Courses For Topic: Arts & Crafts
Felting 3
In this 10 week course, learn how to felt using wet and dry techniques. Suitbale for beginners and improvers.
Thu, Apr 22, 2021 to Thu, Jul 01 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
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 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
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 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
Starting Watercolours 3
Learn to paint animals and people portraits with watercolours using a variety of techniques on this 10 week course. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Wed, Apr 21, 2021 to Wed, Jun 30 2021
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Painting with Acrylics
Learn how to paint with acrylics in this ten week course. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Wed, Apr 21, 2021 to Wed, Jun 30 2021
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
GCGR Developing Drawing 3
Learn to draw landscapes and flowers with pencils, pens and charcoals using a variety of techniques on this 10 week course. Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Thu, Apr 22, 2021 to Thu, Jul 01 2021
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Groundwork Leeds
Watercolour for Beginners - L503c
Learn the basics of watercolour, aimed at complete novice or not very confident painter, you will learn about washes, colour and texture, wet on wet and wet on dry.
Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Jewellery Making at Home - Beginners - L537c
A course for students that are new to jewellery making. Students will be taught simple jewellery making techniques using a few basic hand tools, which they can then apply to making earrings, pendants, and rings.
Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Improvers Feltmaking - L558c
This course is for students who have a basic knowledge of felt making and would like to extend and improve their skills. It will include dry felting and wet felting with opportunities to pursue individual projects using techniques learned.
Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Life Drawing - L507c
Life Drawing online has become popular over lock down and gives people a chance to have a go in their own homes before attending a class and also for the more experienced. Suitable for all levels.
Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jun 21 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Art Mix - L541c
This course is tailored for beginners wanting to develop their painting and drawing skills. You will learn basic oil painting techniques and basic colour theory as well as drawing fundamentals such as mark making.
Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Fantasy Art Beginners - L501c
Have you ever wanted to draw weird and wonderful creatures straight from your imagination. The beginner course will help you do just that. If you've never drawn but always wanted to or you've not put pencil to paper for many a year, then this is the course for you. Each...(Read more - Fantasy Art Beginners - L501c)
Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Conversations in Art - L512c
This episode shall engage with particular artists/genres and themes. Exposing the influences that they have had upon the art world - discourse will involve making connections between different mediums, styles and processes in a global context.
Mon, Apr 26, 2021 to Mon, Jun 21 2021
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Watercolour Mix - L508c
This course is for beginners / individuals with some previous knowledge but wanting to gain confidence in the basics of watercolours, where you develop knowledge of brush control, colour and texture.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jul 06 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Learn to Draw - L506c
This course aims to help you become more aware of pencil values, encourages you to observe your subject in more detail focusing on shading and tonal values, textures and layering, prospective and ways to hold your pencil to become a freer and better mark maker.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jul 06 2021
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Learn to Draw - L505c
This course aims to help you become more aware of pencil values, encourages you to observe your subject in more detail focusing on shading and tonal values, textures and layering, prospective and ways to hold your pencil to become a freer and better mark maker.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jul 06 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Fantasy Art Step Up - L502c
Do you want to take your drawing skill to the next level.Learn advanced techniques and how to apply them in a practical way to create more accomplished Fantasy Art illustrations. This is an advanced course, aimed at those who draw often and already understand the basic principles of drawing
Tue, Apr 27, 2021 to Tue, Jul 06 2021
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Jewellery Making at Home - Advanced - L538c
A course for students that have completed term 1 or term 2 of the jewellery making course. Students will be taught more advanced jewellery techniques, using a variety of equipment and materials. They will use these new techniques to produce either a bracelet or a necklace.
Wed, Apr 28, 2021 to Wed, Jul 07 2021
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Watercolour Step Up - L504c
On this course you will have the chance to develop your brush control further to achieve amazing results, you will learn about paper quality and its effects upon the image.
Thu, Apr 29, 2021 to Thu, Jul 08 2021
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Watercolour Intermediate / Advanced - L509c
This course is for confident watercolourists who want to explore specific skills, techniques and acquire specific knowledge of the medium.
Thu, Apr 29, 2021 to Thu, Jul 08 2021
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Art Mix - L540c
This course is tailored for beginners wanting to develop their painting and drawing skills. You will learn basic oil painting techniques and basic colour theory as well as drawing fundamentals such as mark making.
Fri, Apr 30, 2021 to Fri, Jul 09 2021
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Oils - L500c
This course is tailored for beginners and improvers wanting to develop their painting skills using oils. You will learn about various types of oil paints and their properties and how to apply blending and underpainting techniques, as well as some basic colour theory so you can produce a painting of...(Read more - Oils - L500c)
Fri, Apr 30, 2021 to Fri, Jul 09 2021
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Digital Painting Beginners - L511c
Step into the world of digital painting and learn how to paint successfully using your desktop computer. This beginner course will teach you how versatile digital painting can be and ultimately give you the confidence to come up with your own creations.
Fri, Apr 30, 2021 to Fri, Jul 09 2021
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Oils - L513c
This course is tailored for beginners and improvers wanting to develop their painting skills using oils. You will learn about various types of oil paints and their properties and how to apply blending and underpainting techniques, as well as some basic colour theory so you can produce a painting of...(Read more - Oils - L513c)
Sat, May 01, 2021 to Sat, Jul 10 2021
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
(3 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Traditional Hand Smocking - L676c
The origins and working of smocks are fascinating. You will learn a range of Traditional Hand Smocking techniques from preparation to working the beautiful embroidery stitches.
Thu, May 06, 2021 to Thu, Jul 15 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
Sewing HW T3
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 T3)
Wed, May 12, 2021 to Wed, Jul 14 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Hawksworth Wood Ymca
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA
Advanced Sewing T3
This is an advanced sewing course for people who live in or near Gipton who want to work on advanced sewing projects.
Thu, May 13, 2021 to Thu, Jul 15 2021
9:30 AM to 12:45 PM
(3 hours)
at The Old Fire Station
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA
Introduction to Sewing LW T3
This is a short, fun online 6 week course for learners who have a sewing machine and would like to build up a portfolio of essential sewing skills. You will learn how to make samples of fundamental dressmaking skills before embarking on a project and build a technical file to...(Read more - Introduction to Sewing LW T3)
Mon, Jun 07, 2021 to Mon, Jul 12 2021
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Ymca Lawnswood
Provided by City of Leeds YMCA
Upcycle "Wardrobe Revival" - L560c
A practical and creative course, exploring the endless possibilities of upcycling and sustainable fashion, by turning old garments and textiles or jewellery, into something new, beautiful and useful. This craft is now bang on trend and becoming the new normal and is a perfect way to meet like-minded people and...(Read more - Upcycle "Wardrobe Revival" - L560c)
Tue, May 04, 2021 to Tue, Jul 13 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
(2 hours)
at Google Classroom Online Course
Provided by Swarthmore
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