Courses

Our courses are released a few weeks before the start of each term (usually August, December and March). Book your places below.

You can book multiple courses by adding a course to your basket, and then returning to this page to book another course.
06
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Mon 06/01/25 am)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio. 

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 6 January 2025
    09:30 - 12:30
06
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Mon 06/01/25 pm)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio.  

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 6 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:45
07
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Tue 07/01/25 am)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio.  

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 7 January 2025
    09:30 - 12:30
07
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Tue 07/01/25 pm)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio.  

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 7 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:45
08
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Wed 08/01/25 am)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio.  

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 8 January 2025
    09:30 - 12:30
08
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Wed 08/01/25 pm)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio. Please note, the Wednesday afternoon Drop In finishes at 3.30pm, to give time to set up for a early evening course.  

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 8 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:30
09
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Thu 09/01/25 am)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio.  

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 9 January 2025
    09:30 - 12:30
09
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Thu 09/01/25 pm)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio.    

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 9 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:45
10
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Fri 10/01/25 am)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio.    

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 10 January 2025
    09:30 - 12:30
10
Jan

Pottery Drop-in (Fri 10/01/25 pm)

Members’ drop-in session in our pottery studio.

  • Tutor:
    Drop-in
  • 10 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:45
13
Jan
Multi-date event

Creative Crafts for Wellbeing – (starts 13/01/25)

This is a supportive and pressure free course that gives you the opportunity to learn a variety of crafts, work at your own pace and find out how creative activity can support wellbeing. Everyone welcome! On this 10-week course you will have the opportunity to learn a variety of easily […]

  • Tutor:
    Jane McDonald
  • 13 January 2025
    10:00 - 12:00
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13
Jan
Multi-date event

Small Sculpture – (starts 13/01/25)

This is a course where you can make small sculptural items using a variety of materials, techniques and skills.On this 10-week course you will have the opportunity to make small sculpture using: Air dry claySoap carvingPaper MacheNatural objectsPyrography3D felt making All materials provided, please wear closed toed footwear as some […]

  • Tutor:
    Jane McDonald
  • 13 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:00
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13
Jan
Multi-date event

Ceramics For All (starts 13/01/25)

A ten-week course for people new to clay or anyone returning to clay work who would like a refresher. Students will be supported in designing and making their work using a variety of hand building techniques. You will be guided through a range of hand-building techniques such as slab work, […]

  • Tutor:
    Sally Storr
  • 13 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:00
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13
Jan
Multi-date event

Creative Stitchery – (starts 13/01/25)

Fabrics, threads, ribbons, lace, beads, feathers and tassels, combined with creative hand stitching, to transform into unique pieces which can be turned into: 3d sculptures; cards, needles cases, wall art, gift tags and much more. All levels of experience welcome. Learn how to transform fabric scraps, ribbons, buttons, lace, found […]

  • Tutor:
    Sharon Roscoe
  • 13 January 2025
    18:30 - 20:30
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This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
13
Jan
Multi-date event

Pottery – Mon eve (starts 13/01/25)

In this course you will be supported in designing and making your own ceramic pieces, using a variety of techniques as appropriate. No previous ceramics experience is required as each student will be taught according to their requirements. Beginners are taught basic techniques to begin with so that they quickly […]

  • Tutor:
    Jane Hurford
  • 13 January 2025
    19:00 - 21:00
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14
Jan
Multi-date event

Pottery – Tue am (starts 14/01/25)

In this course you will be supported in designing and making your own ceramic pieces, using a variety of techniques as appropriate. No previous ceramics experience is required as each student will be taught according to their requirements. Beginners are taught basic techniques to begin with so that they quickly […]

  • Tutor:
    Jane Hurford
  • 14 January 2025
    10:00 - 12:00
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14
Jan
Multi-date event

Painting & Drawing – (starts 14/01/25)

A 10 week course where you can learn skills in still life drawing and painting using pencil, charcoal and acrylics   On this course you will learn: to make work from a variety of still life subjects.   Learn and understand how composition, the principle of proportion and tonal values […]

  • Tutor:
    Jane McDonald
  • 14 January 2025
    10:00 - 12:00
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14
Jan
Multi-date event

