Courses
Arts and Crafts
Art - Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media
This new accredited course is designed to introduce fundamental art techniques and concepts, in a practical way supported by an expert tutor.
- course code
- AA1253J
- Availability
- This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 03 Feb 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 18 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £205.00 - this includes exam fee £55.00 and the tuition fee £150.00 (concessions free)
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
Art & Crafts - Entry 3 Award
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- course code
- AA1259J
- Availability
- This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 04 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £123.00 - this includes exam fee £33.00 and the tuition fee £90.00 (concessions free)
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
Art Workshop: Acrylic Painting Basics
A fascinating and welcoming introduction to using acrylics to create a range of pieces using different subjects.
- course code
- ZN1263J
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 27 May 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Thursday 13:30-16:00
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £26.00
Drawing for Beginners
This exciting creative course introduces learners to the joy of drawing. A relaxed and supportive class that will introduce you to the basics and get you started on your Drawing journey.
- course code
- PL1280J
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 05 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 14:00-16:00
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £113.00 (concession £68.00)
Expressive Landscape Painting
Develop your own artistic style while painting landscapes with energy and creativity. Experiment with colour and brushwork to create bold and expressive landscape paintings.
- course code
- ZN1289J
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 25 Feb 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 14:00-16:00
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £131.00
Festive Workshop: Handmade Watercolour Cards
Delight your friends and family during the festive season, with elegant and stunning hand-painted greeting cards by you.
- course code
- ZN1293J
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 16 Dec 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wednesday 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £35.00
Introduction to Art
This free, 6 week introduction course offers you the chance to develop your creativity and skills while learning in a relaxed, friendly classroom environment.
- course code
- PC1302J
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wednesday 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
free
Life Drawing - Gateway Entry 3 Award
This fantastic creative arts course will allow you to begin and develop your drawing skills using a variety of media and with the human figure as inspiration. Suitable for over 18s.
- course code
- AA1307J
- Availability
- This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 18 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 18:00-20:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £201.00 - this includes exam fee £51.00 and the tuition fee £150.00 (concessions free)
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
Painting Figures Introduction
Learn the basics of painting the human figure, focusing on proportion, form, and expressive use of colour.
- course code
- ZN1310J
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 10 Jun 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 14:00-16:00
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £131.00
Painting for Beginners
A relaxed and supportive class that will introduce you to the basics and get you started on your Painting journey.
- course code
- PL1311J
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 14:00-16:00
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £113.00 (concession £68.00)
Painting Nature
Explore painting natural subjects such as plants and landscapes while developing observation and composition skills.
- course code
- ZN1312J
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 07 Jan 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 14:00-16:00
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £158.00
Portrait Painting - Gateway Entry 3 Award
This new accredited course is designed to develop your portrait painting techniques and concepts, in a practical way supported by an expert tutor.
- course code
- AA1316J
- Availability
- This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 25 Feb 2027 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 18 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 18:00-20:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £201.00 - this includes exam fee £51.00 and the tuition fee £150.00 (concessions free)
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
Watercolour Painting - Landscapes
This exciting course will help you develop your watercolour painting to progress beyond the basics, explore application techniques and subject matters.
- course code
- ZN1333J
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 15 Apr 2027 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Thursday 14:00-16:00
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £158.00