Gentle Exercise

This includes low impact and easy to follow dance routines.
The class will work the heart and lungs, and help to tone and strengthen all the muscle groups.
This class ends with gentle stretches and a relaxation section.

To enquire or book a place call 0800 731 1831
or email adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk

Pilates

Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet. Pilates promotes mobility and strength of all the major muscle groups in the body in a balanced fashion, whilst also having a key focus on the deep core muscles. Pilates was first used as a way for dancers to recover from injury. Today, people other than dancers do Pilates for its health benefits. It highlights precise movements, controlled breathing, and muscle engagement, enhancing muscle tone and stability

To enquire or book a place call 0800 731 1831
or email adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk

This is a 10 week course and will cover all the essential skills you'll need to be able to make your own clothes from commercial patterns.

You will learn how to:

• Use the sewing machine
• Read and understand paper patterns
• Take body measurements for dressmaking
• Cut out and mark up fabric
• Follow sewing instructions
• Complete a variety of sewing techniques
• Use tools required, from tape measures to sewing hams
• Make best use of fabrics and their differing qualities

During this course you will make a dress using a commercial pattern.

To enquire or book a place call 0800 731 1831
or email adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk

This course is for those that have completed the Absolute Beginners dressmaking course

This is a follow-on 10 week course which supports those who have completed the initial Absolute Beginners dressmaking course. Bring in your own dressmaking projects and at the same time get some help in a friendly, relaxing and social setting.

Within each session we will be covering specific techniques including: seams and finishes, zips, buttonholes, pockets, and working with different types of fabrics including stretch, pile, vinyl or leatherette and satins.

We will:

• complete dressmaking projects already started
• Learn different techniques from buttonholes to pockets
• How to care for your sewing machine

This course is designed at a basic level

To enquire or book a place call 0800 731 1831
or email adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk

This course covers the basic skills needed to play the piano accordion in a group setting with other like-minded individuals.

You will learn

• about left-hand bass buttons and how to accompany melodies with them
• to play tunes with the right hand on the piano keys and develop your playing technique
• to read simple tunes and develop reading skills
• to play along with others in an informal group

This course is suitable for complete beginners, (if you do not already have your own accordion advice can be given as to how to buy one that is right for you)

Other players will benefit as we play a wide range of music at all levels to encourage you to develop your repertoire.

Request your favourite tune — we are always looking for new things to try

To enquire or book a place call 0800 731 1831
or email adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk

Guitar for beginners and improvers

The class offers an introduction to guitar for beginners and novice players.

Based around a variety of popular songs, learning the chords and techniques required to play fun, easy arrangements.

To enquire or book a place call 0800 731 1831
or email adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk