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Adult Learning Courses in Dover

Discover Your Potential Through Adult Education

We're delighted to let you know that our Dover Adult Education Centre has moved to a new location! From 27th October, classes will take place at the Dover Discovery Centre and community venues, offering a fresh and welcoming space for your learning. This move allows us to continue delivering high-quality education in a central, accessible venue, while providing improved facilities and a vibrant learning environment. We look forward to welcoming you to the new centre and continuing your learning journey with us!

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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 experienced 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.

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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.

 

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Term time:

Monday - Thursday 9am - 2.30pm

Friday 9am - 2pm

  • Water dispensers are available
  • The town centre is located just outside the adult education centre
  • Kent Adult Education reception is on the second floor
  • Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor and within our corridor on the 2nd floor
  • A wheelchair ramp is available to access the centre from Market Square
  • Accessible lift is available

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:

Nearest parking is available at Albany Place and St James Shopping Centre.

Train:

The nearest train station is Dover Priory. Dover Priory railway station is a 10 minute walk from the centre.

Bus: 

For further details and timetables for buses visit www.stagecoachbus.com

If you're looking for information on services available in Kent visit Kent.gov.uk

Centre information

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Dover Discovery Centre
Market Square
Dover
CT16 1PH


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