Our arts courses are available from beginners up to advanced levels and include media specific courses such as watercolour and acrylics, alongside courses which focus on skills like botanical drawing, and more general art for wellbeing courses.
This course will introduce beginners to a variety of painting and drawing techniques and materials to get you started on your learning journey. You will be able to develop skills and gain knowledge and the confidence needed to create your own work. You will get lots of support and encouragement along with the opportunity to explore and experiment with a variety of wet and dry media such as watercolour and acrylic paints, graphite, charcoal, ink and pastels.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.60 / Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Take your creativity to the next level with this course designed for learners who have some basic experience in drawing and painting and are ready to build on their skills. You will explore a range of techniques, materials, and styles while developing your confidence in creating artwork. This supportive and enjoyable course is ideal for those looking to continue their artistic journey and develop their own creative style.
Course Fees: Full Fee £140.00 / Reduced Fee £43.40/ FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Drawing and Painting - Beginners Next Steps
This course is for people interested in developing skills and exploring how to combine watercolours with drawing media. You will learn creative approaches to colour mixing and you will be given a helpful insight into using light, shade and composition. Alongside this you will work from photographic imagery and real-life subjects on a range of themes.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.60 / Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Introduction to Drawing and Painting - Mixed Media
This course is designed for learners wishing to gain an understanding of watercolour painting and is suitable for beginners and improvers. The course aims to build the learners confidence and develop a broad range of skills and techniques that form an understanding of the full range of the watercolour medium, its possibilities and its beautiful qualities. Demonstrations, help, support and tips will be a feature of the course and its progression.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.60 / Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Introduction to Drawing and Painting with Watercolour
This course is designed for learners wishing to develop their watercolour painting skills. This course follows on from 'Introduction to Drawing and Painting - Watercolour' or you may have already developed some beginner skills elsewhere. Learners will continue to build their confidence through a range of skills and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment. Demonstrations, help, support and tips will be a feature of the course and its progression.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.40/ Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Drawing and Painting - Watercolour - Beginners Next Steps
This course is for learners who would like to learn to support their wellbeing through drawing and painting techniques using watercolour as a media. You may have low level but complex health needs and this course will help you to learn how to support those needs through art, both in the classroom and at home.
Course Fees: Full Fee £140.00 / Reduced Fee £43.40 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Drawing and Painting for Wellbeing - Watercolour
This is a course designed for those with no experience in drawing but who are interested in learning how to observe what is around them and draw it. You will develop skills using charcoal and pencil, explore ways of making marks, and practice seeing shape, proportion and tone.
Course Fees: Full Fee £140.00 / Reduced Fee £43.40 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Develop Skills in Drawing - Beginners Next Steps
This is a course designed for those with no experience in drawing and painting but who are interested in having a go independently, painting with acrylic paint and learning from trying new things.
Course Fees: Full Fee £140.00 / Reduced Fee £43.40 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Painting with Acrylics - Beginners Next Steps Workshop
This course is designed to enable learners to enhance their knowledge of mixed media further and develop their skills. This course follows on from Introduction to Drawing and Painting - Mixed Media. You will have the opportunity for on-going 1:1 discussion to develop your own ideas to design and create a range of media connected to painting and drawing
Course Fees: Full Fee £140.00 / Reduced Fee £43.40 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Drawing and Painting - Mixed Media - Beginners Next Steps
This course is designed for those with an interest in drawing and painting who would like to develop their skills further, but may feel apprehensive about joining a class or group due to anxiety issues or low confidence levels. The course will introduce you to different art materials, and help you to develop drawing and painting techniques, including: observational skills, Colour Theory, and skills in design and composition. It is also a personal journey, using art as a means to gain confidence.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.60 / Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Art for Wellbeing
This course is for anyone interested in developing skills in drawing – both in mark making and in observation. It involves using a variety of dry media to draw with, learning about different tools and techniques, and also looking at the work of other artists.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.60 / Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Develop Skills in Drawing - Intermediate
This is a course aimed at the complete beginner or someone who has a little experience and wants to gain confidence in drawing. This course will cover line drawings, learning about different tones and about mark making. This course is designed to be welcoming and friendly, to be able to enjoy learning in a safe environment. There will be a variety of topics, something to suit everyone, the tutor will phone you prior to the course starting to discuss the course further.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.60 / Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Botanical Drawing and Painting for Wellbeing
These courses are available either online or in the classroom, and are designed for learners wishing to gain an understanding of watercolour painting and improve their technique. The course builds up step by step to help your understanding and for you to gain confidence in each area before moving on. For more experienced learners we aim to develop skills, techniques and applications already learnt so that learners are confident to paint a range of subjects.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.60 / Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Drawing and Painting - Watercolour - Intermediate
This course is for the learner who has some basic skills in drawing skills, use of tone and shading, mixing and application of paint. The course will include experimenting with different materials and techniques.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.60 / Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Drawing and Painting - Intermediate
This course is for anyone who has some prior knowledge of watercolours and is ready to explore how to create artwork using watercolours drawing and mixed media.
