Online classes for lockdown: courses to try in the Leeds area - from art to yoga and learning a new language
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If you’re all caught up on your favourite Netflix shows, or you’ve exhausted your general knowledge during the family Zoom quiz, there are plenty of fun courses and classes available online to keep you occupied during lockdown.
Whether you’re hoping to get fit or learn a new language, we’ve rounded up some of the best online classes in the Leeds area.
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Health and fitness
Active Leeds is running a range of fitness classes that can be completed at home, including Tai chi, kettlebells, and Zumba.
Yoga, body conditioning, and HIIT are just some of the online classes being offered by Leeds Beckett Fitness via Facebook Live.
Leeds AEGIS Martial Arts Academy is helping members keep up with their training at home via Zoom classes.
Art
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Hide AdLeeds Art Group will be providing a number of online classes from the beginning of March, including courses in drawing and mixed media.
Cookery
Sprinkles Baking Box runs virtual classes, offering budding bakers the opportunity to hone their skills at home. Participants can sign up to have all dry ingredients posted to their home in advance of the live bake-along session.
Languages
Fancy learning French? Alliance Francaise Leeds, based at Leeds Trinity University, co-ordinates tailored one-to-one tuition through Skype or Zoom.
For kids
Number Train provides fun online maths activities for pre-school children, costing £4 per session. Led by experienced primary school teacher Annette Peterson, the classes have a different theme each week. For more information, see the Number Train website.
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Hide AdMusic Bugs Leeds is running its sensory, play-based music and singing classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers over Zoom. For more information, email Vicky at [email protected]
Yoga with Debs hosts kids and teens yoga classes via The Wee Retreat online. A ‘drop in’ option is available; see the Yoga with Debs Facebook page for further details.
Pets
Bankhouse Barkers Dog Training Club is hosting a number of Zoom classes designed to teach your pooch valuable skills. These include a puppy course and rapid recall; see club’s Facebook page for more details.