2700 Recreational courses

Join The Wild Cooke for an introduction to the wonderful world of wild foods

Step back in time with this 4-hour workshop exploring the timeless beauty of Uncial script, a rounded, majuscule hand used in medieval manuscripts. You'll learn to form the elegant, flowing letterforms that give Uncial its distinct charm, while also covering spacing, rhythm, and pen angle. This session is suitable for beginners and calligraphy enthusiasts looking to expand their broad-edge lettering skills.

Do you want to learn develop your crochet skills further, but don't know where to start? Let us help! These intermediate crochet workshops will take you through more complex stitches and projects all led by your interests and needs. We offer one-to-one sessions in the comfort of your own home and are always available for help in between sessions.

Do you want to learn how to crochet, but don't know where to start? Let us help! Our crochet workshop will start from scratch and finish as a confident crocheter. You'll learn the basic stitches and develop onto decorative stitches, so that by the end of the course you can produce a number of products of your choice from decorations to cardigans. We offer one-to-one sessions in the comfort of your own home and are always available for help in between sessions.

An Essential Sewing & Making Skills Course for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

Improving with stretch fabric - next steps with your overlocker / serger. Spend 3 hours playing with your overlocker to develop your knowledge and get to grips with Seaming, Flatlocking, Blind Hems, Pintucks, Lettuce edging, Rolled Hems and Complex fabric handling e.g. velvet/chiffon/spandex

An Exciting Practical Face to Face Course working with a heat press, for anyone wanting to learn new textile skills and techniques.

This all-inclusive crochet escape will immerse you in a world that you’ll love!  Relax and enjoy a weekend of laughter, great food, and lots of crochet!

Private macramé plant hanger class with local artist and sculptor Lucy Wayman at The Arienas Collective creative workshop space in Edinburgh City Centre

This qualification is designed for learners aged pre-16 and above who wish to develop skills and knowledge in creative craft. This course has been designed to be as affordable for families as possible. Please note, this is not a GCSE but is a GCSE Level course which is why it is designed to span 2 years, although we offer complete flexibility on the timeframe that learners can complete within. This qualification is a Level 2 Qualification and is Ofqual approved carrying 15 credits. Other examples of Level 2 qualifications are BTEC Level 2 and the Silver Arts Award. Feedback from our past learners shows that this qualiifcation is widely regarded as level to a grade A*-C/4-9 at GCSE standard when applying for college or work placements. Please also note, that whether this course is recognised as a GCSE equivalent by colleges and further education establishments, can vary according to location, college and even between courses at the same college. If reliant on this qualification for entry onto another course, it is recommended that you establish with the college whether or not this will aid admission, before committing to the course. Click here to download the Level 2 Creative Craft Information Pack.pdf Our Open Day event gives a little more insight into how this course works as well as the course content and payment options: We don't impose any minimum or maximum ages on our learners as we recognise that every learner is an individual and is on their own unique learning journey. We believe, that their adult facilitator is the best person to judge whether a learner is ready for a particular course, but to enable you to make this decision we provide a workbook, free for you to try. Simpy email technologytriumphs@outlook.com to request a free sample session. We are also happy to advise you with this decision so do reach out to us if you would like our guidance on this. As part of your Induction pack, your learner will receive a free apron to use within their course, but aside from this we have designed the courses to utilise as affordable as possible. The following is not an exhaustive list, but does highlight the main costs associated with the course. UNIT SUMMARIES 601/3232/2 Credit Value: 15 Total Qualification Time: 150 hours 1 Be able to use materials, tools and equipment to develop craft techniques  1.1 Assess the properties of available materials for craft item(s) including the visual and tactile qualities 1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and techniques to support craft ideas and give reasons for choices 1.3 Use appropriate tools and equipment for selected techniques 1.4 Develop craft techniques, making effective use of materials, tools and equipment 1.5 Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring safe use of materials, tools and equipment 1 Understand the market within a chosen craft area  1.1 Explore enterprises within a chosen craft area 1.2 Explain what makes them successful 1.3 Describe the market(s) for chosen craft area 1.4 Identify opportunities in chosen market(s) 1.5 Explain the importance of listening to stakeholders when developing ideas 1.6 Explain the importance of balancing risk against the potential reward of creative ideas 1.7 Identify appropriate financial tools to support creative enterprising ideas 1.8 Identify ways to market a creative product 2 Understand employment opportunities within a chosen craft area  The learner can: 2.1 Explore employment opportunities within a chosen craft area 2.2 Describe the characteristics of an enterprising individual in a chosen craft area 2.3 Identify own strengths and areas for development within a chosen craft area 2.4 Produce an action plan for personal development/career aspirations   1 Be able to develop craft ideas  The learner can: 1.1 Use a range of different sources to develop craft ideas 1.2 Develop visual language to communicate craft ideas 1.3 Use feedback and evaluation of own work to develop craft ideas 1.4 Adapt craft ideas in response to feedback and evaluation of own work 1.5 Select preferred craft idea giving reasons for 1.6 Maintain a safe working environment 1 Be able to create and present final craft item(s)  The learner can: 1.1 Use chosen idea to create a production plan 1.2 Use selected tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce final craft work 1.3 Display craft work in an appropriate way/setting 1.4 Maintain a safe working environment 2 Know how to evaluate the creative and craft making processes  The learner can: 2.1 Evaluate the creative process 2.2 Review final craft item to identify opportunities for improvement or further development