available to Book
Acrylic Painting

Positive Portraiture for Beginners - L527c

24th April - 22nd May
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free - £80

Tutor: Joanne Whitaker

This course will guide you through developing thorough drawing and painting skills of the face, using drawing mediums and methods, acrylics and oils.

  • Onsite
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Available to Book
Books

Unlock English through Reading - Supported Course - L110c

24th April - 24th July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free

Tutor: Amy Smith

English through Reading with Amy is a course designed for students (19+) with learning disabilities / additional needs who want to develop their reading and writing skills using simple, accessible texts.

  • Maths, English & ESOL
  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
  • Available to Book
Digital Skills

Digital Skills - Discover and Share - Supported Course- L907c

24th April - 31st July
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free

Tutor: Imogen Adie

This course is for adult learners (19+) with learning difficulties / disabilities / additional needs. Learn basic IT skills to get set for the world of digital technology.

  • Supported Courses
  • Digital Skills & Employability
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Students painting

Watercolour - Focus on Flora - S513c

24th April - 22nd May
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
£110 - £135

Tutor: Joanne Whitaker

Explore watercolour techniques for painting flora, various flows, styles.

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Available to Book
Creative Crafts Enterprise

Creative Crafts Enterprise for Supported Learners - Supported Course- L105c

24th April - 17th July
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free - £150

Tutor: Clair Thompson

An exciting enterprise project for supported learners. The project includes the planning and costing of the sessions and a crafting /arts session. The session will focus on the production of materials to sell.

  • Onsite
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Supported Courses
  • Available to Book
Life Skills

Living Well - Supported Course - L135c

24th April - 24th July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free - £130

Tutor: Amy Smith

Living Well is for adult learners with learning difficulties. Each session will include an activity, exercise or game and also include a mindfulness, confidence or well being section.

  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
  • Available to Book
Sustainable Fashion Alison Monroe

Sew Easy - L700c

24th April - 24th July
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Free - £130

Tutor: Alison Monroe

This beginner sewing course is designed for complete beginners who want to learn the basics of sewing.

  • Onsite
  • Sewing & Textiles
  • Available to Book
Pottery Throwing

Pottery Experienced - S601c

24th April - 3rd July
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
£240 - £290

Tutor: Sally Bradley

This course enables experienced learners to further develop their pottery skills and knowledge under the guidance of an expert tutor. Students must have attended 2 terms at Swarthmore and completed the beginners course on one of the mixed ability courses.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Available to Book
Drama workshop

Swarthmore Drama and Performance Group - S360c

24th April - 22nd May
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
£30

Let our experienced team of leaders develop your drama skills within our friendly and welcoming group.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced we all have lots to learn, share and create together.


  • Creative Writing & Drama
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
  • Online
Swarthmore Creative Writing Room

Swarthmore Creative Writing Room - S351c

25th April - 11th July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£66 - £121

Tutor: Leonora Rustamova

Creative Writing Course that would suit anyone with at least a sniff of Creative Writing experience and an interest in improving/developing their expertise. For those who have been part of our classes before there is a drop-in option to come along and pay for a day to contribute to the Swarthmore Hardship Fund.


  • Creative Writing & Drama
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
  • Online
Pottery

Pottery for Wellbeing - Beginners - L625c

25th April - 4th July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free - £100

Learn a wide range of slow and mindful hand-building techniques including the pinch and coil pot, slab building techniques and slip decorating. Throwing techniques covered will be: throwing cylinders and bowls, trimming and attaching handles.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Available to Book
Creative Writing

Introduction to Creative Writing - L350c

25th April - 11th July
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free - £110

Tutor: Leonora Rustamova

This course is aimed at adults (19+). An introductory course for students with an interest in improving/developing their creative writing skills.


  • Available to Book
  • Creative Writing & Drama
  • Maths, English & ESOL
  • Onsite
Pottery

Pottery for Wellbeing - Step Up - L626c

25th April - 4th July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free - £100

Tutor: Jeannie Waterhouse

It is well known that taking part in arts activities support positive mental health and well being. Build on previously learnt skills in wide range of slow and mindful hand-building and throwing techniques.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Available to Book
Pottery

Pottery Saturday - S602c

26th April - 28th June
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
£283 - £345

Tutor: Sally Bradley

A mixed-ability pottery course for anyone who would like to learn the basics or practise and develop existing skills in a well-equipped studio, under the guidance of an expert tutor.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Available to Book
Life Skills

Living Well - Supported Course - L133c

28th April - 21st July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free - £110

Tutor: Amy Smith

Living Well is for adult learners with learning difficulties. Each session will include an activity, exercise or game and also include a mindfulness, confidence or well being section.

  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
  • Available to Book
Maths

Sew Sew with Maths - Supported Course- L175c

28th April - 28th July
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free

Tutor: Imogen Adie

This Sewing with Maths course is for adult learners (19+) with learning disabilities / additional needs. Improve your Maths whilst learning new sewing skills on our Sewing with Maths course.

  • Supported Courses
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
  • Maths, English & ESOL
  • Sewing & Textiles
Digital Skills

Digital Skills - Improving English - Supported Course- L908c

28th April - 28th July
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free

Tutor: Imogen Adie

During the course you will learn to use the internet to explore topics and interests that are of interest to you.

  • Supported Courses
  • Digital Skills & Employability
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Pottery

Pottery Mixed Ability - Monday Afternoon - S610c

28th April - 14th July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
£240 - £290

Tutor: Flo Hoy

An introduction to pottery including: coiling, slab building, using moulds, using the potters wheel, and glazing.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Available to Book
Life Skills

Living Well - Supported Course - L134c

28th April - 21st July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free - £110

Tutor: Amy Smith

Living Well is for adult learners with learning difficulties. Each session will include an activity, exercise or game and also include a mindfulness, confidence or well being section.

