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January 2026

Creative Writing for Beginners

12/01/2026 - 09/03/2026
Monday 7:00pm to 9:00pm
8 weeks
Arts & Craft

Creative Writing for Beginners is an 8-week face to face course designed for those new to storytelling, offering practical exercises in fiction, memoir, and poetry to build confidence, explore language, and develop essential writing skills in a supportive environment.

Tutor : Ruth Wade

Drawing Skills

12/01/2026 - 16/03/2026
Monday 1:00pm to 3:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

Drawing Skills is a practical and exploratory course for all levels, focusing on mark-making, tone, shape, colour, and composition to help learners develop confidence, creativity, and a deeper understanding of visual expression

Tutor : Clive Riggs

East Asian Painting

12/01/2026 - 16/03/2026
Monday 7:00pm to 9:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

East Asian Painting is a creative course for all levels, introducing traditional Chinese and Japanese watercolour techniques, calligraphy-inspired brushwork, and classic subjects such as bamboo, orchids, and plum blossom in a relaxed, supportive environment

Tutor : Peter Cavaciuti

DIY and Joinery for Women: Beginners

12/01/2026 - 16/03/2026
Monday 6:45pm to 8:45pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

A course centered around learning the basics of home DIY, and the beginnings of joinery.

Tutor : Imogen Davies

FULL

Life Drawing

12/01/2026 - 09/03/2026
Monday 6:30pm to 8:45pm
8 weeks
Arts & Craft

Improve your drawing skills and hand-to-eye coordination on this weekly life drawing course.

Tutor : David Bennison

Watercolour Painting

12/01/2026 - 16/03/2026
Monday 10:00am to 12:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

This daytime course will provide instruction and support on how to compose and paint in watercolours.

Tutor : Clive Riggs

FULL

Upholstery at St.Augustine's

13/01/2026 - 17/03/2026
Tuesday 12:15pm to 3.15pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

Upcycle your furniture and bring new life to an old favourite with this Upholstery course!

Tutor : Hong Tan

Dressmaking (Twilight)

13/01/2026 - 17/03/2026
Tuesday 4:00pm to 6:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

This Twilight Dressmaking course offers learners the opportunity to access learning in the late afternoon, giving them the evening free!

Tutor : Linda Couch

Letter Carving

13/01/2026 - 17/03/2026
Tuesday 10:00am to 12:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

On this short course, start your journey in carving on stone. Choose to carve letters or numbers.

Tutor : Emi Gordon

Patchwork and Quilting Adventures Continued

13/01/2026 - 17/03/2026
Tuesday 1:00pm to 3:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

This course continues from the first term in September

Tutor : Marion Curtis

Upholstery at St.Augustines

13/01/2026 - 17/03/2026
Tuesday 7:15pm - 9:15pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

Upcycle your furniture and bring new life to an old favourite with this Upholstery course!

Tutor : Hong Tan

DIY Carpentry/Joinery Skills: Beginners

14/01/2026 - 18/03/2026
Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

Join our Carpentry for Beginners course which teaches essential woodworking skills, including how to safely use and maintain hand tools while mastering key joinery techniques such as Half Lap, Mortice and Tenon, Dove Tail, T Halving, Bridle, and Dowel joints.

Tutor : Domenico Petrelli

FULL

Dressmaking 2

14/01/2026 - 18/03/2026
Wednesday 10:00am to 12:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft


This dressmaking course in Cambridge is a hands-on course for beginners and experienced sewists alike, teaching essential skills such as pattern selection, garment assembly, fitting, and professional finishing techniques.

Tutor : Sally Tilley

FULL

Dressmaking Beginners

14/01/2026 - 18/03/2026
Wednesday 6:00pm to 8:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

This dressmaking course is for beginners to help them learn the essentials and build confidence.

Tutor : Louise Barry

Pattern Cutting 2

14/01/2026 - 18/03/2026
Wednesday 1:00pm to 3:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

This course will introduce you to beginners pattern cutting in women’s wear, using block pattern manipulation techniques.

Tutor : Sally Tilley

FULL

Pattern Cutting 2

14/01/2026 - 18/03/2026
Wednesday 7:00pm to 9:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

This course will introduce you to beginners pattern cutting in women’s wear, using block pattern manipulation techniques.

Tutor : Sally Tilley

FULL

Painting and Drawing

14/01/2026 - 18/03/2026
Wednesday 7:00pm to 9:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

Acquire drawing and painting skills and knowledge on this weekly course.

Tutor : David Bennison

Art History: The Renaissance in Europe

14/01/2026 - 18/03/2026
Wednesday 9:45am to 11:45am
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

The knowledge extends North!

Tutor : Lisa Fretwell

Art History: The Renaissance in Europe

14/01/2026 - 18/03/2026
Wednesday 12:30pm to 2.30pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

The knowledge extends North!

Tutor : Lisa Fretwell

Dressmaking 2

15/01/2026 - 19/03/2026
Thursday 7:00pm to 9:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft


This dressmaking course in Cambridge is a hands-on course for beginners and experienced sewists alike, teaching essential skills such as pattern selection, garment assembly, fitting, and professional finishing techniques.

Tutor : Sally Tilley

FULL

Pottery (Evening)

15/01/2026 - 19/03/2026
Thursday 6:45pm to 8:45pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

Our Pottery for beginners course offers a relaxing, creative experience where learners explore clay techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab-building, and wheel throwing, while mastering surface decoration and glazing to create unique ceramic pieces.

