Try Sewing for Leisure (09B39FC/25)

What will I learn?

Through this learning opportunity you will network with and learn from your peers to share and give feedback in a supportive environment.

How much will it cost?

The course cost is displayed at the top of the page. This is a full-cost course.

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability, we believe that learning should be a lifelong joy. We’re here because we know that learning new skills, meeting new people, and doing something for yourself can transform confidence, wellbeing, and connection. We exist to empower individuals to thrive through discovery, creativity, and personal growth.

We create welcoming, inclusive learning environments where everyone is encouraged to explore at their own pace, free from pressure or judgement. Our expert tutors bring enthusiasm, experience, and care to every session. From small class sizes to supportive guidance, everything we do is built around your experience.

Our diverse range of high-quality, affordable Learning for Leisure opportunities, from art and crafts to creative writing, languages, cookery and digital photography, offers you the chance to gain new skills, boost wellbeing, build confidence and enjoy time for yourself. Whether you want to pursue a passion, try something new, or simply make time for yourself, our Learning for Leisure gives you the opportunity to inspire and enrich your life.

Choose East Riding Adult Learning and Employability, because when learning starts with purpose, it becomes more than a course. It becomes an opportunity to be part of who you are.

What do I need to join the course?

Enthusiasm, the ability to hold and thread a needle, a pattern/chosen fabric or a piece of clothing that you want to repair. Advice will be given for your project materials in your first session.

What do I need to provide for the first session?

No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm (and something to sew).

What could I do next?

Your sewing try course is just the beginning. Many of our learners find that attending one opportunity sparks a whole new journey. Whether it’s developing a creative talent, building confidence in a new skill, or rediscovering the joy of learning.

You might choose to continue Learning for Leisure with opportunities such as Sewing for Leisure: Sew Savvy or “Pottery Beginners” or undertake one of our many other leisure courses.

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability, we offer a wide range of opportunities from Learning for Leisure, Tailored Learning and qualification-based learning. Whether you are looking to upskill for work, return to learning after a break, build your confidence or simply grow in a new direction, we’ll help you find a learning opportunity that fits. Because when you take your first steps with us, there’s no limit to where it can lead.