Courses & Workshops

Work from a model and explore the principles of life drawing guided by an experienced tutor. Perfect for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills. All basic materials supplied.

This workshop is a great introduction to Gelliplate printing. You will have the opportunity to try out various techniques and explore different ways of using your prints.

Come and learn the basics to make creative finger puppets with pre-loved fabric and have fun bringing your characters to life.

Learn how to work with wire and semi-precious stones to create a bracelet and a pair of matching earrings.

In this stand alone workshop you will be introduced to the work some queer Latin American and Latinx visual artists who use diverse artforms to examine themes of sexuality, gender, and cultural identity. You will be encouraged to get creative to explore how these artists challenge societal norms and celebrate diversity.

Perfect for beginners and growers who want to build resilience, save money, and deepen their understanding of plants.Join Exeter Seed Bank for a hands-on workshop all about saving your own seeds for future growing seasons.

Discover beginner Spanish classes in a friendly, relaxed setting over a 5 week course. Build confidence, learn practical conversation, and have fun from your very first lesson!

DOCLAB hosts monthly Development Lab, offering a safe space to talk about, workshop and develop your documentary film projects.

5 week course taught by a native speaker, covering fundamental skills of the language to prepare you to communicate confidently in Spanish.

The Exeter Phoenix Camera Group is a monthly social meet-up for anyone keen on photography who has some experience, or may have been on the beginners course and would like to keep in contact with like minded enthusiasts.

Designed for new and emerging scriptwriters to push their work to a professional level.

This popular Saturday morning group for 8-13 year olds provides fun and detailed exploration of both digital and stop motion animation.

This animation course, designed for autistic young people, with smaller class sizes, explores digital and stop motion animation.

Introduction to Shakespeare has one simple aim: to help you experience Shakespeare with confidence, understanding and above all enjoyment.

Learn to create vibrant botanical illustrations using watercolour pencils, tubes, and inks. Develop skills in observation, texture, colour, and composition while exploring botanical art’s rich history. Suitable for all levels, with materials provided. Share your work and stories in a supportive, creative environment.

This six-month course has been designed to increase your writing confidence, help you find your voice, and start writing your novel.

This course is designed to build your knowledge and enjoyment of English poetry, and encourage you to find your own poetic voice.

This will be a course that covers character, dialogue, landscape and dramatic narrative. It will also involve group workshops with the writers presenting their works in progress for analysis and critique.

Discover contemporary textile art inspired by South American and European traditions. Through hands-on embroidery, aplique and soft sculpture, enhance your skills and deepen your appreciation for textiles’ cultural significance. Suitable for all levels, these workshops aim to foster creativity, community, and a deep connection to textile artforms.

This course is for those who have completed a six-month Raw Writing memoir course previously, or a comparable course.

Explore the expressive power of colour, gesture and mark making in this inspiring five-week course designed to help you paint more freely and intuitively.