Adult Education

[Daisy]

It's that time of year when adult education classes crank into action!

WeeGranny mentioned elsewhere that her Art classes start tomorrow.

Has/does anybody else do any classes, and what? Do you find them fun or intimidating?

[Oma]

I did art about 10 yrs ago haven't picked a brush up in years my DD has a arts degree so I thought I would have a go , I loved it and everyone in the class was so friendly . Did it for about 2 yrs then other things got in the way but I would say go for it , I also did sugar craft lessons and made all the flowers for DD wedding cake . Would love to have the time to do something else

[aggie]

I have joined the Art class again , I like the company and never bother on my own . I did several Photography classes and moved onto Digital photography , where I really learned to use the computer more than the camera ! Been to cookery courses , hasn't really helped much , but very enjoyable ............ I love adult learning classes , especially as they happen during the day

[Sum1Ls]

Just had a look at what's on offer. I can either do or could teach a fair few, or I'm not interested except for one on the History of art. But it's £450. I don't think so.

[Daisy]

Sum1ls - that's the problem with a lot of the classes - they're not cheap. At one time there used to be funding - way back when!!

[Enfys]

I used to do them, until the funding stopped then they became far too expensive and also exam based. I did German conversation, needlework, various art classes....not all at once...and really enjoyed it. I then went to U3A for a few years. Now it's my craft group, genealogy group and TG instead. At least they are all inexpensive . Have to make the pension stretch!

[Daisy]

I taught on several after i gave up the day job - usually IT courses - and it was great to see people who'd never so much as switched on a computer end up with a qualification and the confidence to use it on their cv!

But as Enfys says, the exam route isn't for everyone, but that was the access to the funding.

[Mimi]

I was really pleased to hear that DD is starting an accouncy course . She is a natural with all things to do with numbers so it shouldn't be too difficult for her.

[Nanto2girls]

Never done any courses myself.Our niece has just started going to cake decorating classes.She has been making cupcakes for about 3 years, but now likes the idea of doing fancy cakes.

[Daisy]

Nanto, it's never too late! My mother left school at 14, and then joined a baking class when she was well into her 60s. 😀

[WeeGranny]

I did a degree course with OU, go to Art class ( privately run), T'ai Ch'i and Felting with Adult Education. You used to be able to get reduced fees if you were over a certain age, but not any more! But you can get them if you mucked around at school!

[Libra Gran]

All our local classes are costly.have looked into it but too expensive even the 6 week ones.

[Plantaholic]

I would like to do a watercolour painting course, can't learn much in six weeks

[Gemini]

My mum was very proud to pass her English O Level when she was in her late 50s She failed her 11+ and left secondary school at 14, with no qualifications. She went to an evening class (dad did winemaking on the same night so he could give her a lift) She was very proud of her pass, and loved the course.

[Daisy]

Well, I've not had much luck yet in finding aa Art class. The local college ones are at times I can't do, and I tried to see what the local U3A offered, but their website wouldn't load. I'll have to keep searching! I treated myself to a couple of brushes, soft pencils and a very large tube of white acrylic today. I was shocked at the price of brushes and materials and am just off to negotiate a mortgage on my summerhouse!