Create your Christmas

Get into the holiday spirit with our special Christmas-themed courses.

Add a festive touch to your skills and creativity and experience the joy of the festive season with our thoughtfully selected Christmas courses. From enjoyable crafts to delicious recipes and more, our courses cover everything that makes any Grinch feel merry. Embrace the pleasure of learning and create lasting memories this holiday season!

Discover a variety of courses beyond Christmas themes. Dive into subjects of your interest and make the most out of your holidays.

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Literature: Christmas with Dylan Thomas

This course will explore the enduringly popular Welsh poet and writer, Dylan Thomas’ radio broadcast ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales.’ The session will introduce Thomas’ life, his memories of Swansea Christmases, and the extravagance of his style and the vividness of his recreation of a child’s Christmas before the Second World War. Whether one knows the work of Dylan Thomas or not, the course will introduce you to a unique voice, which is accessible and urgent and will unlock your own memories of past Christmases. The course will provoke lively discussions and the sharing of thoughts and memories as we examine the work.
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Dates:
Sat 14/12/2024 -
Sat 14/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Stephen Smith
Course code:
Q00019847
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £7.40

Personal Development: Exploring our memories of Christmas, Winter and Renewal

This time of year, means different things to different people and yet the experience of hope and renewal in dark times is a universal theme. We will share our memories of this time and, as one memory sparks another, we can reflect on them together. These reflections could touch upon the nature of memory, on culture and identity, or on finding hope in difficult times. There is no need to be a good 'story-teller' as the memories shared will be short, snapshots of lives lived.The aim is to be inclusive as possible and accommodate those with some hearing difficulties.
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Dates:
Mon 16/12/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kevin Walker
Course code:
Q00019891
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £7.40

Craft: Book-folded Christmas decorations

A seasonal introduction to book-folding, making various Christmas decorations, from a tree (can also be an angel depending on decoration) to a candle (add battery nightlight) to baubles that hang on the full-size tree. This course is intended for beginners, and uses cheap materials (old paperback book) and no special tools.
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Dates:
Tue 17/12/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jane Williams
Course code:
Q00019843
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £7.40

Craft: DIY Festive Wrapping Paper Designs

In this creative workshop, you will design unique, personalised wrapping paper using printmaking techniques with stencils. We’ll start by exploring festive motifs—like snowflakes, holly, ornaments, and stars—you will be guided to create repeating patterns that bring holiday cheer. Using vibrant seasonal colours such as reds, greens, golds, and silvers, you will learn to layer and arrange their chosen stencils to achieve bold, eye-catching designs. This hands-on experience not only teaches the basics of printmaking but also encourages personal expression, resulting in wrapping paper that adds a special, handmade touch to holiday gifts. Perfect for anyone looking to add festive flair to their presents!
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Dates:
Tue 17/12/2024 -
Tue 17/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abbie Cairns
Course code:
Q00019876
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £7.40

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12 months
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Healthy Living: Journaling to End the Year Well

This workshop will help you reflect on your growth, challenges and achievements over 2024 by using simple and helpful journaling exercises. You’ll be introduced to a range of journaling techniques to make journaling enjoyable and insightful. You’ll get tips on how to incorporate journaling into a weekly enjoyable self-care habit that can boost mood and bring balance. Our in-class writing exercises will help you finish the year with a flourish using a range of materials such as photos, poems and stories. Get inspired, get inventive and feel a sense of satisfaction at your progress. End the year well so you start the next one on a positive note.
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Dates:
Wed 18/12/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nicola Torode
Course code:
Q00019840
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £7.40

Art Appreciation: Winter in Art

Join us for an engaging lecture on the portrayal of winter in art, exploring how artists have captured the season’s stark beauty, quietude, and introspection across centuries. From medieval illuminations and Bruegel’s lively 16th-century village scenes to Monet’s serene snowscapes, winter has many inspired painters. In their works they evoke the season’s unique mood and atmosphere. This session will examine iconic winter-themed works, delving into how artists convey the season's chilly textures and muted colours, but also its reflective qualities.
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Dates:
Wed 18/12/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Caroline Levisse
Course code:
Q00019896
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £7.40

Humanities: Christmas food around the world

Here in England we traditionally eat roast turkey for Christmas dinner, but what do other countries do? Is it fun? Is it a tradition you might like to borrow? Some of them do the main celebration on Christmas Eve, or on other dates, so you can do multiple Christmas traditional meals! Some of these have come to common attention when groups of immigrants bring their customs from home, some haven’t, but variety is the spice of life, either way. (Yes, curry is an option.)
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Dates:
Thu 19/12/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jane Williams
Course code:
Q00019857
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £7.40

Craft: Holiday Zentangle Patterns

In this calming, meditative drawing workshop, you will have the opportunity to create intricate holiday-themed Zentangle designs on a paper. This workshop is designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness, allowing you to unwind as they explore the art of Zentangle. You will learn basic Zentangle techniques, such as creating simple shapes and lines, and discover how to transform these elements into festive patterns that capture the holiday spirit. By the end of the session, you will leave with beautifully adorned creations, embodying both your artistic expression and the joy of the season.
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Dates:
Thu 19/12/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abbie Cairns
Course code:
Q00019874
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £7.40

Humanities: On the Feast of Stephen

The 26th of December, Boxing Day, is also St Stephen’s Day. So, quite apart from wondering about “Boxing”, who was Stephen? And since we know him mainly because “the Feast of Stephen” is when Good King Wenceslas looked out, who was Wenceslas? What other myths and legends are associated with this day: in particular, what does the Wren have to do with it? A light-hearted look at the traditions of the day, suitable for relaxing with a mince pie and a turkey sandwich.
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Dates:
Thu 26/12/2024 -
Thu 26/12/2024
Times:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jane Williams
Course code:
Q00019855
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £7.40