Course Name
Unlocking Your Creative Potential
Who is this course for?
Adults aged 19 plus
This course is for adults who have been out of the work environment for some time and want to gain new skills for work
This course is also suitable for people who want to develop self-employment opportunities using arts and craft
Entry Requirements
None. An interest in developing practical arts and crafts skills.
What You Will Learn
This course aims to support learners to move forward with their personal life goals. Using arts and crafts-based activities, the course will include creative tasks which support learners own mental well-being and offer time for rediscovery and reflection.
Unlock your creativity and explore a variety of relaxing and rewarding handmade crafts. Discover the process of creating beautiful handmade seeded paper, perfect for thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts that continue to grow. You’ll design and decorate elegant bookmarks using expressive watercolour techniques, adding a personal touch to every piece. The course also introduces the art of pressing delicate flowers into clay to craft unique and decorative fridge magnets. Ideal for beginners or those looking to rekindle their creative spark, this course offers a welcoming space to experiment, learn new skills, and produce meaningful, handcrafted items ready for gifting.
Course Aim
The course helps learners use arts and crafts to grow personally while developing skills useful for life, work or volunteering.
Course Length
2 hours x 10 weeks
What You Will Need to Bring
Most of the resources will be provided free.
You may be asked to contribute recyclable materials if appropriate.
How You Will Learn
Guided tuition in the classroom
Some online learning
Practical development of arts and crafts skills
Group work
Class demonstrations by tutor
You will be encouraged to keep a journal of your progress throughout the course.
Where Next
Make It for the Market, employability courses and workshops, digital and further well-being courses.
Will learners gain a qualification?
No.
