Like Minds - Arts and Crafts

<p>Are you recovering from stress, anxiety or depression?</p>

<p>If so, our Like Minds courses are ideal to help improve your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing as you learn to express yourself. If so, our Like Minds courses are ideal to help improve your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing as you learn to express yourself.</p>

<p>As well as completing individual tasks, you will take part in group activities, so you will have opportunities to take time out to focus on yourself, whilst coming together with others in a similar situation.</p>

<p>We offer the following courses:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Like Minds Arts and </strong><strong>Crafts</strong></li>
<li><strong>Like Minds Arts</strong></li>
<li><strong>Like Minds Yoga</strong></li>
</ul>

<p>Courses start in September, but you can enrol at any point throughout the year if there are spaces.</p>

<p>You will need to be referred by your GP or health professional.  A referral form can be obtained either from the Continuing Education department, or from Student Services.  Contact details can be found at the end of form.</p>

<p>Prior to starting the course, you will discuss your individual needs with one of our team.</p>

<p>This course is suitable for all levels of ability and experience.</p>

<p>City Learning Quarter, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton. WV1 3AU</p>

<ul>
<li>As the course progresses you should feel an increase in your own vitality, enhanced self-awareness, improved mental and emotional wellbeing</li>
<li>You will study in an adult environment with support from a dedicated Student Services Team</li>
<li>You will meet new people, develop your networks and your confidence</li>
<li>All the teachers are experts in their subject, fully qualified and experienced</li>
<li>We get excellent feedback from students</li>
<li>You will have a FREE Microsoft 365 account including access to Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li>
<li>Many students will be able to access financial support e.g., travel, childcare, course fees, resources</li>
</ul>

<p>Most sessions will be delivered face-to-face.</p>

<p>You will take part in group and individual activities with support from your teacher and fellow students. You will have access to appropriate learning resources and a learning environment suitable to your individual needs.</p>

<p>In addition, there may be online sessions where you will learn to use Microsoft Teams.</p>

<p>Learning Support is available if you have a learning difficulty or disability, let us know on your application if you require support.</p>

<p>Assessment takes place throughout your study</p>

<p>Regular monitoring of progress will help to identify any support you might need.</p>

<p>Throughout the course, you will discuss with your teacher what you want to achieve and record it on your ILP. You will decide with your teacher how long it will take to achieve your goals and you will receive verbal and written feedback throughout from your teacher.</p>

<p>For many students the course is free. </p>

<p>You will need to supply your own writing materials such as pens, paper and folders but you may be able to loan laptops and MiFi to enable you to learn at home.</p>

<p>This is a non-qualification course.</p>

<p>You will be able to enrol onto a wide range of creative courses at Adult Education Wolverhampton.</p>

<p>Please check the website for new courses that start throughout the year.</p>

<p>For further information or careers or educational advice please contact our<br />
Student Gateway:  01902 558180 | <a href="mailto:enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk">enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk</a> | <a href="http://www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk">www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk</a></p>