Life skills and interests

Over four relaxing and creative weeks, you’ll be guided through making a variety of handmade items that are perfect for self-care or thoughtful gifts for loved ones. Whether you’re treating...
Date & times
Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 10am-12-pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course A Gift To Yourself
Join us for this four-week course, facilitated by Sarah. Creative Doodles is a hands-on course that invites participants to explore paper-based creativity using recycled materials and mixed media techniques. Rooted...
Date & times
Monday 13 October 2025 at 10.00am-12.00pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course Creative Doodles
We’re starting a little earlier this year to get into the festive spirit, but it’s a good excuse to kick off the season with some fun and creativity. The festive...
Date & times
Friday 17 October 2025 at 1.00pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
View course Festive Craft Fun
Join us for this spooktacular creative workshop, where we’ll explore the many therapeutic benefits of working with wool, while creating some creepy Halloween ornaments for you to decorate your home...
Date & times
Friday 24 October 2025 at 10am-1pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD
View course Frightfully Fluffy: Woolbeing
Step into the world of gardening and well-being with Grow Well, a relaxing taster session that invites you to unwind outdoors, connect with nature, and discover new gardening skills. Set...
Date & times
Friday 5 September 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
The Outback Community Garden, Halifax, Lightowler Road, HX1 5NB
View course Grow Well Taster
Step into the magic of autumn; a season full of colour, change, and creativity. In this friendly and welcoming five-week course, we’ll explore the beautiful art of lino printing, inspired...
Date & times
Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 10am - 1pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
View course Lino Printing: Enchanting Autumn
Taking some time out to focus on a mindful and creative activity can really help enhance our sense of wellbeing. So come and join us for this six-week online course....
Date & times
Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Venues
Online
View course Mindful Doodles
Join us for this fun, five-week course where together we will explore multi-layered block printing. Alongside, a couple of our wonderful friendly volunteers, you will have the opportunity to design...
Date & times
Monday 23 September 2024 at 10.00am-1.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course Multi Layered/Coloured Lino Printing
Create Art from the Earth: Foraged Pigments & Japanese Woodblock Printing Join our peer worker James and volunteer Jade for a unique, hands-on course that blends creativity, nature, and tradition....
Date & times
Monday 20 October 2025 at 1.00pm-3.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course Nature’s Palette: Foraged Pigments, Printing & Painting
Join us for a fun and relaxing 4-week course where you’ll discover the creative world of paper weaving using recycled materials and mixed media. Whether you’re completely new to crafting or already...
Date & times
Monday 8 September 2025 at 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course Paper Weaving
Join us for a hands-on cooking session where we turn fresh, locally grown produce from our beautiful community garden into delicious, nourishing meals. More than just a cooking class, it’s...
Date & times
Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 10.30am-12.30pm
Venues
The Outback Community Garden, Halifax, Lightowler Road, HX1 5NB
View course Plot to Plate
Join us for this fantastic course and discover the basic techniques of gel printing and book binding. Alongside, our friendly Peer Worker, James and Recovery College Volunteer we will experiment...
Date & times
Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 1pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
View course Printed Pages: Gel Printing & Book Binding
As we celebrate National Poetry Day, join us for this inspiring and uplifting workshop, designed to nurture our creativity, self-expression and sense of wellbeing. Our friendly and supportive Peer Workers,...
Date & times
Friday 3 October 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Online
View course Rhyme & Reason: Poetry Workshop
Decopatch is a creative activity using mixed media and paper craft techniques. On this fabulous course, our amazing volunteer, Wendy will introduce you to the techniques of this wonderful craft...
Date & times
Thursday 9 October 2025 at 1pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD
View course The Delights of Decopatch
Join us as we head back in time to the early 20th Century and learn about the Golden Age of Hollywood! On this popular four-week course, delivered by Recovery College...
Date & times
Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 1pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
View course The Golden Age of Hollywood: The Directors
Join us for this creative and soothing workshop where we’ll explore the many therapeutic benefits of working with wool. With the help and support of our lovely Peer Worker, Ali...
Date & times
Friday 10 October 2025 at 10am - 1pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
View course Woolbeing: Pom-Poms, Mandalas, & Tassels