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Discover Your Potential Through Adult Education in Deal and Dover
Ready to boost your career prospects, explore your creativity or invest in your personal development? Our Deal and Dover centres offer a wide range of courses designed to help you grow in confidence and ability. From employability and customer service skills to creative writing and ceramics, you'll find expert-led classes in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Whether you're looking to enhance your professional skills or enjoy a day of pottery for wellbeing, Kent Adult Education has something for everyone. Take the first step today - browse our Work Skills and Careers and Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development courses and start your journey.

Work Skills and Careers Courses in Deal and Dover
Looking to boost your career prospects or explore new creative opportunities? Our Work Skills and Careers courses in Deal and Dover are designed to help you develop practical skills, confidence and creativity. Whether you want to improve your employability skills or learn a new craft, Kent Adult Education offers expert-led courses in a supportive environment.
Creative Writing
Unlock your imagination and develop your writing skills with our Creative Writing courses. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their craft, these classes cover storytelling techniques, character development and writing styles to help you express your ideas with confidence.
Benefits:
- Learn how to structure compelling stories
- Explore different genres and writing exercises
- Receive personalised feedback from experience tutors
Employability - Master Your Customer Service Skills
Customer service is at the heart of many careers. This practical course will help you master the skills employers value most, including communication, problem-solving and professionalism.
What you'll gain:
- Techniques for handling customer queries effectively
- Strategies for building positive relationships
- Confidence to deliver excellent service in any role
Working in Ceramics - Hand Built Forms and Surface Decoration
Discover the art of ceramics and create beautiful, functional pieces with your own hands. This course introduces you to hand-building techniques and surface decoration methods, perfect for beginners and improvers.
Highlights:
- Learn coil, slab and pinch pot techniques
- Experiment with textures and decorative finishes
- Enjoy a creative, hands-on experience in a friendly setting
Why choose Kent Adult Education?
- Expert tutors with real-world experience
- Small, supportive classes for personalised learning
- Courses designed to build confidence and practical skills
Take the first step towards your goals. Enrol today and start learning skills that matter.
Browse Work Skills and Careers Courses in Deal and Dover
Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development Courses in Deal and Dover
Take time for yourself and explore your creativity with our Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development courses in Deal and Dover. These one-day pottery workshops are perfect for beginners and enthusiasts looking to learn new techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment.
A Day of Pottery - Slip Decoration Workshop
Discover the art of slip decoration and transform simple clay forms into beautifully textured pieces. This workshop introduces you to decorative techniques using coloured slips, allowing you to create unique designs that reflect your personal style.
A Day of Pottery - Flat Ware and Pattern Workshop
Explore the creative possibilities of flat ware pottery. In this workshop, you'll design and make functional or decorative pieces, adding patterns and textures for a truly bespoke finish.
A Day of Pottery - Easter Theme Design and Make Workshop
Celebrate the season with a creative Easter-themed pottery workshop. Design and make festive pieces that can be displayed or gifted, while learning essential hand-building techniques.
Make time for creativity and wellbeing. Enrol today and enjoy a day of pottery.
Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development Courses in Deal and DoverTerm time
Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 3.30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 3.30pm
Friday closed
- Vending machines are available at the centre
- Water dispensers are available at the centre
- Nearest local shops are approximately 4-minutes walk from the centre, located on Mill Road
- The centre is situated on the ground floor
- Accessible toilets are available in the centre
- Hearing loop is available at reception
- Converser units are available in the classrooms
If you have accessibility requirements, please speak to a member of our Learner Experience team. You can contact us here ahead of your visit to our centre.
Nearest parking:
Limited on-site parking available. The nearest alternative parking is on local roads.
Bus:
The nearest bus stop is on Mill Road, Hamilton Road bus stop. For further details and timetables for buses visit https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
Train:
The nearest train station is Deal station.
If you're looking for information on services available in Kent visit Kent.gov.uk
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