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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Craft: Next Steps in Calligraphy: italic - unlocking creativity

Build on your calligraphy skills with our Craft: Next Steps in Calligraphy: Italic - Unlocking Creativity course. Learn advanced italic lettering techniques and explore creative applications of italic script. Ideal for individuals with basic calligraphy experience looking to advance their skills.
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Dates:
Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 29/05/2025
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Fiona Mitchell
Course code:
Q00016781
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

Craft: Advanced Traditional Calligraphy: Unlocking creativity

Master the art of traditional calligraphy with our Craft: Advanced Traditional Calligraphy: Unlocking Creativity - Taking It on to the Next Level course. Learn advanced techniques in traditional scripts and apply them to creative projects. Ideal for individuals with basic calligraphy experience looking to refine their skills in traditional lettering.
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Dates:
Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 29/05/2025
Times:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Fiona Mitchell
Course code:
Q00016783
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

Craft: Advanced Exploring Modern Calligraphy: Unlocking creativity

Master the art of modern calligraphy with our Craft: Advanced Exploring Modern Calligraphy: Unlocking Creativity course. Learn advanced techniques in lettering, flourishes, and layout to create beautiful and expressive calligraphy pieces. Ideal for individuals with basic calligraphy experience looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:
Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 29/05/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Fiona Mitchell
Course code:
Q00016785
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

Art Practical: Improvers Drawing and Painting - Still Life

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of practical drawing and painting techniques with a specific focus on still life compositions. Through a series of hands-on exercises and projects, students will develop their artistic skills and gain a deeper understanding of the principles and elements of art. In a supportive and collaborative environment, participants will learn to observe and capture the essence of still life objects using various drawing and painting mediums. Through a combination of demonstrations, discussions, and individualized feedback, students will refine their abilities to render form, texture, and light with accuracy and sensitivity.
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Dates:
Fri 25/04/2025 -
Fri 27/06/2025
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:
Q00016822
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

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Duration:
12 months
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Art Practical: Exploring Drawing and Painting - Still Life

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of practical drawing and painting techniques with a specific focus on still life compositions. Through a series of hands-on exercises and projects, students will develop their artistic skills and gain a deeper understanding of the principles and elements of art. In a supportive and collaborative environment, participants will learn to observe and capture the essence of still life objects using various drawing and painting mediums. Through a combination of demonstrations, discussions, and individualized feedback, students will refine their abilities to render form, texture, and light with accuracy and sensitivity.
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Dates:
Fri 25/04/2025 -
Fri 27/06/2025
Times:
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BX
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00016824
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Art Practical: Beginners Mosaics

Giving you a chance to make your own plaque or help out with the community mosaic wall piece, to be displayed at the centre.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 09/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Oakley Resource Centre Hub
Clyde Crescent
Cheltenham
GL52 5QL
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00016922
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Art Practical: Art for Wellbeing

Learners will work with the tutor to improve confidence in their ability to develop their artistic skills and creativity within oil painting. You will be developing the skills to create a detailed landscape painting; challenging yourself to try new and different subjects. You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities, to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one-to-one help and guidance from a friendly and encouraging tutor. You will learn in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment, working together with your fellow learners and the tutor. This course is suitable for a complete beginner but also for those wanting to improve their existing skills in painting. No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and begin your journey to develop your artistic skills.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Hull Quaker Meeting House (HULL)
2-10 Bean Street
HULL
HU3 2PR
Tutor:
Julie Smith
Course code:
Q00017868
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

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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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
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:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Art Practical: Art and Music Studies: Anniversaries Exhibitions and Events Summer 2025

The course aims to encourage learners to attend art exhibitions and/or musical events with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation. If actual attendance is not possible, to undertake independent research and hence, enjoy a more active and cultural lifestyle. The class also offers an opportunity for learners to interact socially with like- minded people in intellectual pursuits. It also encourages learners to acquire critical and analytical skills through debate and discussion. The course covers all styles and periods from the Renaissance to the present day. It is multi media to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. It is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Dates:
Tue 29/04/2025 -
Tue 10/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Fairkytes Art Centre (Hornchurch)
51 Billet Lane
Hornchurch
RM11 1AX
Tutor:
Andrew Rothwell
Course code:
Q00017436
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £60.00

Craft: Macrame for Advanced

Macramé is a creative knotting technique that can be used to make a variety of items, 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. Learning new skill is to support learners with their health and wellbeing. Learn a new skill which may be a route into employment / self-employment. During this course your tutor will give you demonstration and individual attention for your guidance. In this course you will be working with a macramé cord and each learner will be able to complete a pot hanger. It can be used by you or can be gifted to the loved ones. This is a continuation of the improvers spring course, but all levels are welcome.
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Dates:
Tue 29/04/2025 -
Tue 03/06/2025
Times:
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kauser Nabeel
Course code:
Q00018029
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00