Arts and Craft Courses

Check out our courses designed to help you get creative!!

Nail Art & Beauty

Nail art is a creative way to paint, decorate, enhance, and embellish nails. 

It is a type of artwork that can be done on fingernails and toenails, usually after manicures or pedicures.

Manicures and pedicures are beauty treatments that trim, shape, and polish the nails, in these sessions we will learn skills to do these ourselves.

Come and join us in a relaxed environment to explore the benefits of treating ourselves and boosting our confidence and self esteem.


Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Sessions: 10
Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm

ENROLMENT STARTS: Monday 27th March 2023 to Friday 14th April 2023 to enrol contact  07717851268 or 07867278562 or 07500551869 or you can visit us at the college.   

Basic Knitting

How does knitting help with mental health?

The act of knitting reduces stress and anxiety

It is proven to help to calm and still the mind, as the concentration required is a distraction and the yarn's texture and colour impact the mood.

The rhythmic motions and sense of focus can also help distract from mental health symptoms.


Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Sessions: 10
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

ENROLMENT STARTS: Monday 27th March 2023 to Friday 14th April 2023 to enrol contact  07717851268 or 07867278562 or 07500551869 or you can visit us at the college.      

Fabulous Flowers-Floristy

If you've always wanted to learn how to create your very own beautifully arranged bouquets of fresh flowers, this course is for you. 

We will take you every step of the way through the techniques and skills needed to create a range of beautiful flower arrangements that you can take home with you to bring some brightness to any home.


Washington Millennium Centre, The Oval, Washington, NE37 2QD

Starting:  Wednesday 26th April 2023
Sessions: 5
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

ENROLMENT STARTS: Monday 27th March 2023 to Friday 14th April 2023 to enrol contact  07717851268 or 07867278562 or 07500551869 or you can visit us at the college.     

Fabulous Flowers-Floristy Next Steps

Continue your journey with us... 

If you've always wanted to learn how to create your very own beautifully arranged bouquets of fresh flowers, this course is for you. 

We will take you every step of the way through the techniques and skills needed to create a range of beautiful flower arrangements that you can take home with you to bring some brightness to any home. 

 

Washington Millennium Centre, The Oval, Washington, NE37 2QD

Starting:  Wednesday 7th June 2023
Sessions: 5
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

ENROLMENT STARTS: Monday 27th March 2023 to Friday 14th April 2023 to enrol contact  07717851268 or 07867278562 or 07500551869 or you can visit us at the college.     

Creative Crafts

Be creative, using numerous techniques and making craft items such as card making and lots more. 

This course aims to teach learners a variety of craft techniques including paper crafts and decorative sewing techniques.

The course is suitable for beginners and improv-ers, and is for anyone interested in making craft items in a friendly and supportive environment.


Houghton Methodist Church, Mautland Street, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 4BH

Starting: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Sessions: 10
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

ENROLMENT STARTS: Monday 27th March 2023 to Friday 14th April 2023 to enrol contact  07717851268 or 07867278562 or 07500551869 or you can visit us at the college.    

Arts and Crafts

Card Crafts with Die Cutting Machines

Learn how to create and craft amazing card designs with die cutting ma-chines. 

You will also learn the art of embossing, stamping and stencilling. 

Each week you will design and construct cards for any occasion, including novelty cards, special occasions, wedding invitations or something just for yourself.

You will also learn how to design bookmarks, gift boxes and design la-bels.


Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting: Thursday 27th April 2023
Sessions: 5
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

ENROLMENT STARTS: Monday 27th March 2023 to Friday 14th April 2023 to enrol contact  07717851268 or 07867278562 or 07500551869 or you can visit us at the college.      

Introductory to Upholstery

This course will introduce some of the basic skills needed to reupholster your old or unloved furniture. 

With all materials, equipment and small furniture provided, you will learn how to strip and recover wooden furniture with expert guidance from your tutor, Ali.

Begin your sustainable living journey with this 6 week course, whilst also feeling the mindful benefits of working with your hands and taking a creative approach to recycling.

By the end of the course you will not only have your finished items but you should have the know-how and confidence to develop your uphol-stery/upcycling skills further at home.

This course is ideal for people who enjoy physical activity, learning new skills and have an eye for design.


Fulwell Community Resource Centre, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, SR69QW

Starting: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Sessions: 6
Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm

ENROLMENT STARTS: Monday 27th March 2023 to Friday 14th April 2023 to enrol contact  07717851268 or 07867278562 or 07500551869 or you can visit us at the college.      

Sugar Crafts

Sugar craft courses focus on learning skills that develop personal and social abilities; skills for work; skills in support of independent living; and skills that improve self-confidence.


The courses are designed specifically to encourage independence and build confidence.


Houghton Methodist Church, Mautland Street, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 4BH

Starting: Wednesday 25th April 2023
Sessions: 5
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

ENROLMENT STARTS: Monday 27th March 2023 to Friday 14th April 2023 to enrol contact  07717851268 or 07867278562 or 07500551869 or you can visit us at the college.      

Sugar Crafts (Next Steps)

Our Sugar craft courses focus on learning skills that develop personal and social abilities; skills for work; skills in support of independent living; and skills that improve self-confidence.

The courses are designed specifically to encourage independence and build confidence.

This particular sugar craft course provides students with an introduction to the foundation skills of sugar-craft and basic design principles


Houghton Methodist Church, Mautland Street, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 4BH

Starting: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Sessions: 5
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

ENROLMENT STARTS: Monday 27th March 2023 to Friday 14th April 2023 to enrol contact  07717851268 or 07867278562 or 07500551869 or you can visit us at the college.