Choose from a variety of creative art courses

Explore your creativity through painting and drawing and choose from a variety of creative art classes. With a huge range of subjects to learn from, you can choose from online or in-person options.

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Our creative arts courses will get you working with pastels and pencils, exploring fine art and even get you out and about discovering new galleries in your spare time. 

Paints to pastels

Delivered by experienced art tutors, why not try getting creative with clay, or getting hands-on painting your very own masterpiece. 

If you’re interested in drawing, you won’t be disappointed either. Collage making, oil painting, pastel painting and printing are just some of the subjects that have proved popular in recent years.  

Many of our arts courses are delivered for different levels of experience too, so whether you’re a beginner or a little more advanced, you’ll be able to choose the art course that’s right for you. 

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Craft: Christmas crafts

Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Crafts Course! This hands-on workshop is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned crafters. Over the course of five sessions, you'll learn to create a variety of beautiful and unique Christmas decorations and gifts. Whether you're looking to enhance your holiday décor or create heartfelt handmade gifts, this course is perfect for you. This course will give you the opportunity to learn something new, relax and meet like-minded people, whilst getting in the mood for Christmas

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 16/10/2024 -
Wed 20/11/2024
Times:
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
The Cornforth Partnership (Ferryhill)
68-70 High Street
West Cornforth
Ferryhill
DL17 9HS
Tutor:
Jayne Clark
Course code:
Q00018848
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Art Practical: Acrylic: Drawing and Painting

In this comprehensive course, you will dive into the captivating world of acrylic painting. Over the duration of the course, you will be guided through a journey that encompasses fundamental drawing and painting ̨Íåswag. You will develop the ability to recalland apply various drawing and painting techniques with a specific emphasis on the versatility of acrylics. Gain an in depth understanding of these techniques, enabling you to expertly compare, contrast, and evaluate their effectiveness in your acrylic artwork. At the end of the course, you will put your ̨Íåswag to the test as you independently craft a final outcome in the medium of acrylics.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 17/10/2024 -
Thu 14/11/2024
Times:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abbie Cairns
Course code:
Q00017694
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00

Creativity for Calm

Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation. This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft ̨Íåswag to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 17/10/2024 -
Thu 23/01/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TA
Tutor:
Joanne Liddle
Course code:
Q00019519
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Craft: Halloween Wreath making

Welcome to our spook-tacular Halloween Wreath-Making Workshop! Dive into the enchanting world of Halloween crafting, where we combine creativity with the thrill of the spooky season. On this one-day workshop, you will discover how Halloween has evolved to be as exciting as Christmas, with its own unique flair and festivities. Join us for a bewitching good time and take home a piece of Halloween magic! Why not ask a friend or family member to sign up today and learn something different together? Make this Halloween as memorable and magical with your very own handcrafted wreath with your unique touch of creativity.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 23/10/2024 -
Wed 23/10/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Briardale house (Blyth)
Briardale Road
Blyth
NE24 5AN
Tutor:
Elaine Swan
Course code:
Q00018866
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Creativity for Calm

Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation. This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft ̨Íåswag to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 23/10/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Heart on the Terrace
8 Woods Terrace
Murton
North East
SR7 9AA
Tutor:
Jayne Clark
Course code:
Q00018817
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Art Practical: Arts & Crafts for Wellbeing

Indulge your creativity while nurturing your wellbeing by joining us on this Arts and Crafts course designed to provide relaxation, self-expression, and practical ̨Íåswag, whilst exploring your artistic style. Through a series of hands-on sessions, you will explore the therapeutic benefits of crafting while learning to create beautiful pieces from fabric, glass jars, and natural materials. From crafting beads to dabbling with macramé techniques, embellishing vases to repurposing old fabrics into new decorations, this course offers a holistic approach to artistic expression and self-care, as well as helping to foster an interest in crafty recycling and how we can use found, natural materials to create unique artwork.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 23/10/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Belle Isle Tenant Management Org. Commun
The Gate ,Off Haverfield Rd
Leeds
LS10 3QH
Tutor:
Victoria Bould
Course code:
Q00019326
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £58.80

Creativity for Calm

Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation. This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft ̨Íåswag to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby. You must live in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire postcode areas to get this course free.

Course Information

Dates:
Sun 27/10/2024 -
Fri 01/11/2024
Times:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Abbie Cairns
Course code:
Q00009419
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

Art Practical Watercolour: Autumn Colours

Explore the vibrant world of autumn colours with our Art Practical Watercolour course. Learn techniques for capturing the beauty of autumn landscapes in watercolour. Ideal for beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their watercolour ̨Íåswag.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 30/10/2024 -
Wed 27/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Tumbly Hill Day Service (Kingsbridge)
Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge
TQ7 1HN
Tutor:
Mary Boreham
Course code:
Q00016827
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £42.00

Craft: Festive Fun Makes

Christmas is just the excuse you need to indulge in a creative craft course with the WEA. During this course we will be using a range of techniques and materials to design create and embellish handmade items to decorate our Christmas trees, homes and dining tables ready for the big day. Let's have some fun, meet like minded people, share inspiration and ideas and impress family and guests with our creativity ̨Íåswag and imagination. This course is perfect for anyone who loves the holiday season and enjoys hands-on crafting. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn new ̨Íåswag or a more experienced crafter seeking fresh ideas, this course is for you.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024
Times:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Guest Speaker
Course code:
Q00016645
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80

Craft: Hand Clay Pottery

This course is designed for you to develop your creative side and use your previous clay hand-building techniques to progress to an intermediate level, 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 ̨Íåswag. 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!

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 04/11/2024 -
Mon 09/12/2024
Times:
10:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Oakley Resource Centre Hub
Clyde Crescent
Cheltenham
GL52 5QL
Tutor:
Victoria Hendzel
Course code:
Q00016896
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40