503 Arts & Crafts courses

An amazing art holiday with cultural visits, food tasting, drawing en plein air... and a complete course to discover the secrets of oil painting.

During this 12 week course you will have the opportunity to work on your own project ideas to explore your different media choices.

During this 12 week course you will have the opportunity to work on your own project ideas to explore your different media choices.

A bespoke, private studio session with artist Puy Soden to help you experiment with alternative approaches to your art-making practice in a supportive space.

During this 12 week course you will have the opportunity to work on your own project ideas to explore your different media choices.

Course Overview Develop your creative qualities and attain the skills to become a fully-fledged artist with this course on Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics for Beginners. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and elevate your amateur brushstrokes to works of art with the expert tuition supplied. No previous experience of painting is needed, just imagination and a willingness to learn. This extremely comprehensive Acrylic Painting tutorial provides step-by-step guidance for all aspects of using acrylics as the basis for your artwork. You will be shown how to prepare and produce stunning images that provide excellent outlets for your identity and share your inspirations. This is the perfect way to start a new hobby or profession that will bring years of satisfaction and potential earnings. Bring your visions to the real world by enrolling now. This best selling Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics for Beginners has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics for Beginners is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics for Beginners is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics for Beginners is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics for Beginners, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics for Beginners will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Acrylic Painting: Learn the Basics for Beginners to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

If you love abstract art and texture then this workshop is for you! You will learn how to mix and blend from a variety of materials from natural stone to plastic beads, stained glass to broken china. What to expect You will be shown how to prepare the base, mix your own adhesive and combine your materials using a range of techniques to create interest and texture. Who is this for? Suitable for beginners, however, those with some mosaic experience are also welcome to join. What is provided A mixture of beads, stone, mosaic tiles and slate (please note materials will vary from example shown) Black tile adhesive Stick for stirring adhesive A square or circular base approximately 15cm x 15cm Next class: Sunday, 17 November 2024 (10am til 3pm) Venue: Luton, Bedfordshire (exact location will be provided on booking)

Stained Glass - PAINTING ONE DAY Workshop 9.00am - 15.00pm

Introduction to palette knives, developing textures and depth in creating landscapes in oils. Learn key points in creating dynamic paintings using reference materials from the rural landscape of Neath. Teaching will be through demonstrating and one to one time with students.

Have a go at enamelling is a 3 hour workshop, suitable for complete beginners, enamelling on copper with kiln-fired vitreous enamel.  Participants will experiment with various decorative techniques and will complete several pieces of jewellery to take home. You don't need to bring anything for the workshop: as all materials are provided.  We recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting messy and sturdy, closed toe shoes are best (not sandals).