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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: PL1041H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
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: PL1243J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 02 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Monday 10:00-12:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £94.00 (concession £56.00)

course code: PL1244J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 05 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thursday 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £94.00 (concession £56.00)

Acrylic Painting for Improvers

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

course code: PC1045H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 3
Start: 04 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thursday 14:00-16:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: free

course code: PL1029H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 5
Start: 13 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Mon 13:30-16:00
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

course code: ZN1245J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 07 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thursday 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £158.00

course code: ZN1246J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 12 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £126.00

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: AA1247J

Availability: This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places: 14
Start: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 22 weeks
Times: Wednesday 13:30-16:00
where: Kings Park Leisure & 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)

course code: AA1248J

Availability: This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places: 12
Start: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 18 weeks
Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £205.00 - this includes exam fee £55.00 and the tuition fee £150.00 (concessions free)

course code: AA1249J

Availability: This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places: 14
Start: 06 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 22 weeks
Times: Wednesday 18:00-20:00
where: Kings Park Leisure & 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)

course code: AA1250J

Availability: This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places: 11
Start: 25 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 18 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-16:00
where: Dolphin 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)

course code: AA1251J

Availability: This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places: 12
Start: 26 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 18 weeks
Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:30
where: Christchurch 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)

course code: AA1252J

Availability: This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
places: 12
Start: 26 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 18 weeks
Times: Tuesday 13:30-16:00
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £205.00 - this includes exam fee £55.00 and the tuition fee £150.00 (concessions free)

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)

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

Art Workshop: Oil Painting Basics

A wonderful opportunity to start your journey in painting with oils. This Beginners course will help you learn all aspects of painting with oils under the guidance of a professional local artist and teacher.

course code: ZN1264J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 26 May 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £26.00

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 nearly full.
places: 2
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: ZN1276J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 09 Jun 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £126.00

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: PL1277J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Monday 10:00-12:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £113.00 (concession £68.00)

course code: PL1278J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £113.00 (concession £68.00)

course code: PL1279J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thursday 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £113.00 (concession £68.00)

course code: PL1280J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 05 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thursday 13:30-16:00
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £113.00 (concession £68.00)

Exploring Drawing

A fascinating creative arts course led by a professional artist. Learn how to begin creating wonderful drawings using a range of media.

course code: ZN1287J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 04 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £126.00

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: ZN1292J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 28 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-12:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £35.00

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

Festive Workshop: Sew 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: ZN1297J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 28 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 13:30-16:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £35.00

course code: ZN1298J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 09 Dec 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wednesday 18:00-20:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £30.00

Just Drawing

A fascinating creative arts course led by a professional artist. Learn how to begin creating wonderful drawings using a range of media.

course code: ZN1305J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £126.00

Landscape Painting for Improvers

This course will help you make a start in understanding how to use a range of drawing and painting techniques to enable you to draw successful landscapes.

course code: ZN1306J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 04 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £126.00

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: PL1019H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 6
Start: 16 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Thursday 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: 10
Start: 01 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Monday 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: Thursday 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 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: 4
Start: 20 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 4 weeks
Times: Mon 13:30-16:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

course code: ZN1309J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 19 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Monday 10:00-12:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £131.00

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: 8
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: PL1044H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
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 nearly full.
places: 2
Start: 22 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

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 13:30-16:00
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £113.00 (concession £68.00)

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 nearly full.
places: 1
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: 8
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: 4
Start: 15 Jun 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: PL1050H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 9
Start: 03 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: ZN1313J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 22 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thursday 10:00-12:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £158.00

course code: ZN1314J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 07 Jun 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £126.00

Painting Watercolour Landscapes

This course will help you develop your watercolour painting to progress beyond the basics.

course code: ZN1315J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £126.00

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: 12
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)

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: PL1053H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 8
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: PL1055H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 3
Start: 13 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Monday 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: 8
Start: 15 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wednesday 14:00-16:00
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

course code: ZN1318J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 22 Feb 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Monday 13:30-15:30
where: Kings Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £105.00

Sewing Machine Skills for Beginners

If your sewing machine is covered in dust and sitting in a corner of the house, put it to good use with this interesting beginner's course that will help you become familiar with the workings of your machine.

course code: ZN1327J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 23 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wednesday 18:00-20:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £110.00

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: PL1095H

Availability: This course is nearly full.
places: 2
Start: 24 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wednesday 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: PL1093H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 5
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)

Sketching In Colour

This exciting new course introduces learners to the highly enjoyable activity of sketching with colour media.

course code: ZN1331J

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 14
Start: 21 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £126.00

Sketching in Colour for Beginners