We offer a variety of part-time hobby and interest courses in the daytime and evenings for learners’ enjoyment and career progression. So whether you’re interested in dancing, ceramics, or learning to create a perfect up do with our talented hairdressing staff, we have something for you. Some courses are even free or offered at minimal cost, and range from short master classes held on one day to in-depth programmes which are taught over several weeks or more.
Overview
Who are Leicester College’s Hobby and Interest Courses For?
You will have to be at least 16 to take most of the courses, but generally courses don’t require previous qualifications or experience- just a genuine interest in the subject. We offer practical courses in subjects such as computing, business, DIY, and first aid, but many of the courses are more for your personal interest and enjoyment. You can take evening classes in creative fields such as photography, jewellery making, garment making, pattern cutting, cake decorating, and more. You can also learn professional skills such as how to develop a mobile app, using Dreamweaver, or food safety.
Further Information
Evening courses can offer the chance to build up a portfolio of work if you’re considering applying for a higher-level course in art, photography, or another creative subject. Some courses can also give you skills you need to progress in your current employment, or can simply offer you a taste of an interesting new subject – such as mehndi, pop music history, or sugarcrafts.
Call 0116 224 2240 or email for more information.
Introduction to Cake Decorating – Sugarpaste – C8283
Course Code: C8283
Key Information
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Start Date
09 Sep 2024 -
Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
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Duration
9 weeks -
Campus
Ross Walk
Through this short course course learn the basics from preparation and hygiene in the kitchen to the correct tools and techniques needed for cake decorating. By the end you will be planning and designing your own cake.
Introduction to Crafting and Making – Setting up to sell – C8287
Course Code: C8287
Key Information
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Start Date
09 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
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Duration
9 weeks
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Campus
City Skills Centre
This non-accredited course runs from City Skills Centre, each Monday, 12:30pm to 3pm for 9 weeks, starting on 9 September and finishing on 11 November 2024. This is a beginner’s course where you will learn how to create products to sell using air dry clay. You will also learn the basics of selling your products […]
Introduction to Crochet – C8282
Course Code: C8282
Key Information
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Start Date
09 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
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Duration
9 weeks
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Campus
City Skills Centre
Through this short course course learn the basics about crochet tools, materials, correct techniques, and pattern making. By the end you will take on a project of your own to make a blanket, cushion cover or any other ideas you have.
Introduction to Soft Furnishing Skills – Curtains, Cushions and Blinds – C8174
Course Code: C8174
Key Information
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Start Date
09 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
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Duration
9 weeks
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Update your home for little to no cost by taking our short course in soft furnishing. You will learn how to make cushion covers and curtains taught by our design lecturers. These techniques and skills will help you at home, and also give you the potential to go into a new career in fashion/design.
Introduction to Upholstery Beginners 1 – C8172
Course Code: C8172
Key Information
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Start Date
09 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
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Duration
9 weeks
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Upcycling is a great way to take something old and create something new that suits your home. This short course aims to help you take a small piece of furniture and teach you useful upholstery skills and techniques you can use personally or even turn this new skill into a business.
Upholstery Improvers 1 – C8171
Course Code: C8171
Key Information
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Start Date
09 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
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Duration
13 weeks
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
Have you ever considered trying your hand at upcycling or restoring items of furniture to its for glory? Our Upholstery course offers students the chance to learn the basics of working with small items of furniture to either repair or create something new using easy to learn methods and techniques.
Cake Decorating Improvers Sugarpaste – Novelty Cakes – C8255
Course Code: C8255
Key Information
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Start Date
10 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
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Duration
9 weeks
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Campus
Ross Walk
Through this course, you will further develop your abilities in cake decorating. From cake preparation and kitchen etiquette to learning more tools and techniques for cake decorating you will enhance your knowledge to plan and design your own novelty cakes.
Introduction to Garment Making – C8218
Course Code: C8218
Key Information
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Start Date
10 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
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Duration
9 weeks
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
A part time introductory adult course for those trying their hands at garment making. Build your knowledge and a new foundation of skills in health and safety, pattern making, and adding extras such as pockets, elastic casing, and hems.
Introduction to Sewing Skills – C8214
Course Code: C8214
Key Information
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Start Date
10 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
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Duration
9 weeks
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Campus
St Margaret's Campus
A part time beginner adult course for those trying their hands at sewing. Build on your previously acquired knowledge and enhance your skills in health and safety, sewing basic buttons and seams, as well as an introduction to sewing machines.