Leisure & hobby courses
Part-time classes for adults in wide variety of subjects.
Start something new in 2022
Life isn't all about work - it's time to invest in some "you" time!
We run a variety of part-time daytime and evening courses throughout the year. These courses are just for fun, they are a great way to learn new skills, develop existing talents and meet people with similar interests.
Classes include:
- Arts, design and crafts
- Beauty therapy
- Building and trades
- Cookery
- Computing
- Creative writing
- Fashion, sewing and textiles
- Filmmaking
- Floristry
- Graphic design
- History
- Languages
- Photography
- Music and singing
- Sign language
Click on the course location you are interested in below or browse our full course directory here.
Discounts available
Many of our leisure and hobby courses will be eligible for a 50% discount if you are in receipt of certain benefits. This will clearly be stated on the ‘Cost & Finance’ tab of the individual course listings. If no discount is available, this will be stated on the tab.
Please note: you must be aged 19+ to enrol on a leisure or hobby course.
Student feedback
"Fantastic course. Had a lot of fun learning all the different techniques. Highly recommended" - Pottery student
"Loved the course. A brilliant tutor and I hope to do another sewing course soon. Thanks for the fabulous experience" – Dressmaking student
"Most enjoyable and instructive course. It gave me an insight into genres of photography. Above all it was fun" – Photography student
Contact:
- Email: admissions@gbmc.ac.uk
- Call: 01903 273368