This is a great little local centre where you can do all kinds of different courses for so many…read moredifferent weeks and for many different prices for each every course. I've taken some good writing courses and creative crafting courses there. They chop and change their course names and subjects regularly so checking their website or by going down to the centre and then asking for information at the reception desk in the main entrance. To go to the centre alone is free; but you pay for your class, either by paying for several weeks in advance or by paying just for that class and then just for every class that you turn up for. However, I got the feeling that they do prefer you to pay a full advance payment for the several weeks or so that you take the class for. The courses are entertaining and interesting and the prices are reasonable enough because of what you discover and learn from them is very satisfying and ultimately worthwhile. I do very much recommend this place, which is situated on Hammond Way road within the Penylan area. It is near to Albany and Wellfield road and Colchester Avenue.

Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning offers an amazing range of part-time courses with something to…read moreinterest just about everyone - ranging from foreign language courses available in the evenings, to short Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for business, public sector employers and individuals. The centre covers subjects such as law, computer studies, science and the environment, business and management, and social studies. Some people study at the centre as a means of getting onto further courses within one of the university's other Schools, gaining the necessary qualifications to be eligible for full degree courses. Other people just attend to follow a personal interest and continue their lifelong learning at an informal community course. Businesses can send staff on CPD courses covering areas such as Lean Thinking, Project Management, Leadership, Communication Skills, Finance, Statistics, Marketing, and Language and Cultural Awareness. If you fancy learning something new, it's well worth checking out whether this centre offers what you're looking for, as the teaching staff are generally of a good standard.

I love learning but hate homework, so thankfully I can nurture my bored brain cells without the…read morepiles of subsequent paperwork at Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning (or as Elizabeth Gilbert may label as "Night School for Divorced Ladies"). I took a writing course here, taught by an eccentric novelist who provided practical tips in addition to editing processes I was never privy to when I studied Journalism in uni. I'm quite shy in class, so it was a relief to know we didn't have to share our writing, either - he rightly thought that amateurs commenting on amateurs' work didn't really have much value. Thank God for small favours. The Centre offers day and evening classes to suit those interested in a wide variety of topics, from French classes to Practical Project Management. One, two and three-day courses are available in subjects like Presentation Skills or Islam and Modern Britain. I wish they'd bring back the Film Analysis classes, but I understand with all the rampant budget cuts, we should be grateful they're still running Humanities courses at all!

I have never been here for the courses that they offer, but I could swear that the secondary…read moreschool, or was it the Primary school that I went to? Whichever one it was, I swear one of these schools took part in a University Challenge quiz one year and that it was held at this Powerhouse. With this type of quiz event where you see teenagers be placed within small groups of four; five or six people, where two secondary schools battle it out with the cleverest pupils in certain class years. I was not one of the team members, but the rest of the chosen class had to watch and so we did. It took all day or from eleven o'clock time till around five o'clock in the evening. So it is like you are having a day trip out with your class mates... This a place that is suitable for the whole family as much as acceptable for adults; who can take part in the courses that are held there, then there is plenty of activities for pre-school children and it is perfect for the youth of our age for there is a youth club there. They have a wide range of different courses down at the Powerhouse and they also have a cafe which is open to all for breakfast; lunch and tea. I recommend it to all as an ideal place to visit.

This company specialises in training people up to switch career and enter a trade…read more From their training facility in Cardiff they offer all sorts of courses ranging from Bricklaying, Carpentry and Roofing to Painting & Decorating, Tiling, and Plastering - pretty much covering all the traditional trades you can think of. They also provide some multi-skills courses, fitted interiors courses, kitchen fitting courses, and dry lining courses. Many of the qualifications are Professional City & Guilds or NVQs, and the instructors have substantial experience of working in the industry and can share their insider knowledge. The courses are aimed at people who have been made redundant, school-leavers looking for an alternative to university, and others just looking for a change of career direction.

I have not long completed an electrical course here. I signed up to what I thought was the…read moreprofessional electricians course which includes plastering and joinery, but actually I was signed up to essential course which is without the last 2. I was none the wiser until the 4th week in when I asked for my dates to which they turned round and said I'm not on it. the website says one-to-one tuition, yeah that don't happen! they also claim to have state of the art equipment, a couple of plaster board booths with fixings that have been worn and torn by previous students..yep, state of the art! the tutor's are extremely knowledgeable though but one never smiles! Anyway, if you're thinking of going here then I'm by far saying don't, just think about it as £6000 is a lot of money!

The centre is an excellent facility with helpful staff. The…read moreLife DRawing classes are held there on Wednesdays, in perfect surroundings.

The Gartholwg lifelong learning centre in Church village is a new building and a new concept in…read moreeducation .Teaching subjects that are usually outside normal educational institutions. For example they run courses such as 'computers for kids' For children aged 6-11 years , 'French for children' ages 5-11 and a drama academy for children also aged 5- 11. There is in addition many courses for adults. Under arts and crafts there is pottery, glass painting, and copper jewellery and many others. In other departments you can learn belly dancing ( if you are in to that! ) and Yoga, creative writing, cooking, sign language, Spanish, French and German. Basic photography, computing and many others The building also has a fully equipped sound studio that you can hire with a qualified audio engineer for £25 an hour. Also in the building is housed the local public library with the free use of computers This is only a brief outline of the activities that the centre provides . There is a free car park quite often very full . But I have always managed to find a place. .There are also other interesting activities at the centre For example on January 21 at 2pm Helen Charles the youngest survivor of a torpedoed world war two ship recounts her experiences' being rescued from the ship. Finally there is no group that can replace ABBA, They were unique, but I am told the group 'BJORN BELIEF' come very close in simulation . They are performing at the centre on Friday 6 th February The bar is open at 7.30pm and after the performance there is a 70/80's disco That's one I will not miss! To see what other goodies you are missing log onto their web site. Or if you want to ask about classes the email address is llcreception@campwsgartholwg.org.uk or phone them (as above)

This is the largest of three parts of this 16-18 college in Cardiff. It is a small campus that…read morecould easily be mistaken for a small secondary school, but people of all ages are able to study. This is where science, maths and practical subjects are taught. Photography, art, mechanics, sports, physics, biology, chemistry, computer science... the list is pretty much, if not literally, endless. I took an Art A-Level here. The space available was good, as was the range of materials for us to use. The teaching methods were quite standard though; I'm unsure if I would have felt inspired by the teachers if I didn't have my own drive to begin with. For obvious reasons I'm unable to comment on other subjects and department. So I won't! But the canteen and public spaces are well maintained and stocked with good food and drink. This is essential, seeing as the campus is so far away from everything else. It takes about 40 minutes to get a bus from the city centre, but they are regular and discounts are available.

I studied for a national diploma in public services (Uniformed) at Coleg Glan Hafren. The…read morefacilities here are one of the best for education. In relation to the course I was doing they have gym facilities, although small it fits its purpose, as well a gym hall & the latest equipment. The tutors at this college are very helpful & supportive making your education their priority.