We are encouraging you to try your hand at languages in the new year, with the launch of our free languages and communication tasters from 19th January 2023. The taster sessions being offered are Spanish, Italian, French, Greek and German, as well as British Sign Language (BSL) and Makaton for Families. Taking place online and…
Earlier this year, we launched the Green Space Happy Place Photography Competition in partnership with Explore Essex. to promote the positive impacts that being outside has on our mental health and wellbeing. Spending time in nature has been found to help with mental health problems including anxiety and depression. We asked you to get outside, connect…
Article by Vicky, Creative Writing learner In my twenties, I took my first short story class. Meeting other writers and getting their feedback was invaluable. I loved every minute of it. A few years later, after I’d had my second child, I went on another creative writing course. This time, it had the bonus of…
It’s nearly that magical time of year again, and what better way to celebrate than sharing all your wonderful autumn & winter themed art, creations and photography. Enter our Autumn and Winter Scenes Competition for a chance for your artwork or photography to be showcased on our website, included in our 2022 calendar, and printed…
On Wednesday evening, we hosted our 2021 ACL Awards. The last 20 months have been a very challenging time for us all which makes these events even more important. Huge congratulations for Judith for being awarded Highly Commended Creative & Cultural Learner of the Year. Judith is using the skills learnt in her Makaton classes…
Just over twenty five years ago Jennie Johnson, 53, from Colchester was an English teacher with a love of Italy; each summer she’d take a group of students over to Florence and together they’d spend their days studying Italian. Jennie became really good at the language but as the years went by her recall of…
Article by Sarah, ACL Learner I’m Sarah, I’m 41 and I live near Southend-on-Sea. During the pandemic, I was furloughed and I decided to use all of this unexpected free time to create irevive.online. This is for people like me, who have found themselves feeling a little lost in these trying times, and need reminding…
Back in the Summer, we launched our Summer Scenes Art Competition – we asked you to embrace all things Summer and create a masterpiece that portrays how it makes you feel. We received a wonderful selection of artwork and are happy to announce the winner! A huge congratulations to Mark for his winning entry. Here’s…
We have launched a series of crafty courses this year to help you enjoy the festive season with unique presents, handcrafted door wreaths, ceramics as well as courses to ensure you cook the perfect roast! Make your home look its seasonal best with festive wreath making and floristry lessons. The wreath making workshop is 90-minutes…
As the world faces an urgent need to make good ethical choices regarding environmental sustainability, the floristry industry is committed to using an ever increasing amount of environmental friendly materials. As a florist, we work very close to nature and must focus on our ethical credentials when offering consumer choices. Throughout the NCFE Level 2…