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Making Change: August 2025

4.3(189)

By Arts University Plymouth

Do you dream of starting a career in art, design or media? Are you interested in doing a creative Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree? Are you curious about studying art at University level but need a bit more experience, a confidence boost or want to immerse yourself in a few new creative techniques before you start your degree? Join us on our free two-week Making Change course. This course has been designed to prepare you to start university, alongside building a portfolio and gaining support for your application. You will get an art school experience, and during the course you will get the chance to meet the lecturers for the subjects you are interested in studying. You will learn how to work with different painting and printing techniques, test your skills as a fine artist, and get hands-on with materials, all while building a portfolio. This course has been designed to support you commencing your Undergraduate or Postgraduate studies with Arts University Plymouth in September 2025 or 2026. “Honestly, I can't believe the course was only three weeks long. The connections we all made were genuine, positive and have created a new opportunity for me that I have been trying to achieve for the past 20 years without success!” MAKING CHANGE STUDENT, MARCH 2022 What will I learn? During the course you will make, discuss and experiment with materials and ideas, whilst preparing for entry onto one of our Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses. You will be supported in making an application, and you will improve your knowledge of the higher education sector. Are you a mature student? Did you know that 31% of students at Arts University Plymouth are mature students? We pride ourselves on being a creative environment for all ages. As well as support in completing your application, you'll be given advice and tips on how to prepare your portfolio, as well as comprehensive student finance advice. Previous graduates of our Making Change courses have gone on to study at degree level on subjects including Fashion, Textiles, Fine Art, Craft and Material Practices and Painting, Drawing & Printmaking, and across our range of postgraduate courses. What are the entry requirements for this course? You don’t need to have a portfolio prepared - you just have to bring your enthusiasm and meet the following criteria: At the start of the course I am between the ages of 18 - 70, I'm eligible to work in the UK (i.e. I have a National Insurance number), I am interested in studying at Arts University Plymouth in September 2025 or 2026. I want to explore higher education opportunities at an undergraduate or postgraduate level, I am eligible for at least two years of student funding or I am looking at self-funding a Higher Education course,* I am able to attend all six sessions (see dates below). *More information on whether you are eligible for financial support can be found at www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies. If you are unsure if you are eligible, we can discuss this with you once you have applied. When does this course run? This course takes place on campus at Arts University Plymouth with sessions from 10am to 3:30pm, every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4th - 13th June 2025.

Making Change: August 2025
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EPOXY RESIN AND ECO POUR RESIN WORKSHOP

By Three Little Pigs Craft Workshops

Join us for a resin adventure and explore the fantastical world of using epoxy resin and eco pour resin to make and create!

EPOXY RESIN AND ECO POUR RESIN WORKSHOP
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TEMARI BALL MAKING WORKSHOP

By Three Little Pigs Craft Workshops

Beautiful, luxurious, and heartfelt. Temari are cherished gifts, symbolizing friendship and loyalty.

TEMARI BALL MAKING WORKSHOP
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Visible Mending

By One Tree at a Time

Visible mending by hand. Join us at the lake in Bozel every Thursday evening for a free repair class. 

Visible Mending
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Artists Meetup

By Worcester Drawing School

About this event This meetup is an opportunity to meet other artists, find out about opportunities, get feedback on current projects and set an agenda for further meetings. Usually on the second Wednesday of the month . Bring work that you would like to discuss. Bring problems that you have. Bring ideas for group projects. Follow us @ FaceBook - @woodrawschool Twitter - @JainMcKay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdrawingschool

Artists Meetup
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Artists Meet Up

By Worcester Drawing School

About this event Bring along an artwork you are struggling with or want an opinion on.

Artists Meet Up
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No More Worries Monsters - Children's Stitch & Make Workshop

5.0(19)

By Hoop & Fred

Free Children's Stitch and Make Workshop with Hoop and Fred in Blackburn Market

No More Worries Monsters - Children's Stitch & Make Workshop
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FREE

THE FLORISTRY TASTER CLASS

By UK School of Floristry

THE PERFECT TASTER EXPERIENCE FOR ANY FLOWER LOVER

THE FLORISTRY TASTER CLASS
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Ceramic Green Man Plaque Workshop

5.0(1)

By Shoreside Craft Studio

Suitable for complete beginners Age 15 plus Join Lynne from Pots of Magic to create your own ceramic Greenman plaque . During this 3 hour workshop you will be guided through each section using basic hand building and sculpting techniques . During the first 90 minutes you will sculpt and form the face ,with the opportunity to create your own unique character . There will then be a teabreak before you add the foliage to your Greenman Foliage will be provided however if you wish to personalise your plaque using leaves from your own garden please do not hesitate to do so . (Please note leaves are rolled into the clay to leave an imprint then cut out .therefore leaves with veins give best results ) Once finished your clay creation will dry out slowly for 2 weeks before under going its first kiln firing . Once bisque fired it will then be professionally glazed by Lynne and enter the kiln again for its final firing . Your final piece will be ready for collection 4 to 5 weeks later from Ainsdale . All materials Tuition Glazing And both firings are included in the price. £60 pp Complete beginners are welcome and no experience is required We look forward to a fun creative morning!

Ceramic Green Man Plaque Workshop
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The Knit Club assembling Blankets for London in Brixton - 10th December

By Craft Forward

Come together, connect, learn more about knitting and the social purpose of our project. Both beginners and experienced knitters welcomed! If you can't make the event anymore, please be sure to cancel your ticket in advance through Eventbrite to give others a chance to attend. The Knit Club is a workshop by Craft Forward structured like a relaxed and welcoming knitting and crochet group, open to beginners and experienced makers to come together, connect, and assemble our blankets for the “Blankets for London” project. “Blankets for London” is Craft Forward’s seasonal project where we assemble blankets to donate to homeless individuals in London through our partner charities. The Knit Club is open to anyone interested in approaching crafting and textile art for the first time and to any creative who would like an opportunity to make together and connect with other makers. What to bring: all materials are provided! I want to participate in "Blankets for London": our mailbox is now CLOSED for Blankets for London 2023. Thank you so much for having participating! We will start collecting new squares and blankets in 2024. Pictures will be taken during this session: please let us know if you'd rather not be photographed, we want to make sure everyone is comfortable. The Knit Club 2023 is funded by the Changing Lives Social Value Fund by Lambeth Council. Tags United Kingdom Events Greater London Events Things to do in London London Classes London Community Classes #community #art #craft #knitting #homelessness #brixton #craft_workshop #knitting_classes #knitting_workshop #blankets_for_london

The Knit Club assembling Blankets for London in Brixton - 10th December
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