Courses
Arts and Crafts
Abstract Painting
A practical, hands-on painting course introducing you to some of the key art movements and artists within abstract painting.
- course code
- PL1041H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 05 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Fri 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Drawing - Taster
A Free and Fun workshop designed to introduce basic drawing techniques and inspire creativity.
- course code
- PC1010H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 6
- Start
- 05 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Fri 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
free
- course code
- PC1011H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 3
- Start
- 04 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Thu 18:30-21:00
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
free
Drawing for Pleasure & Relaxation
This wonderful creative arts course will introduce you to some of the benefits of learning to draw and paint for your own personal pleasure and help you to make a start in understanding how to use a range of drawing techniques to create your very own pieces of artwork.
- course code
- PL1015H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 9
- Start
- 19 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Fri 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
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
- ZN1080H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 9
- Start
- 28 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Tue 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £25.00
Life Drawing for Beginners
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
- PL1016H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 5
- Start
- 18 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 4 weeks
- Times
- Thu 18:00-20:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)
- course code
- PL1018H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 06 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 4 weeks
- Times
- Thu 18:00-20:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)
- course code
- PL1019H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 16 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 4 weeks
- Times
- Thu 18:00-20:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)
- course code
- PL1020H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 26 Feb 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 4 weeks
- Times
- Thu 18:00-20:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)
- course code
- PL1022H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 04 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 4 weeks
- Times
- Thu 18:00-20:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)
Painting - Taster
A free, fun and guided session that will introduce some basic painting techniques
- course code
- PC1023H
- Availability
- This course is full. Please contact us on 01202 123444 to be added to the queue.
- places
- course full
- Start
- 03 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Wed 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
free
This course is full. Please contact us on 01202 123444 to be added to the queue.
Painting Florals
The course will focus on giving you the observational skills to capture flowers and botanicals while introducing a variety of painting media within a relaxed and supportive class.
- course code
- PL1044H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 03 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wed 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
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
- PL1032H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 6
- Start
- 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wed 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Painting the Jurassic Coast & Seascapes
This fascinating and supportive art course will introduce you to the specialist techniques to create beautiful paintings of the amazing Jurassic coast & seascapes.
- course code
- PL1048H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 17 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Fri 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Portrait Painting for Beginners
This course will help you make a start in understanding how to use a range of drawing and painting techniques when drawing and painting a portrait.
- course code
- PL1035H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 7
- Start
- 05 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Wed 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)
Portrait Painting for Improvers
The course aims to develop your skills in portraiture within a relaxed and supportive setting.
- course code
- PL1056H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 15 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Wed 14:00-16:00
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)
Sketching in Colour for Beginners
This exciting new course introduces learners to the highly enjoyable activity of sketching with colour media.
- course code
- PL1058H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 07 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wed 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Urban Sketching for Beginners
A fun creative course to get you observing and sketching your local environment.
- course code
- PL1063H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 25 Feb 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 4 weeks
- Times
- Wed 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)
Watercolour Painting for Beginners
This course introduces learners to the basics of watercolour painting within a relaxed and supportive environment.
- course code
- PL1070H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 5
- Start
- 09 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Fri 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)