Course List
An Introduction to Digital Art - 8 Week Course
Discover the fascinating world of digital art with this brand new beginners course. Learners will be introduced to the programme Procreate and each week will create a new masterpiece.
Starting date
4th of February 2025
An Introduction to Lino Printing - Course
A creative, relaxed course exploring the mindful world of printmaking. The course is perfect for those with little or no previous printmaking experience. The course is perfect for confidence building, focusing on the mindful process of printmaking.
Starting date
17th of September 2024
Abstraction in Mixed Media- Workshop
We will explore creating experimental mixed media backgrounds using paint and mark making tools, equipment, materials and techniques. Creating multiple mini abstract artworks.
Starting date
14th of December 2024
An Introduction to Photoshop - Workshop
A workshop designed for those interested in learning the basics on how to edit images professionally using photoshop.
Starting dates
14th of December 2024
An Introduction to Procreate - Workshop
Come and along and discover to use the programme Procreate to create digital works of art. This fun and informal workshop includes an introduction to the programme, along with a tutorial on using a range of different tools and techniques and some simple step by step guidance on creating stunning digital artwork.
Starting dates
14th of September 2024
Autumn Flower Design - Workshop
During the workshop we will create an Autumn wreath, a symmetrical design in a pumpkin, handtied flowers presented in craft paper and an Autumn garland. We will also cover purchasing and conditioning your flowers, the principles of design and basic wiring skills.
Starting date
24th of October 2024
Ballroom and Latin American Dance - 8 Weeks Course
Discover the essential steps of the Social Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Merengue and the Waltz; for those with little or no experience.
Starting date
22nd April 2025
British Birds in Acrylic - Workshop
Discover how to paint birds in acrylic paint. Over the 3 hour workshop we will create a painting on canvas covering 3 British birds, the Robin, Blue Tit and Common Starling.
Starting date
12th of April 2025
Bundle Dyeing on Textiles - Workshop
During this workshop you will explore the technique of bundle dyeing using flowers, leaves and some additional materials to be steamed. You will also discover how to make imprints and transfer beautiful colours onto a sample of silk fabric.
Starting date
14th of December
Cake Decorating - Course
A brand-new course suitable for complete beginners. Over the duration of the course learners will discover how to create Sugarcraft flowers and models, how to decorate a range of different celebration cakes, cupcake decorating, icing and frosting techniques, buttercream design and so much more.
Starting date
23rd of April 2025
Christmas Crafts - 3 Week Course
Creative Communities are holding a brand new 3 week Christmas Craft course, held at Dunelm on London Road, Newbury. Each week learners will be shown a different festive craft, taught by a subject specialist.
Starting date
3rd of December 2024
Christmas Tealight and Candle Holders - Workshop
Learn how to hand build your own festive tealight and candle holders. Create beautiful Christmas Trees and Angels using the slab building technique.
Starting dates
14th of December 2024
Christmas Wreath Making - Workshop
In this workshop you will learn how to master the technique of mossing your own wreath and then add seasonal foliage.
Starting date
12th of December 2024
Clay Flowers - Workshop
Learn how to create beautiful flowers that will last a lifetime. You will be given a lump of clay and shown how to create a display of individual flowers
Starting date
12th of April 2025
Digital Photography - Course
A brand-new course suitable for complete beginners. Over the duration of the course learners will discover how to use their digital cameras to take better photographs, develop their technical and visual skills, learn the principles of digital photography and how to edit photographs.
Starting date
5th of February 2025 & 24th of April 2025
DIY Summer Wedding Flowers - Workshop
This workshop will provide you with the knowledge to create wedding flowers on a budget. During the workshop you will learn about ordering your flowers and what is available each season.
Starting date
21st of May 2025 (2 workshops in the same day)
Easter Wreaths - Workshop
Celebrate the beauty of Spring with this wonderful Spring/ Easter Wreaths workshop. Make a stunning wreath to adorn your door, full of seasonal flowers and foliage.
Starting date
4th of April 2025
Eco Conscious and Sustainable Art - 8 Week Course
This course has been created to explore art in a relaxing, simple way; connecting, observing and recording nature by making and using natural materials for simple and mindful projects that you will start during the weekly class and expand at home in your own time.
Starting date
24th of April 2024
ESOL Create and Converse
This course welcomes speakers of other languages to improve their English conversation skills using an unconventional approach to learning.
Starting date
24th April 2025
Fabric Linoprint - Workshop
A fun, informal creative workshop aimed at people with little or no experience in printmaking. A creative, informative workshop
Starting dates
12th of April 2025
Galaxies in Acrylics - Workshop
Come along to this brand new, fun and informal workshop and discover the art of experimenting with acrylic paint to create stunning galaxy displays.
Starting dates
14th of December 2024
Delicate Flower Earrings - Crochet Workshop
Discover how to make beautiful dainty flowers using lace and thread yarn and the turn them into fabulous dangly earrings, perfect to give as a gift to a loved one, or keep for yourself.
Starting date
23rd of March 2024
Drawing Skills - 8 Weeks Course
Our Drawing Skills course is aimed at anyone who wants to start drawing or take it up again after a very long gap. No matter your skill level, you will grow and become more confident in your drawing ability.
Starting dates
28/09/2023 23/11/2023 29/11/2023 30/11/2023 21/01/2024
26/01/2024 01/02/2024 28/03/2024 17/04/2024 18/04/2024 13/06/2024
Introduction to Floristry - 4 Weeks Course
Do you enjoy flowers and want to develop your skills?
