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Abstract Painting: Beginners

This great creative arts course will introduce you to the extraordinary world of abstract art and learning new techniques and styles in a fun and supportive class.

course code: PL1155G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 6
Start: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 8 weeks
Times: Tue 18:30-21:00
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

A fascinating and welcoming introduction to using acrylics to create a range of pieces using different subjects.

course code: PL1158G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Thu 13:30-15:30
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)

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: 11
Start: 09 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

Botanical Painting for Beginners

This fascinating course will provide you with the initial skills for depicting botanical subjects in your choice of drawing and painting media.

course code: PL1064G

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 01202 123444 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 8 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)

course code: PL1198G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 04 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:00
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £75.00 (concession £45.00)

Crochet: Make a Beautiful Beach Bag

This exciting creative course will support you in learning the basics of crochet. You will be supported to create your very own beach bag to use this summer.

course code: ZN1297G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 07 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 2 weeks
Times: Sat 14:00-16:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £54.00

Crochet: Make a Summer Bralette

Have you learnt to do the basic crochet stitches and now wish to learn more? Join this course and create your very own bralette to wear this summer. Perfect for lazy days in the sun or partying at a music festival.

course code: ZN1298G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 08 Jul 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 2 weeks
Times: Tue 18:00-20:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £54.00

Drawing and Painting for Beginners

This great creative arts course will introduce you to a range of drawing and painting techniques in a fun and supportive class.

course code: PL1164G

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 01202 123444 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Wed 13:00-15:00
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)

course code: PL1165G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Thu 14:00-16:00
where: Christchurch Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)

course code: PL2097G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 6
Start: 12 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Mon 13:00-15:30
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £180.00 (concession £108.00)

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: PL1176G

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 01202 123444 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 04 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

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: PL1181G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 05 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:00
where: Blandford Adult Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

Gardening for Beginners

Working through the seasons and adopting environmentally sustainable methods, you will receive both group and individual support in order to help you learn more about gardening.

course code: PL1288G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 8
Start: 09 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Fri 13:00-15:30
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £167.00 (concession £100.00)

course code: PL1289G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 8
Start: 05 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Thu 09:30-12:00
where: Upton Country Park Education Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £167.00 (concession £100.00)

Introduction to Tunisian Crochet

Explore the unique craft of Tunisian crochet in this exciting course, where you will learn the basic techniques to get you started in a fun and friendly environment.

course code: PL1302G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 10
Start: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Tue 19:00-21:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £140.00 (concession £84.00)

Just Drawing for Beginners

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

course code: PL1184G

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 01202 123444 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:30
where: Allendale House Google map
fees: total fee for this course £88.00 (concession £53.00)

Knitting for Beginners

Have you always wanted to give knitting a go? This course is the perfect start to your knitting journey as you learn the basics in a fun and friendly environment.

course code: PL1305G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 12 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Mon 10:00-12:00
where: Blandford Adult Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £84.00 (concession £50.00)

Landscape Painting for Beginners

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: PL1187G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 11
Start: 28 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Mon 14:00-16:00
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)

Life Drawing for Pleasure

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.

course code: ZN1194G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 8 weeks
Times: Wed 18:30-21:00
where: Blandford Adult Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £250.00

course code: ZN1196G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 12 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 8 weeks
Times: Mon 18:30-21:00
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £250.00

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: PL1069G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 05 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 10:00-12:00
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

Painting for Pleasure and 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: PL1211G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 3
Start: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Tue 10:00-12:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)

course code: PL1212G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 9
Start: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 13:00-15:00
where: Digby Hall Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

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: PL1216G

Availability: This course is full. Please contact us on 01202 123444 to be added to the queue.
places: course full
Start: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 8 weeks
Times: Wed 13:30-16:00
where: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)

Portrait Painting with a Life Model 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 from a life model.

course code: ZN1220G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 4
Start: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Fri 19:00-21:00
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £205.00

Sewing Machine Skills: Step 3

This course will help you develop, maintain and improve your knowledge and skills in basic sewing machine skills.

course code: PL1319G

Availability: This course is nearly full.
places: 2
Start: 14 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 8 weeks
Times: Wed 18:30-21:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £140.00 (concession £84.00)

Summer Arts and Crafts

This is a great practical creative arts course which will introduce you to a variety of arts and crafts projects with easily available materials. Where possible we will follow the ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ ethos exploring everyday packaging materials.

course code: ZN1154G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 12
Start: 17 Jul 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Thu 14:00-16:00
where: Christchurch Library and Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £42.00

Watercolour Painting: Open to All

This mixed ability Watercolour course that is perfect to help you to get started or help you improve on your existing skills to create beautiful pieces of art in a relaxed and supportive environment.

course code: PL1227G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 4
Start: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: Dolphin Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)

course code: PL1159G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 6
Start: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Wed 10:00-12:00
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

course code: PL1076G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 9
Start: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 5 weeks
Times: Thu 10:00-12:00
where: King's Park Leisure & Learning Centre Google map
fees: total fee for this course £70.00 (concession £42.00)

course code: PL1077G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
places: 7
Start: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 8 weeks
Times: Thu 10:00-12:30
where: Weymouth Library Google map
fees: total fee for this course £145.00 (concession £87.00)