Choose from a variety of creative art courses

Explore your creativity through painting and drawing and choose from a variety of creative art classes. With a huge range of subjects to learn from, you can choose from online or in-person options.

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Our creative arts courses will get you working with pastels and pencils, exploring fine art and even get you out and about discovering new galleries in your spare time. 

Paints to pastels

Delivered by experienced art tutors, why not try getting creative with clay, or getting hands-on painting your very own masterpiece. 

If you’re interested in drawing, you won’t be disappointed either. Collage making, oil painting, pastel painting and printing are just some of the subjects that have proved popular in recent years.  

Many of our arts courses are delivered for different levels of experience too, so whether you’re a beginner or a little more advanced, you’ll be able to choose the art course that’s right for you. 

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Art Practical: Inspired by Flowers: Progression in Line, Wash & Mixed Media

This creative and exploratory 6-week course is designed for learners who have some experience with line and wash techniques and are ready to expand their skills through mixed media approaches. Using flowers and natural forms as inspiration, you’ll explore how to combine pen, ink, water-based paint, pastel, and collage to create expressive, layered artworks. Each session will guide you through new materials and techniques—such as resist, texture building, and compositional planning—while encouraging personal interpretation. A great opportunity to loosen up, try new tools, and grow your confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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Dates:
Mon 03/11/2025 -
Mon 08/12/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00023626
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £96.00

Art Practical: Progressing your Figure Drawing : People, Proportion & Personal Style

This friendly and practical 6-week course is ideal for those with some basic experience in figure drawing who want to build confidence and develop their skills further. You’ll revisit key concepts like proportion, gesture, and tone, while gradually tackling more varied poses and expressive mark-making. With gentle guidance, you’ll explore how light, shadow, and clothing affect the figure, and try out new materials including chalks and water-based colour. Each session includes demonstrations, photo references, and individual support. By the end, you’ll complete a final drawing that reflects your progress and growing personal style.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 03/11/2025 -
Mon 08/12/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00023649
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £96.00

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