Improve your arts & craft skills, or learn some new ones

We’ve got the best modern arts and crafts classes that you can do online or in person at one of our learning venues across England and Scotland. It's never been easier to try your hand at something a little different and discover a new talent.

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Our arts and crafts workshops are perfect if you’re looking to get creative and hands on.

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Take centre stage with one of our performing arts courses, or indulge your photography passion and strike a pose with tips and techniques on how to capture that perfect shot.  

Develop the skills and get crafty with some jewellery making, with no previous experience required. With courses in textiles and sewing, as well as the arts, we really do have something for everyone, and everyone is welcome too.  

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The combination of small class sizes and guidance from expert tutors means that taking part in one of our arts and crafts courses is the perfect place for you to develop your talent, learn a new skill, or start that hobby you’ve always wanted to try.

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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.
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Dates:
Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Andalus Community Centre
35-37 Exchange Street
Sheffield
S2 5TR
Tutor:
Lizzy Alageswaran
Course code:
Q00017815
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Art Practical: Landscape Painting for Beginners and Improvers

This course will focus on working from the landscape to make original works of art. It will explore creative approaches and different ways of working to create paintings and develop your skills in landscape painting.
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Dates:
Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 02/07/2025
Times:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
34 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00009798
How you'll learn:
Online
Status:
Waiting list
Fee range
Free to £251.60

Craft: Calming collage

Collage is all about creating something awesome from scraps and there are no rules. Discover the creative, calming and relaxing craft of collage. Craft in general is known to have a positive effect on mental health for those who do it, and collage is a no stress, no rules fun activity and is an excellent way to instil calm. Anything goes with collage: you could create a landscape or a sunset or an abstract placement of random shapes and colours – it is completely up to you. This course is aimed at beginners, those new to or nervous of the randomness of collage but would benefit from the calming effects of this simple, fulfilling craft.
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Dates:
Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Tracey Broomfield
Course code:
Q00016480
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Textiles and Fashion: Sewing for Beginners

Unlock your creativity and learn the foundational skills of sewing in this beginner-friendly course. Whether you're completely new to sewing or looking to refresh your skills, this class will guide you through the basics of using a sewing machine, understanding fabrics, and mastering essential sewing techniques. Our experienced tutor will guide you through the process and help you to achieve your goals. Basic materials and equipment are provided, but you are welcome to bring along your own choice too. We will be learning in-venue at CREST, South Tyneside. Come along, meet other sewing enthusiasts, and get started with some sewing!
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Dates:
Wed 25/09/2024 -
Wed 11/12/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
CREST (South Shields)
95 Fowler Street
South Shields
NE33 1NU
Tutor:
Anila Maqbool
Course code:
Q00018861
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

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Craft: Story sacks- Bringing Books to Life

Welcome to our enchanting Story Sacks Creation Course! This immersive course is designed for any craft enthusiast who wants to bring children's books to life in an engaging and interactive way. This hands-on course is perfect for anyone who loves to make story time more engaging and educational. Plan and create a unique bag that holds all your themed activities and materials. Plan and create a unique bag that holds all your themed activities and materials. By the end of the course, you will have created your own story sacks, filled with delightful activities and resources to make reading time a magical experience for children. These story sacks make amazing gifts!
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Dates:
Wed 25/09/2024 -
Mon 02/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Briardale house (Blyth)
Briardale Road
Blyth
NE24 5AN
Tutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00018751
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Art Practical: Exploring mediums in Landscapes and Abstract Art

For beginners and improvers, this is a course explores a range of arts materials and techniques to give people confidence and skills to create their own unique art. The emphasis will be on experimentation, enjoying the process, and trying a range of materials to find out what works best for each student’s style and interest. Materials we will use will include watercolour, inktense, acrylic, brusho, soft pastels, oil pastels, graphite, charcoal, water-soluble pencils and sticks, and foamboard printing. We will also explore different surfaces and papers.
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Dates:
Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Longley 4 Greens Centre (Sheffield)
41 Southey Avenue
Sheffield
S5 7NN
Tutor:
Lizzy Alageswaran
Course code:
Q00017832
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Art Practical: Express Yourself with Creative Art

Join us to unleash your creativity and develop your skills in mediums of your choice to respond to the projects. This course will give you the opportunity to explore a range of themes and ideas which will inspire creative responses using a range of mediums to suit subject and preference. Join us to be inspired & creative. Learners will develop and share ideas within the sessions. Whatever your creative direction this course 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 26/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024
Times:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rachel Holland-Hargreaves
Course code:
Q00009776
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Art Practical: Painting incorporating techniques in Drawing

This course will present an overview of painting and drawing in connection with inspiring examples in art history. It will help you learn classical techniques, and contemporary artists (such as David Hockney, Gerhard Richter or Anselm Kiefer). If you would like to have a fresh view of painting and drawing and learn how to achieve expressivity by carefully combining techniques, this course will offer you an overview and will inspire personal artworks of great subtlety and sensitivity. A variety of media will be explored, from acrylics to watercolour or pastels and more. You will need to bring your own art materials.
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Dates:
Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
The Dugdale Arts Centre
39 London Road
Enfield
EN2 6DS
Tutor:
Emanuela-Alina Baloiu
Course code:
Q00017640
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £80.00

Art Practical: Art for All

This is a practical art course where you will explore a range of art materials to create personal drawings and paintings. Grab your sketch pad, pencils or charcoal and join this friendly art class, where you'll learn basic techniques. You don't have to be an accomplished artist to join this group, this class is for everyone regardless of ability. Your tutor will explain different art techniques and give you the encouragement you need to find your inner artist.
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Dates:
Thu 26/09/2024 -
Thu 21/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Four Courts Community Centre (St. Leonar
Sydney Close
St. Leonards-on-Sea
TN38 9DD
Tutor:
Beverley Sell
Course code:
Q00009444
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Art Practical: Find Your Own Painting Style - Beginners

This practical and engaging art course gives you the opportunity to explore different painting approaches, techniques and subjects, and begin to find your own style. Learn in a supportive environment where you can learn at your own pace, with an experience tutor who is ready to inspire you and help you reach your potential.
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Dates:
Fri 27/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
St Michaels Hall (Chichester)
Summersdale Road
Chichester
PO19 6PN
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00009802
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list
Fee range
Free to £84.00