Family Learning Islington Adult Community Learning

As part of the 'Spring in the Park' event, we will run a range of programmes supporting parents, carers and children to learn in fund and safe environments. Some of our courses are accredited, but most are just for the joy of learning and to help families grow and enjoy their lives together. We run courses in children's centres, schools, parks and community venues all over Islington. <h2>Family Learning Festival</h2> <h3>Learning Skills, Fostering Creativity and Cultivating Wellness <img alt="Blue flower piece of pottery sitting on paper plate" src="https://www.learnertrack.net/download/filestore/Islington/C1EBA7/dropbox/aldo/blue%20pottery%20pic.png" style="float:right; height:110px; width:100px" /></h3> Looking for exciting ways to spend time with your family during the Easter school break? From Monday 7th April to Thursday 17th April, Adult Community Learning invites you to a week and a half's worth of creativity, fun, and learning with activities for parents/carers and kids (of primary school+ age)! <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:1500px"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; vertical-align:top; width:141px"> Workshop </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; vertical-align:top; width:784px"> Description </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:141px"> 3D - Pop up Flower cards </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:784px"> 3D flower arrangements using coloured paper and card. Saturday 12th April, 11am to 12.30pm at Caledonian Park, Market Estate. N7 9HF. Part of the 'Spring in the Park' event. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUCT2459" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol Thursday 17th April, 12.30pm to 2pm at West Library, 107 Bridgeman Road. N1 1BD. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUWT2464" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:141px"> Family Pottery </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:784px"> Come and learn how to make things out of clay You can use your imagination to make something that you love.  You will be using clay and paints in the session.  Tuesday 8th April, 2pm to 3.30pm at West Library, 107 Bridgeman Road. N1 1BD. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventType=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=0&courseCode=FAMSPUWT2456" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol Tuesday 15th April, 10am to 12pm at Vibast Community Centre, 167 Old Street. EC1V 9NH. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUVI2462" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a><a href="http://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUVI2462"> </a>to enrol Wednesday 16th April, 10am to 12pm at Vibast Community Centre, 167 Old Street. EC1V 9NH. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUVI2463" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:141px"> Flower bracelets and Crowns </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:784px"> Use sequins, paper shapes and real flowers! Saturday 12th April, 1.30pm to 3pm at Caledonian Park, Market Estate. N7 9HF. Part of the 'Spring in the Park' event. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUCT2460" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol Thursday 17th April, 2.30pm to 4pm at West Library,  107 Bridgeman Road. N1 1BD. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUWT2465" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:141px"> Garden in a bottle </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:784px"> Bring your own bottle, 1 litre bottles are best. We will supply the gravel, compost and Hers. Saturday 12th April, 11am to 12.30pm at Caledonian Park, Market Estate. N7 9HF. Part of the 'Spring in the Park' event. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUCT2459" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol Saturday 12th April, 1.30pm to 3pm at Caledonian Park, Market Estate. N7 9HF. Part of the 'Spring in the Park' event. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUCT2460" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:141px"> Introduction to Decoupage Art </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:784px"> Come and learn how to turn ordinary objects into beautiful works of art using paper, glue and imagination. Please bring yourown clean empty glass jars or bottles to transform into something your own unique item. Friday 11th April, 11am to 12.30pm at LPPI, The Exchange, Watkinson Road.  N7 8DE. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSULP2458" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:141px"> Making a Planter </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:784px"> Learn to design and create a beautiful planter that brings life to any space. This hands-on course will guide you through various techniques, materials, and styles for a fun family experience. Thursday 10th April, 10.30am to 12.30pm at Men's Shed, Andover Community Centre, 55-57 Corker Walk. N7 7RY. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUAC2457" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:141px"> T-shirt making </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:none; vertical-align:top; width:784px"> Learn about T-shirt making. In this session you will be able to create and personalize a T-shirt using African prints.  You will also learn how to create your own print to then stamp on the T-shirt. Monday 7th April, 10am to 12pm at the Old Fire Station, 84 Mayton Street. N7 6QT. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUHN2455" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol Monday 14th April, 10am to 12pm at the Old Fire Station, 84 Mayton Street. N7 6QT. <a href="https://adultlearning.islington.gov.uk/?page=application&eventtype=startapplication&webEnrolFlag1=4&approvalCode=7&courseCode=FAMSUHN2461" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">CLICK HERE</a> to enrol </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   Family learning in school Family learning in schools is either delivered through one off workshops or a series of short non-accredited courses. They give parents and carers the opportunity to find out how things are taught in their own child's school, as well as a chance to share ideas with other parents and develop their own skills. Some of the courses/workshops we deliver in schools include: How to best help with Homework, Family Wellbeing, "What to expect in Year 6" and a workshop on 'The benefits of reading to your child'. We work with schools to plan and deliver workshops for their parents. Please contact your school to see what family learning is being delivered in your school or ask them to contact us if they wish us to deliver in their school. <h2>Family learning in Bright Start and other organisations supporting children aged 0 to 5 years, and their families</h2> We partner and collaborate with Bright Start and other organisations who support families of children aged 0 to 5 years. Some of the courses/ workshops we have delivered include: 'Creative Crafting: Designing and Making a Stuffed Toy for your Kids', 'Family Learning Under 5s' Crafts' and 'Reduce, Reuse, Create', etc... <h2>Wider Family Learning</h2> We run an annual event of wider family in the borough where parents/carers and children attend together. These learning activities take place in a range of locations including our local parks, schools, libraries and community venues like Andover, Vibast and Hilldrop community centres. Some of our annual events include: Kitemaking, visiting the Ecology Centre, Halloween, Quilting, Jewellery, Pom Pom making and so much more. Once the courses have been planned, they will be advertised with details on how book onto a course.