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 Appreciation: Painting and Drawing for well-being

This course is designed for learners who want to explore the fundamentals of painting and drawing. Learners will develop basic techniques in sketching, shading, colour mixing, and composition. Through guided exercises and creative projects, learners will gain confidence in expressing themselves artistically while working with different mediums such as pencil, charcoal, watercolours, and acrylics. Painting and drawing can help boost your mental health and well-being whilst being creative and engaging with like-minded learners from the local community.
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Dates:
Wed 30/04/2025 -
Wed 16/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
The Cornforth Partnership (Ferryhill)
68-70 High Street
West Cornforth
Ferryhill
North East
DL17 9HS
Tutor:
Damien Wootten
Course code:
Q00021804
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Fitness and Exercise: Summer Dance and Performing Arts

A fun and relaxed class with singing, dance, drama games and activities. Suitable for all abilities. Come join in the fun.
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Dates:
Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Ashley Place (Bognor Regis)
Kings Parade
Bognor Regis
PO21 2QP
Tutor:
Suzanne Swain
Course code:
Q00020075
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £63.00

Photography, looking at life through a Lens

This course is designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of photography. Learners will explore camera settings, composition techniques, lighting, and how to take compelling photos. Whether using a DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone camera, this course will help learners build confidence in capturing and editing high-quality images for personal or creative projects and engaging with other like minded learners in the community.
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Dates:
Thu 01/05/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Horden Hub House
Seventh Street
Horden
Peterlee
SR8 4LX
Tutor:
Damien Wootten
Course code:
Q00021809
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Photography: Introduction to Still Life Photography

Still life is a unique genre of photography, which depicts inanimate objects or subject matters devoid of people. On this course you will learn how to look closely and consider ways of making the ‘ordinary’ appear interesting and extraordinary! You will experiment with composition, lighting and set-up, whilst considering how objects, possessions and natural forms symbolise some kind of story. You will learn how to read and discuss images with others, reflecting on your own images, when considering visual communication.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 06/06/2025
Times:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZ
Tutor:
Katie Dexter
Course code:
Q00017809
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £105.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Textiles and Fashion: Make a Victorian Style Embroidered Patchwork Journal Cover - Improvers

Would you like to learn a new sewing skill that combines hand embroidery and small patchwork fabric placement? Then this the course is for you. The course is aimed at improvers that have a basic knowledge of hand embroidery and would like to combine stitch techniques, to create a journal cover that would fit the size of an A5 journal. The techniques you will learn are based on the beautiful historical decorative embroidered quilts from the 1800’s where the style started. You will have the opportunity to hand piece together a colourful fabric background journal cover and let loose your creativity to embellish the seams with freestyle hand embroidery stitches.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025
Times:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Trudi Price
Course code:
Q00021125
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

Art Practical: Wonderful Watercolour

Discover the world of Watercolour painting through step by step practical projects.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 30/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Four Courts Community Centre (St. Leonar
Sydney Close
St. Leonards-on-Sea
TN38 9DD
Tutor:
Beverley Sell
Course code:
Q00021872
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £52.50

Performing Arts & Dance: Drama Queens Performing Arts

This course is for women attending WHIST only. Enjoy the thrill and satisfaction of working in a creative environment and boost your self-confidence with this exciting Performing Arts Class. Discover more about Musical Theatre, Acting, Singing and Dance.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TA
Tutor:
Kelly Ness
Course code:
Q00021936
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Performing Arts & Dance: Stage Management

This course is for women attending WHIST only. Enjoy the thrill and satisfaction of working in a creative environment and boost your self-confidence with this exciting Stage Management Class. Discover more about Costume Design, sewing skills, Props and set design.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TA
Tutor:
Kelly Ness
Course code:
Q00021938
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Craft: Sewing into Business

Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business Course. Dive into the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques and garment construction. From threading the needle to embellishing, you'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life. In parallel, embark on a beginner business journey, learning the basics of entrepreneurship for a sewing venture. Explore market trends, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to turn your passion into a profitable enterprise. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.
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Dates:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Tue 22/07/2025
Times:
9:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Deeplish Community Centre (ROCHDALE)
Hare Street
Deeplish
ROCHDALE
OL11 1JT
Tutor:
Nasim Younis
Course code:
Q00021363
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £231.00

Textiles and Fashion: Machine Sewing for Advanced and Special Stitching Techniques

On this Machine sewing course learn the wide range of sewing techniques require for dress making and other sewing projects. Make projects for yourself or for your family and increase your understanding in the world of machine stitching. While learning new techniques you can also meet likeminded people in the group. This course will help you to concentrate and enjoy moment while creating projects that are useful, creative, and sustainable. Explore this rewarding skill which can not only adopted as a hobby but can lead to sewing business to earn money.
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Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 25/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kauser Nabeel
Course code:
Q00018028
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80