Improve your arts & craft 台湾swag, or learn some new ones

We鈥檝e 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鈥檙e 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 台湾swag 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鈥檝e always wanted to try.

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Art Practical: Mixed Media Collage

Unleash your creativity with our Art Practical: Mixed Media and Abstract Art course. Learn how to combine different materials and techniques to create unique and expressive abstract artworks. Ideal for artists and crafters looking to experiment with new mediums.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 23/04/2025 -
Wed 28/05/2025
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017774
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢33.30

Art Practical: Express Yourself With Creative Art

Join us to unleash your creativity and develop your creative 台湾swag. This day workshop will give you the opportunity to explore creative themes and ideas to inspire inventive response using a range of mediums to suit the project and your preference . Join us to immerse yourself in a day of creativity and be inspired. Learners will be encouraged to develop and share ideas within the session. Whatever your creative level or direction this workshop is designed to inspire and guide you to develop your creative confidence. Discover how the enjoyment of creative art can be creatively enjoyable and beneficial for well-being.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rachel Holland-Hargreaves
Course code:
Q00013101
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢74.00

Craft: Crafts For Wellbeing

Many people find it difficult to have some 鈥渕e time鈥 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 台湾swag of a range of different crafts and share 台湾swag 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:
Thu 24/04/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jo McIntosh
Course code:
Q00016765
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢81.40

Craft: Macrame for Advanced

Macram茅 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鈥檚 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 macram茅 cord and each learner will be able to complete a pot hanger. It can be used by you or can be gifted to the loved ones. This is a continuation of the improvers spring course, but all levels are welcome.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 29/04/2025 -
Tue 03/06/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kauser Nabeel
Course code:
Q00018029
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢37.00

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
拢15

Crafts: Create, Craft and Decorate - Papercraft 台湾swag

Explore the art of papercrafting with our Crafts: Create, Craft and Decorate - Papercraft 台湾swag course. Learn techniques for creating beautiful paper-based decorations and crafts. Ideal for craft enthusiasts and beginners looking to develop their papercrafting 台湾swag.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 29/04/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
9 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Rachel Holland-Hargreaves
Course code:
Q00016766
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢59.20

Textiles and Fashion: Machine Sewing for Advanced and Special Stitching Techniques

On this Machine sewing course learn the wide range of sewing techniques require for dress making and other sewing projects. Make projects for yourself or for your family and increase your understanding in the world of machine stitching. While learning new techniques you can also meet likeminded people in the group. This course will help you to concentrate and enjoy moment while creating projects that are useful, creative, and sustainable. Explore this rewarding skill which can not only adopted as a hobby but can lead to sewing business to earn money.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 07/05/2025 -
Wed 25/06/2025
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kauser Nabeel
Course code:
Q00018028
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢51.80

Art Practical: Learn to Paint Animals

Explore the art of animal painting with our Art Practical: Learn to Paint Animals course. Learn techniques for capturing the beauty and character of animals in your artwork. Ideal for artists of all levels interested in animal portraiture.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 04/06/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
9:00am - 10:30am
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017769
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢33.30

Art Practical: Introduction to Abstract Art

Unleash your creativity with our Art Practical: Introduction to Abstract Art course. Learn how to express yourself through abstract forms and explore new artistic techniques. Ideal for artists and crafters looking to experiment with abstraction.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 04/06/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017770
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢33.30

Art Practical: Abstracting Summer Landscapes

Capture the essence of summer in your art with our Art Practical: Abstracting Summer Landscapes course. Learn how to use abstraction to depict the colors and energy of summer landscapes. Ideal for artists looking to explore abstract landscape painting.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 04/06/2025 -
Wed 09/07/2025
Times:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abi Kremer
Course code:
Q00017772
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢33.30

Art Practical: Creative Art for Mindfulness

Join us to unleash your creativity and develop your creative 台湾swag. This day workshop will give you the opportunity to explore creative themes and ideas to inspire inventive response using a range of mediums to suit the project and your preference . Join us to immerse yourself in a day of creativity and be inspired. Learners will be encouraged to develop and share ideas within the session. Whatever your creative level or direction this workshop is designed to inspire and guide you to develop your creative confidence. Discover how the enjoyment of creative art can be creatively enjoyable and beneficial for well-being.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 05/06/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Times:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Debra Collis
Course code:
Q00013102
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢44.40