Explore new interests, build confidence, or return to learning with our Adult Community Learning courses. These informal, friendly courses are open to all and cover everything from creative skills and IT basics to personal wellbeing and professional development.
View courses by subject area below or download our course prospectus here.
Courses
Mindful Embroidery
Discover the relaxing art of embroidery in this friendly and creative course—perfect for beginners or those looking to develop their existing skills.
Halloween-themed Needle-felting
Join us for a spooky themed needle felting workshop. In this creative session, beginners will learn how make felt Halloween decorations to take home.
Digital Photography
A beginners' course aimed at those who have a digital camera (not mobile phone camera).
Digital Photography - Daytime
We are excited to be offering a new daytime beginners' course aimed at those who have a digital camera (not mobile phone camera).
Sewing and Alterations - Beginners
The course will enable students to alter clothes - hems, zips, lifting shoulders, cuffs, taking in, and letting out.
Sewing and Alterations - Post-beginners
This course is designed for those who have basic sewing skills and want to deepen their knowledge.
Sew Your Own Christmas Decorations from Upcycled Materials
Get into the festive spirit while learning sustainable crafting techniques in this creative, hands-on course.
Introduction to Mindfulness
The course consists of six weekly one-hour sessions that are designed to build upon each other to take the participants on an introduction to modern secular mindfulness and give them the knowledge and tools to bring it into their everyday life.
RYA Diesel Engine
The course will give awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine and the ability to prevent breakdown at sea and rectify defects not requiring workshop support. Mechanical failure is the main cause of lifeboat callouts to yachts. This course includes basic maintenance and engine care which will prevent most cases of engine failure.
Introduction to Welding
An introduction to the four main welding processes: oxy-acetylene, manual metal arc, MIG and TIG welding.
Advanced Braiding for All Hair Types
Learn more advanced techniques and braiding for all hair types.
How to Style Your Own Hair at Home
Learn some styling techniques for a variety of styles.
Breadmaking Knead to Know
Students will learn to make two yeast-based breads: focaccia, English muffins.
Batch Cooking
This practical, time-saving workshop is aimed at the beginner, it is designed to help you prepare multiple meals in one session — perfect for busy professionals, parents, and anyone looking to simplify mealtimes without sacrificing nutrition or flavour.
Hot Cross Buns
Join us for a warm and rewarding two-hour session where you’ll learn to bake traditional hot cross buns from scratch.
Christmas Biscuit Baking Workshop
Get into the festive spirit with this hands-on baking workshop designed to bring the joy of Christmas straight to your kitchen.
Explore the Bailiwick Environment
Find out about our Bailiwick environment, both land and sea. An insight into important local habitats and species, along with volunteer projects and opportunities to get involved.
Christmas Wreath Making Course
This Christmas get creative, have fun and make something really personal for your home when you join our Christmas wreath making workshop.
Journey into Guernsey’s Rich Archaeological Heritage
Join us on an exciting eight-week journey into Guernsey’s rich archaeological heritage. This beginner-friendly course is designed for those who want to explore the island’s fascinating past through its archaeological sites, artifacts, and history.
RYA SRC/VHF Radio
A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held.
French - Beginners
A beginners' course suitable for anyone wanting an introductory course in French spoken language and grammar.
French - Pre-intermediate
This course is for those who have undertaken a beginners' course and want to build upon their skills.
French - Intermediate
For anyone with a solid knowledge of the language wanting to build on their skills.
French - Advanced
B2 level course aimed at students who have already completed passed their B1 French level exam.
French - Intermediate Advanced
For anyone with a solid knowledge of the language wanting to build on their skills and progress onto the B2 level advanced course.
Greek - Beginners
This course aims to provide the basics to learning the Greek language and culture.
Italian - Complete Beginners
This course will provide the basics to learning the Italian language and culture.
Italian - Elementary Level
This course focuses on expanding vocabulary, enhancing grammar knowledge and improving conversational skills.
Mandarin Language and Culture - Beginners
This beginner-friendly course offers an engaging introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language and the rich cultural traditions of China.
Mandarin Language and Culture - Post-beginners
This course is designed for learners who have completed an introductory Mandarin course or have some basic knowledge of the language.
Spanish - Beginners
Aimed at beginners or those with little experience of the language.
Spanish - Intermediate
For those with some knowledge of the language or who have completed the beginners' course and wish to further develop their skills.
Sovereign Silver Surfers - Beginners
For complete beginners who would like to gain confidence in using a computer, the course is sponsored by Sovereign and offered free of charge to over 60s.
Sovereign Silver Surfers - Intermediate
A follow-on course to build on the skills learned on the beginners' course. Free of charge to over 60s.
Digital Skills for Life - Beginners
A free beginner-friendly course designed to equip learners with fundamental digital skills to navigate modern technology confidently.
Digital Skills for Work - Getting Started
This free course is the first in a three-part series, providing a strong foundation for developing digital skills for the workplace.
Digital Skills for Work - Next Steps
This free course is the second in a three part series, providing that next step in gaining basic proficiency using Microsoft Windows and Office in the workplace.
Digital Skills for Work - Skills Upgrade
This free course is the third in a three part series, designed to build confidence and independence using Microsoft Windows and Office for work related tasks.
RYA Yacht Master (Theory)
The RYA Yachtmaster qualification is recognised worldwide as a mark of sailing competence and leadership.
RYA Day Skipper (Theory)
A course covering all the basic navigation and seamanship required to be able to skipper a vessel.