Improve your arts & craft skills, or learn some new ones

We’ve got the best modern arts and crafts classes that you can do online or in person at one of our learning venues across England and Scotland. It's never been easier to try your hand at something a little different and discover a new talent.

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Our arts and crafts workshops are perfect if you’re looking to get creative and hands on.

Show your creativity

Take centre stage with one of our performing arts courses, or indulge your photography passion and strike a pose with tips and techniques on how to capture that perfect shot.  

Develop the skills and get crafty with some jewellery making, with no previous experience required. With courses in textiles and sewing, as well as the arts, we really do have something for everyone, and everyone is welcome too.  

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The combination of small class sizes and guidance from expert tutors means that taking part in one of our arts and crafts courses is the perfect place for you to develop your talent, learn a new skill, or start that hobby you’ve always wanted to try.

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Care 2: Bake a lovely, sweet treat for Easter

This course is for carers, former carers and the cared for. We will be creating simple, pretty table decorations for Easter using available and affordable flowers and foliage. The session will be at a relaxed pace so we can spend some time chatting and socialising too.
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Dates:
Wed 16/04/2025 -
Wed 16/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Catherine Wilcock
Course code:
Q00021682
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Craft: Easter Spring Crafts

This hands-on workshop introduces learners to the art of crafting, covering fundamental techniques for decorative and functional designs. Whether you’re interested in home décor, or artistic sculptures, this course will provide the skills and inspiration to create unique personised crafts.
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Dates:
Wed 16/04/2025 -
Wed 23/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Blackhall Community Centre
Heslenden Road
Blackhall colliery
Hartlepool
TS27 4LG
Tutor:
Jayne Clark
Course code:
Q00022094
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Crafts: Spring Crafts

This hands-on workshop introduces learners to the art of crafting, covering fundamental techniques for decorative and functional designs. Whether you’re interested in home décor, or artistic sculptures, this course will provide the skills and inspiration to create unique personised crafts.
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Dates:
Thu 17/04/2025 -
Thu 24/04/2025
Times:
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Community Club
Macrae House
Sea View Walk
Murton
SR7 9NA
Tutor:
Jayne Clark
Course code:
Q00022084
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £21.00

Art Practical: Learn to Draw Animals

We will learn how to draw chosen animal portraits (students can get to draw their own pets or those of friends) in pencil, charcoal with white pastel for highlights, pen and coloured pencils and pastels. Advice will be given on materials, but please have a pencil, eraser and cartridge paper ready for the first session. Artists studied will be Durer, Rembrandt, Landseer, David Shepherd and Lucian Freud up to living masters and countless contemporary examples. Learn the thrilling skill of drawing animal portraits - achieve an ability to create a likeness, while developing your own style, in a supportive friendly group.
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Dates:
Mon 21/04/2025 -
Mon 26/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00021354
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Craft: Sewing into Business

Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business Course. Dive into the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques and garment construction. From threading the needle to embellishing, you'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life. In parallel, embark on a beginner business journey, learning the basics of entrepreneurship for a sewing venture. Explore market trends, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to turn your passion into a profitable enterprise. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.
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Dates:
Mon 21/04/2025 -
Mon 28/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
26 sessions
Location:
ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SB
Tutor:
Nasim Younis
Course code:
Q00021371
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £231.00

Craft: Intermediate Mosaics

Enhance your mosaic-making skills with our Craft: Intermediate Mosaics course. Learn advanced techniques for creating intricate and detailed mosaic designs. Ideal for individuals with basic mosaic experience looking to refine their craft.
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Dates:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025
Times:
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Sophie Robins Mosaics (Nottingham)
unit 6 Hartley House
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1FD
Tutor:
Sophie Robins
Course code:
Q00015896
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £115.50

Fitness and Exercise: Spring in to Summer Dance Exercise

Put a Spring in your step and a smile on your face. A great way to start your day with a fun and friendly dance exercise class. Get a full body workout, have fun and get your mind and body set for the day ahead.
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Dates:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 10:30am
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Suzanne Swain
Course code:
Q00020072
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

Textiles and Fashion: Sustainable sewing: Advanced small sewing projects

This class will teach you how to make a range of small projects: cushions, bags, zip purses, peg bag/tea cosy, hanging hearts or birds or you can choose patterns of your own. Weekly skills will also be covered including buttonholes, ways to insert zips, piping, darts and more. Basic knowledge of the sewing machine is needed.
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Dates:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025
Times:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rebecca Spear
Course code:
Q00021279
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £122.10

Creativity for Calm

Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation. This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025
Times:
9:00am - 11:00am
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rebecca Spear
Course code:
Q00021285
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £81.40

Art Practical: Art by the Sea

Experiment with a range of materials and complete a number of exciting projects in art including landscape painting and a personal project. This course offers expert but accessible instruction in drawing, colour mixing, landscape painting and a personal project such as a portrait or abstract design. The course takes place at Ashley Place, which is a residential home for adults with a physical disability, but the course is open to everyone from the community with or without a disability.
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Dates:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Tue 01/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Ashley Place (Bognor Regis)
Kings Parade
Bognor Regis
PO21 2QP
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00018432
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40