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Creative classes, courses and coaches

Drawing and painting

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Painting and drawing

Online tutorials using pencil, watercolours, pastels and oil paints.

A hand outstretched holding a thin watercolour paintbrush painting a flowing floral design

Illustrative workshops

Pencil, pen and watercolour, online and in Southampton area.

A sketch of a male nude with his legs crossed and right arm reaching over his head

Art and meditation

Tap into your inner artist with this monthly online course.

Debrah Martin sat in front of a small easel, painting a seascape in yellows, blues and whites

Painting tips online

The Thirty Minute Painter with Debrah Martin on YouTube.

A selection of open paint pots with an arm outstretched to the brown tin with a paint brush

Painting and drawing

Part-time creative courses with Abingdon & Witney College.

Two hands framing a watercolour painting of oranges on a tree

Coming soon

Another fabulous artistic offering.

Watch this space

Printmaking

A lilac and light yellow linocut of abstract flowers

Nature-inspired printing

Create original linoprints inspired by plants and nature with Sussex Garden School.

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Mixed ability printing

Learn relief and intaglio printing techniques with Abingdon & Witney College.

A lilac paint roller over a linocut of a black flower

Linocut printmaking

Beginners courses in South Oxfordshire with Gerry Coles.

Textiles

A little needle felted lamb sits in a garden on fresh grass with a background of Easter eggs and flowers

Needle felting

Create fluffy creatures online or in Aberdeenshire with Little Blue Artworks.

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Embroidery

Mindful stitching, visible repairs and more, online and in Nottingham area.

A pink, cream and white crocheted blanket on a table with grey yarn and a small vase with orchids

Crochet

Learn to crochet with online and kit options from Crafty Kilner.

A hand reaches across a loom which holds turquoise and orange wool

Weaving

Online and in-person weaving workshops with The Oxford Weaving Studio.

Varying shades of purple and pink embroidered in a zig zag line

Bargello embroidery

Workshops in Brighton with
Bargello a GoGo.

Layered tartan fabrics for kilt making with Paula Duncan Kilts

Kilt making

Learn heritage kilt making in Lhanbryde, Scotland with Paula Duncan Kilts.

A red fascinator with a large red rose and mesh surrounding it

Millinery

Make a fascinator with Mill House Millinery in Essex locations.

A selection of craft items including jars of threads, an iron, and layers of textiles

Textile homecrafts

Dressmaking, quilting, upholstery, and more with Abingdon & Witney College.

Theatre arts

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Drama and singing

Fun drama and singing classes in Oxford with Open Stage Arts.

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Guitar

Beginners and mixed ability classes with Abingdon & Witney College.

Two women face a dance teacher who has an arm stretched across her bust and one above her head

Strictly fun

Dance fitness class in Oxford based on ballroom and Latin American dances.

Crafts

A large painted ceramic pot painted with abstract blue and white paint

Pottery workshops

Learn hand building techniques with Debbie in Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

A brightly coloured handpainted trinket with various sized circles

Craft workshops

A programme of various crafts in Hampshire with Creatful.

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Craft and chat events

Work on your own projects or try something new with Creatful – Hampshire locations.

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Introduction to crafts

Cardmaking, eco-crafting and more with Abingdon & Witney College.

Nature

A close up image of wild flowers and grass

Sussex Garden School

Courses in designing, planning and planting for all gardens, plus arts classes inspired by nature.

A bouquet of dried flowers wrapped in cork held by two hands

Floristry for all

Seasonal, mixed ability, and more. Weekly courses and individual workshops with Abingdon & Witney College.

Pottery

A large painted ceramic pot painted with abstract blue and white paint

Pottery workshops

Learn hand building techniques with Debbie in Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

Two hands work to carve a wet clay pot upside down on a turning wheel

Mixed-ability pottery

Learn a wide range of ceramic processes with Abingdon & Witney College.

Writing

An outstretched hand in a grey jumper holds a blue pen writing on paper

Book Works

Writing, editing and self-publishing guidance from award-winning author Debrah Martin.

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Words Inspire

Creative and intuitive writing coaching. Inspiring you to write from your heart with greater ease, depth and pleasure.

Mindful creativity

An abstract blue and black watercolour painting of a nude

Art and meditation

An online course using yoga, meditation and artistic experimentation.

A drawing of a bunch of wild flowers, placed on a table next to a basket of similar flowers

Mindful creativity

Introductions to mindful creativity in Hampshire with Creatful.

A selection of textiles and embroidery cut mainly in circles and triangles, including an embroidery loop

Mindful stitching

with Mary Broddle Embroidery.

Creative coaches

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Gillian Park

One-to-one and group coaching for artists who want to improve and/or make money from their art.

A photo portrait of Debrah Martin in front of shelves of books

Debrah Martin

Helping you to write, edit and self-publish your own books.

An antique chair and table with a stuffed bird on the writing desk

Daniella Clark

Learn how to shape your home to fit your true identity.

A photo portrait of Rowena Roberts seated and smiling wearing a black dress with dots

Rowena Roberts

Helping you to write with more focus and freedom, and align with your authentic creative self.

A photo portrait of Lynsey Warren smiling and looking at the camera with her hands clasped

Lynsey Warren

Handmade business coach for crafters wanting guidance in making money from their craft.

The words I feel like makin' dreams come true are drawn on pen lids and displayed on a dark grey background

Coming soon

Another amazing creative coach.

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