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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Art Practical: Abstract Painting - Beginners and Improvers

This course gives students the opportunity to explore and experiment with different acrylic painting approaches and techniques in abstract painting. The aim is to give students the skills and confidence to make individual and original paintings.
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Dates:
Fri 25/04/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00021573
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40

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: 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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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

Fitness and Exercise: Summer Music and Dance

A fun and relaxed class with singing, dance, drama games and activities. We will work towards a performance at Apulstock in July. Suitable for all abilities. Come join in the fun.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Ferring Country Centre (Ferring)
Rife Way, Ferring
Ferring
BN12 5JZ
Tutor:
Suzanne Swain
Course code:
Q00020074
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Art Practical: Drawing with Mindfulness Technqiues

Mindfulness means the awareness that arises from paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” Jon Kabat-Zinn 1990 Surely drawing is a perfect way to stay present in the moment...or is it? Not if the inner critic has anything to do with it. This course will help you challenge your inner critical voice and help you gain confidence in your drawings. You will be encouraged through weekly exercises that build on your skills and willingness to let go of any sense of accuracy or perfection. Instead the practical drawing approaches will instil a sense of liberty in yourself and emphasis on trusting your instincts. Drawing materials list will be available beofre course starts on Canvas. This course will be run online with an intimate and friendly sharing group.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00020713
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

Art Practical: Wonderful Watercolour

This 6 session course will offer learners the opportunity to practise and learn more about using watercolour as a medium through different tasks and projects. You will be working from imagery of flowers, trees and other organic objects to inspire you and will cover use of specific essential techniques such as wet on wet, lost and found edges and tips on how to work from light to dark. Sharing work, feedback and group discussion will be an essential component for this course. Suitable for beginners and those with experience. Materials list will be available on canvas prior to course.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00020965
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40

Recycling: Free hand garment making and altering techniques

Students will be introduced to basic sewing and garment making methods to achieve a quality finish in a garment . The course is designed to teach the principles and techniques of sustainable fashion by focusing recycling and up cycling textiles in to new garments .
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Hill View Community Centre (Nottingham)
Ransom Road
Nottingham
NG3 3LJ
Tutor:
Monazza Aziz
Course code:
Q00021287
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Advanced Art Practical

Refine your artistic skills with our Art Practical: Advanced Art Practical course. Explore advanced techniques in drawing, painting, and mixed media to develop your unique artistic voice. Ideal for experienced artists looking to push their boundaries.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
The Parish Centre (Chesterfield)
91 Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
S41 7JH
Tutor:
Lizzy Alageswaran
Course code:
Q00016032
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Art Practical: Drawing and Painting (Reaching Out) - L’Arche

This course gives students, including those who otherwise cannot get access to art classes, the opportunity to experiment with a range of materials and techniques and complete a number of exciting projects in drawing and painting. The course, which is run by our highly experienced tutor, is open to beginners as well as those looking to improve their skills. The projects include: painting for fun, tracing and transferring designs, colouring-in, drawing and painting animals, painting landscapes, poster design, abstract art and copying faces. You will learn about colour mixing, blending and how to create various textures and other cool effects.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
L'Arche Bognor Regis
188 Hawthorn Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 2UX
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00021565
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Textiles and Fashion: Sewing for Beginners 2

You will get the chance to discuss each new topic with other learners, ask and answer questions. You will also be given a brief outline of what you will learn on your course. Your tutor will give you constructive feedback to ensure you are ready for your Level 3 qualification.
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Dates:
Mon 28/04/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025
Times:
9:45am - 11:45am
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BX
Tutor:
Mona Nashed
Course code:
Q00017625
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £67.20