Stained Glass – Tue pm early (starts 14/01/25)

This course is for both beginners and people with experience. Beginners will learn all the stages of traditional stained glass making including designing a panel, cutting/grinding the glass and assembling it into a completed panel, using lead came, solder and cement. You will also learn how to handle the materials […]

  • Tutor:
    Geoff Goss
  • 14 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:00
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14
Jan
Multi-date event

Stained Glass – Tue pm late (starts 14/01/25)

This course is for both beginners and people with experience. Beginners will learn all the stages of traditional stained glass making including designing a panel, cutting/grinding the glass and assembling it into a completed panel, using lead came, solder and cement. You will also learn how to handle the materials […]

  • Tutor:
    Tony Ovenell
  • 14 January 2025
    15:30 - 17:30
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This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
14
Jan
Multi-date event

Pottery – Tue eve (starts 14/01/25)

In this course you’ll be supported in designing and making your own ceramic pieces, using a variety of techniques as appropriate to your previous experience. You will be guided through a range of hand-building techniques such as slab work, coiling, sculpting, exploring different surface patterns and textures. You will be […]

  • Tutor:
    Sally Storr
  • 14 January 2025
    18:30 - 20:30
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15
Jan
Multi-date event

Creative Journaling – (starts 15/01/25)

Creative journaling is a great way to increase wellbeing, it replaces negative thoughts with positive ones and reconnects you with your true self. This course is a space for women to reflect through art, poetry, cutting and sticking! We look at seasons during the course – and this project now […]

  • Tutor:
    Claire Rookes
  • 15 January 2025
    10:00 - 12:00
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15
Jan
Multi-date event

Pottery – Wed am (starts 15/01/25)

You will be guided through a range of hand-building techniques such as slab work, coiling, sculpting, exploring different surface patterns and textures. You will be shown how to use slips and glazes to create different decorative effects on your pots. For the more experienced potter you will be guided and […]

  • Tutor:
    Liz Danby
  • 15 January 2025
    10:00 - 12:00
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15
Jan
Multi-date event

Ceramics handbuilding with Jo – early evening (starts 15/01/25)

New course, new tutor! “I’m an artist working with ceramics and use lots of different techniques to create work. I love sharing skills, experience and enthusiasm for all clay things.” Jo In this course you will be supported in designing and making your own ceramic pieces, using handbuilding techniques.No previous […]

  • Tutor:
    Jo Woffinden
  • 15 January 2025
    16:00 - 18:00
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15
Jan
Multi-date event

Knitting and Crochet Skills – (starts 15/01/25)

Course short summary: Knitting and Crochet Skills A flexible knitting and crochet course, suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to stitching ninjas. The tutor intends to tailor the course content to reflect the aims and interests of students and to challenge the class to explore their creativity whilst expanding […]

  • Tutor:
    Sharon Roscoe
  • 15 January 2025
    18:30 - 20:30
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15
Jan
Multi-date event

Ceramics handbuilding with Jo – evening (starts 15/01/25)

New course, new tutor! “I’m an artist working with ceramics and use lots of different techniques to create work. I love sharing skills, experience and enthusiasm for all clay things.” Jo In this course you will be supported in designing and making your own ceramic pieces, using handbuilding techniques.No previous […]

  • Tutor:
    Jo Woffinden
  • 15 January 2025
    19:00 - 21:00
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16
Jan
Multi-date event

Life Drawing – Thursdays – (starts 16/01/25)

Work from a life model to explore exciting possibilities in drawing and printmaking On this course you will have the opportunity to explore life drawing through drawing and various forms of printmaking.   Printmaking will allow you to make multiple pieces of work during sessions, often with surprising and unpredictable […]

  • Tutor:
    Jane McDonald
  • 16 January 2025
    18:00 - 20:00
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This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
17
Jan
Multi-date event

Printmaking Friday (starts 17/01/25)

Discover the Art of Perspex Drypoint Etching: A 10-Week Course Perspex Drypoint Etching course, where you will dive into the fascinating world of drypoint etching using perspex—a safer and more accessible alternative to traditional etching techniques. Course Overview: In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of drypoint etching, a […]

  • Tutor:
    Claire Rookes
  • 17 January 2025
    10:00 - 12:00
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17
Jan
Multi-date event

