Adult Learning
We offer courses on a variety of subjects. If you don’t see the subject you’re interested in studying, email adult.learning@stoke.gov.uk We may be able to offer courses in the future if there is enough demand.When you have registered an interest in a course, you must pay a deposit or pay for the course in full to guarantee your place. You can do this by calling us on 01782 234775 or visit us at Employment and Skills Hub, Tunstall.* By clicking “Book a place” on any of the distance learning qualifications below, you will be taken to the sign up portal and will be leaving Stoke-on-Trent City Council's website to a secure third party platform.Adult education events taking place across the city.
| Course Name | Location | Dates | Book a place |
| Learn to Sew with a Machine | The Hive, Finstock Avenue, Blurton, ST3 3JU | 19/03/2026 to 16/04/202618:00 - 20:30 | Book a place |
| Learn to Sew with a Machine | The Hive, Finstock Avenue, Blurton, ST3 3JU | 19/03/2026 to 16/04/202614:00 - 16:30 | Book a place |
| Clay and Kiln: Intermediate | Employment and Skills Hub, High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ | 20/03/2026 to 17/04/202610:00 - 13:00 | Book a place |
| Understanding Child Anxiety | Blurton Community Hub, off Finstock Avenue, ST3 3JT | 20/03/2026 to 20/03/202610:00 - 12:00 | Book a place |
| Introduction to Art Workshop | Employment and Skills Hub, High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ | 25/03/2026 to 25/03/202614:00 - 16:30 | Book a place |
| ESOL - Preparing for Employment (Entry) | ACL - Swann House | 14/04/2026 to 19/05/20269:30 - 12:00 | Book a place |
| Clay and Kiln: Intermediate | Blurton Community Hub, off Finstock Avenue, ST3 3JT | 14/04/2026 to 28/04/202617:30 - 20:30 | Book a place |
| ESOL - Digital Skills (Pre-Entry) | Employment and Skills Hub, High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ | 14/04/2026 to 28/04/202610:00 - 12:00 | Book a place |
| Art Introduction Course | Employment and Skills Hub, High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ | 15/04/2026 to 13/05/202614:00 - 16:30 | Book a place |
| Beyond the Basics - Next Level Sewing | The Hive, Finstock Avenue, Blurton, ST3 3JU | 23/04/2026 to 04/06/202614:00 - 16:30 | Book a place |
| Beyond the Basics - Next Level Sewing | The Hive, Finstock Avenue, Blurton, ST3 3JU | 23/04/2026 to 04/06/202618:00 - 20:30 | Book a place |
| Understanding Child Anxiety | Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, Dawlish Drive, Bentilee, ST2 0EU | 01/05/2026 to 01/05/202610:00 - 12:00 | Book a place |
| ESOL - Digital Skills (Entry) | Employment and Skills Hub, High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ | 05/05/2026 to 19/05/202610:00 - 12:00 | Book a place |
| Understanding Child Anxiety | Employment and Skills Hub, High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ | 08/05/2026 to 08/05/202610:00 - 12:00 | Book a place |
| Neurodiversity Awareness | Employment and Skills Hub, High Street, Tunstall, ST6 5TJ | 15/05/2026 to 15/05/202610:00 - 12:00 | Book a place |
| Getting Started :Become a Teaching Assistant | The Hub Fenton, 28a Christchurch Street, ST4 3AN | 08/06/2026 to 22/06/20269:30 - 12:30 | Book a place |
| Getting Started :Become a Teaching Assistant | Online via Microsoft Teams | 08/06/2026 to 22/06/202617:30 - 20:30 | Book a place |
| Getting Started :Working in Health and Social Care | Blurton Community Hub, off Finstock Avenue, ST3 3JT | 10/06/2026 to 24/06/202610:00 - 12:30 | Book a place |
| Learn to Use a Sewing Pattern : Commercial | The Hive, Finstock Avenue, Blurton, ST3 3JU | 11/06/2026 to 16/07/202614:00 - 16:30 | Book a place |
| Learn to Use a Sewing Pattern : Commercial | The Hive, Finstock Avenue, Blurton, ST3 3JU | 11/06/2026 to 16/07/202618:00 - 20:30 | Book a place |
| Intro to Understanding Children Young Peoples Mental Health | Blurton Community Hub, off Finstock Avenue, ST3 3JT | 25/06/2026 to 16/07/202610:00 - 12:00 | Book a place |
| Getting Started :Working in Health and Social Care | Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, Dawlish Drive, Bentilee, ST2 0EU | 01/07/2026 to 15/07/202610:00 - 12:30 | Book a place |
Online Learning
On occasions there may be a reason for us to complete your learning online. If this is the case it is delivered through a package called Microsoft Teams. A tutor will be delivering the session and will be on hand to guide you through the course step by step. Your tutor will send a link to the online course for you to join the session to the email address you have provided at least 3 hours before the start of your course. Detailed instructions on how to access Microsoft Teams can be found here: