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: Festive Fun Makes

Christmas is just the excuse you need to indulge in a creative craft course with the WEA. During this course we will be using a range of techniques and materials to design create and embellish handmade items to decorate our Christmas trees, homes and dining tables ready for the big day. Let's have some fun, meet like minded people, share inspiration and ideas and impress family and guests with our creativity skills and imagination. This course is perfect for anyone who loves the holiday season and enjoys hands-on crafting. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn new skills or a more experienced crafter seeking fresh ideas, this course is for you.
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Dates:
Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Tracey Broomfield
Course code:
Q00016645
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £55.50

Craft: Christmas Macramé

Join our festive Christmas Macramé course and learn how to craft beautiful handmade gifts for the holiday season! This six-session course, with each class lasting two hours, will teach you essential macramé techniques, including the larks head knot, square knot, clove hitch knot, berry knot, and how to make tassels. Throughout the course, you will create personalized Christmas ornaments, a decorative wall hanging, and a stylish plant hanger – perfect as gifts for loved ones or to add a festive touch to your home. This course is ideal for beginners and crafters who want to explore a new skill while celebrating the season!
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Dates:
Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Victoria Bould
Course code:
Q00019829
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £29.60

Creativity for Calm: Seasonal Painting & Drawing

Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation. This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 03/02/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Delves Lane Community association (Conse
Village Hall
Delves Lane
Consett
DH8 7BH
Tutor:
Guest Speaker
Course code:
Q00019863
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Creating Christmas cards using Microsoft Word

A lovely 4 week course to emerge yourself for 2 hours me time and learn the basic to create greeting cards using Microsoft word. You will them be able to print it out and add all your creative skills in creating card toppers or your own personal verse and greeting
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Dates:
Mon 18/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024
Times:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00019894
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £14.80

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Care 2: Make a Teacup Planter

All our Care2 courses are completely free for unpaid carers (or those who have previously been carers). You do not need to receive a carer's allowance to qualify. If you are unsure, please contact our call centre advisors who will be able to assist you. Would you like to make a lovely Christmas tea cup planter for a friend or loved one? Something a little different and unusual for that special person. Nothing says you care like a homemade gift and this short one-off session with experienced gardener Debbie Young, will demonstrate and allow you to make a tea cup planter as a perfect and personal gift. So, join us at the Reading Rooms in Billericay for this fun and informative one-off free course for carers, their companions, volunteers and former carers as part of the Care 2 delivery. You may wish to bring a box to take your gift home in safely.
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Dates:
Tue 19/11/2024 -
Tue 19/11/2024
Times:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Billericay Reading Rooms (Billericay)
73 High Street
Billericay
CM12 9AS
Tutor:
Deborah Young
Course code:
Q00019594
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Creativity for Calm: Seasonal Papercrafts

Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation. This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 19/11/2024 -
Tue 04/02/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Delves Lane Community association (Conse
Village Hall
Delves Lane
Consett
DH8 7BH
Tutor:
Guest Speaker
Course code:
Q00019864
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Craft: Festive Art & Design Fundamentals

In this workshop, you will delve into the fundamentals of composition, colour theory, and design with a festive holiday twist. You’ll explore how to use balance, contrast, and harmony to create visually striking, holiday-inspired artwork, perfect for the season. By experimenting with seasonal colour palettes—think warm reds and greens or frosty blues and silvers—you will discover how to evoke a joyful, wintry feel in your designs. Throughguided exercises, you’ll bring classic holiday themes to life, incorporating elements like snowflakes, ornaments, and cozy winter scenes to craft unique and eye-catching pieces suitable for holiday cards or decor.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 19/11/2024 -
Tue 10/12/2024
Times:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abbie Cairns
Course code:
Q00019879
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £29.60

Award in Creative Craft: Textiles

Combine your craft skills with key work skills in this textiles course. If you’re a whizz with threads, yarns, and fabrics, why not consider ways to earn a living from your creative skills? This is the perfect course to study if you enjoy crafts and would like to learn the employability skills to help you get a job in craft-making. This textile crafts course has a business element to help you understand work options in this area. Textile design courses are also great if you’re returning to education after a long break, or want to develop a hobby. This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 19/11/2024 -
Wed 15/01/2025
Times:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
School of Create (Vauxhall)
MACTAC Building
Vauxhall Millennium Centre
Blenheim Street
Liverpool
North West
L5 8UX
Tutor:
Amanda Meaghan
Course code:
Q00016850
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Craft: Christmas Craft

Get into the festive spirit with our Craft: Christmas Craft course. Create beautiful handmade decorations and gifts in this fun, hands-on course. Ideal for crafters of all skill levels.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 20/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
George Pearce House
Independent Living Hub
George Pearce House
Minchinhampton
Stroud
GL6 9LA
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00016806
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.80

Craft: Personal Development: Christmas decorations

Get into the festive spirit with our Craft: Christmas Craft course. Learn techniques for creating beautiful and unique Christmas decorations and gifts. Ideal for crafters looking to make their holiday season special. This course is funded by North East Combined Authority.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 20/11/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Briardale house (Blyth)
Briardale Road
Blyth
NE24 5AN
Tutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00019732
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £21.00