Learning is something that happens every day, often without us even knowing it. New experiences and opportunities keep our brains active, and encourage us in our quest to learn more. Leisure learning courses are a great opportunity to learn skills and to gain new knowledge – this may follow an interest you have, a desire to learn something new, or perhaps something that will help you start a new business or gain a new job.

Leisure learning can take place outside of the classroom, and typically avoids the pressures of formal assessments and testing – it’s for leisure, it’s about having fun. Leisure learning courses offer an informal and relaxed approach to learning, and therefore supports emotional well-being, by providing opportunities for you to discover talents you didn’t know you had, as well as to acquire new skills and meet new people.

There are a number of Leisure Learning Providers locally that offer a wide range of courses. Whether you are looking for language classes, art or photography; or cookery, animal care or conservation there are a number of events planned across Suffolk throughout the year. We have included a number of local leisure learning courses within our Ipswich Events Guide, and have ensured that we have included events which take place across a number of locations, and which include weekly classes, one-off classes, evening classes and residential events. So whether you are looking to take up a new hobby, acquire a new skill, we’re sure to have something listed that will be of interest to you.

Leisure learning can also be fulfilled through attending talks and lectures on topics of local interest. If you are interested in finding out about talks and lectures planned near you then click here. And if you are interested in taking up a hobby and joining a local club then take a look at our Activities, Clubs and Sports Guide within our Ipswich Community Guide, and for a full list of local providers of leisure learning and short courses click here.

So if you are looking to fill your spare time, want to take up a new skill, or meet new people, we hope our list of local leisure learning opportunities will inspire you to sign up to something new.