4 December 2007
Leisure Learners
A new website connecting tutors, organisations and students in UK for arts and crafts subjects
If you've noticed recently how much harder it's become to find adult leisure and recreational courses in the UK since the government's decision to focus resources on younger people, you'll welcome this site that aims to fill the information gap.
To find out more, visit www.leisurelearners.com. The site launched in October and aims to become a treasure trove of information on tutors and on classes or potential classes. Learners register to find suitable courses and workshops, how tutors can be contacted, what their backgrounds are and many other details, such as location and fees. It's a free service to learners, who can check in as often as they like to see the latest information, and registered members receive a regular email newsletter with site developments and other useful information.
If you are an individual tutor or course provider of Arts and Crafts /Humanities recreational courses or workshops, including residential courses, Leisure Learners offers a cost effective way to advertise - less than the cost of a newspaper advert. The service has the potential to grow into a great resource, and it needs you and your course(s) - there's a special promotional offer running through December, offering a discount on tutor registration, so now is good time to join.
The information is being gathered and constantly updated by two friends:
Ingrid Ellis, who has been running her local Embroiderers Guild' group over a number of years, has encountered a large number of tutors and is also a tutor herself; and
Zoe Ainsworth-Grigg, who is also a Member of the Embroiderers' Guild and has taught silk painting.
For further information please contact Ingrid or Zoe via www.leisurelearners.com
