Don’t let later years be devoid of learning and discovery; pick up new skills and maybe discover a fresh talent with these senior-friendly adult learning classes.
Getting older doesn’t mean you should stop learning. Keep curiosity alive and the mind active by getting involved in skill or art-based classes that can introduce seniors to whole new hobbies, passions, and help make new friends.
From getting to grips with modern technology to learning a new hobby or skill, there’s plenty out there in the world of adult learning classes that is great for more elderly learners and those of all ages, so get out there with your loved ones and discover something new.
Art 4 All offer quality tuition suitable for the absolute beginner, and those with more experience. Based in the beautiful village of North Elmham, Art 4 All Norfolk was first created with the core objective that ‘everyone deserves to have the chance to explore their creative side.’
Each of their tutors are practised in their field of expertise and have many years teaching experience, and the class sizes are limited and kept small to ensure everyone enjoys a thorough lesson and gets what they want from the experience. Offering pay-as-you-go weekly classes, they are a perfect way to try out a new hobby without having to fully commit to one style or attending every week. You can either take an Art Class, with pencil drawings and painting in different mediums, to textile work continuing your own project or working off a theme given to you.
Golf is the perfect game for older men and women to keep their fitness up without being too over-exerting. Playing golf engages your brain and improves strength and balance. It takes a lot of mental work and strategy to plot the course to hit a tiny ball into a cup that is hundreds of feet away. It also hones attention, memory and learning as you improve your skills.
Any form of exercise is shown to lift your spirits and relieve stress. The original nine-hole course at Sheringhamopened for play in April 1892. With increasing membership and visitors, an additional nine holes were added, and the 18-hole course was opened on 14th May 1898.
Wild Yoga in Titchwell offers a range of classes run by Emilie Joy Garrould, a yoga teacher with a background in Ashtanga Yoga, her style of teaching Vinyasa Yoga is flowing and strong but allows time for you to align yourself and maintain steady breathing. As well as organising retreats, yoga brunch clubs and yoga and paddle combos, Emilie is passionate about supporting women in connecting with their bodies, creating a space to explore, empower and embrace your body in all its uniqueness and wonder.
Whether you’re keen to upskill with new tech, grab a new qualification for the sense of achievement, or just fancy learning the ropes of a new and fun pastime, there’s a senior-friendly adult learning class somewhere in the Mid Norfolk area that is bound to suit you.