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Adult learning courses in Tunbridge Wells

Discover Your Potential Through Adult Education in Tunbridge Wells

Looking to develop practical skills, explore creative crafts or invest in your personal growth? Our Tunbridge Wells Adult Education Centre offers a wide range of courses designed to help you achieve your goals. From pottery, jewellery making and printmaking to digital photography and documentary filmmaking, you'll find expert-led classes that open doors to exciting opportunities.

Whether you want to advance your career or take time for wellbeing and creativity, Kent Adult Education provides the tools, guidance and supportive environment you need. Take the first step today - browse our Work Skills and Careers and Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development courses and start your journey.

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Work Skills and Careers Courses in Tunbridge Wells

Looking to develop practical skills or explore creative career opportunities? Our Work Skills and Careers courses in Tunbridge Wells are designed to help you gain confidence, learn specialist techniques and open doors to exciting possibilities. Whether you're interested in craft, design or media, Kent Adult Education offers expert-led classes in a supportive environment.

Working in Pottery

Discover the art of ceramics and learn essential pottery techniques. From hand-building to wheel throwing, this course will help you create beautiful. functional pieces while developing skills that can lead to creative careers.

Working in Jewellery

Explore the craft of jewellery making and design unique pieces using professional techniques. Learn to work with different materials and tools, gaining skills that can be applied to personal projects or small business ventures.

Working in Printmaking

Unlock the creative potential of printmaking. This course introduces you to techniques such as block printing and monoprinting, allowing you to produce striking designs and artworks.

Working in Digital Photography

Master the art of photography with our digital photography course. Learn how to use your camera effectively, understand composition and lighting, and develop editing skills to create professional-quality images.

Working in Weaving

Discover the traditional craft of weaving and create beautiful textiles. Learn how to set up a loom, explore patterns and experiment with colour and texture to produce unique woven pieces.

Working in Bookbinding

Learn the timeless skill of bookbinding and create bespoke books and journals. This course covers essential techniques for assembling and finishing books, perfect for craft enthusiasts and aspiring artisans.

Working in Documentary Filmmaking

Bring stories to life through film. This course introduces you to the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking, including planning, shooting and editing, giving you the skills to create compelling visual narratives.

Take the next step towards your goals. Enrol today and start learning skills that matter.

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Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development Courses in Tunbridge Wells

Take time for yourself and explore new skills with our Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development courses in Tunbridge Wells. Whether you want to learn a language, develop your creativity or enjoy a relaxing craft, Kent Adult Education offers expert-led classes in a friendly, supportive environment.

Creative Writing

Unlock your imagination and develop your writing skills with our Creative Writing courses. Learn techniques for storytelling, character development and structure while gaining confidence in expressing your ideas.

Spanish

Open doors to new opportunities with our Spanish courses. Perfect for beginners and improvers, these classes help you build practical communication skills for travel, work or personal enrichment.

Watercolour

Discover the beauty of watercolour painting and learn techniques to create stunning artworks. This course covers colour mixing, brushwork and composition, perfect for beginners and improvers.

Drawing and Painting

Develop your artistic skills and explore different mediums in our Drawing and Painting courses. Learn shading, perspective and colour theory while building confidence in your creative abilities.

Pottery

Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of working with clay in our Pottery courses. Learn hand-building and decorative techniques to create beautiful, functional pieces.

Mixed Media

Experiment with textures, colours and materials in our Mixed Media courses. Combine painting, collage and other techniques to create unique expressive artworks.

Bookbinding

Learn the timeless craft of bookbinding and create bespoke books and journals. This course covers essential techniques for assembling and finishing books, perfect for creative enthusiasts.

Jewellery Making

Create stunning, handcrafted jewellery in our Jewellery Making courses. Learn techniques for designing and assembling pieces that reflect your personal style.

Make time for learning and wellbeing. ENrol today and start your journey.

Browse Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development Courses in Tunbridge Wells

Term time

Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 9.30pm

Friday 8.30am - 4pm

  • Library Services
  • Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery
  • Tourist Information
  • A cafe is available in The Amelia
  • Exhibitions
  • The high street is 1-minute walk from the centre and Royal Victoria Place (shopping centre) is approximately 3-minutes walk from the centre
  • Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor
  • A wheelchair ramp is available to access the building
  • An accessible lift is available in the building

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.

On foot: Once you've arrived at the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells, The Amelia Scott is fully accessible from all entrances and the Welcome Hall is most easily accessed from the main entrance on Civic Way.

Cycle: There are cycle racks located near the building.

Rail: The station is a 10 minute up-hill walk to The Amelia Scott or one stop on the bus.

Bus: Most of the bus services for Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre stop right outside The Amelia Scott at the Tunbridge Wells War Memorial or by Royal Victoria Place shopping centre. For further details and timetables for buses visit https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/

Car: If you are travelling by car, The Amelia Scott is a short walk from Crescent Road car park which is well-signposted.

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

Find out more about the Amelia

The building is named after Amelia Scott, a social reformer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells. Much of Amelia's social activism focused on the needs of young, working class women and mothers. She was an official of Tunbridge Wells' non-militant women's suffrage society.

As a Poor Law Guardian Amelia inspected the workhouse at Pembury. She raised awareness to the needs of new mothers, as well as those of workhouse inmates.

During the First World War, Amelia and her sister Louisa, became members of the committee set up to welcome and assist Belgian refugees. The King of Belgium awarded Amelia the Order of the Golden Palm for her work.

In 1919, Amelia Scott and Susan Power became the first women elected to the borough council of Tunbridge Wells. Amelia campaigned for the recruitment of women police and for better housing. She also appealed for the provision of services such as a museum and library.

Amelia retired in 1930 but continued her work in the community. She oversaw a local soup kitchen opened to help the unemployed population. She remained the Chair of the hospital committee at Pembury. Amelia wrote 'Passing of the Great Dread'. This focused on the transformation of the old workhouse into a modern hospital.

The Amelia is an integrated service facility housing a range of arts heritage, culture and well-being services. The Amelia brings together Kent Adult Education, the Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, Kent Library Services, the Council's Gateway Services and tourist information.

  • To champion unique collections and enhanced programming to become recognised as a centre for high quality cultural experiences
  • To actively pursue best and innovative practice in provision of specialist combined services
  • To create exceptional visitor experiences based on a commitment to outstanding customer service
  • To become a sustainable cultural entity

The Amelia Project and its goals

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The Amelia
Monson Road
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 2UG


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