windmill hill city farm

A variety of WEA courses at the Farm starting Spring 2012 are listed below. Information on booking, fees, support and crèche places can be found on the Enrolment page. Book soon to ensure your place!

Write that Novel (8 sessions)
An 8-week novel writing course for people who are planning or have started writing a novel. Exploring advancement of plot, characterisation, location and style, as well as giving you valuable feedback along the way as you establish a routine for writing your manuscript. Please bring pen and notebook.

Thursdays 7 - 9pm
Cost: £59 (£15 concessions)

Start date
5 January 2012 (no class 16 February). Spaces available but book soon to ensure place.

The Art of Indian Head Massage (7 sessions)
Whether you want to learn to massage friends and family or just learn a new skill in a safe, friendly environment, this course is for you!

Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30am
Cost: £53 (£15 concessions) + £3 materials fee payable by all

Start date
17 January 2012 (no class 14 February). Spaces available but book soon to ensure place.

Introduction to the History of Cinema (6 sessions)
This course will look at some of the key developments in cinema history. Through film clips and lively discussion wewill examine cinema from its early beginnings right up to the present and beyond.

Tuesdays 7 - 9pm
Cost: £48 (£15 concessions)

Start date
17 January 2012 (no class 14 February). Spaces available but book soon to ensure place.

Growing Organic Food 2: Organic Methods and Vegetable Growing (10 sessions)
Theory and practicals on growing your own food organically, covering basic techniques like rotations, companion planting and bed systems. Also, how to grow vegetables from propagation to harvest, plus pests and diseases.

Thursdays 9:30am - 12:30
Cost: £110 (£25 concessions) + £5 materials fee payable by all

Start date
19 January 2012 (no class 16 February). Spaces available but book soon to ensure place.

Yoga for Everyone (10 sessions)
This safe and effective yoga class includes easy movement, stretching and breathing. Suitable for everyone, including complete beginners.Come and experience how yoga can help you relax and improve a sense of well being. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing.

Fridays 1.15 - 2.45pm
Cost: £56 (£15 concessions)

Start date
20 January 2012 (no class 17 February). Spaces available but book soon to ensure place.

Develop your Novel (8 sessions)
A novel writing course to help edit, structure and enhance your story. With guides to help progress key scenes, develop plot and improve tense, point of view and dialogue. Encouraging feedback among the group to assist you to advance your novel towards completion. Please bring pen & notebook.

Thursdays 7 - 9pm
Cost: £59 (£15 concessions)

Start date
15 March 2012 (no classes on 5 or 12 April)
Spaces available but book soon to ensure place.