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The programme for the Spring term is here!

Don't leave it too long to join a class, spaces are filling up fast! You can enrol online, call 020 7269 6000 or pop into one of our buildings at 275-285 High Street, Stratford, E15 2TF or at 1 Rushworth Street, SE1 0RB.

Spring Programme

Welcome to Mary Ward Adult Education

We are delighted to welcome you in to our new building, 275-285 High Street, Stratford, E15 2TF. See how to get here!

Journey to Stratford

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!

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.
Apply now for 23-24!

Counselling

Art Progression Courses

Thinking about a career change or interested in studying art, craft or design more intensively? Why not try our series of Foundation tasters to help make up your mind? Or apply to our Pre Foundation Level 2 course?

Qualifications & Professional Practice

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. Download the Spring 2024 prospectus to explore our range of courses.

Spring Programme

Spring Term 2024

Clothes Making

08 January 2024 – 25 March 2024

Monday, 13:30 to 16:30
Learn how to make clothes from commercial patterns. You will construct a toile in calico from a bas...
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Illustration For All Levels

08 January 2024 – 25 March 2024

Monday, 18:00 to 21:00
This course focuses on illustration projects that are suitable for all levels, including those looki...
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Ballroom Dance: First Steps

08 January 2024 – 25 March 2024

Monday, 14:30 to 16:00
From Foxtrot to Waltz, Rumba to Jive, this class gives you the opportunity to experience ballroom an...
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Ballroom Dance: Next Steps

08 January 2024 – 25 March 2024

Monday, 16:15 to 17:45
Develop your skills in your favourite ballroom and Latin American dances such as the Waltz, Tango, C...
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Abstract Painting

10 January 2024 – 27 March 2024

Wednesday, 18:00 to 21:00
A practical introduction to abstract art, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists....
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Wirework Jewellery for Beginners and Improvers

10 January 2024 – 27 March 2024

Wednesday, 18:00 to 21:00
Create jewellery and small objects using wireworking techniques. Ideal for beginners or those with ...
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Art Foundation Taster

11 January 2024 – 28 March 2024

Thursday, 17:30 to 21:00
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Advanced Philosophy: Effective Altruism In The 2st Century

11 January 2024 – 28 March 2024

Thursday, 18:00 to 20:00
In two short decades Effective Altruism has transformed from a small club of intellectuals from Cali...
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Bookkeeping Level 1 (IAB)

11 January 2024 – 15 February 2024

Thursday, 10:00 to 17:00
This qualification gives students an introduction to the practical elements of financial record kee...
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Circle Dances from around the World

11 January 2024 – 28 March 2024

Thursday, 10:30 to 12:30
Beautiful, evocative music and dances from many world cultures. Good for co-ordination, uplifting an...
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Body Conditioning

12 January 2024 – 22 March 2024

Friday, 17:30 to 18:30
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COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS

17 January 2024 – 14 February 2024

Wednesday, 10:30 to 13:30
Do you own a computer or laptop and can't use it? Do you need help to get started? This short cours...
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Pronunciation Stage 1

18 January 2024 – 28 March 2024

Thursday, 18:00 to 20:00
Learn how to make the individual sounds (phonemes) in English, hear the differences between them an...
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News

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Creative Book Exhibition, Rotunda Gallery Becton

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Mary Ward Cafe

Could you be our next Café at Mary Ward in Stratford? 1 year contract with a possibility to extend Are......
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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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Queens Coffee have come to Mary Ward

Many of you will have already come to know the friendly folk who run the ‘Queens Coffee ‘ Coffee stall......
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Our new building in Stratford

As most of you already know we are refurbishing a building on Stratford High Street, which will replace our building......
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