Sewing Bee Hivers – (starts 17/01/25)

Course short summary:Sewing and dressmaking skills for beginners and intermediate skills – to make unique projects you can be proud of. Detailed course description:Learn basic and intermediate sewing and dressmaking skills by making a garment oy project your choice.• Making garments that fit well and that you want to wear• […]

  • Tutor:
    Sharon Roscoe
  • 17 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:00
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This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
23
Jan

Pottery Wheel Experience – (morning) (23/01/25)

Suitable for those with any level of experience, this hour and a half session is a perfect opportunity to experience the pottery wheel , and should prove an enjoyable experience for any aspiring potter. It involves one to one tutoring, with a limited number of pots made included in the […]

  • Tutor:
    Gillian Cordingley
  • 23 January 2025
    11:00 - 12:30
This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
23
Jan

Pottery Wheel Experience – (afternoon) (23/01/25)

Suitable for those with any level of experience, this hour and a half session is a perfect opportunity to experience the pottery wheel , and should prove an enjoyable experience for any aspiring potter. It involves one to one tutoring, with a limited number of pots made included in the […]

  • Tutor:
    Gillian Cordingley
  • 23 January 2025
    13:45 - 15:15
29
Jan
Multi-date event

Adult Woodwork – for beginners and improvers -(Starts 29/01)

The course is for anyone wanting to learn woodworking skills. You may be an absolute beginner, or someone wishing to build on existing experience.You will learn techniques to make an attractive and functional product (tray) accurately and safely.The skills learned can be can be carried forward into more advanced work. […]

  • Tutor:
    Oliver Fulton
  • 29 January 2025
    13:00 - 15:00
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30
Jan

Pottery Wheel Experience – (morning) (30/01/25)

Suitable for those with any level of experience, this hour and a half session is a perfect opportunity to experience the pottery wheel , and should prove an enjoyable experience for any aspiring potter. It involves one to one tutoring, with a limited number of pots made included in the […]

  • Tutor:
    Gillian Cordingley
  • 30 January 2025
    11:00 - 12:30
This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
30
Jan

Pottery Wheel Experience – (afternoon) (30/01/25)

Suitable for those with any level of experience, this hour and a half session is a perfect opportunity to experience the pottery wheel , and should prove an enjoyable experience for any aspiring potter. It involves one to one tutoring, with a limited number of pots made included in the […]

  • Tutor:
    Gillian Cordingley
  • 30 January 2025
    13:45 - 15:15
This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
06
Feb

Pottery Wheel Experience – (morning) (06/02/25)

Suitable for those with any level of experience, this hour and a half session is a perfect opportunity to experience the pottery wheel , and should prove an enjoyable experience for any aspiring potter. It involves one to one tutoring, with a limited number of pots made included in the […]

  • Tutor:
    Gillian Cordingley
  • 6 February 2025
    11:00 - 12:30
This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
06
Feb

Pottery Wheel Experience – (afternoon) (06/02/25)

Suitable for those with any level of experience, this hour and a half session is a perfect opportunity to experience the pottery wheel , and should prove an enjoyable experience for any aspiring potter. It involves one to one tutoring, with a limited number of pots made included in the […]

  • Tutor:
    Gillian Cordingley
  • 6 February 2025
    13:45 - 15:15
This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
13
Feb

Pottery Wheel Experience – (morning) (13/02/25)

Suitable for those with any level of experience, this hour and a half session is a perfect opportunity to experience the pottery wheel , and should prove an enjoyable experience for any aspiring potter. It involves one to one tutoring, with a limited number of pots made included in the […]

  • Tutor:
    Gillian Cordingley
  • 13 February 2025
    11:00 - 12:30
This course is fully booked. Please join the waiting list and we will update you if a space becomes available.
13
Feb

Pottery Wheel Experience – (afternoon) (13/02/25)

Suitable for those with any level of experience, this hour and a half session is a perfect opportunity to experience the pottery wheel , and should prove an enjoyable experience for any aspiring potter. It involves one to one tutoring, with a limited number of pots made included in the […]

  • Tutor:
    Gillian Cordingley
  • 13 February 2025
    13:45 - 15:15