This intensive 4 week course is suitable for beginners or for those with some flower arranging knowledge.
Starting date
6th of February 2025
Introduction to Impressionist and Expressionist Painting - 8 Weeks Course
In this 8 week course you will learn about the Impressionist and the Expressionist movements in Art. You will discover the techniques these artists used, what inspired them and how they went on to inspire the whole Modernist movement.
Starting dates
16th of April 2024
Introduction to Needle Felting - Workshop
This workshop will explore the wonderful craft of needle felting. We will begin the workshop by exploring all of the different tools, materials and equipment used in needle felting, what is essential and what to avoid.
Starting dates
18th May 2024
Leaf Bowls - Workshop
Discover how to create beautiful leaf bowls using freshly foraged foliage.
Starting dates
18th May 2024
Line & Wash Landscapes - Workshop
A workshop for line and wash beginners, or those looking to sharpen up their skills and learn some new techniques
Starting date
12th of April 2025
Machine Sewing for Beginners - 8 Weeks Course
This course is ideal for those who just got their first sewing machine, but aren’t sure how to use it. Over the duration of the course, each week we will produce a simple item together using the machine, and learn a sewing process, including buttonholes and zips.
Starting date
6th February 2025, 22nd April 2025
Machine Sewing for Improvers - 6 Weeks Course
This course is great for those who have completed ‘Sewing for Beginners’, or already have a basic knowledge of how their sewing machine works, and are ready to start their own project ideas.
Starting dates
4th of February 2025, 23rd of April 2025
Mindful Linoprint - Workshop
A fun, informal and creative, mindful workshop aimed at people with little or no experience in printmaking. In the workshop you will learn how to design, carve and print your own linoprints.
Starting date
12th April 2025
Mixed Media Papers - Workshop
A fun and experimental workshop aimed at exploring creating mixed media papers using a variety of mark making, drawing and painting techniques.
Starting dates
14th of September 2024
Mixed Media Printmaking - Course
A creative, relaxed course exploring the mindful world of printmaking. The course is perfect for those with little or no previous printmaking experience
Starting date
26th of November 2024
Monochrome Nature Printing on Paper & Textiles - Workshop
This workshop is an introduction to Nature Printing. This technique is quite straightforward and suitable for beginners as well as more advanced students.
Starting date
12th of April 2025
Needle Felted Christmas Penguin Tree Decorations - Workshop
Discover the wonderful world of needle felting and make your own Christmas penguin tree decoration! Included in the workshop is an introduction to 3D sculpture and all the tools and techniques of the craft.
Starting date
14th of December 2024
Personalised Ceramic Wall Hanging - Workshop
Create your own decorative ceramic wall hanging. You will be given a lump of clay and shown how to create something personal to you.
Starting dates
14th of September 2024
Macrame Plant Pot Hangers - Workshop
Discover the versatile craft of Macrame with this fun introductory workshop. We will begin the day by looking at some different items made using Macrame and the different types of rope available. Then we will make a plant pot hanger, which is a great item to start with as we cover so many different knots in one item.
Starting dates
8th of June 2024
Marbling - Workshop
Explore the wonderful world of mini abstract art. Work from visual imagery to create unique and original artwork, Select and use a variety of mark making and stencilling tools and acrylic paint within the artwork.
Starting date
23rd of March 2024
Metal Embossing - Workshop
Delve into the unique and exciting technique of metal embossing. Learn how to work from an image and visual resources. Use metal embossing tools, equipment and materials safely and skilfully to produce a finished mounted and presented original artwork.
Starting dates
8th of June 2024
Neurographical Art - Workshop
Neurographical art is the concept of creating the outer from the inner marks made. They are then connected, and curves created within the shapes.
Starting date
18th of May 2024
Paper Flowers - Workshop
Come along to this fun and exciting workshop and celebrate the beginnings of spring. You will learn how to make bright bold and beautiful paper flowers in all shapes and sizes.
Starting date
23rd of March 2024
Spring Crafts - Course
This spring flower workshop is the perfect gift for someone special. There will be a choice of baskets and containers to choose from to create a floral arrangement
Starting date
7th of March 2024
Spring Flower / Mother's Day - Workshop
Come along to this spring flower workshop and make the gift for someone special, or a nice treat for yourself. Or why not bring your Mum or someone special to enjoy a wonderful, shared experience together?
Starting date
19th of March 2025
Textural Relief - Workshop
Come and discover the art of creating textural relief artwork exploring metal embossing and glue gun techniques.
Starting date
12th of April 2025
Steam-Fix Silk Painting - Workshop
This workshop is suitable for those with some experience in silk painting and is a great follow-on session for those who have attended the ‘Iron-fix silk Painting’ workshop however you do not need to have completed this workshop before enrolling.
Starting date
27th of April 2024
Summer Flowers - Workshop
Early summer is a lovely time for flower arrangers with a wide choice of imported and British flowers.
You will be creating one of the floral classics a triangular design working with oasis or floral mesh your choice. The afternoon will begin with an introduction by Kim on tips to create your design.
Starting date
6th of June 2024
Tealight Holders and Small Planters - Workshop
Discover how to hand build small tealight holders and planters using the slab building technique.
Starting date
27th of April 2024
Upcycling Fabrics - 5 Weeks Course
This course is for the thrifty and creative amongst us! Collect up all your odd bits of leftover fabrics and a garment or 2 to cut up and re-use and bring them along.
Starting date
18th of April 2024
Creative Communities reserves the right to cancel any course or workshop where the minimum numbers required are not met