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: Hand Clay

This course is designed for you to develop your creative side and have a go at developing different clay hand-building techniques, plus a chance explore the different decorative styles working with Clay. By the end of the course you should have lots of different pottery pieces and different pottery skills. You will be in a group with others and led by a talented Arts and Crafts tutor. Your work will be taken away and fired in a kiln by the tutor and it will be yours to keep!
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Dates:
Mon 13/11/2023 -
Mon 18/12/2023
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Springfield's Court
Independent Living Hub
Springsfield's Court
Cam
Dursley
GL11 6PG
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00012127
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Craft: Hand Clay

This course is designed for you to develop your creative side and have a go at developing different clay hand-building techniques, plus a chance explore the different decorative styles working with Clay. By the end of the course you should have lots of different pottery pieces and different pottery skills. You will be in a group with others and led by a talented Arts and Crafts tutor. Your work will be taken away and fired in a kiln by the tutor and it will be yours to keep!
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Dates:
Mon 13/11/2023 -
Mon 18/12/2023
Times:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
George Pearce House
Independent Living Hub
George Pearce House
Minchinhampton
Stroud
GL6 9LA
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00012093
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Craft: Mindful Sewing

Do you have an interest in sewing and embroidery and want to get started? Would you benefit from being in a relaxed environment and learning in a small group? This course is a great introduction for beginners to engage with hand sewing as a form of mindfulness, or if you are new to sewing and would like to learn basic patterns with like-minded people. Sewing is wonderful for relaxing, keeping hands busy and allows connection with yourself and others. There is always a happy, relaxed atmosphere and all are welcome.
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Dates:
Wed 15/11/2023 -
Wed 06/12/2023
Times:
10:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Hesters Way Community Resource Centre
Cassin Drive
Cheltenham
GL51 7SU
Tutor:
Trudi Price
Course code:
Q00012087
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
7 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £33.60

Craft: Festive Decorations Workshop

This is a women-only, Festive Decorations workshop. This workshop is for everyone, whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced learner. No prior knowledge or experience is required. This is a fun and friendly one-day course aimed at bringing the community together. You will learn lots through this practical activity at your local community venue. Demonstration and instructions will be given by our friendly and experienced tutor to help you make your own festive decorations to hang in your own home or gift to family & friends. A limited number of tools and materials will be provided by the tutor.
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Dates:
Mon 20/11/2023 -
Mon 20/11/2023
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Newcastle Bangladeshi Association
246-248 Elswick Road
Newcastle
NE4 6SN
Tutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00012665
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £8.40

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Craft: Craft: Mixed Media

This mixed media short course is for anyone who would like to get creative and learn how to make decorative projects using paper, wool, fabric and other media. This workshop is for everyone, whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced learner. No prior knowledge or experience is required. This is a fun and friendly course aimed at bringing the community together. You will learn lots through practical activity at your local community venue. Demonstration and instructions will be given by our friendly and experienced tutor to help you make your own decorations to hang in your own home or gift to family & friends. A limited number of tools and materials will be provided by the tutor.
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Dates:
Thu 23/11/2023 -
Thu 23/11/2023
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Robert Stewart Memorial URC Church (Newc
89 Wingrove Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9BU
Tutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00012679
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £8.40

Sewing into Business

To provide an introduction to the business skills and craft techniques needed to start a sustainable independent sewing business.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 28/11/2023 -
Fri 26/01/2024
Times:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Rochdale Training
Fishwick Street
Rochdale
OL16 5NA
Tutor:
Nasim Younis
Course code:
Q00012508
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
1 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Multiply: Sew & Save - Christmas Baubles

This short 6-hour course will develop your maths skills and knowledge in a fun way, whilst making Christmas baubles. You will develop your knowledge of sewing, recycling, up-cycling and saving, which you can then share with family, friends and your children.
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Dates:
Fri 08/12/2023 -
Fri 15/12/2023
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Mowbray Gardens Library (Rotherham)
Herringthorpe Valley Road
Rotherham
S65 2UQ
Tutor:
Michelle Lee
Course code:
Q00012872
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Crafts: Sewing

This course is for improvers in sewing. You must understand the basics of sewing and be able to use a sewing machine. If you have your own sewing machine bring it along and our expert tutor will give you hints and tips on how to use your own machine to its full potential. The course is designed to allow each learner to improve on their own skills. So, by the end of the course you will be have achieved what you wanted. Bring along your own project or follow a new project set y your tutor. The course is aimed at bringing like minded people together who enjoy sewing and to share their knowledge and creativity together each week.
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Dates:
Tue 12/12/2023 -
Tue 14/05/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
TCR Hub (Barnard Castle)
The Hub
Staindrop Road
Barnard Castle
DL12 8TD
Tutor:
Kelly Ewing
Course code:
Q00012878
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Craft: Christmas Crafts

This is a 2-week fun and festive craft course, where you will be able to learn how to make festive crafts, perhaps for decorating your home or to give as a gift to friends and family. This course is for every level of skills in crafts, so it doesn’t matter if you have never created a craft project before. This course will support you with all aspects of creations. We hope to have a follow-on course ready to join in January if you find this course perfect for you.
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Dates:
Tue 12/12/2023 -
Tue 19/12/2023
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Community Club
Macrae House
Sea View Walk
Murton
SR7 9NA
Tutor:
Jayne Clark
Course code:
Q00013112
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.80

Craft: Wreath Making using Mixed Media

Christmas wreaths are an expensive item to buy. Why not learn how to make one yourself? On this workshop, you will learn how to make a beautiful Christmas wreath using a variety of mixed media that can be found around the home. This 2 day workshop is suitable for all levels including beginners. No experience is necessary as you will be guided every step of the way. Meet like-minded people. Great way of getting creative and learning a new skill. Why not ask family or friends to join the workshop too? Your unique decoration can be given as a gift, or you can keep it for yourself.
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Course Information

Dates:
Wed 13/12/2023 -
Wed 20/12/2023
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
The Phoenix Community Centre
Matson Lane
Gloucester
GL4 6DX
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00012472
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £16.80