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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Craft: Christmas / Festive Wreath Making

This Christmas Wreath making session is for everyone, no prior knowledge or experience is required. This is a fun and friendly course aimed at bringing the community together.You will learn through lots through this practical activity a demonstration and instructions will be given by your tutor to help make your own wreath to hang on your own home or could be gifted to family & friends. A limited amount of tools and materials will be provided by the tutor.
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Dates:
Mon 18/12/2023 -
Mon 18/12/2023
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XS
Tutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00011601
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £10.50

Art Practical: Beginners Portraiture Painting

To introduce students to the art of portraiture in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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Dates:
Wed 03/01/2024 -
Wed 27/03/2024
Times:
10:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00012775
How you'll learn:
Online
Status:
Waiting list
Fee range
Free to £111.00

Craft: Making Books

By the end of the course, you will know what terms such as signature and gsm mean. You will be able to recycle unwanted paper into new paper to use in a book. You will learn how pages can be stitched together to create a book. You will understand how different types of books can be made from the simplest, using one piece of paper, to a covered hardback book. You will also learn how fabric can be used to make a book and what a junk journal is and how to make one.
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Dates:
Thu 04/01/2024 -
Thu 28/03/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Tutor:
Jo McIntosh
Course code:
Q00010195
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £81.40

Art Practical: Intermediate Pottery-Hand Building Techniques

To create, design and make a range of pottery items using hand building techniques, with earthenware clay and glazes. Build on skills using techniques of pinching, coiling, press moulding, slab building and tile making. Explore and use different methods of applying surface decoration to enhance the visual qualities of pottery work. Use sketch books to support the development of ideas. Work in a relaxed and supported environment. Create with clay and discover the feeling of wellbeing it can provide. If making is your passion experience and share the excitement of the pottery process from raw clay to the fired kiln. Fee paying students may be asked to pay £12.00 towards the cost of materials.
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Dates:
Thu 04/01/2024 -
Thu 28/03/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Louth Town Hall (Louth)
Eastgate
Louth
LN11 9NH
Tutor:
Margaret Howlett
Course code:
Q00013229
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

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Art Practical: Beginners Portraiture Painting

To introduce students to the art of portraiture in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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Dates:
Fri 05/01/2024 -
Fri 29/03/2024
Times:
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00012776
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Waiting list
Fee range
Free to £111.00

Craft: Crochet Patterns,following a Crochet Along

This crochet class is all about developing confidence in reading patterns. You will learn all about pattern reading by following a Crochet Along pattern. One will be provided by the tutor but you will also have the option to choose your own, and be fully supported by the tutor whilst making it. This course is for intermediate crocheters but beginners are also welcome to join.
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Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 11/03/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
St Marys Community Centre (PONTEFRACT)
The Circle
Chequerfield
PONTEFRACT
WF8 2AY
Tutor:
Victoria Bould
Course code:
Q00012459
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
£84.00

Craft: Craft Design Fun Fold Cards A-Z Part Two

Come and join a friendly and supportive group of crafters, along with our enthusiastic tutor, as you work your way through the alphabet of fancy fold and other card designs. From A to Z we will visit different style and folds for each letter of the alphabet, from now until July 2024, in 3 manageable chunks. This course is aimed at card makers wishing to build up their existing skills as certain tools and equipment will be required, such as good quality card stock, score board or score tool and ruler, craft knife and cutting mat, assorted sentiments and embellishments.
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Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 18/03/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Tutor:
Tracey Broomfield
Course code:
Q00012112
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Craft: Charcoal and Pastels

Our creative arts courses will get you working with pastels and charcoals, exploring what creative pieces you can achieve. In this course develop your own style of drawing in this welcoming safe space. This class will encourage you to challenge your skills and build on your love of art. Bring your favourite materials or use the resources provided and express yourself in this friendly and warm setting. This tutor has years of art experience and is very popular with out learners. The venue offers a friendly atmosphere and even a free lunch prior to the course beginning.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 19/02/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Lonsdale Community Centre
Lonsdale Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 0TA
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00012128
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
1 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Art Practical: Miscellany

Come and join our tutor at the Green Spaces venue in Plymouth to learn more about painting in watercolours in a supportive and relaxed environment. This course is ideal for those learners who have some previous experience who wish to develop their skills and expertise in painting a wider range of subjects. In this Watercolour course you will use an assortment of natural history objects to observe, draw and paint with accuracy and detail, resulting in thoughtfully composed paintings of beauty and slow meditation. Our experienced tutor will guide you in using new techniques so you can create wonderful new pieces of art.
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Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 18/03/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Keyham Green Places (Plymouth)
163 Renown Street
Plymouth
PL2 2DT
Tutor:
Mary Boreham
Course code:
Q00012356
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £105.00

Art Practical: Beginners Creative Painting

To introduce students to art and take them to a higher level and begin to develop their skills. This course is accessible to beginners and provides an ideal stepping stone towards intermediate levels.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 08/01/2024 -
Mon 18/03/2024
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
20 sessions
Location:
John Pounds Centre (Portsmouth)
23 Pounds Gate
Queen Street
Portsmouth
PO1 3HN
Tutor:
Elaine Alexander
Course code:
Q00012773
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.20