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 Practical: Improvers

Continue developing your artistic skills with our Art Practical: Improvers course. Explore advanced techniques in drawing and painting to create detailed and expressive artworks. Ideal for individuals with basic art knowledge looking to enhance their abilities.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 25/09/2025 -
Thu 18/12/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00023226
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £192.00

Find Your Own Painting Style: Beginners

Based on acrylics, this course gives students (beginners and improvers) the opportunity to explore different painting approaches, techniques and subjects and find their own style. Our highly experienced tutor, who is a practicing artist, provides practical and supportive advice on colour mixing, composition and tonal variation, encouraging students to explore their own personal enthusiasms to make individual and highly original paintings. Photographs and other sources will be provided but students may use their own photos and objects.
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Dates:
Fri 26/09/2025 -
Fri 05/12/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
St Michaels Hall (Chichester)
Summersdale Road
Chichester
PO19 6PN
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00022430
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
0 places remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £160.00

Art Practical: Still-Life Drawing and Painting Online

To introduce students to the art of still life drawing and painting in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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Dates:
Fri 26/09/2025 -
Fri 05/12/2025
Times:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Frank Ferrie
Course code:
Q00022534
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £160.00

Craft: Making for Christmas

Would you like to feel the magic of Christmas again! Crafting is a fun way to spend time in the lead up to Christmas and adds a personal touch to the festivities. This course will give you the opportunity to learn something new, relax and meet like-minded people, whilst getting in the mood for Christmas. It will ignite your imagination and inspire you towards making your own Christmassy crafts, including, cards, tree decorations and trinkets that you may wish to gift to others who are special to you. Engaging in craft has proven to boost mental wellbeing and reduce stress. Benefits include improved mindfulness, better cognitive function, less anxiety, and increased self-awareness.
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Dates:
Sat 11/10/2025 -
Thu 04/12/2025
Times:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
NST Hub (North Somerset Training Communi
31 Alexandra Parade
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1QZ
Tutor:
Katie Dexter
Course code:
Q00023714
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £280.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Art Practical: Watercolour (Intermediate)

Have you learnt the basics of painting in watercolours and are looking for fresh ideas? Do you want to learn how to create expressive and creative watercolours? Are you unsure where to start, what to use and how to use it? Why not join this course to explore your own creativity, find inspiration and receive support and encouragement? This course aims to provide lots of ideas and techniques for working spontaneously and expressively as well as how to use a variety of tools and watercolour paints. You will also have the opportunity to share ideas and take part in weekly discussions about your artworks with the tutor and other students on the course.
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Dates:
Mon 27/10/2025 -
Mon 15/12/2025
Times:
10:15am - 12:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Deborah Crofts
Course code:
Q00023620
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £128.00

Art Practical: Progressing your Figure Drawing : People, Proportion & Personal Style

This friendly and practical 6-week course is ideal for those with some basic experience in figure drawing who want to build confidence and develop their skills further. You’ll revisit key concepts like proportion, gesture, and tone, while gradually tackling more varied poses and expressive mark-making. With gentle guidance, you’ll explore how light, shadow, and clothing affect the figure, and try out new materials including chalks and water-based colour. Each session includes demonstrations, photo references, and individual support. By the end, you’ll complete a final drawing that reflects your progress and growing personal style.
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Dates:
Mon 03/11/2025 -
Mon 08/12/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00023623
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £96.00

Art Practical: Inspired by Flowers: Progression in Line, Wash & Mixed Media

This creative and exploratory 6-week course is designed for learners who have some experience with line and wash techniques and are ready to expand their skills through mixed media approaches. Using flowers and natural forms as inspiration, you’ll explore how to combine pen, ink, water-based paint, pastel, and collage to create expressive, layered artworks. Each session will guide you through new materials and techniques—such as resist, texture building, and compositional planning—while encouraging personal interpretation. A great opportunity to loosen up, try new tools, and grow your confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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Dates:
Mon 03/11/2025 -
Mon 08/12/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00023626
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £96.00

Art Practical: Progressing your Figure Drawing : People, Proportion & Personal Style

This friendly and practical 6-week course is ideal for those with some basic experience in figure drawing who want to build confidence and develop their skills further. You’ll revisit key concepts like proportion, gesture, and tone, while gradually tackling more varied poses and expressive mark-making. With gentle guidance, you’ll explore how light, shadow, and clothing affect the figure, and try out new materials including chalks and water-based colour. Each session includes demonstrations, photo references, and individual support. By the end, you’ll complete a final drawing that reflects your progress and growing personal style.
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Course Information

Dates:
Mon 03/11/2025 -
Mon 08/12/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00023649
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £96.00