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.

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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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Craft: Air-Dry Clay Course

Learning how to construct, apply modelling techniques and then paint air dry clay items.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Entertaining Activities Lincs Ltd (Louth
Louth Town Hall
Eastgate
Louth
LN11 9NH
Tutor:
Sally Darlow
Course code:
Q00020786
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Art Practical: Arts and crafts for Wellbeing

I will work with students to improve confidence in their ability to develop artistic skills and creativity, learning the skills to create a variety of craft projects and build confidence. You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities. You will be in a safe welcoming and supportive environment. The course is for everyone from the complete beginner to those wishing to improve their craft skills. No prior knowledge is needed just a desire to learn and develop your skills, make something wonderful, meet new friends and have fun building confidence.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Riverside - Clearview Project
The Netherall Site
Wawne Road
Hull
HU7 4YG
Tutor:
Julie Smith
Course code:
Q00020791
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Craft: Crafts For Wellbeing

Many people find it difficult to have some “me time” out of a busy life to spend time on a creative activity. This course will give you the opportunity to understand the benefits of indulging in a creative activity and how this can have a positive effect on your mental health and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of a range of different crafts and share skills and knowledge with other crafters. Each session will allow you to try a different craft which may lead you to discover a craft which could become a new hobby for you to enjoy.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
St Ives Library (St. Ives)
Gabriel Street
St. Ives
TR26 2LX
Tutor:
Jo McIntosh
Course code:
Q00016762
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Craft: Macrame for Improvers

Macramé is a creative knotting technique that can be used to make a variety of items, plant hangers, wall hangings, friendship bracelets, belts, and bags. including jewellery and other decorative items. It’s a great way to relax and create beautiful art pieces for your home. Learning new skill is to support learners with their health and wellbeing. Learn a new skill which may be a route into employment / self-employment. During this course your tutor will give you demonstration and individual attention for your guidance. In this course you will be working with a macramé cord and each learner will be able to complete a wall hanger . It can be used by you or can be gifted to the loved ones. This is a continuation of the autumn beginners’ course, but newcomers are also welcome

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kauser Nabeel
Course code:
Q00018021
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Textiles and Fashion: Spring Community Sewing Project 2

Participate in a community sewing project with our Textiles and Fashion: Spring Community Sewing Project 2 course. Learn advanced sewing techniques while working on collaborative projects. Ideal for sewing enthusiasts looking to connect with others and contribute to community initiatives.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BX
Tutor:
Mona Nashed
Course code:
Q00017866
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Craft: Create, Craft and Decorate - Further Papercrafts

Join us for this practical course aimed at improvers to explore creative ideas & learn techniques for making cards & decorative items with the personal touch for birthdays and Easter. Be inspired by the seasonal change to use cheerful colours and motifs. You will extend your papercraft skills to create handmade card, gift boxes and bags, and decorations. We will craft together step by step during the sessions & discuss ways the projects can be adapted, there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share ideas. Learners will explore the choices of different papers, colours, patterns to suit the different projects. Projects will be discussed at the start of the course & different items will be made each week. You will be able to build upon skills learnt to experiment and perhaps inspire independent projects. Spring & Easter themes will be included in the projects. This course will explore possibilities to inspire creativity. This course is ideal for enthusiastic crafters wanting to experiment with different ideas that can be used for different occasions.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rachel Holland-Hargreaves
Course code:
Q00012434
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £59.20

Craft: Beginners' Mosaics

Discover the art of mosaic making with our Craft: Beginners' Mosaics course. Learn basic techniques for creating beautiful mosaic designs. Ideal for beginners and craft enthusiasts looking to explore this ancient art form.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025
Times:
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Sophie Robins Mosaics (Nottingham)
unit 6 Hartley House
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1FD
Tutor:
Sophie Robins
Course code:
Q00015895
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £115.50

Multiply: Sewing on a Budget

Welcome to our Measure Up- Introduction to Sewing Course! This course is designed for sewing enthusiasts of all levels who want to improve their numerical skills specifically for the art of sewing. Over the course, students will dive in-to fundamental numerical concepts essential for accurate and efficient sewing projects. Whether you are a beginner or experienced at sewing, this introduction to sewing Course promises to empower you with all the knowledge to raise your sewing projects to new levels, join us and unravel the world of numbers in sewing like never before!

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/02/2025
Times:
9:00am - 11:45am
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BX
Tutor:
Mona Nashed
Course code:
Q00019964
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Multiply: Sewing on a Budget

Welcome to our Measure Up- Introduction to Sewing Course! This course is designed for sewing enthusiasts of all levels who want to improve their numerical skills specifically for the art of sewing. Over the course, students will dive in-to fundamental numerical concepts essential for accurate and efficient sewing projects. Whether you are a beginner or experienced at sewing, this introduction to sewing Course promises to empower you with all the knowledge to raise your sewing projects to new levels, join us and unravel the world of numbers in sewing like never before!

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 25/02/2025
Times:
12:15pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BX
Tutor:
Mona Nashed
Course code:
Q00019965
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Art Appreciation: British art of the twentieth century

British art of the twentieth century is outstanding for its range of interest, style and inherent individualism. This course explores the richness and diversity of the fascinating work of a range of artists including Paul Nash, L.S Lowry, Graham Sutherland, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore and Lucian Freud. We also discover how a modernist approach emerged from the British art of the Great War.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 04/03/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Janis Baker
Course code:
Q00020109
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80