Wellbeing
Find your way to a better state of being through creativity, community and culture. Whether you want to be more active, meet new people, find calm in the chaos, or just let go of worries through creativity, you will find an activity that is right for you within our Wellbeing courses.
Browse courses below or contact us to find out more.
For the following courses, you may be eligible for full or partial government funding or a loan, depending on factors like your age, location, residency status, employment situation, or income.
History of Art for all. An exciting new course for the Pimlico Centre introduces you to the history of art. Artist and lecturer John Timberlake will explain what to look for when viewing art and will help you experience art at a deeper and more enriching level.
Get creative, be inspired on this ten week art course using a mixture of different textile and craft materials you will create a unique piece of textile art.
Learn from the best and take the first step towards a vibrant, healthier future. Discover your path to better well-being with our Women's Health course. Join our women’s health doctor as they guide you through effective strategies to enhance your health and nutrition.
In this four week course, learn how to cook delicious world cuisine in next-to-no time.
This is a free in-person cooking course. Learn to cook healthy and balanced meals on a budget, saving money by using ingredients that don't cost the earth. Led by our experienced cookery tutor at Lisson Grove, you will be cooking and taking home delicious British and international dishes.
This community course is free to join for residents of Harrow Road, Queens Park and Westbourne Park wards. Get creative, and be inspired on this 7 week textiles course which will show you how to upcycle and renew an existing piece of clothing or you can create new pieces using recycled fabrics. You will learn a range of sewing skills so you can continue upcycling at home.
Led by our popular tutor, you will learn the fundamentals of watercolour painting and drawing in this online course. You will be required to purchase materials to participate in the course.
WAES Community Learning offers a diverse range of workshops designed to empower parents and carers in supporting their children's education and well-being. From mastering key math concepts and improving English skills to navigating the digital world and fostering strong family bonds, these workshops provide practical tools and knowledge. Whether you're looking to help with homework, enhance your child's reading and maths skills, or simply enjoy creative activities together, WAES has something to offer.
The following courses must be paid for in full before starting, but in some cases there may be discounts available depending on eligibility.
Learn how to save money on your household shopping in this workshop. The workshop aims to: help you on how to m?ake the most of your money, get shopping savvy ,share ideas on saving money?, how to be shop safely online, and help you to create a budget.
- Highly qualified and professionally experienced tutors
- Accessible Central London centres with bespoke facilities and great transport connections
- A wide range of in-person, online, distance learning and community-based courses
- Unique work experience opportunities through partnerships
- Guest speakers offer introductions to career pathways in a variety of sectors
- Excellent progression to employment, apprenticeships or further learning including university
