Choose from a variety of creative art courses

Explore your creativity through painting and drawing and choose from a variety of creative art classes. With a huge range of subjects to learn from, you can choose from online or in-person options.

Skip to courses

Our creative arts courses will get you working with pastels and pencils, exploring fine art and even get you out and about discovering new galleries in your spare time. 

Paints to pastels

Delivered by experienced art tutors, why not try getting creative with clay, or getting hands-on painting your very own masterpiece. 

If you’re interested in drawing, you won’t be disappointed either. Collage making, oil painting, pastel painting and printing are just some of the subjects that have proved popular in recent years.  

Many of our arts courses are delivered for different levels of experience too, so whether you’re a beginner or a little more advanced, you’ll be able to choose the art course that’s right for you. 

Please enter your postcode

In order for us to give you accurate results for your courses, please click on the Search options and enter your postcode and the mile radius for your search.

Refine search

How you'll learn

Your location

Please enter your postcode or town for your search in the boxes below.

We have defaulted the search to ten miles, but you can change this number in the box as you wish.

Got it!

Sort by start date

Choose to sort the course start date in ascending order (furthest away dates first) or descending (most recent dates first)

Got it!

Results per page

Days

Other Filters

Part of day
Level of study
Availability
Search for the branch name/location, without adding branch e.g. Barnet

Ways to Wellbeing: Clay Modelling

Experience the therapeutic benefits of clay modelling with our Ways to Wellbeing: Clay Modelling course. Learn techniques for creating clay sculptures and decorative items to enhance your well-being. Ideal for individuals seeking creative expression through clay.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Melville House (BRADFORD)
Preston Street
BRADFORD
BD7 1JP
Tutor:
Bushra Siddique
Course code:
Q00018436
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Art Practical: Improvers Drawing and Painting - Landscapes

Develop your own style of landscape drawing and painting in this welcoming safe space.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BX
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00009525
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Art Practical: Exploring Drawing and Painting - Landscapes

Begin to develop your own art work in this beginner friendly art class and learn how to create landscapes
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BX
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00009528
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Art Practical: Still Life Drawing and Painting

To introduce students to the art of still life drawing and painting in a relaxed and supportive environment.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024
Times:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00009659
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list
Fee range
Free to £84.00

WEA Membership

For just £15 a year, you can:

  • Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
  • Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
  • Get priority online and phone booking for autumn courses (England only),
  • Receive our Highway magazine and access back issues,
  • Attend our members’ annual conference.

Just add us to your basket to sign up today!

Add to basket

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Art Practical: Improvers Drawing & Painting Landscapes

Enhance your artistic abilities with our Art Practical: Drawing and Painting course. Learn fundamental techniques and explore various styles to create expressive and detailed artworks. Ideal for both beginners and intermediate artists looking to refine their skills.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 22/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BX
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00016844
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Art Practical: Arts & Crafts for beginners

Welcome to the world of creativity! This beginners' course in arts and crafts is designed to introduce you to various artistic techniques and mediums, providing you with a solid foundation to explore your creativity. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to refresh their skills, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of different art forms, encouraging you to express yourself through hands-on projects.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Victoria Hall Methodist Church (Sheffiel
Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2JB
Tutor:
Lizzy Alageswaran
Course code:
Q00017808
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Ways to Wellbeing: Mixed crafts

Explore the therapeutic benefits of mixed crafts with our Ways to Wellbeing: Mixed Crafts course. Engage in various creative activities to enhance your mental and emotional well-being. Ideal for individuals seeking to improve their health through creative expression.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024
Times:
12:45pm - 2:45pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Guardian House (Bradford)
22 Manor Row
Bradford
BD1 4QU
Tutor:
Bushra Siddique
Course code:
Q00018433
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Ways to Wellbeing: Ways with wool

Discover the calming and creative potential of working with wool in our Ways with Wool course. Learn techniques for knitting, crocheting, and other wool crafts to enhance your well-being. Ideal for individuals seeking relaxation and creative fulfilment through wool crafts.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 23/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Guardian House (Bradford)
22 Manor Row
Bradford
BD1 4QU
Tutor:
Bushra Siddique
Course code:
Q00018434
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Craft: Create, Craft and Decorate - An Introduction to Papercrafts

Join us for this practical course for beginners & improvers where you will learn to explore creative ideas & learn techniques making cards & decorative items with the personal touch. Let your creativity run wild and unleash your inner creative being - good for all skill levels and experience.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rachel Holland-Hargreaves
Course code:
Q00010404
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £59.20

Craft: Macrame for Beginners

Macramé is a creative knotting technique that can be used to make a variety of items like plant hangers, wall hangings, friendship bracelets, belts, and bags. including jewellery and other decorative items. It’s a great way to relax and create beautiful art pieces for your home. This is designed to support learners with their health and wellbeing. Learn a new skill which may be a route into employment/self-employment. Save money by making own cakes and potentially selling/small business. During this session Your tutor will give you demonstration and individual attention for your guidance. In this workshop you will be working with a macramé cord and each learner will be able to complete a key chain. It can be used by you or can be gifted to the loved ones.
View details

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 22/10/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kauser Nabeel
Course code:
Q00017598
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00