Creative Courses at Adult Education
If you would like to tap into your creative side, then we have a course for you!
For beginners and those looking to take up a new hobby we have introductory courses offering a range of opportunities. For anyone more serious about getting creative, we have courses offering recognised, accredited qualifications.
Take your skills to the next level and discover how being more creative can benefit your health and wellbeing.
Check out our Creative Show to find out more.
Art and Pottery
Drawing and Painting
Learn how to develop your drawing skills, using tone, shading and colour to bring your artwork to life. Explore traditional and contemporary styles, while being experimental and trying new approaches. This course is ideal for anyone who enjoys drawing and painting. It might even inspire you to consider going on to do more formal courses, including those that can lead to recognised qualifications.
During this course you will work on two projects and showcase your newly learnt skills.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information
Pottery
Looking for a new, hands-on hobby? Want to become a ceramicist or just develop your creative skills? This course will teach you a range of techniques including press moulding, slabbing, coiling and pinching. Your experienced tutor will encourage you to experiment with textures and applications. Create your very own individual pieces to take home.
This course is open to complete beginners and anyone who may already have some experience. It’s ideal for those looking for a new hobby or wanting to develop their skills. Do something fun to improve your health and wellbeing.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
Please note: This course is not suitable for pregnant women due to the materials used.
Clay Jewellery Making
Learn technical skills and create beautiful pieces of jewellery using clay porcelain and silver clay. Add texture and glaze, before firing and polishing your pieces. Design pendants, beads, charms, earrings, buttons and brooches.
This course is ideal for beginners or those who already have some experience. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, want to learn a new skill. Or just want to do something fun to improve your health and wellbeing. This might be the course for you.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
Please note: This course is not suitable for pregnant women due to the materials used.
Art for Wellbeing
Did you know, creating art can be beneficial to your physical and mental health? It can help you build confidence, improve focus, and meet new people. Spend time working on enjoyable and mindful activities. Create an Art Journal and record your emotions and memories through art.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to take up a new hobby or develop new skills.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
Level 1 and 2 – Pottery, Drawing and Painting
Develop your skills and become more experimental with your artwork. This course allows you to try different mediums and techniques to develop an impressive portfolio. Combine 2D drawing and painting with 3D sculpture. And get creative with a range of equipment you might not have used before.
This course is ideal for anyone hoping to progress to higher education courses in art and design. As well as those looking to sell their artwork.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
Please note: This course is not suitable for pregnant women due to the materials used.
GCSE Art and Design - Fine Art
Enjoy art and design? Want to experiment with different materials and textures? This course could be for you! Learn techniques in drawing, painting, and sculpting with clay. Use different mediums for both small- and large-scale projects. And develop 2D and 3D projects, to create an inspiring portfolio of work.
This course is perfect for anyone hoping for a career in art and design. Gain valuable experience in how to make a living from selling your work. You’ll create a project-based portfolio, showing how your skills have developed. And complete a final piece in an exam setting. Both your portfolio and exam piece will go towards your final grade.
You’ll get regular 1-1 support from your tutor, with guidance on how to develop your work.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
Textiles
Sewing
Discover a wide range of sewing techniques as you work on two projects. Learn how to add a lining, handles, pockets and zips while creating a hobby bag. Then create your own garment, a cushion cover, or a bed for your pet. Learn about different fabrics, patterns, and sizing.
Looking for a new hobby, or want to develop your skills? This course is open to beginners or those who already have some experience.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
Handcrafted Gifts
Learn a range of sewing and crafting techniques while creating your own individual items. Whether you’d like to treat yourself or make a gift for a loved one. Use techniques like batik, needle felting and free machine embroidery to make items. You could create a needle felted picture, lined make-up bag or quilted bottled bag.
Whether you’re new to creating your own gifts or already have some experience. Learn a new hobby, skill or improve your health and wellbeing with this course.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
Knitting – NEW
Learn how to hand knit. Including how to cast on and cast off, rib knitting and basic colour work. We will show you how to follow patterns. This course will have you knitting and developing your skills in no time. If you already know the basics why not sign up and add cable knitting to your list of talents.
This course is great for people who want to take up a new hobby, meet new people. And improve their wellbeing.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
Sewing for Fashion and Interiors – Level 1 and 2
Develop your sewing skills, learn a wide range of techniques, and create samples to influence your final piece. If you focus on fashion, you’ll learn techniques, like: neck facing, sleeves, zips, and more. If your interest is in interiors, you’ll learn how to successfully incorporate reverse applique, piping, and free motion embroidery.
You’ll also learn how to produce writing to support your work, demonstrating how your techniques influenced your final piece.
This course is designed for people with prior sewing experience. Ideal for anyone wanting to develop their skills for a career in these exciting industries. Or for those who wants to show off their creative flair.
Get regular 1-1 support from your tutor, and benefit from guidance on how to improve your work.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
GCSE Art and Design – Textiles
If you enjoy working with fabric to create new designs. Or love experimenting with different materials and textures – this course could be for you! Learn advanced sewing techniques and experiment with different designs. And be introduced to trending fabric manipulation techniques. Like textured effects, free-motion embroidery and fabric resist dye techniques. Create a final piece, specialising in either fashion or interiors.
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to pursue a career in this creative sector. You’ll develop a project-based portfolio, showing how your skills have developed during the course. You’ll plan and create a final piece in an exam setting. Both your portfolio and final piece will go towards your grade.
Benefit from regular 1-1 support from your tutor and enjoy guidance aimed at improving your work.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
How to sell as a Creative Artist
Want to start selling your art?
This course will help you develop ideas for business and looks at how you can make your art unique. You’ll find out how and where to sell your products, and how to price them. Plus, learn how to research your competitors. And create a name and logo for your business to engage customers.
If you’re an emerging artist or creator looking for guidance on how to sell your products, this course is perfect for you.
A fee may be charged for this course. Please contact us for more information.
To register your interest in any of these courses, please use our online enquiry form.