October evening and weekend courses
Posted on: 1 October 2018
We have some fabulous evening and weekend courses in arts and crafts and Italian starting this month – perfect if you work 9 to 5 or have other commitments during the day. Check out what’s on when in the list below.
If you see something you’d like to do, but it’s not on in your area or the times or dates don’t suit you, find more courses using our online search or contact your local centre – if there’s enough interest in your area, they may be able to put on your course.
Evening courses
Italian: beginners 1
The Mansion, Totnes. Wednesday 3 October 7 – 9pm
This 8-week course will teach you how to communicate in simple everyday situations. Find out more
Paperclay for beginners
Arts Centre, Bideford. Tuesday 9 October 6:30 – 9:00pm
Learn how to make decorative pieces such as a bowl, beads for jewellery, or a sculptural piece using paperclay in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Find out more
Printmaking for beginners
Arts Centre, Bideford. Wednesday 10 October 6:30 – 9:00pm
Learn several printmaking techniques, with and without a press, giving you the skills to develop your work at home. Find out more
Painting with oil workshop
Ockment Centre, Okehampton. Tuesday 16 October 6:30 – 8:30pm
Get a feel for painting with oils. Have a go at using brushes and palette knives and learn different styles of painting. Find out more
Abstract painting for improvers 2
Arts Centre, Bideford. Wednesday 31 October 6:30 – 9pm
This course is designed for learners with prior experience and provides the opportunity to build upon these skills. Find out more
Weekend Courses
Applique/reverse applique for beginners
Arts Centre, Bideford. Saturday 6 October 10am – 3:30pm
Learn the techniques of applique and reverse applique to create a wall-hanging or embellishment for a cushion. Find out more
Life drawing
Kennaway Centre, Exmouth. Saturday 6 October 10am – 3pm
This course is for both absolute beginners who would like to explore the simplest techniques of drawing the figure and for those who wish to build on basic core skills. Find out more
Drawing skills for beginners
Arts Centre, Bideford. Saturday 13 October 10am – 3:30pm
This course will unlock the secrets of how to draw and will improve your drawing ability. You will be drawing from both ‘still life’ and your imagination, using measurement, perspective, mark making and composition. Find out more
