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.

Show your creativity

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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Care2: Easter Table Decoration

We will be baking a lovely Easter sweet treat in real time, so you can bake along with me if you would like to. I will put a choice of recipes onto our learning area, Canvas. Then you can vote for the one you fancy. The recipe with the most votes, will be the one we make! I will recipe will then go on Canvas so you can go shopping if you are cooking with me. The session will be at a relaxed pace, so we can chat and socialise too. You do not have to be a baker! Everyone is welcome.
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Dates:
Wed 16/04/2025 -
Wed 16/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Catherine Wilcock
Course code:
Q00021682
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Care 2: Sewing for relaxation

This course is for carers, those who have cared, and the cared for. This creative craft course is ideal if you want to feel calm while developing your creativity skills. Try your hand at mindful sewing. Learn the basic skills and techniques to produce your own pieces, and explore the tools and materials needed. Take inspiration from other creators. Find ways to use art for relaxation, whether you prefer to make it or observe it.
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Dates:
Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 19/05/2025
Times:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rebecca Spear
Course code:
Q00021787
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Care 2: Create and Craft Simple Handmade Books

This online single session short course has been designed for carers, former carers and those who are being cared for. Take a bit of time out of your day, to learn a simple new skill in a fun and relaxed environment. The session will take you through some simple handmade book making techniques and requires minimal materials that you will mostly have to hand in a domestic environment. Learning new skills helps to boost creativity, problem solving and reduce stress levels, and one of these short courses is ideal to help increase these skills.
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Dates:
Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 12/05/2025
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Trudi Price
Course code:
Q00021796
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Care2: Inspired by flowers - Draw with pencil & ink

For carers, former carers and the cared for. Take out some moments in your day to make a collage and enjoy a tactile and dynamic experience and notice how beauty can be created out of anything. You will be encouraged to choose diverse materials and bring them together in a process of discovery that strengthens your visual self- expression. Learn how this activity can also reduce stress, boost creativity, and enhance overall wellbeing in a supportive and nurturing environment
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Dates:
Mon 12/05/2025 -
Mon 12/05/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00021482
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free