Course Fees: Full Fee £167.60 / Reduced Fee £51.68 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances. (Fees for this course vary depending on length.)
More information on Drawing and Painting - Mixed Media - Intermediate
This is a course designed for those who have experience of drawing and feel confident to have a go independently and wish to explore using graphite, charcoal and inks in drawing the world around them.
Course Fees: Full Fee £140.00 / Reduced Fee £43.40/ FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Develop Skills in Drawing - Independent
This one-day workshop is aimed at anyone interested in developing skills and techniques in drawing and painting animals and birds. You will be able to explore and learn in a friendly, supportive environment, and get to create your own artwork.
Course Fees: Full Fee £36.50 / Reduced Fee £12.35 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Wellbeing Saturdays - Drawing and Painting - Animals and Birds
This course is open to anyone interested in learning how to use a water-soluble pen and a brush to make tonal marks. You will produce a landscape with buildings.
Course Fees: Full Fee £36.50 / Reduced Fee £12.35 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Wellbeing Saturdays - Introduction to Pen and Wash - Landscapes
This one-day workshop is aimed at anyone interested in developing skills and techniques in drawing and painting landscapes using a combination of different art mediums, such as watercolour, charcoal, inks, acrylics and collage etc. You will be able to explore and learn in a friendly, supportive environment, and get to create your own artwork.
Course Fees: Full Fee £36.50 / Reduced Fee £12.35 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Wellbeing Saturdays - Drawing and Painting - Landscapes in Mixed Media
This one-day workshop is aimed at anyone interested in developing skills and techniques in drawing and painting seascapes using various art materials and techniques. You will be able to explore and learn in a friendly, supportive environment, and get to create your own artwork.
Course Fees: Full Fee £36.50 / Reduced Fee £12.35 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Wellbeing Saturdays - Drawing and Painting - Seascapes
Experiment with paper folding, block printing, embossing, and stencilling to create decorative and functional seasonal items such as garlands, gift tags, bags and wrapping paper. You will also learn about recycling and reusing paper, with instructions on make your own paper at home.
Course Fees: Full Fee £44.50 / Reduced Fee £20.35 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Wellbeing Saturdays - Christmas Paper Craft
Explore the creative art of pen and wash in a friendly and supportive environment. This course will introduce you to the techniques of combining pen drawing with watercolour washes to create expressive and colourful artwork. You will learn how to build confidence in sketching, add colour and depth to your drawings, and develop your own artistic style. Suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this relaxing course offers an enjoyable way to enhance creativity and wellbeing.
Course Fees: Full Fee £22.70 / Reduced Fee £8.21/ FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Wellbeing Saturdays - Pen and Wash Next Steps - Buildings
Learn how to design and create a scrapbook as a way of storing and preserving your precious mementos such as photographs, pamphlets, tickets, and notes. Experiment with layouts, materials and paperfolding as you engage in a mindful craft to support your wellbeing.
Course Fees: Full Fee £44.50 / Reduced Fee £20.35 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Wellbeing Saturdays - Scrapbooking Workshop
This workshop is aimed at anyone interested in learning how to create beautiful pieces of silk painting. Have a go at something delicate and explore flower patterns or play with colours. Experiment with colour and pattern or draw an image that captures your personality. Learn how to blend colours and patterns to form your own stunning wall hanging that you can frame and display with pride.
Course Fees: Full Fee £30.70 / Reduced Fee £16.21 / FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
More information on Wellbeing Saturdays - Silk Painting