Tutor : Ewa Pandera

FULL

Upholstery in Cottenham

15/01/2026 - 26/03/2026
Thursday 10:00am to 4:00pm for 8 weeks
8 weeks
Arts & Craft

Learn to upholster a small piece of your own furniture,  using modern or traditional methods.

Tutor : Lisa Cramp

DIY Carpentry/Joinery Skills: Improvers

15/01/2026 - 19/03/2026
Thursday 6:00pm to 8:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

A DIY course centred on working with timber. You will have the opportunity to learn and practice

Tutor : Domenico Petrelli

FULL

Art Intermediate

15/01/2026 - 19/03/2026
Thursday 7:00pm to 9:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

Tutor : Felicity Matten

Creative Writing Improvers

15/01/2026 - 12/03/2026
Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm
8 weeks
Arts & Craft

Creative Writing for Improvers is an 8-week intermediate-level course designed to help writers enhance their storytelling skills through practical techniques, guided projects, and expert feedback.

Tutor : Ruth Wade

Calligraphy

16/01/2026 - 13/03/2026
Friday 9:45 am - 12:15 pm
8 weeks
Arts & Craft

Tutor : Liz Barrow

Oil Painting

16/01/2026 - 20/03/2026
Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm
9 weeks
Arts & Craft

If you are a complete beginner to Oil painting, or have some experience then this is the course for you.

Tutor : Clive Riggs

FULL

Upholstery in Cottenham

16/01/2026 - 27/03/2026
Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm for 10 weeks
10 weeks
Arts & Craft

Learn to upholster a small piece of your own furniture, using modern or traditional methods.

Tutor : Lisa Cramp

Upholstery in Cottenham

24/01/2026 - 14/03/2026
Saturday 10:00am to 3:30pm for 3 weeks
3 weeks
Arts & Craft

This course takes place on 24th Jan, 14th Feb and 14th March

Tutor : Lisa Cramp

April 2026

Art History: Baroque to Rococo

22/04/2026 - 01/07/2026
Wednesday 9:45am to 11:45am
10 weeks
Arts & Craft

Tutor : Lisa Fretwell

Art History: Baroque to Rococo

22/04/2026 - 01/07/2026
Wednesday 12:30pm to 2:30pm
10 weeks
Arts & Craft

Tutor : Lisa Fretwell

May 2026

Watercolour Painting (May Day School)

16/05/2026
Saturday 10:00am - 3:30pm
1 day
Arts & Craft

Cover aspects of design and composition as well as paint application and the use of colour.

Tutor : Clive Riggs

Dressmaking: Clothes Alterations (May Day school)

16/05/2026
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
1 day
Arts & Craft

Learn how to make simple alterations to your existing clothes to get a better fit and feel better in your clothes.

Tutor : Linda Couch

Stained Glass: Sun Catcher (May Day School)

16/05/2026 - 17/05/2026
Weekend 10:00am - 4:00pm
2 days
Arts & Craft

Make a beautiful, unique stained glass panel to take home.

Tutor : Lisa Fretwell

Candle Making (May Day School)

16/05/2026
Saturday 10:00am to 1:00pm
1 day
Arts & Craft

Have you ever wondered what makes a clean-burning, long-lasting candle? Well now you can find out exactly that and make your very own!

Tutor : Miller and Ward

Flower Arranging: Japanese Ikebana (May Day school)

16/05/2026
10:00am - 12:30pm
2.5 hours
Arts & Craft

Join a hands-on 2.5-hour course exploring the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Learn how Ikebana reflects nature and the seasons, with a focus on early summer designs.

Tutor : Yukiko Isono

Book Binding (MAY DAY SCHOOL)

17/05/2026
Sunday 10am to 1.00pm
1 day
Arts & Craft

£37 - On this 3 hour session create a single section book and a Japanese traditional book

Tutor : not set

Willow Weaving: Hare Sculpture (May Day School)

17/05/2026
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
1 day
Arts & Craft

Create your own Hare sculpture using willow and spend the day enjoying the mindful process of willow weaving

Tutor : Karen Bek

Flower Arranging: Wedding Bouquets and Buttonholes (May Day School)

17/05/2026
Sunday 10:00am - 1:30pm
1 day
Arts & Craft

Designed with the DIY bride in mind this day workshop would also be useful for anyone wanting to master the handtied bouquet and gain floral wiring tips.

Tutor : Helen Allen

July 2026

East Asian Painting

27/07/2026
Monday 10:00am - 3:30pm
1 day
Arts & Craft

Have you ever wondered about East Asian painting and wanted to learn more? This one day course is ideal for you.

Tutor : Peter Cavaciuti

Silver Jewellery: Beginners

27/07/2026 - 28/07/2026
Monday 10:00am to 3:30pm
2 days
Arts & Craft

Are you looking for a weekend activity and interested in silver jewellery? This is the course for you!

Tutor : Gabriella del Valle

Lino Printing

28/07/2026 - 29/07/2026
Tuesday 10:00am to 3:30pm
2 days
Arts & Craft

Practical Creative Two Day Course creating original designs and prints.

Tutor : Clive Riggs

Willow Weaving: Runner Duck Sculpture

29/07/2026
Wednesday 10:00am to 4:00pm
One day
Arts & Craft

Create your own Runner Duck sculpture using willow and spend the day enjoying the mindful process of willow weaving.

Tutor : Karen Bek

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