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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How to Interpret Works of Art?

Have you ever wondered what a painting means, and how to figure out what a sculpture is about? This session will give you some keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of works of art. We will mainly focus on interpretative skills: how do we identify the type of subject matter? How do we recognise and decipher symbols? Where can we find clues? And, can we rely on our subjective interpretation? This is quite literally an “eye-opener”, and should make your next visits to art galleries even more enjoyable!
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Dates:
Mon 21/07/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Caroline Levisse
Course code:
Q00023064
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £11.10

Edvard Munch: Beyond the Scream

Edvard Munch’s The Scream is one of the most iconic images in modern art—but it represents only a fraction of the Norwegian artist’s powerful and provocative work. This session explores Munch’s life and career, from his early struggles and personal tragedies to his innovative approaches to painting and printmaking. We’ll look closely at his portraits and self-portraits, symbolist landscapes, and haunting graphic works. As we do so, we’ll trace how he gave visual form to themes of love, anxiety, illness, and death. Join us to discover the depth and complexity of an artist who helped shape the modern imagination—far beyond The Scream.
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Dates:
Wed 23/07/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Caroline Levisse
Course code:
Q00023059
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £11.10

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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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Art Practical: Combined Arts

This course offers a creative and therapeutic space for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to explore self-expression through art. Developed in partnership with local day centres, the course is tailored to meet learners’ individual needs, promoting a sense of belonging and inclusion within their communities. Learners will engage in a variety of artistic activities—including drawing, painting, and mixed media—that support mental well-being, reduce anxiety, and build confidence.
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Dates:
Mon 08/09/2025 -
Mon 08/12/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Deacon and Hardy Community Support (Wigs
Wigston Gardens
1 Tigers Way
Wigston
LE18 4WS
Tutor:
Nicky Tarlton-Weatherall
Course code:
Q00022970
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £264.00

Art Practical: Combined Arts

This course offers a creative and therapeutic space for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to explore self-expression through art. Developed in partnership with local day centres, the course is tailored to meet learners’ individual needs, promoting a sense of belonging and inclusion within their communities. Learners will engage in a variety of artistic activities—including drawing, painting, and mixed media—that support mental well-being, reduce anxiety, and build confidence.
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Dates:
Mon 08/09/2025 -
Mon 08/12/2025
Times:
12:45pm - 2:45pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Deacon and Hardy Community Support (Wigs
Wigston Gardens
1 Tigers Way
Wigston
LE18 4WS
Tutor:
Nicky Tarlton-Weatherall
Course code:
Q00022971
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £208.00

Art Practical: Adhar combined arts Intermediate

This course offers a creative and therapeutic space for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to explore self-expression through art. Developed in partnership with local day centres, the course is tailored to meet learners’ individual needs, promoting a sense of belonging and inclusion within their communities. Learners will engage in a variety of artistic activities—including drawing, painting, and mixed media—that support mental well-being, reduce anxiety, and build confidence.
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Dates:
Mon 08/09/2025 -
Mon 16/03/2026
Location:
ADHAR PROJECT at Our Lady of Good Counse
Gleneagles Avenue
Leicester
LE4 7YL
Course code:
Q00022975
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £368.00

Art Practical; Combined Arts

This course offers a creative and therapeutic space for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to explore self-expression through art. Developed in partnership with local day centres, the course is tailored to meet learners’ individual needs, promoting a sense of belonging and inclusion within their communities. Learners will engage in a variety of artistic activities—including drawing, painting, and mixed media—that support mental well-being, reduce anxiety, and build confidence.
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Dates:
Tue 09/09/2025 -
Tue 09/12/2025
Times:
9:30am - 2:00pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Welly's Work Place (Melton Mowbray)
North Street
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1NL
Tutor:
Nicky Tarlton-Weatherall
Course code:
Q00022973
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £472.00

Art Practical: Adhar combined arts Intermediate

This course offers a creative and therapeutic space for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to explore self-expression through art. Developed in partnership with local day centres, the course is tailored to meet learners’ individual needs, promoting a sense of belonging and inclusion within their communities. Learners will engage in a variety of artistic activities—including drawing, painting, and mixed media—that support mental well-being, reduce anxiety, and build confidence.
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Dates:
Tue 09/09/2025 -
Tue 17/03/2026
Times:
12:45pm - 2:45pm
Duration:
23 sessions
Location:
Thurmaston Community Centre
Silverdale Road
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8NJ
Tutor:
Nicky Tarlton-Weatherall
Course code:
Q00022981
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £368.00

D/H Wigston Gardens 3D DESIGN combined arts Beginners

The partnership with day centres ensures that the courses are adapted to meet the needs of each learner, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion within their local communities. By integrating these services, WEA strengthens its mission to make learning accessible and impactful for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The courses are designed to increase learners' confidence, self-esteem, and independence. By following instructions, participating in art activities, and engaging in group work, learners gain skills in listening, problem-solving, and mutual respect. These skills are crucial for personal development and future opportunities.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 10/09/2025 -
Wed 10/12/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Deacon and Hardy Community Support (Wigs
Wigston Gardens
1 Tigers Way
Wigston
LE18 4WS
Tutor:
Nicky Tarlton-Weatherall
Course code:
Q00022983
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £208.00