Arts and Crafts Course

Watercolours
This opportunity is for anyone wishing to explore watercolours, from beginner to the more experienced painter. We will be looking at different theories, and practical applications, exploring this versatile medium. […]

Woven Tapestry
Learn woven tapestry skills at your own pace. A course perfect for learning the basics in tapestry weaving and for further developing skills and woven tapestry knowledge. Choose from a […]

Contemporary Basketry for all abilities
This mixed-ability basketry course is contemporary in its’ approach and will use a wide variety of natural materials. Beginners will start with simple forms on which to explore a range […]

Crochet for Beginners & Improvers
Discover the relaxing craft of crochet, ignite your creativity and learn how to make blankets, scarves and hats, as well as baskets and decor for the home. In this 7-week […]

Exploring Mixed Media
Join artist Callum Abbott on a journey to find freedom through art, develop your own personal style and learn how to combine mediums and materials to create unique works of […]

Traditional Upholstery Morning
Come along and learn traditional upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work […]

Abstract Painting
Each lesson begins with an approachable practical experiment that is later developed using various materials such as acrylic paints, watercolours, pen and ink and collage. All will be demonstrated to […]

Traditional Upholstery Afternoon
Come along and learn traditional upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work […]

Simply Sewing
Please note there is no class on Monday 6th Oct 2025. Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and […]

Drawing Portraits – Email correspondence
All from the comfort of your own home learn to draw or expand your portrait drawing skills. For beginners, a structured course learning how to draw portraits from the beginning. […]

Drawing for Beginners EMAIL COURSE
This beginners course will take you through the basics of learning how to draw. The aim is to give you the basic tools with which to practice and progress your […]

Patch to Quilt – Build your quilting confidence one stitch at a time
A relaxed, informal class to learn the skills of machine patchwork and quilting and add a little design pizazz along the way! A range of techniques will be covered including […]

Expressive Watercolours Online
Watercolour is an exciting and versatile medium. During this course we aim to explore this versatility playing with colour and a host of different techniques such as laying washes, wet-in-wet, […]

Applied Arts
This Art Club focuses on experimentation with a wide range of materials and mixed media. Taught by Chantelle Stephenson, a local artist and established tutor at the Settlement. She will […]

Traditional Upholstery Evening
Come along and learn traditional upholstery skills in a friendly and informal setting. Whether you are a beginner or have more experience these classes provide the ideal environment to work […]

Expressive Watercolours
Watercolour is an exciting and versatile medium. During this course we aim to explore this versatility playing with colour and a host of different techniques such as laying washes, wet-in-wet, […]

The Sketchbook
The Sketchbook course is an ideal course for anyone wishing to explore an idea or theme in greater detail. The course will allow you to develop drawings, prints and painting […]

Lino Cut
Learn how to use linocut tools to explore the possibilities of print. Each week of this course will offer you new inspiration, guiding your journey and building your skills in […]

Patch to Quilt – Build your quilting confidence one stitch at a time
A relaxed, informal class to learn the skills of machine patchwork and quilting and add a little design pizazz along the way! A range of techniques will be covered including […]

Portraiture
Portrait painting is becoming increasingly fashionable in the art world. There are many painting styles that can render a stunning portrait. Settlement tutor Komathy is introducing this portraiture course to […]

Oil Painting
The Thursday afternoon oil painting group is a lively, approachable and unique class. Students are encouraged to build and respond to their own natural strengths and focus on building their […]

Woven Tapestry
Learn woven tapestry skills at your own pace. A course perfect for learning the basics in tapestry weaving and for further developing skills and woven tapestry knowledge. Choose from a […]

Watercolour: Freestyle Portrait Painting
Portrait painting is becoming increasingly fashionable in the art world. There are many painting styles that can render a stunning portrait. Moving away from more traditional techniques in oils, Settlement […]

Seasons in stitching: A slow stitch applique journey
Seasons in Stitches: A Slow Stitch Appliqué Journey invites you to explore the beauty of nature through mindful stitching. Over the course of a year, we’ll use the changing seasons […]

Chinese Brush Painting: Flower and Bird
Suitable for beginners and improvers. In this module we will be looking at Chinese flower and bird compositions and the way in which they are represented in Chinese art. We […]

Simply Sewing Afternoon
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]

Simply Sewing Evening
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]

Simply Sewing
Construct an item of clothing with a commercial pattern and gain confidence to enjoy sewing in a group and at home on your own. Lots of support will be provided […]

Art of the Landscape
Artists have been painting the landscape since ancient times to try and understand and celebrate the world around them. In this class for improvers, students will learn, through demonstration and […]

Friday Flowers
Create wonderful, seasonal floral designs and learn tips to get the best from your cut stems. With a range of floral designs from vintage to contemporary, you will try something […]

Botanical Art Improvers
A nine-week course looking at the Botanical World. Using plants, fruits, feathers, finds, and all things Botanical, Jill will give demonstrations and guidance on the techniques used to achieve success […]