Hobby and Interest Courses

You will try a variety of materials and techniques including brush pens, collage, stamping and lettering. Learn how to embrace mistakes and overcome the fear of a blank page We will explore where to find inspiration and how to use prompts, so you can continue your practice in your own time.

This 7-week beginners’ course will introduce you to to the fundamentals of art : line, shape, colour, texture and space through the disciplines of drawing, painting and printing. This course is structured and will be taught under the three disciplines in order to explore the fundamentals in the most innovative and creative way possible.

You will get the chance to work with clay on a small scale, using design work and various decorative techniques to develop and make a range of ceramic jewellery or miniature sculptures, using your own unique motifs.  We will use hand-building and slabbing techniques, plaster stamps and moulds, and you can try your hand at colouring porcelain clay with stains and pigments. 

You will be introduced to various patterns, taking you through the processes of cutting, preparation, stitching and finishing. Alongside this, you will be instructed in the use of relevant hand tools, techniques, and products. As you progress, these skills will enable you to produce more advanced work within the area.

This exciting seven week evening course aims to introduce and advance the skills required in the production of small leather bags that can be made for everyday use. You will be introduced to various patterns, taking you through the processes of cutting, preparation, stitching and finishing.

You will be learning how to use a range of fabrics and techniques using selected images and colour themes. Your samples will then be embellished with experimental hand stitch work. These techniques will then be applied to produce a final decorative panel.

Prepare for the stage and a career in performing arts with our short course in Acting for Beginners. You will learn the essential skills that will help you get into character and become creative with different texts to support your performance. This is a great opportunity to also build confidence in yourself.

Computers are becoming a life skill that no one can live without, this course is designed to give you the basic knowledge when using a computer device. You will develop your confidence and knowledge using Microsoft Office products including Word and learn how to email and use spreadsheets as part of this course.

Ever wanted to learn the skill of screen printing? This 7 week course will provide you with the skills of using professional standard equipment to create single and/or multiple images using techniques of monoprinting and multi-colour image screen prints. This course may provide a basis for progression onto an higher educational programme.