  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
  • Available to Book
Pattern Cutting Alison Monroe

Pattern Cutting Introduction - L702c

28th April - 21st July
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Free - £138

Tutor: Alison Monroe

You will learn the skills needed to produce and cut out patterns for making clothes.

  • Onsite
  • Sewing & Textiles
  • Available to Book
Pottery

Pottery Mixed Ability - Monday Evening - S611c

28th April - 14th July
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
£240 - £290

Tutor: Sally Bradley

An introduction to pottery including: coiling, slab building, using moulds, using the potters wheel and glazing.

  • Onsite
  • Pottery & Sculpture
  • Available to Book
Painting and Drawing

Painting and Drawing - Supported Course - S150c

12th May - 16th June
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£100

Tutor: Clair Thompson

Drawing and Painting for students who require a supported environment. Explore a range of drawing and painting materials, media and techniques, including using paints, pastels and collage.

  • Supported Courses
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
  • Arts & Crafts
Mosaic Clair Thompson

Mindful Mosaic - Beginners - L555c

12th May - 16th June
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free - £50

Tutor: Clair Thompson

An introduction to mosaic - learn how to make one or several mosaic place-mats or plaques using glass tiles.

  • Available to Book
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Onsite
Drama for Confidence

Drama for Confidence - L362c

14th May - 25th June
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Free - £60

Tutor: Carrieanne Vivianette

The course is aimed at people lacking confidence. It is well known that taking part in arts activities supports positive mental health and wellbeing and builds confidence.

  • Creative Writing & Drama
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
  • Online
Stained Glass Sam Yates

Stained Glass - Mixed Ability - S819c

3rd June - 1st July
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
£177 - £208

Tutor: Samantha Yates

Students will learn skills such as cutting glass and leading. This course is for total beginners or those with some experience.

  • Jewellery & Stained Glass
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Art Workshop

Art Workshop - Supported Course - S154c

3rd June - 1st July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
£100

Tutor: Clare Marlow

The course is aimed at adults with Learning Difficulties/ Disabilities who are beginners or have experience of creating art. The course will cover a variety of art and craft projects.

  • Supported Courses
  • Onsite
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Available to Book
Stained glass at work close up 4

Stained Glass - Mixed Ability - S815c

3rd June - 1st July
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
£155 - £180

Tutor: Samantha Yates

Stained glass course. Students will learn skills such as cutting glass and leading. This course is for total beginners or those with some experience.

  • Jewellery & Stained Glass
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Jewellery Charlotte Whitmore

Jewellery Making for All - S806c

3rd June - 15th July
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
£172 - £202

Tutor: Charlotte Whitmore

This course is for students new to jewellery making or those who wish to develop their skills further.

  • Jewellery & Stained Glass
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Jewellery Charlotte Whitmore

Jewellery Making for All - S808c

4th June - 16th July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
£172 - £202

Tutor: Charlotte Whitmore

This course is for students new to jewellery making or who wish to develop their skills further.

  • Jewellery & Stained Glass
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
Drawing with Nature Jo Whitaker

Printing with Nature for Mindful Wellbeing - L549c

5th June - 17th July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free - £70

Tutor: Joanne Whitaker

A wellness course to introduce you to the basics of printmaking - enjoy using and referencing nature and natural forms to inspire some beautiful print work

  • Available to Book
  • Onsite
  • Arts & Crafts
Watercolour Jo Whitaker

Watercolour - Plein Air - S514c

5th June - 17th July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
£144 - £179

Tutor: Joanne Whitaker

On this watercolour course enjoy the summer season, exploring natural light, sky and cloud painting.


  • Online
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Available to Book
Drama workshop

Swarthmore Drama and Performance Group - S361c

5th June - 3rd July
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
£30

Let our experienced team of leaders develop your drama skills within our friendly and welcoming group.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced we all have lots to learn, share and create together.


  • Creative Writing & Drama
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
  • Online
Pottery

Pottery - Supported Course - S163c

5th June - 3rd July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
£150

Tutor: Clare Marlow

The course is aimed at adults with Learning Difficulties/ Disabilities who are beginners or have experience of pottery.

  • Available to Book
  • Onsite
  • Supported Courses
  • Pottery & Sculpture
Mosaic Clair Thompson

Mindful Mosaic - Beginners - L556c

23rd June - 21st July
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free - £50

Tutor: Clair Thompson

An introduction to mosaic - learn how to make one or several mosaic place-mats or plaques using glass tiles.

  • Available to Book
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Onsite
Painting and Drawing

Painting and Drawing - Supported Course - S151c

23rd June - 21st July
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£100

Tutor: Clair Thompson

Drawing and Painting for students who require a supported environment. Explore a range of drawing and painting materials, media and techniques, including using paints, pastels and collage.

  • Supported Courses
  • Onsite
  • Available to Book
  • Arts & Crafts

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What our students are saying

All great, excellent tutor, friendly atmosphere throughout the college. A very enjoyable experience!

Monica

Thank you very much for Family pottery course! My daughter and I enjoyed the sessions together. I highly recommend the course to anyone who want to do activity with child / children. Instructor was very friendly, helpful and informative.

Kumi

I did Oil Painting for Beginners and loved it. The atmosphere was relaxed, I learned a lot and enjoyed the company of my classmates. I'll be back - in fact, I've signed up for next term!

Anne

Brilliant jewellery course to make a ring in a day. Loved the quality of tuition, tools provided, and I'm delighted with the end result!
Location perfect for me as I could cycle there. Thank you - I'll be booking more courses!

Trina

Jewellery Charlotte Whitmore

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