Leisure Learning

Discover your creativity and build confidence in this practical 10-week art course, ideal for complete beginners or anyone wanting to reconnect with their artistic side for enjoyment and mindfulness. Over ten sessions, you’ll explore a diverse range of materials and techniques.

Starting with core drawing skills, you’ll progress to working with acrylics and watercolours, experimenting with different approaches along the way. The course also includes an introduction to landscape art, guiding you in how to observe and represent the world around you.

Wednesday evening

Date: 3rd June – 1st July (1 session per week for 5 weeks – Wednesday evening)

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Venue: Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne, SO19 7TB

Cost: £50

Please email courses@itchen.ac.uk if you would like to book on to this course

* You will be provided with a list of equipment needed before the course begins to include: A4 or larger sketchbook of white cartridge paper, 2B and HB pencils, any paint you may already have (watercolour or acrylic).

Playwriting course

Every Tuesday

6-7.30pm

15th September – 6th October

£40 for 4 weeks

Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne, SO19 7TB

With guidance from an acclaimed playwright, this is your change to craft authentic dialogue and industry-ready scripts

To book on to this course please email: courses@itchen.ac.uk

Playwrighting

10 Week Art Course

Every Wednesday

23rd September- 2nd December 2026

£99.99

6.30-8.30

Itchen College, Middle Road, Southampton, SO19 7TB

To book on this course email courses@itchen.ac.uk

 Meditation course

4 weeks for £39.99

Saturdays 9.30am- 10.30am

5th September – 26th September

Venue: Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne, SO19 7TB

Through guided practices, gentle discussion, and reflection, you’ll begin to understand your thoughts and emotions in a new way, building a sense of calm, clarity and control.

What You’ll Experience

• Breathing techniques
• Guided meditation
• Simple tools

To book on to this course email; courses@itchen.ac.uk or call 02380 446156

Meditation

Beginner Holiday Japanese

Tuesday evenings

5 week course

15th September – 13th October

7pm – 9pm

Venue: Itchen College

£50

Are you keen to learn Japanese for a future trip or just learn something new?

This relaxed 5 week course makes it simple, fun and confidence boosting!

To apply email courses@itchen.ac.uk

 Horror Writing course

4 weeks for £45

Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm

3rd November – 24th November

Venue: Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne, SO19 7TB

Learn from a published author who will teach you how to build layers of suspense.  Craft spine chilling spectres, folk legends and supernatural demons!

Are you keen to learn Spanish for your next holiday or just keen to try something new?
Our 5-week beginner course is designed to help you feel confident in real-life situations — no exams, no pressure, just practical communication and a bit of fun along the way.
You’ll learn essential holiday vocabulary, useful phrases for travel, and the basics of Spanish grammar. From ordering tapas and asking for directions to booking a room or chatting with locals, you’ll be ready to make the
most of your next trip.
Each lesson is packed with engaging activities to get you speaking and understanding Spanish from the start.  Whether you’re planning a getaway or simply want to enjoy learning a new language, this is the perfect place to begin. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the rest.

TUESDAY EVENING

Duration: 5 weeks

Venue: Itchen College

Dates: Tuesday 16th June 2026 – 14th July 2026

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Course cost: £50

Please email courses@itchen.ac.uk if you would like to book on to this course