We believe Wolverhampton is one of the most diverse and forward looking communities in Britain. In Wolverhampton's Adult Education Service (WAES), we aim to reflect these qualities throughout our courses.

In January 2009, Ofsted inspectors judged Wolverhampton to be amongst the highest performing Services in the country. They assessed the overall effectiveness and quality of provision, the capacity to improve, the achievement and standards, and the leadership and management to be good. To ensure that you continue to receive this high quality provision, we have well qualified experienced tutors, small friendly groups, and advice and support for you when you need it.

We have strong roots in the community and we have built partnerships with employers and schools. We can therefore offer courses throughout the City, often with other providers, at 80 venues. These venues include the flagship Learning Quarter in the City as well as many small local community buildings.

In a period of flux such as we are now experiencing, we all need help in adapting to meet the challenges ahead. The range of courses is therefore wider than ever to help you to learn for personal fulfillment, to improve your health and well-being or to gain skills and qualifications for employment.

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Confidential and independent advice is available through our
Information, Advice and Guidance Team (IAG)

Phone: 01902 551658
E-mail: IAG
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ART COURSE STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS

A new exhibition of work by local artists is on show now.

The display at the City Learning Quarter will feature work by students on the Enter Arts course run by Wolverhampton City Council's Adult Education Service.

Enter Arts, which has been running for more than 10 years, aims to help artists develop a career in the arts by boosting their business acumen. Already, more than 100 artists have successfully completed the course and many are now selling and exhibiting their own work, found employment in art galleries or teach art for a living.

The free exhibition, which is on display from Wednesday, 27 January until Monday, 15 February, features illustration, recycled metalwork, jewellery, mixed media, textiles and even knitted food!

Enter Arts tutor Moya Lloyd said:
"Enter Arts is aimed at artists at various points in their careers, including recent graduates, people looking to return to the business after time away, those aiming to become freelancers or artists simply wanting advice about marketing their work."

Enrolment for Enter Arts courses beginning next month starts on Monday, 8 February, from 10am-7pm - for more details please call Sian Fletcher 01902 558164 or via email.

Course details

Enter Arts is for you if you are an artist or designer who wants to work freelance or become self employed.
You will learn the practical business skills needed to survive in today's world. Skills such as: financial planning, writing project proposals, selling your work and targeted marketing and personal development and time management.
Through seminar sessions, talks and visits you can explore ways of working in the arts within a local context. It provides an opportunity to network with other artists and the chance to showcase work through a final exhibition in a City Centre venue.

Course requirements

You would normally hold a degree or substantial experience within your arts discipline. If you are interested in taking part in the course you should attend an informal interview with the course tutor. Please make an appointment. There is an expected 80% attendance on this course.