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GoLearn! Leicestershire 2026-27 Course List (PDF, 1 MB)

Special Interest Courses

From Astronomy to Photography, Cookery to Mono Printing and Bookbinding, find your new passion this year with one of our specialist creative learning courses.

Cooking Courses

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Baking Around the World

This is a friendly, relaxed, and informative weekly course where I will share with you my enthusiasm for baking. This course is for anyone interested in learning how to cook meals that are based on recipes from around the world. You will also have the opportunity to choose what you would like to make, and personalise recipes to suit your tastes.

Course Fees: Full Fee £94.80 / Reduced Fee £36.84 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course have a Material Fee included.)

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Cooking on a Budget Made Easy

This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to become more confident in the kitchen and their culinary abilities. The course will be focussing on how to create healthy basic and some challenging recipes to add to your kitchen repertoire. This course features a brand-new selection of recipes for you to try, which means that if you have taken a Cooking Made Easy course before, there will be new skills to learn and develop.

Course Fees: Full Fee £92.80 / Reduced Fee £34.84 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course have a Material Fee included.)

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Our Special Interest Courses

Introduction to Astronomy

This course is ONLINE and provides you with an introduction to the fascinating science of astronomy. No prior knowledge is assumed, just an enthusiasm to find out about the universe around us. It is delivered as a 10 week evening course, 2 hours per session

Course Fees: Full Fee £138.00 / Reduced Fee £41.40 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.

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Astronomy - Beginners Next Steps

This ONLINE course will further your journey into the fascinating science of astronomy. A small amount of prior knowledge is assumed but an enthusiasm to find out about the universe around us is very important. It is delivered as a 10 week evening course, 2 hours per session.

Course Fees: Full Fee £138.00 / Reduced Fee £41.40 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.

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Astronomy - Intermediate Level

This ONLINE course is for those with an enthusiasm to learn more about the night sky who wish to build upon an existing knowledge or interest in astronomy. Both practical and theoretical aspects of this fascinating subject will be covered. You will have already completed the Astronomy Beginners Next Steps course or alternatively, already have some knowledge about the subject area.

Course Fees: Full Fee £138.00 / Reduced Fee £41.40 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.

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Introduction to Digital Photography

Capture the world through your lens and develop your photography skills in a fun and supportive learning environment. This course is designed for learners who want to gain confidence using a digital camera or smartphone to take better photographs. You will explore key photography techniques such as composition, lighting, camera settings, and image editing, while learning how to create striking and meaningful images. Suitable for beginners and those looking to improve their skills, this course will help you develop your creativity and build confidence in digital photography.

Course Fees: Full Fee £138 / Reduced Fee £41.40 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.

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Drama for Wellbeing

This course is for anyone interested in developing skills in drama and performance. This is a practical drama course which introduces learners to a range of movement and theatre-based activities, focusing on voice, body, and text. This course aims to get you active, working both as a group and independently, building skills in confidence and collaboration.

Course Fees: Full Fee £165.60 / Reduced Fee £49.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Course fees vary depending on length.)

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Singing for Wellbeing

This course is for anyone who wants to enjoy the many health benefits of singing in a friendly and relaxed setting. You don’t need to know how to read music or have any previous experience. Together we will use a simple songs and vocal exercises to boost your confidence and lift your mood. Just bring your voice and an openness to join in!

Maximum Course Fees: Full Fee £131.20 / Reduced Fee £73.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)

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Wellbeing Cafe

Wellbeing Cafes are for those who have learnt with us before and are unsure about what to do next. They will provide you with a chance to undertake some creative activities to support your wellbeing and to find out what else is available at GoLearn! and/or in your local area to move on to.

Course Fees: Full Fee £69.00 / Reduced Fee £20.70 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.

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Wellbeing Saturdays

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Wellbeing Saturday - Introduction to Mono Printing

This is a course aimed at the complete beginner and is open to anyone interested in learning how to roll and apply printing ink to make easy monoprints. This course will cover basic techniques of how to make a simple monoprint, at first you will use a handout to understand how to make basic mark making then will progress onto own individual drawings. There will be a range of subject matter to choose from. There will also be a short presentation on other artists’ Mono Printing too.

Course Fees: Full Fee £25.70 / Reduced Fee £11.21 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.

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Wellbeing Saturday - Astronomy - Winter Night Sky

Take time to relax and reconnect with the wonders of the universe in our Wellbeing Saturdays: Astronomy - The Winter Night Sky course. Explore the stars, planets, constellations, and celestial events visible during the winter months while learning how to navigate the night sky. This friendly and engaging course is perfect for beginners who want to develop a new interest, support their wellbeing, and discover the beauty of astronomy.

Course Fees: Full Fee £20.70 / Reduced Fee £6.21 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.

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Wellbeing Saturday - Astronomy - Spring Night Sky

This course is ONLINE and provides you with an introduction to the fascinating science of astronomy. No prior knowledge is assumed, just an enthusiasm to find out about the universe around us.

Course Fees: Full Fee £20.70 / Reduced Fee £6.21 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.

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