Courses For Topic: Arts & Crafts
Acrylics - Paint Like The Masters 2
A nine week course to learn how to create acrylic paintings in the styles of famous artists. COVID-secure measures are in place. Please contact us on 07730 765564 or email: skills@groundwork.org.uk to find out more about the course before you enrol.
Wed, Jan 19, 2022 to Wed, Mar 30 2022
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Making Cards
A five week course to learn how to create greeting cards using mixed media collage techniques, stamping, and embellishing.. COVID-secure measures are in place. Please contact us on 07730 765564 or email: skills@groundwork.org.uk to find out more about the course before you enrol.
Thu, Jan 20, 2022 to Thu, Feb 17 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Patchwork
A five week course to learn how to create items of patchwork in various shapes and forms using English Paper Piecing COVID-secure measures are in place. Please contact us on 07730 765564 or email: skills@groundwork.org.uk to find out more about the course before you enrol.
Thu, Jan 20, 2022 to Thu, Feb 17 2022
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Mixed Media Landscapes
A seven week course to learn how to create stunning landscapes using mixed media collage techniques. COVID-secure measures are in place. Please contact us on 07730 765564 or email: skills@groundwork.org.uk to find out more about the course before you enrol.
Wed, Feb 09, 2022 to Wed, Mar 30 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Spring Felting
A five week course to learn how to create seasonal items using wet and dry felting techniques COVID-secure measures are in place. Please contact us on 07730 765564 or email: skills@groundwork.org.uk to find out more about the course before you enrol.
Thu, Mar 03, 2022 to Thu, Mar 31 2022
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Jewellery Making
A five week course to learn how to create you own jewellery using wire, beads and other techniques. COVID-secure measures are in place. Please contact us on 07730 765564 or email: skills@groundwork.org.uk to find out more about the course before you enrol.
Thu, Mar 03, 2022 to Thu, Mar 31 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Groundwork
Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire
Sewing HW T2
This course is for students living near Hawksworth Wood who want to learn and develop basic sewing skills and techniques. It will give students the opportunity to develop both hand and machine sewing skills. You will be able to find out about other courses and progression opportunities as part of...(Read more - Sewing HW T2)
Tue, Jan 11, 2022 to Tue, Apr 05 2022
12:30 PM to 2:45 PM
(2 hours)
at Hawksworth Wood Ymca
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA
Bookbinding for Beginners
Learn the basic techniques and skills for bookbinding. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Sun, Jan 16, 2022 to Sun, Jan 16 2022
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
(7 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Sewing Beginners
Learn how to make a toile to test for accurate fit then produce a skirt with a yoke and pockets.
Mon, Jan 17, 2022 to Mon, Mar 28 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Painting and Drawing
This course is aimed at people who are interested in drawing and painting and require a supported environment. This course will help build confidence by enabling students to create new art work.
Mon, Jan 17, 2022 to Mon, Mar 28 2022
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Crochet beginners
Learn the basics of crochet and make your own items. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Mon, Jan 17, 2022 to Mon, Mar 28 2022
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Pattern Cutting Introduction
Learn new techniques including: dart manipulation, slash and spread, how to draft a skirt with pockets, facings, waistbands, use correct grain, lines and symbols to know to how make a skirt. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Tue, Feb 01, 2022 to Tue, Mar 29 2022
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Abstract Painting Intermediate
Learn how to produce abstract paintings in your own unique style, combining various media and techniques. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills to produce art work.
Wed, Jan 19, 2022 to Wed, Mar 30 2022
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Pattern Cutting Intermediate
Develop techniques that include various sleeve and bodice styles, necklines and collars and drafting a final pattern that demonstrates confidence in adapting to bodice designs. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022 to Wed, Mar 30 2022
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Jewellery for Beginners
Learn how to use the equipment in the workshop and develop various jewellery making techniques which will enable you to create beautiful jewellery from silver and other materials. This term we will concentrate on ring & pendant making. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Wed, Jan 19, 2022 to Wed, Mar 30 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Jewellery Making Advanced
Learn how to create mixed media jewellery using riveting and other cold joining methods; basic stone setting; brooch pin making. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Wed, Jan 19, 2022 to Wed, Mar 30 2022
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Visual Journalling
Learn how to create your own visual journal, a documentary artefact recording your thoughts and experiences through visual arts, sketchbook and mixed media techniques. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022 to Wed, Mar 30 2022
1:15 PM to 3:45 PM
(3 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Pottery further skills
Students will learn a variety of pottery techniques which will include some of the following: pinching, coiling, slabbing, modelling and maybe even some throwing. Students will also learn how to glaze their pots. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Thu, Feb 03, 2022 to Thu, Mar 31 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Fused Glass
Learn how to cut glass, and how to make a number of items such as a decorative glass bowl. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Thu, Jan 20, 2022 to Thu, Mar 31 2022
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Fused Glass
Learn how to cut glass, and how to make a number of items such as a decorative glass bowl. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Thu, Jan 20, 2022 to Thu, Mar 31 2022
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Learn to Paint with Procreate
Learn how to create digital illustrations from scratch, and the most efficient way to use tools available. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative and digital skills.
Thu, Jan 20, 2022 to Thu, Mar 31 2022
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
General Sewing - Improvers - Term 2 - Fri pm
A course for those who already have basic sewing skills to enable them to further develop their skills and knowledge to progress to accedited provision.
Thu, Feb 03, 2022 to Thu, Mar 31 2022
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Deacon House Centre
Provided by Leeds City College
Curtain Making
Learn how curtains are cut, joined, lined and how tape is applied.
Sun, Feb 13, 2022 to Sun, Feb 13 2022
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
(7 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Bluff and Flap Advanced Pocket Making
Learn a range of traditional tailoring techniques and pressing.
Sun, Feb 27, 2022 to Sun, Feb 27 2022
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
(7 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Sewing Step Up
This is an intermediate/advanced level course for sewers who have already acquired basic machine sewing skills. You will develop your recently acquired, basic dressmaking skills even further and will work to produce a dress that fits your personal body measurements and will make a dress from a commercial sewing pattern....(Read more - Sewing Step Up)
Mon, Jan 17, 2022 to Mon, Mar 28 2022
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Sketchbook challenge
Learn a variety of drawing, mark making and creative skills creating a small sketcbook using the prompts and exercises you are set throughout the course. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills to produce art work.
Tue, Feb 01, 2022 to Tue, Mar 29 2022
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Mindful Art
Learn a variety of breathing techniques and participate in different kinds of meditations. Use mindfulness to your advantage, working on the nine attitudes.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022 to Wed, Mar 30 2022
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Drawing Buildings at Home
Learn drawing techniques including: cross hatching and scumbling, single and two point perspective, the use of specific materials inc pastels, graphite etc, using monochromatic tones and shades. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills to produce art work.
Mon, Jan 31, 2022 to Mon, Mar 28 2022
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Pottery Beginners 2
Learn how to make coil pots, soft slab pots, moulded pots, throwing on the wheel and glazing. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Fri, Jan 21, 2022 to Fri, Apr 01 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
Figurative Sculpture
You will learn skills in making basic clay sculptures and figurative drawing. This course will help build confidence through learning new creative skills.
Fri, Jan 21, 2022 to Fri, Feb 18 2022
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Swarthmore Centre
Provided by Swarthmore
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