Courses
Arts and Crafts
Acrylic Painting for Beginners
A fascinating and welcoming introduction to using acrylics to create a range of pieces using different subjects.
- course code
- PL1025H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 03 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Mon 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Acrylic Painting for Improvers
This course will help you develop your Acrylic painting to progress beyond the basics.
- course code
- PL1028H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 23 Feb 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Mon 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)
Basic Printmaking for Beginners
This is a great practical creative arts course which will introduce you to the techniques of lino, collograph and screen printing to develop printed art works.
- course code
- ZN1130G
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 9
- Start
- 16 Jul 2025 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 2 weeks
- Times
- Wed 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £73.00
Drawing for Beginners
This exciting creative course introduces learners to the joy of painting. A relaxed and supportive class that will introduce you to the basics and get you started on your Drawing journey.
- course code
- PL1000H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 15 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Mon 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Festive Workshop: Christmas Bunting
Using seasonal fabrics, make a 10 metre length of Christmas bunting that welcomes the festive season and brightens your home, with step by step guidance.
- course code
- ZN1078H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 29 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Sat 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £25.00
Festive Workshop: Floral Displays
Prepare to welcome the Festive season with an individual seasonal flower arrangement, that you can adapt as the weeks progress, using fresh or artificial materials.
- course code
- ZN1079H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 29 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Sat 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £25.00
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
- ZN1082H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 29 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Sat 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £25.00
Festive Workshop: Make a Traditional Holly Wreath
Using fresh seasonal foliage and materials, make a traditional wreath that welcomes the festive season, with step by step guidance.
- course code
- ZN1075H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 29 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Sat 14:00-16:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £25.00
Mixed Media for Beginners
In this class you will use a variety of art materials to learn a range of creative techniques, within a relaxed and supportive environment.
- course code
- PL1084H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 23 Feb 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Mon 13:30-16:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)
Mixed Media for Improvers
In this class you will use a variety of art materials to learn a range of creative techniques, within a relaxed and supportive environment.
- course code
- PL1088H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 13 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Mon 13:30-16:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)
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
- PL1042H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 01 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Mon 13:30-16:00
- where
- Dolphin 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
- PL1030H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 15 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Mon 13:30-16:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Painting 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 and painting techniques to create your very own pieces of artwork.
- course code
- PL1039H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 03 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Mon 13:30-16:00
- where
- Dolphin 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
- PL1049H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 15 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Mon 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Sewing Machine Skills: Step 1
A practical and friendly course for complete beginners or those wanting to refresh their skills. You’ll get to know your own machine, learn to adjust stitch tension, troubleshoot issues, and practice key techniques like hems, seams, and explore stitch types.
- course code
- PL1090H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 10
- Start
- 10 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wed 18:30-21:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
- course code
- PL1091H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 11 Mar 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wed 18:30-21:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Sewing Machine Skills: Step 2
A follow-on course for those who have completed Step 1 or are confident using their sewing machine, you should be able to thread your machine, wind the bobbin, adjust tension, change stitches, and secure your stitching. This course covers techniques such as seams, hems, zips, buttonholes, bias bindi
- course code
- PL1092H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 05 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wed 18:30-21:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
- course code
- PL1093H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 06 May 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wed 18:30-21:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Sewing Machine Skills: Step 3
A welcoming course for learners who have completed Step 1 or 2 with Skills & Learning. You'll build on your existing skills through a series of short, guided projects.
- course code
- PL1094H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 11
- Start
- 21 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wed 18:30-21:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
- course code
- PL1095H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 24 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Wed 18:30-21:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Sketching in Colour for Beginners
This exciting new course introduces learners to the highly enjoyable activity of sketching with colour media.
- course code
- PL1057H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 05 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Mon 13:30-16:00
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Watercolour Painting for Beginners
This course introduces learners to the basics of watercolour painting within a relaxed and supportive environment.
- course code
- PL1068H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 05 Jan 2026 (Spring)
- Weeks
- 6 weeks
- Times
- Mon 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)
Watercolour Painting for Improvers
This course will help you develop your watercolour painting to progress beyond the basics.
- course code
- PL1072H
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- places
- 12
- Start
- 13 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 5 weeks
- Times
- Mon 10:00-12:30
- where
- Dolphin Centre
Google map
- fees
- total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)