Get Creative
- Pottery
- Drawing & Painting
- Printmaking • Photography
- Creative Writing
Make time for you this September
Whether you want to get creative, learn a new skill, meet like-minded people or simply try something different, our leisure courses are designed to fit around your life.
From pottery and photography to floristry, cookery and languages, you'll learn from expert tutors in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Leisure Activities
Discover a new hobby, unleash your creativity or simply make time for yourself.
Our leisure courses are designed to help you explore your interests in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Whether you want to learn a language, try pottery, improve your photography skills, explore floristry or enjoy a cookery class, you'll learn from experienced tutors alongside like-minded people.
Whether you come with a friend or on your own, you'll be welcomed into a supportive community and have the opportunity to learn something new.
Learn for your future
Looking to retrain, gain a qualification or progress in your career?
Our professional and employability courses help adults develop practical workplace skills, achieve recognised qualifications and improve career prospects.
Whether you're returning to work, changing career or looking to advance in your current role, we offer flexible learning designed around your goals.
From essential skills and professional qualifications to industry-focused training, we'll help you take the next step with confidence.
Learn Practical Skills
- DIY Workshops
- Bricklaying
- Dressmaking
- Excel
Discover Something New
- Languages
- Floristry
- AI Workshops
- Copilot Courses
Food & Drink
- Cookery Workshops
- International Cooking
Information, Advice, and Guidance Service
We also offer an impartial information, advice, and guidance service to help you make informed decisions about your learning and career options.
If you have any questions, please email us at acl@oaklands.ac.uk or call 01727 737154.
Please note: If you wish to cancel your place or transfer to another course, we require 14 days’ notice. This is to minimise the risk of courses becoming unviable as a result of cancellations/ transfers. The College reserves the right to make changes to courses, including postponements or cancellations. We will notify you as soon as any changes are required.
Upcoming Courses
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AI in the Workplace: Tue 17 Nov, 19:00-21:00
Part Time
Level 1
CLT146A1E
St Albans Campus
Bricklaying - Build a Brick Wall: Sat 7 Nov 09:30-15:30 - REGISTER INTEREST
Part Time
Entry Level
CL037A1P
St Albans Campus
Central & Southern American Cooking Adventures: Wed 30 Sept, 19:00-21:00
Part Time
Entry Level
CL055A1E
St Albans Campus
NEW - Cookery Workshops - COMING SOON [Register Your Interest]
Part Time
Entry Level
CLCookery
St Albans Campus
Copilot AI Workshop: Sat 21 Nov, 10:00-14:00
Part Time
Level 1
CLT146A1P
St Albans Campus
Creative Writing For Beginners: Wed 30 Sept, 19:00-21:00
Part Time
Level 1
CL069A1E
St Albans Campus
Digital Photography for Beginners: Tue 29 Sept, 18:45-21:15
Part Time
Entry Level
CL077A1E
St Albans Campus
Digital Skills in Excel (Intermediate): Thu 5 Nov, 19:00-21:00
Part Time
Level 1
CLT147A1E
St Albans Campus
NEW - DIY Workshops - COMING SOON [Register Your Interest]
Part Time
Entry Level
CLDIY
St Albans Campus
Drawing & Painting for Improvers: Wed 23 Sept, 18:30-20:30
Part Time
Level 1
CL065A1E
St Albans Campus
Drawing & Painting - TRY A NEW CRAFT: Tue 6 Oct, 19:00-21:00
Part Time
Level 1
CL181A1E
St Albans Campus
Dressmaking Alterations - Resize, Repair or Redesign Garments: Tue 29 Sept, 19:00-21:00
Part Time
Entry Level
CL281A1E
St Albans Campus