Dates, time and location
19 November to 17 December 2026, Thursdays. Emails are sent out at around 10:00am each week
Who is the course aimed at:
Staffordshire residents aged 19+
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, just an interest in the topic
Course Content
This gentle, creative, approach to connecting with nature, offers flexibility and understanding for each learners starting point. We guide the group through a variety of exercises and ideas to deepen a connection to the world around us, this ranges from creative writing exercises, to festive foraged art, to natural weaving. Each week we also introduce the research to show how and why nature can support our wellbeing.
Learning Methods
This is an online course held over 4 weeks. We provide you with engaging learning material through themed weekly email packs and access to digital resources. You can try the activities and explore the resources in your own time.
Learning Materials
We provide you with engaging learning material through themed weekly email packs and access to digital resources. You can try the activities and explore the resources in your own time. At the very start of the course we provide a 'resource' list. Each week there might be a few things you need to try the ideas, however we encourage you to reuse, recycle, adapt or borrow, before buying anything new!
Learner Support
Your tutor guides this course and provides expert support wherever needed. We offer choice and flexibility to provide a quality learning experience. We work together to ensure the course is accessible and works for you. We offer a personal approach to our courses and are on hand to help and support throughout. Through WhatsApp groups and online platforms, we encourage learners to help each other, to create a supportive online learning environment.
Course Assessments
There are no formal assessments as part of this course. We ask for weekly feedback to encourage regular reflection. There are two compulsory final feedback forms to complete at the end of the course.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
Many learners move onto other Community Learning courses. We also sign-post to specific groups and courses linked with the creative practices we introduce, to further develop skills, knowledge and local connections. We provide ideas for next steps throughout the course tailored to individual interests and aspirations too.
Are there any course fees?
The course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.
How to enrol and find out more
Contact: Becky Banks
Telephone: 07525 120117