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: Create, Craft and Decorate - Further Papercrafts

Join us for this practical course aimed at improvers to explore creative ideas & learn techniques for making cards & decorative items with the personal touch for birthdays and Easter. Be inspired by the seasonal change to use cheerful colours and motifs. You will extend your papercraft skills to create handmade card, gift boxes and bags, and decorations. We will craft together step by step during the sessions & discuss ways the projects can be adapted, there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share ideas. Learners will explore the choices of different papers, colours, patterns to suit the different projects. Projects will be discussed at the start of the course & different items will be made each week. You will be able to build upon skills learnt to experiment and perhaps inspire independent projects. Spring & Easter themes will be included in the projects. This course will explore possibilities to inspire creativity. This course is ideal for enthusiastic crafters wanting to experiment with different ideas that can be used for different occasions.
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rachel Holland-Hargreaves
Course code:
Q00012434
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £59.20

Craft: Beginners' Mosaics

Discover the art of mosaic making with our Craft: Beginners' Mosaics course. Learn basic techniques for creating beautiful mosaic designs. Ideal for beginners and craft enthusiasts looking to explore this ancient art form.
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Sophie Robins Mosaics (Nottingham)
unit 6 Hartley House
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1FD
Tutor:
Sophie Robins
Course code:
Q00015895
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £115.50

Multiply: Sewing on a Budget

Welcome to our Measure Up- Introduction to Sewing Course! This course is designed for sewing enthusiasts of all levels who want to improve their numerical skills specifically for the art of sewing. Over the course, students will dive in-to fundamental numerical concepts essential for accurate and efficient sewing projects. Whether you are a beginner or experienced at sewing, this introduction to sewing Course promises to empower you with all the knowledge to raise your sewing projects to new levels, join us and unravel the world of numbers in sewing like never before!
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/02/2025
Times:
9:00am - 11:45am
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BX
Tutor:
Mona Nashed
Course code:
Q00019964
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Multiply: Sewing on a Budget

Welcome to our Measure Up- Introduction to Sewing Course! This course is designed for sewing enthusiasts of all levels who want to improve their numerical skills specifically for the art of sewing. Over the course, students will dive in-to fundamental numerical concepts essential for accurate and efficient sewing projects. Whether you are a beginner or experienced at sewing, this introduction to sewing Course promises to empower you with all the knowledge to raise your sewing projects to new levels, join us and unravel the world of numbers in sewing like never before!
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/02/2025
Times:
12:15pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BX
Tutor:
Mona Nashed
Course code:
Q00019965
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

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12 months
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Art Appreciation: British art of the twentieth century

British art of the twentieth century is outstanding for its range of interest, style and inherent individualism. This course explores the richness and diversity of the fascinating work of a range of artists including Paul Nash, L.S Lowry, Graham Sutherland, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore and Lucian Freud. We also discover how a modernist approach emerged from the British art of the Great War.
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 04/03/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Janis Baker
Course code:
Q00020109
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80

Art Practical: Expressed Art for Improvers

Community centre book by WEA office WEA renting room Art course for LLDD Leaners from care homes and independent living This course is delivered to a group of learners based in a local area of Leicestershire , which offers a range of activities and opportunities for LLDD learners. The sessions are delivered face-to-face in a purpose-designed space in the -organisation’s premises. (Liz Kennel PM centre ) LCIL charity The course is delivered once a week for 2 hours. This reflection of the learners’ cognitive capacity and attention span. There is charge for venue hire from this book by WEA Support workers are provided by the partner-organisation.
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
West End Neighbourhood Centre (Leicester
Andrewes Street
Leicester
LE3 5PA
Tutor:
Nicola Tarlton-Weatherall
Course code:
Q00020092
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £201.60

Textiles and Fashion: (Upcycling) Altering techniques and garment making

In this course our focus is on developing your garment making knowledge and techniques, rather than making a specific item or garment. The course is going to cover a variety of altering techniques and recycling ideas as well.
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Vine Community Centre (Nottingham)
Bobbers Mill Road
Nottingham
NG7 5GZ
Tutor:
Monazza Aziz
Course code:
Q00020114
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £168.00

Textiles and Fashion: Sewing for the Family

Step into the rewarding world of textile creation with our "Sewing for the Family" course, a comprehensive introduction to practical sewing techniques and family-focused fashion design. This course is crafted for those who wish to create and customise garments and home textiles tailored specifically to the needs of family members. From mastering essential machine sewing skills to understanding fabrics, patterns, and garment alteration, you'll build confidence in your creative abilities and practical skills, setting the stage for a versatile and rewarding sewing journey. This course is funded by North East Combined Authority.
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/03/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
TCR Hub (Barnard Castle)
The Hub
Staindrop Road
Barnard Castle
DL12 8TD
Tutor:
Kelly Ewing
Course code:
Q00019918
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £126.00

Art Practical: Art by the Sea

Experiment with a range of materials and complete a number of exciting projects in art including landscape painting and a personal project. This course offers expert but accessible instruction in drawing, colour mixing, landscape painting and a personal project such as a portrait or abstract design. The course takes place at Ashley Place, which is a residential home for adults with a physical disability, but the course is open to everyone from the community with or without a disability.
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Ashley Place (Bognor Regis)
Kings Parade
Bognor Regis
PO21 2QP
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00018430
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Craft: Mosaic as a Business

The aim of this course is to give an opportunity to develop your existing mosaic skills and will move you in the direction of a small business. A variety of approaches will be discussed, from selling online, at craft fairs, as well as bespoke commissions. You will be encouraged to undertake market research, to define your style, design products to sell and calculate costings. The aim will be to create pieces that can be sold at the forum of your choice.
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Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Sophie Robins Mosaics (Nottingham)
unit 6 Hartley House
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1FD
Tutor:
Sophie Robins
Course code:
Q00020115
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list
Fee range
Free to £115.50