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: Day at the Museum

This is an opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into a Victorian way of life undertaking a drawing course in this extraordinary Art Gallery and Museum. Renowned nationally for a unique collection of Pre-Raphaelite and Victorian art and sculpture, it also showcases the home of the original owners Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes, which is almost completely intact with furniture and decorations. The couple made many overseas voyages, and brought back numerous objects from their travels, many of which are displayed in the Museum. The Mikado room houses a selection of the 100 trunk loads of Japanese artefacts purchased. There are also temporary exhibitions to sketch in, including a show of the work of May Morris, William Morris's daughter. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
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Dates:
Fri 11/07/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
10:30am - 3:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (Bour
East Cliff
Bournemouth
BH1 3AA
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00021577
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £21.00

Art Practical: Learn to Paint an Abstract Landscape

Discover the art of abstract landscape painting with our Art Practical: Learn to Paint an Abstract Landscape course. Learn techniques for blending abstraction with the natural world to create expressive and dynamic artworks. Ideal for artists looking to explore new styles and techniques.
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Dates:
Thu 17/07/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017766
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.65

Art Practical: Exploring Drawing

Unlock your creative potential with our Art Practical: Exploring Drawing course. Learn fundamental drawing techniques and experiment with different styles and mediums. Ideal for beginners and experienced artists looking to refine their skills.
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Dates:
Thu 17/07/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Times:
9:00am - 10:30am
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017767
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.65

Art Practical: Learn to Paint Abstract Style

Learning about Abstract Art is fascinating and rewarding. This course covers its evolution from 19th-century pioneers like JMW Turner to movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Modernism, and up to the 21st century. It also highlights lesser-known female artists who have been overlooked by the art world. Each lesson starts with an interactive visual presentation featuring these examples. You’ll learn and practice using various drawing and painting materials, including inks, chalk, oil pastels, watercolour, acrylic, collage, and mixed media. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those wanting to improve their skills and develop their own style.
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Dates:
Thu 17/07/2025 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00020700
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.65

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Art Practical: Paint an Expressive Summer Landscape with Acrylic

Master the art of landscape painting with our Art Practical:Paint an Expressive Summer Landscape course. Learn acrylic painting techniques for capturing the beauty of natural scenes in your artwork. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to develop their skills in landscape art, with the inspiration of seasonal beauty in our local environment.
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Dates:
Fri 18/07/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BX
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00022007
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £25.20

Art Practical: Art and About: Afternoon Sketching in Arlington Square Gardens, Islington

Spend an enjoyable afternoon in these award winning formal and peaceful gardens and capture in your sketchbooks scenes of unusual plants and plenty of vibrant summery colour. Whether you’re drawn to the classic architecture of early Victorian terraced houses peeking through the foliage or want to focus on close-ups of flowering trees and vibrant flowerbeds, there's something to stimulate every budding artist and sketcher. Be inspired by gardens and the peaceful environment, birds in the trees, and away from the bustle of the city. No matter your experience level, come along for a joyful, relaxed afternoon of art in nature.
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Dates:
Sat 19/07/2025 -
Sat 19/07/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Meeting Point: The Hanbury Arms Pub
33 Linton Street
Islington
Islington
London
N1 7DU
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00022168
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £14.70

Art Practical: Art and About: Sketching Boats and Reflections by The Regents Canal, Angel

Spend an enjoyable afternoon in these award winning formal and peaceful gardens and capture in your sketchbooks scenes of unusual plants and plenty of vibrant summery colour. Whether you’re drawn to the classic architecture of early Victorian terraced houses peeking through the foliage or want to focus on close-ups of flowering trees and vibrant flowerbeds, there's something to stimulate every budding artist and sketcher. Be inspired by gardens and the peaceful environment, birds in the trees, and away from the bustle of the city. No matter your experience level, come along for a joyful, relaxed afternoon of art in nature.
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Dates:
Thu 24/07/2025 -
Thu 24/07/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 5:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Meeting Point: Regents Canal Walk
42 Blomfield Road
London
London
W9 2PF
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00022169
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £14.70

Art Practical: Develop a Portrait in Chalk Pastels

Develop a Portrait in Chalk Pastels will enable you to gain skills in drawing a head and shoulders in proportion, looking at line, tone and perspective. Instruction will be given in the application of chalk pastels, and you will gain a comprehensive understanding of colour mixing in this medium. Finish this workshop with a portrait of your own choice of subject, with a convincing likeness, in your own style. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
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Dates:
Fri 25/07/2025 -
Fri 25/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Springbourne Library Community Room (Bou
297A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8BX
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00022008
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £25.20


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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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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 21/04/2025 -
Mon 28/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
26 sessions
Location:
ADAB - The Mosses (Bury)
Cecil Street
Bury
BL9 0SB
Tutor:
Nasim Younis
Course code:
Q00021371
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £231.00