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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Art Practical: Learn the Basics of Drawing Nature

Do you want to learn the basics of drawing nature? Why not join this course to develop your skills and creativity, find inspiration and receive support and encouragement? This one-week course aims to help you to explore different ways to make pencil marks; the use of tone and shading; line drawings; proportion, perspective and composition whilst drawing nature. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share your artworks with the tutor and other students on this Online, Two session course.
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Dates:
Mon 31/03/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025
Times:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Deborah Crofts
Course code:
Q00021552
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £14.80

Craft: Alterations

This course is 30 hours of follow-on skills for the Beginner Sewing into Business course. On this course you will learn how to carry out essential alterations. You will learn, inserting zips into cushions and outdoor furnishings, adjusting waistbands with elastic for a custom fit, gain understanding of how to alter school uniforms, including sewing badges and hemming pants. You will also be guided in researching how to monetize your sewing skills, gaining insights into market demands and business strategies. This course provides a blend of practical sewing techniques and entrepreneurial knowledge, equipping you to confidently tackle common mending tasks and explore business opportunities.
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Dates:
Mon 31/03/2025 -
Mon 21/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 4:30pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Abakhan (Liverpool)
44 Stafford Street
Liverpool
L3 8LX
Tutor:
Amanda Meaghan
Course code:
Q00021895
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Craft: Alterations

This course is 30 hours of follow-on skills for the Beginner Sewing into Business course. On this course you will learn how to carry out essential alterations. You will learn, inserting zips into cushions and outdoor furnishings, adjusting waistbands with elastic for a custom fit, gain understanding of how to alter school uniforms, including sewing badges and hemming pants. You will also be guided in researching how to monetize your sewing skills, gaining insights into market demands and business strategies. This course provides a blend of practical sewing techniques and entrepreneurial knowledge, equipping you to confidently tackle common mending tasks and explore business opportunities.
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Dates:
Tue 01/04/2025 -
Tue 22/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 4:30pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Abakhan (Liverpool)
44 Stafford Street
Liverpool
L3 8LX
Tutor:
Amanda Meaghan
Course code:
Q00021892
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Craft: Crochet for Improvers

This Crochet for Improvers online course is designed for adults who want to build on their basic crochet skills over seven engaging sessions. This 14-hour course will guide learners through combining foundational stitches to create intricate patterns, including lace, shell, popcorn, bobble, and puff stitches. Participants will master colour changes, textured techniques such as front and back post stitches, and explore front and back loop stitches. The course's centrepiece project—a stitch sampler scarf—will showcase a variety of techniques learned, providing both practical experience and a beautiful finished piece. Join us to enhance your crochet skills and boost your creative confidence!
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Dates:
Wed 02/04/2025 -
Wed 21/05/2025
Times:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Victoria Bould
Course code:
Q00021880
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Craft: Crafting and cooking for wellness

This course combines the therapeutic benefits of crafting and cooking to promote well-being, mindfulness, and self-care. Learners will explore creative hands-on crafts and learn to prepare simple, nutritious meals that support physical and mental health. The course is designed to encourage relaxation, reduce stress, and build confidence in both creative expression and healthy cooking.
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Dates:
Wed 02/04/2025 -
Wed 18/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Blackhall Community Centre
Heslenden Road
Blackhall colliery
Hartlepool
TS27 4LG
Tutor:
Jayne Clark
Course code:
Q00021905
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Art Practical: Art for Wellbeing

Welcome to the 'Art for Wellbeing' course! Learning Arts has proven to improve mental health well-being and relax yourself. This course focuses on using art to improve mental and emotional health. Through creative activities like painting, drawing, and collage, you'll explore self-expression and relaxation techniques. Learn how art can reduce stress, boost creativity, and enhance overall wellbeing in a supportive and nurturing environment. Your tutor will teach you techniques of using Arts to improve your overall wellbeing. You will meet other students from all around the world and learn new techniques from each other.
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Dates:
Thu 03/04/2025 -
Thu 15/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Tracey Sweetman
Course code:
Q00016905
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £58.80

Art Practical: Drawing and Introduction to Painting for the Terrified

This beginner-friendly course helps you overcome fears of drawing and painting while building confidence and foundational skills. Starting with basic drawing techniques, you’ll develop observation and mark-making skills before exploring painting through the colour wheel. Sessions cover primary, secondary, and tertiary colours, creating browns, warm and cool palettes, complementary colours, and tints, shades, and tones. By the end of the course, you will recall, apply, and evaluate various techniques, creating independent artwork with confidence. With supportive guidance, this course provides a welcoming environment to experiment and embark on your creative journey, no matter your prior experience.
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Dates:
Mon 07/04/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025
Times:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abbie Cairns
Course code:
Q00021281
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £103.60

Craft: Sewing into Business

Discover the wonderful technique of sewing skill. This course will help to develop your craft in measure and marking and creating your own pattern. You will learn digital skills by creating poster and social media . Whether you have studied basic or intermediate sewing before, you will find value in this sewing course by making your own garment made to measure and adjusting garments to your size. By the end of the course, you can use these skills to open your own business or work for organisation . Start your own sewing journey today by registering for this course.
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Dates:
Wed 09/04/2025 -
Thu 24/07/2025
Times:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
30 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nasim Younis
Course code:
Q00021373
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £222.00

Art Practical: Developing Drawing and Painting Skills

This continuation course builds on the foundational skills from Drawing and Introduction to Painting for the Terrified, deepening your understanding of drawing and painting techniques. You will refine your observational skills, explore composition, and experiment with a wider range of materials and styles. The course covers more advanced colour mixing, tonal studies, texture creation, and different approaches to painting, including layering, glazing, and expressive mark-making. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident in your artistic decisions, develop your unique style, and create a small body of work demonstrating your growth.
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Dates:
Wed 09/04/2025 -
Wed 11/06/2025
Times:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abbie Cairns
Course code:
Q00021881
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £66.60

Craft: Cooking Healthier meals Workshop

This one-session workshop provides learners with practical tips and hands-on experience in preparing healthier meals. Whether you're looking to make simple swaps for better nutrition or create balanced, delicious dishes, this session will guide you through easy, nutritious cooking techniques. Ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their eating habits, the workshop focuses on using fresh ingredients, reducing processed foods, and making meals that are both tasty and nourishing.
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Dates:
Wed 16/04/2025 -
Wed 16/04/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
The Cornforth Partnership (Ferryhill)
68-70 High Street
West Cornforth
Ferryhill
North East
DL17 9HS
Tutor:
Jayne Clark
Course code:
Q00021906
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free