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Abstract Painting

A practical, hands-on painting course introducing you to some of the key art movements and artists within abstract painting.

course code: PL1040H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 14 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tue 14:00-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

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)

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)

course code: PL1026H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 06 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tue 14:00-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1027H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 08 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning 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)

course code: PL1029H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 13 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

Acrylic Painting for Improvers

This course will help you develop your Acrylic Painting to progress beyond the basics.

course code: PL1045H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 02 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Tue 14:00-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £87.50 (concession £52.50)

Art - Gateway Entry Level Award

This new accredited online course is designed to introduce fundamental art techniques and concepts, in a practical way supported by an expert tutor.

course code: AA1089H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 9
Start: 03 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 20 weeks
Times: Mon 18:00-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £198.00 - this includes exam fee £48.00 and the tuition fee £150.00 (concessions free)

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 - 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: 12
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: 12
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 Florals

The course will focus on giving you the observational drawing skills to capture flowers and botanicals while introducing a variety of drawing media within a relaxed and supportive class.

course code: PL1013H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 8
Start: 03 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1014H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 04 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Blandford Adult Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

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)

course code: PL1001H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 15 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1002H

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 01202 123444 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1003H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 6
Start: 05 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1004H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 05 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 18:00-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1005H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 06 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Blandford Adult Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1006H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 07 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 10:00-12:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

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: PL1007H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 18 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Blandford Adult Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1008H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 9
Start: 07 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1009H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 16 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Blandford Adult Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1015H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
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)

course code: PL1033H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tue 14:00-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

Exploring Drawing for Beginners

A fascinating and fun creative arts course led by a professional artist that will help you learn how to begin creating wonderful drawings using a range of media in a friendly and informal course.

course code: PL1012H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 3
Start: 05 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Allendale House 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: ZN1080H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
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

course code: ZN1081H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 28 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Tue 10:00-12:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £25.00

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

course code: ZN1076H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 06 Dec 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Sat 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £25.00

course code: ZN1077H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 11 Dec 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Thu 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & 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: 12
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: PL1017H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 03 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Mon 18:30-21:00
where: Kings Park Leisure & 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: 12
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: 12
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: 12
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: PL1021H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 01 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Mon 18:30-21:00
where: Kings Park Leisure & 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)

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: PL1083H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 12 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

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)

course code: PL1085H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 23 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

course code: PL1086H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 25 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 18:00-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

course code: PL1087H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 26 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning 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 - Taster

A free, fun and guided session that will introduce some basic painting techniques

course code: PC1023H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 03 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 14:00-16:30
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: free

course code: PC1024H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 02 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Tue 14:00-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: free

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)

course code: PL1043H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 01 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Mon 18:00-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

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)

course code: PL1046H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 15 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & 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: 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)

course code: PL1031H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 15 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Mon 18:00-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1032H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
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)

course code: PL1034H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 18 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning 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: PL1036H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1037H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 18:00-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1038H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 04 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tue 14:00-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

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: PL1047H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 16 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1048H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
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)

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)

course code: PL1050H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 17 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1051H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 17 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 18:00-20:30
where: Online learning
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: 11
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)

course code: PL1052H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 03 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

course code: PL1053H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 01 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & 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: PL1054H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 12 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 18:30-20:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

course code: PL1055H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 13 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 18:30-20:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

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)

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)

course code: PL1058H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
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)

course code: PL1059H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 07 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 18:00-20:30
where: Online learning
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1060H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 08 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Blandford Adult Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1061H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 9
Start: 15 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Allendale House 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: PL1062H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 8
Start: 18 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

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)

course code: PL1064H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 25 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

course code: PL1065H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 24 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Tue 14:00-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

course code: PL1066H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 26 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Blandford Adult 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: PL1067H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 06 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

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)

course code: PL1069H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 07 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

course code: PL1070H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
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)

course code: PL1071H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 15 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wed 18:00-20:30
where: Online learning
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)

course code: PL1073H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 27 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Fri 10:00-12:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

course code: PL1074H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 04 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00 (concession £63.00)

Courses

Arts and Crafts

Abstract Painting

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Acrylic Painting for Improvers

Acrylic Painting for Improvers

Art - Gateway Entry Level Award

Basic Printmaking for Beginners

Drawing - Taster

Drawing Florals

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Pleasure & Relaxation

Exploring Drawing for Beginners

Festive Workshop: Christmas Bunting

Festive Workshop: Floral Displays

Festive Workshop: Handmade Watercolour Cards

Festive Workshop: Make a Traditional Holly Wreath

Life Drawing for Beginners

Mixed Media for Beginners

Mixed Media for Improvers

Painting - Taster

Painting Florals

Painting for Beginners

Painting for Pleasure & Relaxation

Painting the Jurassic Coast & Seascapes

Portrait Painting for Beginners

Portrait Painting for Improvers

Sewing Machine Skills: Step 1

Sewing Machine Skills: Step 2

Sewing Machine Skills: Step 3

Sketching in Colour for Beginners

Urban Sketching for Beginners

Watercolour Painting for Beginners

Watercolour Painting for Improvers