Improve your arts & craft skills, or learn some new ones

We’ve got the best modern arts and crafts classes that you can do online or in person at one of our learning venues across England and Scotland. It's never been easier to try your hand at something a little different and discover a new talent.

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Our arts and crafts workshops are perfect if you’re looking to get creative and hands on.

Show your creativity

Take centre stage with one of our performing arts courses, or indulge your photography passion and strike a pose with tips and techniques on how to capture that perfect shot.  

Develop the skills and get crafty with some jewellery making, with no previous experience required. With courses in textiles and sewing, as well as the arts, we really do have something for everyone, and everyone is welcome too.  

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The combination of small class sizes and guidance from expert tutors means that taking part in one of our arts and crafts courses is the perfect place for you to develop your talent, learn a new skill, or start that hobby you’ve always wanted to try.

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Art Appreciation: Art for Mindfulness

This course explores the therapeutic benefits of crafting as a tool for relaxation, mindfulness, and personal expression. Learners will engage in a variety of creative activities designed to reduce stress, boost confidence, and promote overall well-being. Whether you are a beginner or have prior crafting experience, this course provides a supportive space to unwind, connect with creativity, and enjoy the calming effects of hands-on making.
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Dates:
Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:15pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TA
Tutor:
Joanne Liddle
Course code:
Q00021941
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Craft: Building on your sewing skills

This course introduces learners to the world of textile crafts, developing various techniques such as hand sewing, fabric painting, embroidery, and simple weaving. Learners will learn how to create unique fabric-based crafts while developing skills in working with different materials and textures. The course is perfect for those looking to further express their creativity through textiles, whether for personal enjoyment or future craft projects.
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Dates:
Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TA
Tutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00021943
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Textiles and Fashion: Advanced – How to make an Asian Dress

This advanced-level course is designed for learners who already know how to sew and are ready to take on the challenge of creating a traditional or contemporary Asian dress. You’ll refine your measuring, cutting, and stitching techniques, while learning how to draft and adapt a paper pattern for a custom-fit garment. Perfect for those with a solid foundation in sewing, this course offers an opportunity to explore more intricate construction and tailoring methods.
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Dates:
Thu 01/05/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Shama Women's Centre (Leicester)
Shama Womens Centre
39 Sparkenhoe Street
Leicester
LE2 0TD
Tutor:
Tasneem Ali
Course code:
Q00022093
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £252.00

Photography: Introduction to Still Life Photography

Still life is a unique genre of photography, which depicts inanimate objects or subject matters devoid of people. On this course you will learn how to look closely and consider ways of making the ‘ordinary’ appear interesting and extraordinary! You will experiment with composition, lighting and set-up, whilst considering how objects, possessions and natural forms symbolise some kind of story. You will learn how to read and discuss images with others, reflecting on your own images, when considering visual communication.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 06/06/2025
Times:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZ
Tutor:
Katie Dexter
Course code:
Q00017809
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £105.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Textiles and Fashion: Make a Victorian Style Embroidered Patchwork Journal Cover - Improvers

Would you like to learn a new sewing skill that combines hand embroidery and small patchwork fabric placement? Then this the course is for you. The course is aimed at improvers that have a basic knowledge of hand embroidery and would like to combine stitch techniques, to create a journal cover that would fit the size of an A5 journal. The techniques you will learn are based on the beautiful historical decorative embroidered quilts from the 1800’s where the style started. You will have the opportunity to hand piece together a colourful fabric background journal cover and let loose your creativity to embellish the seams with freestyle hand embroidery stitches.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025
Times:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Trudi Price
Course code:
Q00021125
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

Art Practical: Wonderful Watercolour

Discover the world of Watercolour painting through step by step practical projects.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 30/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Four Courts Community Centre (St. Leonar
Sydney Close
St. Leonards-on-Sea
TN38 9DD
Tutor:
Beverley Sell
Course code:
Q00021872
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £52.50

Performing Arts & Dance: Drama Queens Performing Arts

This course is for women attending WHIST only. Enjoy the thrill and satisfaction of working in a creative environment and boost your self-confidence with this exciting Performing Arts Class. Discover more about Musical Theatre, Acting, Singing and Dance.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TA
Tutor:
Kelly Ness
Course code:
Q00021936
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Performing Arts & Dance: Stage Management

This course is for women attending WHIST only. Enjoy the thrill and satisfaction of working in a creative environment and boost your self-confidence with this exciting Stage Management Class. Discover more about Costume Design, sewing skills, Props and set design.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TA
Tutor:
Kelly Ness
Course code:
Q00021938
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Textiles and Fashion: Sewing for Well Being - Asian Garment Making

This course introduces learners to the art of Asian garment making, blending traditional techniques with contemporary design. Learners will explore styles from across South and East Asia depending on the group’s interest and cultural background. The course will focus on basic sewing, pattern cutting, and decorative techniques while encouraging personal expression and cultural appreciation. It is ideal for those with basic sewing experience who want to expand their skills and explore the fashion heritage of Asian communities.
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Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Grange Interlink / The Learning Zone (Br
Summerville Road
Bradford
BD7 1PX
Tutor:
Bushra Siddique
Course code:
Q00022047
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Art Practical: Art and Craft

This course is for students to improve confidence in their ability to develop artistic skills and creativity. Learning the skills of a variety of crafts to make unique dimensional projects, using a variety of resources including recycling when possible. You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one to one help and guidance. You will learn in a safe welcoming and supportive environment, working together with fellow students and the tutor. The course is suitable for a complete beginner in crafts. No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and develop your skills and creativity.
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Course Information

Dates:
Fri 02/05/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Hull Scrapstore (Hull)
Dairycoates Avenue
Hull
HU3 5DB
Tutor:
Julie Smith
Course code:
Q00017867
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00