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: 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:
Wed 21/05/2025 -
Wed 30/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
St Johns Centre (Manchester)
St Johns Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 7GX
Tutor:
Nasim Younis
Course code:
Q00021370
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £231.00

Textiles and Fashion: Crafting Confidence -Textiles and Sewing Skills

This course is designed to introduce students to the art of sewing and the world of textiles, from foundational skills to garment construction. Through practical, hands-on learning, students will develop proficiency in sewing techniques, fabric selection, and pattern construction. By the end of the course, students will be able to design, create, and customise their own garments or textile projects, with a focus on craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability.
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Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
St Marys Community Centre (PONTEFRACT)
The Circle
Chequerfield
PONTEFRACT
WF8 2AY
Tutor:
Victoria Bould
Course code:
Q00020280
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £67.20

Art Practical: Learn to Paint Animals

Explore the art of animal painting with our Art Practical: Learn to Paint Animals course. Learn techniques for capturing the beauty and character of animals in your artwork. Ideal for artists of all levels interested in animal portraiture.
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Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00021357
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

Art Practical: Learn to Paint Animals

Explore the art of animal painting with our Art Practical: Learn to Paint Animals course. Learn techniques for capturing the beauty and character of animals in your artwork. Ideal for artists of all levels interested in animal portraiture.
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Dates:
Wed 04/06/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
9:00am - 10:30am
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017769
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

Art Practical: Introduction to Abstract Art

Unleash your creativity with our Art Practical: Introduction to Abstract Art course. Learn how to express yourself through abstract forms and explore new artistic techniques. Ideal for artists and crafters looking to experiment with abstraction.
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Dates:
Wed 04/06/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017770
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

Art Practical: Abstracting Summer Landscapes

Capture the essence of summer in your art with our Art Practical: Abstracting Summer Landscapes course. Learn how to use abstraction to depict the colors and energy of summer landscapes. Ideal for artists looking to explore abstract landscape painting.
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Dates:
Wed 04/06/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017772
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

Art Practical: Creative Art for Mindfulness

Join us to unleash your creativity and develop your creative skills. This day workshop will give you the opportunity to explore creative themes and ideas to inspire inventive response using a range of mediums to suit the project and your preference . Join us to immerse yourself in a day of creativity and be inspired. Learners will be encouraged to develop and share ideas within the session. Whatever your creative level or direction this workshop is designed to inspire and guide you to develop your creative confidence. Discover how the enjoyment of creative art can be creatively enjoyable and beneficial for well-being.
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Dates:
Thu 05/06/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rachel Holland-Hargreaves
Course code:
Q00013102
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

Painting Colour and Light with Watercolour in St James Park London

Have you always been afraid to draw and paint outside in public? This course will give you confidence to sketch outside with tips on how to draw quick sketches of moving people from location in St James Park by the lake; there will be sketching and watercolour demonstrations, combined with drawing theory, showing ways to use a variety of materials and different styles of drawing from thumb nail sketching to building up a final composition . Combine Watercolour and fine liner pen techniques to add to your art skills, tackling geese, trees, people and the lake. Bring your painting equipment along and join us.
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Dates:
Fri 13/06/2025 -
Fri 13/06/2025
Times:
10:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Meeting Place:St James Park Cafe (London
St. James's Park
London
SW1A 2BJ
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00019127
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £12.60

Art Practical: Learn to Paint Landscapes

Master the art of landscape painting with our Art Practical: Learn to Paint Landscapes course. Learn techniques for capturing the beauty of natural scenes in your artwork. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to develop their skills in landscape art.
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Dates:
Tue 01/07/2025 -
Tue 29/07/2025
Times:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017768
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £27.75

Art Practical: Watercolour Painting

This is a 6 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 budding artists. Guidance and support is 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 small artistic community. No previous skills in watercolours are needed to join this group. This course is held in Nailsworth, Stroud, in an independent living community and you will find peace and relaxation in a wonderful Cotswold setting.
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Dates:
Wed 02/07/2025 -
Wed 30/07/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Concord Independent Living Hub
Concord
Nailsworth
Stroud
GL6 0DQ
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00013006
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00