Essex County Council's Adult Community Learning will be holding a series of free open days around Essex to promote its wide range of courses starting in September.

These exciting open days will give people the chance to try some of the courses that are on offer throughout the year. Taster sessions will vary in each centre but could include hairdressing, jewellery making, Spanish, web design and reflexology.

Open days are being held at Chelmsford on Wednesday 4 July, Harlow on Saturday 7 July, Clacton on Wednesday 18 July, Colchester on Wednesday 1 August and Harwich on Wednesday 15 August.

There will also be the opportunity to have a look at learner displays, talk to tutors, get a brand new course directory for 2012/13, or even enrol on the day and take advantage of 10% discount on the course fees.

For more information call 0845 603 7635, visit www.essex.gov.uk/adultlearning or follow Adult Community Learning Essex on Facebook.

County Councillor Stephen Castle, Cabinet Member for Education, Lifelong Learning and 2012 said: “This is a great opportunity to pick up the latest course directories, try out some new skills for free and to find out more about learning with Essex’s multi-award winning Adult Community Learning.”