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Discover our Summer Programme 2025!

Join online, call 020 7269 6000 or pop into our buildings at 275-285 High Street, Stratford, E15 2TF or 1 Rushworth Street, SE1 0RB.

Summer Term Collection

Creative Media Courses

Join us for expert-led training in Adobe's most powerful tools! From enhancing your Photoshop abilities to mastering Illustrator and InDesign, our expert-led training will empower you to create stunning visuals and impactful designs.

Adobe Courses

Counselling Courses

Train for a career in Counselling. We have a range of courses from a general introduction ‘Counselling Bazaar’ through to qualifications at Level 3, 4 and 6.

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Finding us

We are closer than you think! Check your journey times to our new building at Stratford (E15 2TF) and Blackfriars (SE1 0RB)

Getting here!

Safeguarding at Mary Ward

At Mary Ward we are committed to keeping our students safe.  We aim to provide a safe and secure environment for all our students and promote values of mutual respect and tolerance of differences.  We want our students to feel able to discuss their concerns with a member of staff they can trust.  If you wish to do so you can contact your tutor, member of our reception team or the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Sue Craggs.

You can telephone her on: 020 7269 6071 or 07565 301 490 or email her at:  sue.craggs@marywardcentre.ac.uk

You can read our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy here

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The friendly place to learn

The Mary Ward has a reputation as the friendly place to learn – this is because as well as getting first-rate teaching, we also offer the support and encouragement you need to help you get the most from your course.

Visit our Award Winning Building

We are thrilled to showcase our innovative adult education facility on Stratford High Street, London! Recognised with prestigious accolades, including the New London Awards 2024 and the AJ100 Community Impact Award 2024, our centre is the perfect place for holding classes, meetings, events, and filming.

Transformed from the original old office building, we proudly repurposed 65% of the structure, significantly reducing carbon emissions and championing sustainability. Designed with inclusivity in mind, we welcome up to 5,500 students each year, providing vibrant social spaces that inspire collaboration and connection.

Come and explore our dynamic environment. Room hire for activities and filming is also welcome!

Room Hire

Spring Term 2025

Out And About

28 April 2025 – 21 July 2025

Monday, 14:00 to 17:00
This course focuses on getting out and about while developing an exciting and original sketchbook b...
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Life Drawing - Short and Long Poses

28 April 2025 – 21 July 2025

Monday, 10:00 to 13:00
A mixed level life drawing course using short and long poses, focusing on line, light, colour and c...
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Collage And Mixed Media

28 April 2025 – 21 July 2025

Monday, 10:15 to 13:15
A practical course for beginners and experienced artists aimed at those who want to explore the crea...
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Portrait

29 April 2025 – 15 July 2025

Tuesday, 10:00 to 13:00
Explore portraiture working from the clothed figure. The course is for students interested in portra...
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Clothes Making

29 April 2025 – 08 July 2025

Tuesday, 14:00 to 17:00
Learn how to make clothes from commercial patterns. You will learn to select your patterns, lay and...
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Abstract Painting

30 April 2025 – 16 July 2025

Wednesday, 18:00 to 21:00
A practical introduction to abstract art, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists....
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Sculpture: Ceramic Processes

30 April 2025 – 04 June 2025

Wednesday, 10:00 to 13:00
Explore and experiment with a range of ceramic techniques specifically for sculpture such as using ...
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Intro To Counselling

07 May 2025 – 09 July 2025

Wednesday & Saturday, 18:00 to 21:00
Learn the basic methods and practices of counselling; the skills which form the basis of the counsel...
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Weekend Fused Glass Workshop

24 May 2025 – 24 May 2025

Saturday, 10:00 to 17:00
...
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News

Veronica Daly Appointed as New Chair of the Board

We are absolutely delighted to announce the appointment of Veronica Daly as the new Chair of the Board. Veronica joins us at......
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Congratulation to our winners of the British Value Competition!

We are pleased to announce the winners of the British Values Poster Design Competition:  Julia Clement and Charles Ng! They......
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Great news from our Ofsted inspection

We’re delighted to share that our recent Ofsted inspection has rated the Mary Ward Centre as “Good” in all areas!......
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Design the Season – Join Our Seasonal Card Design Initiative

Join us this holiday season for our Season’s Greeting Card Design Project and get your design displayed! All submitted artwork......
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New Partnership with Redbridge Institute of Adult Education

We are delighted to announce that Redbridge Institute of Adult Education and the Mary Ward Centre are entering into a......
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Adult Literacy Trust: Volunteers Needed

Volunteers needed! Link Full training provided Works around your schedule Builds your confidence and transferable skills Share a love of......
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Computer Station at Stratford

We’re excited to announce that computers are now accessible for student use at Mary Ward Stratford. No need to book,......
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In Out Exhibition, featuring 4 MWC alumni

Three University of East London (UEL) students will curate a new exhibition in east London this week. Justine Hounam, Anne......
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Getting to Stratford

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Creative Book Exhibition, Rotunda Gallery Beckton

In the Spring, the Community Outreach team ran a creative book making course with Arts for Fun and Perfect Community......
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Exciting news in the world of Literacy development

We have partnered with the Adult Learning Trust (ALT) to provide 1-1 and small group support for our English students......
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Printmaking Exhibition

Printmaking students recently had the opportunity to take part in an exhibition at Delta House Studios Gallery. The exhibition was......
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