Adult Education for everyone
We offer a wide range of courses, evening classes and qualifications to suit many interests. Use the search box to see if we have what you want, or browse our course pages.
Counselling training in Holborn
Interested in training to be a Counsellor, or looking to build on your career? The Mary Ward Centre runs Counselling training courses for every level.
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Featured Courses
Approaches to Contemporary Scupture
Develop your own voice and position your sculptural practice within the "here and now". All types of sculpture and all levels are welcomed.
Practical Aromatherapy
Learn how to use essential oils to make unique bath and body products such as bath salts and body oils. All materials are provided including card to make a beautiful gift box for your finished items.
Introduction to Alexander Technique
Rediscover your natural poise and balance, learn to use your body according to its natural design leading to less effort and muscular tension at work, rest and play.
Upcoming Courses
Mar
07
Mosaic Taster
Use found and bought materials: crockery, tiles and coloured glass, to make a small mosaic[...]
Mar
10
Computerised Accounting For Business Level 1 (IAB)
On this computerised bookkeeping course you will learn how to process financial data using SAGE[...]
Why come to Mary Ward Centre?
Mary Ward Centre is the adult education centre with a difference. We provide a wide range of subjects for people at all levels and run courses during the day, evening or weekend to suit your timetable.
Get inspired and enjoy excellent teaching in an environment where each individual’s learning experience is valued. That’s what makes Mary Ward Centre ‘the friendly place to learn.’
The Cafe
The vegetarian cafe at 42 Queen Square is a popular meeting place for lunch, dinner, or coffee and cake. The café specialises in vegetarian, vegan, gluten and wheat-free meals and snacks, catering for every dietary requirement.
Café customers can enjoy being surrounded by art produced by Mary Ward Centre art students, or simply catch up with friends, fellow students or colleagues in the calm setting of Queen Square.
