Arts & crafts

This course will explore painting colourful snow scenes using colour theory. You will follow this with master copies of the artist Berthe Morisot or female artist of your choice. Following this you will take what you have learned and incorporate it into a personal project of your choosing. This course will allow for you to incorporate previous knowledge and explore the aspects of it that speak to you. Learning is through tutor demonstration, painting and feedback from the tutor during sessions.

Advance your printing skills with our Advanced-Autumn Printing course. Learn sophisticated printing techniques and create detailed, autumn-themed artworks. Ideal for individuals with some printing experience looking to refine their skills.

This course is funded by North East Combined Authority.

This is an ten-week course for both beginners and experienced learners. The course aims to facilitate individual learners with their camerawork. A key goal is to give learners the confidence to experiment and adapt their practice, using the camera on manual, deploying the ‘Exposure Triangle’ of aperture, shutter-speed, and ISO to cope with different lighting situations and to substitute with artificial lighting and flash where appropriate. Digital cameras are complex pieces of kit with increasingly complex functionality and capabilities. Today’s digital photographers have an amazing array of possibilities at their fingertips, and this course aims to instil learners with the confidence to try new techniques and understand the need for technical research online and trial and error in the practical learning process. Learners should anticipate the need for some walking and/or travel to different photographic venues. The Donnison School will also provide an audience for the creative output of the group and will help them to appreciate the value of their work as their enthusiasm and interest in photography broadens.

Discover the amazing skills in sewing technique . This course will help to develop your craft in measure and marking and creating your own pattern. You will learn digital skills by creating poster and social media . Whether you have studied basic or intermediate sewing before, you will find value in this sewing course by making your own garment made to measure . By the end you will be sew different types of pin tucks and darts the course, you can use these skills to open your own business or work for organisation . Start your own sewing journey today by registering for this course. 

This Beginners Photo Editing course will teach you how to improve your images. Add instant effects, filters and text. Create a collage and add animation to templates.

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.

Incorporated lifeskills useful in the community such as mental health and wellbeing, supporting students to meditate in the class, and learn art techniques to help slow the mind down, focus on detail and express themselves in a creative way. They also learn about listening and following instructions, respecting each other, joining in group discussions and completing group projects.

This course is designed to introduce students to the art of sewing and the world of textiles, from foundational skills to garment construction. Through practical, hands-on learning, students will develop proficiency in sewing techniques, fabric selection, and pattern construction. By the end of the course, students will be able to design, create, and customise their own garments or textile projects, with a focus on craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability.

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.