The joy of learning something new – and discovering your passion!
As many of us have discovered in the last two years, broadening our skillset is one of the most rewarding things we can do for ourselves. From baking the perfect sourdough to reinventing our living space, there’s something incredibly satisfying about learning new things.
Albert Einstein once observed that ‘a mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size’, but learning new skills doesn’t only expand our horizons; it also gives us a sense of personal achievement and brings fun, confidence and wonderful new ideas into our life.
In an age of information overload, it’s easy to get lost in rabbit holes when we’re trying to learn new things; we pick up bits here and there from social media or YouTube, perhaps the odd TV or radio show, and while we might think we’ve got the hang of something, we’re often missing the key skills or knowledge that would allow us to perfect it.
That’s where online learning comes in. From the comfort of your kitchen table, you can discover a world of new skills and hobbies that have been expertly curated to include everything you need – all under the guidance of tutors who are true masters of their field.
One of the country’s top course providers is Learning with Experts, who offer an exceptional assortment of professional courses suitable for all learning levels. From cookery, gardening, floristry and wellbeing to photography, antiques, art and design, it’s the perfect portal for discovering your new favourite hobby.
Online Course Savings
Budding chefs and those looking to perfect their cookery skills will be truly spoiled for choice. Plus you can save 20% off a course today! Explore the secret of French cuisine with Michel Roux, create the perfect Christmas lunch with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage, craft your very own Easter egg with Paul A Young, take your wood-fired cooking up a notch with Gill Mellor or go gluten-free with Naomi Devlin.
Online Skills Beyond The Kitchen
Plus for those who are seeking skills beyond the kitchen, garden lovers and green-fingered learners can master the art of container gardening with Chris Beardshaw, grow vegetables for self-sufficiency with Sally Nex, create a wildlife-friendly garden with Andy McIndoe or plant and nurture show-stopping roses with Michael Marriott. Then, with your newly-perfected garden skills, why not learn how to showcase your flowers in all their glory? Shane Connolly shows you the art of environmental floristry, while Dr Rachel Petheram will give you the know-how to create fragrant arrangements to sweetly scent your home for days.
For those looking to get crafty, Rosso Emerald Crimson guides you through painting a stunning portrait, while Tricia Guild takes you on a journey to explore the colours and patterns that would be perfect for your home and Juliette Goggin teaches you how to upcycle your old furniture to give it a new lease of life.
You can even take a Jewellery Foundation course with Joanna Hardy and learn how to appreciate and value fine jewellery and other treasures, while Marc Allum gives you the skills you need to become an accomplished antiques collector. If photography’s more your thing, there’s a host of acclaimed photographers to choose from, who’ll show you everything from child and baby photography to the fundamentals of photo journalism.
How to embrace online Learning with Experts.
You can choose “Peer” or “Expert” level for each course – both include the same on-demand video lessons, downloadable notes and recipes and access to the interactive classroom. At “Expert” level you’ll also receive personal feedback on your assignments from your tutor – so you’ll be submitting photos or video of your omelette to Michel Roux, or your veg bakes to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and receive feedback in the class.
Spaces are available to start a class today, and (as you learn online), you can learn when and where suits you. Ready to start? Sign up to our newsletter and Save 20%* instantly when you join a Learning with Experts’ online course.
(*Terms apply, see website for details. Offer not valid for use on the RHS Level 2 course on in combination with other discounts, offers and promotions).
DIARY DATE: British Cookery Schools Week: October 1st-8th.
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