term dates

Arts Centre courses run from January 9, unless otherwise shown, to March 30 with a half-term break from Monday February 13 to Friday February 17.

The North Herts College course term starts on January 16, with courses running for 10 weeks (excluding half-term break Monday February 13 to Friday February 17). North Herts College courses cost £50 for 10 weeks and are for people aged 19 and upwards. Prospective students should call 01462 424303 and ask for the Adult Community and Family Learning Department. .

adult courses

Tutored Life Drawing

Teen

Adult (Arts Centre)

This is a modern class for anyone interested in life drawing, whether a complete beginner, a student, or practising artist. The courses use a variety of professional models and is structured to encourage the student to explore life drawing in a variety of mediums.

The Monday evening course from 4.45pm to 6.45pm is principally for sixth-formers.

Materials provided.

Pole Position

A fun way to keep fit

Adult (Arts Centre)

Special

Learn pole moves, spins and tricks. Fitness class suitable for all ages, men and women.

Polenastics vertical fitness & pole dancing classes are a fantastic, gymnastic, boombastic strength and fitness activity! Pole fitness and pole dancing are very quickly becoming one of the most popular fitness forms for students of all ages and sizes -- and yes, not just ladies!

Floristry

Adult (Arts Centre)

Floristry techniques that will enable you to show off the vibrant colours and shapes of nature in brilliant displays. Friday mornings for 10 weeks (excluding half term) from Friday January 20. 10.00 - 12.00.

Perfect Step Dance Studio

Pre-school

Pre-teen

Teen

Adult (Arts Centre)

This renowned dance school is resident at the Arts Centre, offering expert tuition in a range of disciplines across a wide age range, under the personal supervision of Principal Wanda Kinnar and her staff.

Rediscovering the Romantic Poets

Tue 17 Apr – Thu 24 May

Coleridge, Wordsworth, Blake, Shelley, Byron and Keats

Adult (Arts Centre)

Special

This new course covers some of English literature's best-loved figures. Over its six weeks, it will explore the ideas of the six major male poets of the Romantic period: Coleridge, Wordsworth, Blake, Shelley (pictured), Byron and Keats.

Yoga

Teen

Adult (Arts Centre)

Special

Yoga with Rachel Williamson. Small, friendly classes with personal attention. Tuesday evenings, 6.30pm to 8.00pm, starting April 17.

Next Steps in Creative Writing

Adult (North Herts. College)

Tuesday evenings 7.00 - 9.00. Ten-week course starting January 17 (half-term break Feb 13 - 17). £50 for 10 weeks. North Herts College courses cost £50 for 10 weeks and are for people aged 19 and upwards. Prospective students should call 01462 424242 and ask for the Adult Community and Family Learning Department. .

Next Steps in Spanish

Adult (North Herts. College)