Learn a new skill in 2024
Surrey Adult Learning has hundreds of courses and workshops for adults of all abilities. You could learn a language, pick up an art or craft class, gain a new skill for work, get more comfortable with computers, learn a new recipe, or enjoy some healthy living with nutrition, yoga, Tai chi, or Pilates.
Courses and workshops will run both online and at our seven centres; Camberley, Esher, Farnham, Guildford, Molesey, Sunbury, and Woking. Taught by highly trained specialists you can prepare for your future with classes starting from January through until mid-March.
Find out more about some of the courses on offer on the adult learning course web page.
Get crafty
Discover new and exciting interests from our inspiring range of art and craft courses. A creative class will develop your skills as well as improving your understanding and passion for the discipline you have chosen.
Courses include drawing, painting, creative writing, calligraphy, clock repair, hand embroidery, sewing, flower arranging, stained glass and glass fusing, jewellery and silverwork and upholstery, just to name a few.
Learn a new language
Learning a language improves your memory and concentration, boosts your communication skills and confidence, and opens your eyes to a new way of understanding the world. Whether you are planning a holiday or need to improve your language skills for work, we have a broad range of courses to suit anyone and everyone from the absolute beginner to the advanced learner.
With 14 languages to choose from you could even learn Spanish in your lunch break. Learn online from home, or face-to-face and choose from Ancient Greek, Greek, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese Mandarin, Spanish, or Turkish.
Look after your health, mind and body
Keep your mind active and body well, there are a variety of courses that can help including cookery, dance, exercise, and mindfulness courses.
Taking part in physical activity and maintaining a healthy diet can offer real health benefits for mind and body. Whether you're feeling the strain of modern day living or just want to improve and maintain your health and fitness levels and stay stronger for longer, we have the course for you.
Explore the past and the human mind
Learning Humanities subjects will help you to improve your critical thinking skills, see the world through other people's eyes and meet other people with a common interest.
Our wide variety of courses cover topics in History, Royal History, Life Coaching, Psychology and Counselling and you choose the course to suit you from a short lecture, right up to a full term's course.
Boost your employment prospects and digital skills for FREE
Start your learning journey and unlock your potential with our wide range of courses in Microsoft, webdesign, bookkeeping, business, finance, and digital skills for work and home. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an expert, we have courses for everyone
If you're new to Digital Skills, we have courses that cover the basics. You'll learn important skills like email, shopping online, protecting data, and navigating social media safely. Our experienced tutors will help you get comfortable and independent with different devices like computers, laptops, Macs, iPads, tablets, and smartphones.
Get started today
Enrolments are on a first-come, first-served basis and close at least 3 working days prior to the course start date. Online enrolment is available for most of the courses and is the quickest way to enrol. If you have difficulties booking online, please contact Surrey Adult Learning.
Waiting lists are in place for courses that do become full. Don't forget we do have a range of discounts and support with fees available.
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