Course overview

Dive deeper into the world of creative crafts with this practical craft course. Whether you want to learn how to make a career out of your creative skills or just enjoy studying art courses for relaxation, this course has something to offer you. Discover the calming benefits of creative courses and learn useful employability skills in this improver’s craft course. This course can help you access creative jobs. Creative courses help you develop skills in creative crafts. If you’re interested in creative work-from-home jobs, this course can help you develop key craft skills to get them.

Course description

Gain further knowledge of craft techniques and improve your craftsmanship. Understand the safety procedures you should follow when working with crafting materials. Research successful craftspeople and enterprises to gain an understanding of employment opportunities in the craft sector.

Explore how you can monetise your skills if you’d like to make money from your handicrafts. You may be interested in part-time creative jobs, creative side hustles to supplement your income, or work-from-home options.

Improve your CV with these universal craft skills all employers look for in the creative sector.

Art courses are available at different levels. Short, medium, and long courses, called Awards, Certificates, and Diplomas, are available. Longer courses take more time but help you to learn more skills in your field. Your WEA tutor can help you choose the length of course which suits you.

This course is a Certificate. To get your qualification you need to achieve 15 credits. This usually takes around 150 hours.

After taking this course you can do a Level 3 Certificate in Creative Craft, or another creative discipline.

You will be assessed by producing a portfolio of work. This can include sketches, verbal or written reports, and a final prepared creative craft item. Your tutor will guide and support you through the whole learning process.

To study this course you’ll need an internet connection. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas.

Classrooms haven’t changed much since the WEA was founded in 1903. But our attitude towards learning has. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we will do everything we can to make sure you have a positive experience.

Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to reach the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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