Love to learn

with a part-time course that is local to you

Adult Learning Guide 2023-24

Be You. Be Extraordinary.

Choose from a huge selection of part-time or evening courses

Accounting & Finance p13 | Agriculture p2 | Animal Care p2 | Art & Design p3-4

Beauty, Hairdressing & Barbering p7 | Bicester Construction Centre p10 | Business p10

Care & Childcare p14 | CIPD p14 | Computing & Digital Technologies p8 | Cookery p4

Counselling p14 | DIY & Construction p11 | Health & Wellbeing p7-8 | Higher Education and Undergraduate p15 | Homecrafts p5 | Horticulture & Floristry p2 | Languages p 11-13

Motor Vehicle p10 | Music p6 | Photography p6 | Teacher & Assessor Training p14

Are you an aspiring artist, cooking aficionado, or looking to learn a language?

Everyone should have the opportunity to find a hobby, retrain and upskill, or follow their passion. That’s why Oxfordshire Adult Learning remove obstacles and provide flexible learning options in communities across Oxfordshire, for all types of interests and whatever your personal circumstances may be.

When you enrol on a part-time course at our college, you join a community of over 10,000 learners who enjoy more than 600 exciting part-time and evening courses at Abingdon & Witney College.

From Adult Learning to independent artist

What our students say...

“I would certainly recommend the course to those wishing to develop their Italian language skills from a basic level! The course is wellpaced and varied and allows you to learn steadily... it is very rewarding.”

William, Italian – Beginners

92% of learners would consider another course with Oxfordshire Adult Learning

Lin Dewsnap started her artistic journey on an Oxfordshire Adult Learning art course with tutor Tatiana Wise. Lin’s professional background was working as a psychiatric nurse and as a social worker, but after enjoying her art course at the College, Lin decided to pursue a career as an artist:

“I was inspired to embark on a career as an independent artist after the encouragement I received in my classes with Tatiana. After attending a part-time course, I pursued an Access Course in Art and Design, before going onto a Degree in the Fine Arts, and I have just recently completed a Masters in Fine Art! It’s all thanks to Tatiana for seeing my potential and giving me the skills and confidence to finally achieve academic and practical excellence in Fine Art.”

“Pottery really helps me relax; I find it mindful, and it’s been great for my mental health and my resilience! I’m now teaching pottery at the school I work at, and I have become the Art Lead because I do pottery!”

Aileen, Pottery

“I hadn’t done any drawing or painting since I was at school, so my expectations were low! But with tuition, time and patience I surprised myself.”

Jonathan, Drawing and Painting

Agriculture

Horticulture & Floristry

s

Animal Care & Management

RHS Level 2 Certificate in Plant Growth & Development s s Courses with this icon will incur an additional cost. Please see the website, or call for more information. n An interview will be required prior to course start.

All course information and fees are correct at the time of going to press. Please visit our website for a full course listing and further information.

© Abingdon & Witney College 2023

Art & Design

Life Drawing - Mixed Ability s

Don’t let finances get in the way of learning

A reduced fee is available if you meet certain criteria, such as if you are already in receipt of some government benefits, or if you are studying for a certain type of qualification. Please call us prior to enrolment to talk through your options.

Where to find our venues

Want to know where your course is running? You can visit: www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk/parttime-evening, to view all our locations, or ask our Admissions team at the point enrolling.