Courses For Topic: Arts & Crafts
Fantasy Art
Learn to draw in a Fantasy Art style, including dragons, fairies, goblins, monsters, pirates and mermaids. This six week course is suitable for those just starting out and those who wish to improve their skills. Learners will need to provide their own pencils, fine liners and drawing paper.
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 to Wed, Mar 31 2021
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Beading - Term 3 - Mon am
This is an entry level class introducing learners to the techniques of beading and involves making small jewellery items from beads
Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jun 28 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
Beading and Jewellery Making Term 3 Thur AM
You will learn how to make beautiful beaded items of jewellery including earrings, necklaces and bracelets
Thu, Apr 29, 2021 to Thu, Jun 24 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
More Patchwork and Quilting
New this term: Students will learn both hand and machine sewing techniques and will work towards individual projects. Japanese Patchwork, Suffolk Puffs, Italian Quilting and Crazy Patchwork. You will need some metre square fabric, batting, lots of fabric scraps, sewing and embroidery threads and hand sewing equipment. Suitable for all...(Read more - More Patchwork and Quilting)
Thu, Apr 22, 2021 to Thu, Jul 15 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA
(ACL) Creative Crafts- Term 3 Thurs pm
This is an entry level class introducing learners to craft making activities
Thu, Apr 29, 2021 to Thu, Jun 24 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
Beginners / Improvers Crochet - Term 3 Fri am
This is an entry level class introducing learners to crochet and expanding on existing skills.
Fri, Apr 30, 2021 to Fri, Jun 25 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
Creative Textiles (3)
An introduion to applying colour and pattern to fabric. Students will learn how to create designs using a range of techniques including applique, patchwork, quilting, free machine and hand embroidery to make home furnishings, clothing, accessories.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jun 22 2021
12:30 PM to 3:45 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College
Basic Woodwork (Monday) HT4
For complete beginners and those looking for a refresher, you will learn: - Safe use of common hand tools - How to measure wood for a project - Simple joints and fixings The course is taught by a time-served carpenter and you will complete: - A bird box - A...(Read more - Basic Woodwork (Monday) HT4)
Mon, Mar 08, 2021 to Mon, Mar 29 2021
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
(6 hours)
at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
Further Woodwork HT4
For learners who have successfully completed the Basic Woodwork course and who want to take their skills further by using more advanced techniques and using different hand and powered tools safely For your final project, choose between making:- - a bedside cabinet - a tool box Students are encouraged to...(Read more - Further Woodwork HT4)
Wed, Mar 10, 2021 to Wed, Mar 31 2021
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
(6 hours)
at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
Basic Woodwork (Friday) HT4
For complete beginners and those looking for a refresher, you will learn: - Safe use of common hand tools - How to measure wood for a project - Simple joints and fixings The course is taught by a time-served carpenter and you will complete: - A bird box - A...(Read more - Basic Woodwork (Friday) HT4)
Fri, Mar 12, 2021 to Fri, Apr 09 2021
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
(6 hours)
at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
Green Woodworking Skills
A fun, outdoor and hands-on course for beginners. Take the chance to explore the world of green woodworking by trying your hand at a variety of skills. Learners will be given information about other courses, either at Hollybush or elsewhere, through which they will be able to develop their woodwork...(Read more - Green Woodworking Skills)
Fri, Mar 12, 2021 to Fri, Apr 09 2021
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
(6 hours)
at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
GCLCSupporting Children with Wellbeing and Mental Health
The course covers the different roles and settings of a childcare worker or teaching assistant. You will need Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills to meet the standards required for working in a school or a childcare setting.
Mon, Feb 22, 2021 to Mon, Mar 15 2021
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College
GCLC Supporting Children with Wellbeing and Mental Health
The course covers the different roles and settings of a childcare worker or teaching assistant. You will need Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills to meet the standards required for working in a school or a childcare setting.
Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, May 10 2021
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Leeds City College
Recovery in Body Mind 2
This course addresses the specific needs of our client group, aiming to help learners in recovery and with experience of addiction gain an understanding of the physical consequences of using various drugs and alcohol both in the short and long term. This course will focus on the mind-body connection and...(Read more - Recovery in Body Mind 2)
Mon, Feb 22, 2021 to Mon, Mar 22 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Humankind
Drug and Alcohol Awareness 2
This course is aimed at learners wishing to progress into a career within the voluntary sector/Health and Social Care. The course will include an overview of the different substances, their appearance and effect, and the legal status. This course will add value to learners' CVs, which will be developed further...(Read more - Drug and Alcohol Awareness 2)
Wed, Feb 24, 2021 to Wed, Mar 31 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Humankind
Processing & Regulating Emotions 2
This course is aimed at learners with a lived experience of addiction and recovery and offers an innovative learning opportunity which addresses the specific recovery needs of the participants and builds confidence, recognising that self-esteem/self-belief are essential to progression into further learning, volunteering and/or employment. The course aims to improve...(Read more - Processing & Regulating Emotions 2)
Fri, Feb 26, 2021 to Fri, Mar 26 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Humankind
GCGW Tracing Your Ancestors
Learn advanced techniques for tracing your ancestors and update your tree. Suitable for those who already have an online tree or those who have taken a previous class
Thu, Jun 24, 2021 to Thu, Jul 22 2021
1:30 PM to 4:45 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
GCWEA Food Hygiene for Speakers of Other Languages
This Food Hygiene course has been designed to help ESOL students who want to work in the catering industry. The course will help students understand their legal responsibilities and will look at best practice with regard to food standards and safety, controlling temperatures, food storage, food preparation, personal hygiene and...(Read more - GCWEA Food Hygiene for Speakers of Other Languages)
Mon, Apr 19, 2021 to Mon, Jun 07 2021
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by WEA
Active Health and Fitness HW T3
This is a course that aims to improve learners' health, confidence and wellbeing through various sports and fun fitness activities. It is specifically aimed at unemployed people living in Lawnswood . You will be able to find out about opportunities and other courses you can progress to as part of...(Read more - Active Health and Fitness HW T3)
Tue, Apr 20, 2021 to Tue, Jul 27 2021
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Hawksworth Wood Ymca
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA
Woodland Wellbeing
Join us in the woods this New Year to help support your wellbeing this winter. We will be keeping warm by a fire, learning how to identify trees and going on nearby walks in the local area and more. Our volunteering and training activities are exempt from current restrictions on...(Read more - Woodland Wellbeing)
Wed, Mar 10, 2021 to Wed, Mar 31 2021
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Provided by Conservation Volunteers
General Sewing Stage 2 - Term 3 - Tues am
An introduction to sewing which is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a needle and thread
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jun 22 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
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