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.

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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. 

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Craft: Advanced-Autumn Printing

Advance your printing skills with our Advanced-Autumn Printing course. Learn sophisticated printing techniques and create detailed, autumn-themed artworks. Ideal for individuals with some printing experience looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:
Fri 25/04/2025 -
Fri 04/07/2025
Times:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00016777
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Art Practical: Beginners' - Art for ESOL

This Art for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) course is a 5-week watercolour painting course for anyone wanting to learn or improve their painting skills. You will learn how to draw and paint within a group of like-minded people. Guidance and support are offered throughout the course from our talented tutor, to develop your artistic skills. You will also have the opportunity to connect with and support others in a friendly classroom environment and improve your English conversational skills. No previous skills in watercolours are needed to join this group.
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Dates:
Fri 25/04/2025 -
Fri 23/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Tutor:
Janice Parfoot
Course code:
Q00013119
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.60

Art Practical: Botanical Illustration

Discover the beauty of botanical art with our Art Practical: Botanical Illustration course. Learn techniques for accurately depicting plants and flowers in your artwork. Ideal for artists and nature enthusiasts looking to refine their illustration skills.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Keyham Green Places (Plymouth)
163 Renown Street
Plymouth
PL2 2DT
Tutor:
Mary Boreham
Course code:
Q00016819
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £105.00

Art Practical: Drawing with Mindfulness Technqiues

Mindfulness means the awareness that arises from paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” Jon Kabat-Zinn 1990 Surely drawing is a perfect way to stay present in the moment...or is it? Not if the inner critic has anything to do with it. This course will help you challenge your inner critical voice and help you gain confidence in your drawings. You will be encouraged through weekly exercises that build on your skills and willingness to let go of any sense of accuracy or perfection. Instead the practical drawing approaches will instil a sense of liberty in yourself and emphasis on trusting your instincts. Drawing materials list will be available beofre course starts on Canvas. This course will be run online with an intimate and friendly sharing group.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00020713
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £44.40

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Art Practical: Wonderful Watercolour

This 6 session course will offer learners the opportunity to practise and learn more about using watercolour as a medium through different tasks and projects. You will be working from imagery of flowers, trees and other organic objects to inspire you and will cover use of specific essential techniques such as wet on wet, lost and found edges and tips on how to work from light to dark. Sharing work, feedback and group discussion will be an essential component for this course. Suitable for beginners and those with experience. Materials list will be available on canvas prior to course.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00020965
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

Recycling: Free hand garment making and altering techniques

Students will be introduced to basic sewing and garment making methods to achieve a quality finish in a garment . The course is designed to teach the principles and techniques of sustainable fashion by focusing recycling and up cycling textiles in to new garments .
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Hill View Community Centre (Nottingham)
Ransom Road
Nottingham
NG3 3LJ
Tutor:
Monazza Aziz
Course code:
Q00021287
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Advanced Art Practical

Refine your artistic skills with our Art Practical: Advanced Art Practical course. Explore advanced techniques in drawing, painting, and mixed media to develop your unique artistic voice. Ideal for experienced artists looking to push their boundaries.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Parish Centre (Chesterfield)
91 Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
S41 7JH
Tutor:
Lizzy Alageswaran
Course code:
Q00016032
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Art Practical: Drawing and Painting (Reaching Out) - L’Arche

This course gives students, including those who otherwise cannot get access to art classes, the opportunity to experiment with a range of materials and techniques and complete a number of exciting projects in drawing and painting. The course, which is run by our highly experienced tutor, is open to beginners as well as those looking to improve their skills. The projects include: painting for fun, tracing and transferring designs, colouring-in, drawing and painting animals, painting landscapes, poster design, abstract art and copying faces. You will learn about colour mixing, blending and how to create various textures and other cool effects.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
L'Arche Bognor Regis
188 Hawthorn Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 2UX
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00021565
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Art Practical: Creative Painting

To introduce students to painting in acrylics and take them to a higher level and begin to develop their skills. This course is accessible to beginners but also provides an ideal stepping stone towards intermediate levels. With step-by-step instructions, demonstrations and handouts, students can build their skills with confidence. Students are supported throughout the course by a process of constructive assessment. They will develop confidence in appraising their own work, engage in frequent discussions with their tutor and encourage each other through regular reviews and group critiques of projects. You will explore a variety of painting techniques whilst developing confidence and creative expression in visual form.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
John Pounds Centre (Portsmouth)
23 Pounds Gate
Queen Street
Portsmouth
PO1 3HN
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00021569
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Art Practical: Stop Frame Animation

This hands-on course introduces SEND to stop-frame animation, guiding them through character creation, storytelling, filming, and editing. Participants will brainstorm and craft characters, develop simple storylines, and learn to animate using stop-motion apps on their own devices. The course covers essential animation techniques, camera setup, lighting, and sound editing. It concludes with a showcase where learners present their animations, receive peer feedback, and celebrate their creative achievements. Designed to be engaging and accessible, this course fosters creativity, patience, and self-expression in a supportive learning environment.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 30/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Hub Fenton (Stoke-on-Trent)
28A Christchurch Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 3AN
Tutor:
Tabitha Allsop
Course code:
Q00021534
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00