Arts and Media

Help spread some festive cheer by engaging in this wonderful seasonal course, intended to raise awareness of the ‘Cards for Kindness’ campaign, which focuses on reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older adults. During the course you will design and make Christmas cards, alongside learning about the impact loneliness can have on your health and the importance of the 5 ways to wellbeing. The cards you create will then be posted or delivered to care homes across Lancashire & South Cumbria...

Help spread some festive cheer by engaging in this wonderful seasonal course, intended to raise awareness of the ‘Cards for Kindness’ campaign, which focuses on reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older adults. During the course you will design and make Christmas cards, alongside learning about the impact loneliness can have on your health and the importance of the 5 ways to wellbeing. The cards you create will then be posted or delivered to care homes across Lancashire & South Cumbria...

Help spread some festive cheer by engaging in this wonderful seasonal course, intended to raise awareness of the ‘Cards for Kindness’ campaign, which focuses on reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older adults. During the course you will design and make Christmas cards, alongside learning about the impact loneliness can have on your health and the importance of the 5 ways to wellbeing. The cards you create will then be posted or delivered to care homes across Lancashire & South Cumbria...

Help spread some festive cheer by engaging in this wonderful seasonal course, intended to raise awareness of the ‘Cards for Kindness’ campaign, which focuses on reducing loneliness and isolation amongst older adults. During the course you will design and make Christmas cards, alongside learning about the impact loneliness can have on your health and the importance of the 5 ways to wellbeing. The cards you create will then be posted or delivered to care homes across Lancashire & South Cumbria...

This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions. This course if for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary. Course Overview: During this course, you will expand your knowledge of colour theory and how colour reflects and affects your mood through cultural and experiential associations. You will explore ...

If a creative taster session at your local library has got you inspired, then you can progress onto this course to try out more Arts based activities on this next step course. This course provides a chance to get creative and try out a range of Arts techniques, working with a range of mediums and activities including; paper, collage, sewing, and mark making. Take time out to relax and try new things using minimal materials, that you can easily continue with at home....

This short course will introduce learners to simple drawing techniques and activities that will aid relaxation and being present (in the moment.) Learners will explore line, pattern, and tone to create visually pleasing designs whilst benefitting from the relaxing creative process. Learners will also reflect on the positive benefits engaging in creative activities can have on your mental health and wellbeing. ...

During this course, learners will expand the knowledge and skills gained on the ‘Learn the Basics’ course, by further exploring colour through different ways of applying and exploring colour relationships. Learners will look at the work of different artists each week and use this as inspiration to develop new techniques and media choices that can then be used in their own work....

This course is designed to serve as a taste of drawing and painting media, techniques and processes through an introduction into experimental drawing and reflective annotation. You will engage in a range of guided explorations of wet and dry supports, media and applications using traditional and non – traditional tools and techniques. You will be facilitated in reflecting on and evaluating outcomes using subject specific terminology and analytical skills. You will participate in group d...

This course is designed with beginners in mind and has been designed to provide learners with a broad experience of print making techniques and processes. Learners will engage in a range of guided explorations, using the work of artists as inspiration. Reflecting on and evaluating outcomes of prints produced, learners will develop their subject terminology and analytical skills. ...

This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions. This course if for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary. Course Overview: Focussing on process over outcome, this taster session is designed to encourage you to connect with your inner-self and the materials through the catharsis of exploring the potent...

This course is an introduction to our language classes. Christmas in Germany is a very traditional and culturally rich time. This course offers a combination of exploring hands on the diversity of German Christmas crafts. You can make a simple, affordable and easily reproduceable festive decoration to hang in your home over the festive period. During the session, learners will also hear about Germany at Christmas which will also depend on their individual interests and questions. The course is 2...

This course is aimed at beginners who would like to learn how to make and sew their own garment. Learners will explore sewing techniques suitable for this level alongside developing their knowledge about the subject. Alongside creativity, this course incorporates the self-care aspect of wellbeing alongside the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Give, Connect, Take Notice & Keep Learning....

This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions. This course is for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary. Course Overview: Make your mark - take a look at different ways of exploring drawing and mark making. Work with a range of tools to have fun with drawing and try out different approaches and mater...

This course aims to teach learners techniques to make their own festive cards, gift wrap and decorations. This is a two-part course where learners will create 2 or more finished products across the course to gift or decorate for the festive season. Manual dexterity is needed for this course to use tools and scissors safely. We hope this course will not only boost your wellbeing, but demonstrate some valuable techniques you can use to make some homemade gifts just in time for the festive period! ...

This course aims to teach learners how to make simple, affordable, recycled festive decorations to hang in their home over the festive period. A key focus of this course is also environmental sustainability, and learners will be encouraged to re-use items from around the home that have been saved from previous festive periods or other celebrations....

This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions. This course is for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary. Course Overview: Explore the benefits of drawing and Mindful doodling. Explore line, pattern and tone to create pleasing designs and enjoy the process. This taster sessions aims to introduce you s...

This interactive craft workshop provides the perfect setting for some parent/carer and child festive fun. The teacher will instruct you on how to craft Christmas decorations to help you create a homemade holiday. Parents/carers with children in school will thoroughly enjoy this engagement session which will allow you to learn about simple craft activities you can do at home as well as being informed about the other courses Lancashire Adult Learning can offer you...

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The focus of this taster session is around the creative benefits to our wellbeing. You will experience a range of creative techniques and activities designed to encourage mindfulness and relaxation. Being immersed in creative processes helps us to switch off and be in the moment. This is a practical session where you will be guided through simple creative activities. You will also be asked to take part in discussions around stress, creativity and wellbeing. ...

This Course is designed for face to face community delivery. You will require basic level (level 2) maths and English skills, the ability to read and follow instructions and participate in group discussions. This course is for beginners and no prior experience in the subject field is necessary. Course Overview: This workshop focuses on visual recording of the senses associated with the current season. You will consider how to record colour, texture, line and even how to visually represe...

Learners will investigate the history of Lancashire women and the decline of the textile industry, which was the largest employer of women in Lancashire. They will also look at the development of the Women’s movements in Lancashire and the important figures who played a huge role in the development of women’s rights beyond the county and across the country. Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and ...

This fun, interactive craft workshop provides the perfect setting for some parent/carer and child craft time. The teacher will instruct you on how to craft wintery decorations to make this season come to life in homes. Parents/carers with children in school will thoroughly enjoy this engagement session which will allow you to learn about simple craft activities you can copy at home as well as being informed about the other courses Lancashire Adult Learning can offer you!...