Our learners are at the heart of what we do

here are some things they’ve said

  • Woodwork for wellbeing

    “I have just completed the Woodwork for Wellbeing Course tutored by John at Co Create, which was one of the best courses I have ever attended. John is an excellent tutor & the course was very informative & enjoyable. I am keen to continue learning more about woodworking & carpentry, as did several other participants.”

  • pizza making course

    “Pizza Making was great! Everyone was so friendly, we laughed and learned. I really enjoy the courses CoLab and St. Sidwell’s have to offer and the regularly time-tabled groups are really helpful too.”

  • “Learning with others has given me the confidence to connect with my community.”

  • Poetry group

    “I got a hell of a lot out of the poetry group. I made new friends and grew a bit in the work. It was amazing to spend a day on the farm and there was a lot of self-discovery too. I hope we can do something similar again.”

  • “Safe space for creative people. Amazing, helpful and kind staff. Beautiful garden space. Lots of useful resources.”

  • Forest Bathing session

    “The session was so amazing, I had such a beautiful time and tutor was brilliant. Thank you for the opportunity.”

  • “I saw the workshop in the brochure, didn’t know what to expect. It was lovely - didn’t realise I could be so creative!”

  • “Great atmosphere - very friendly, lovely resources and loads of space, clear intro and explanation of techniques. From what I understand, ULA courses and workshops uphold wellbeing and mental health as their priority criteria. I have attended several workshops so far based around art and nature and have found them really beneficial in terms of these aspects...”

  • “…I'm in my early seventies dealing with a long term illness and learning how to adapt to quite a few changes in my lifestyle. ULA courses are really helping me deal with this process and I'm very grateful that they are running - thank you.”

  • “I enjoyed the calm and creative atmosphere.”

Quotes from our Choosing Creativity sessions

  • “I've learned new things about drawing. The city, also. I felt serenity. I'm very grateful for this opportunity.”

  • “This workshop was relaxing and fun. Learning new skills gave me confidence.”

  • “I liked the chats and doing the art. A really good course - I enjoyed every minute.”

  • “I felt relaxed. People opened up and interacted.”

  • “I enjoyed socialising in a safe space.”