Life skills and interests

A Gift to Yourself|

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 15 September 2026 at 10am - 12pm

Venues

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

View course A Gift to Yourself
An Introduction to the Recovery & Wellbeing College|

Welcome to the Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College. As a new student, this introductory session is a great place to start. It will help you understand who we...

Date & times

Monday 7 September 2026 at 10.30am-12.30pm

Venues

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

View course An Introduction to the Recovery & Wellbeing College
Autumn Doodle Books|

Delivered by our Creative Practitioner, Sarah O’Boyle, this six-week course invites participants to explore gentle doodling techniques and simple one-page book-making processes. Each session offers a gentle, hands-on introduction to...

Date & times

Monday 7 September 2026 at 10.00am-12.00pm

Venues

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

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Click Happy: Creative Photo Editing|

Join us for a relaxed and supportive photo editing session with Creative Practitioner, Jess, and volunteer, Russel, designed as a follow-on to our Click Happy Photography Journeys. This workshop offers...

Date & times

Thursday 8 October 2026 at 1.30 - 3.30pm

Venues

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

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Click Happy: Creative Photography Journeys|

Join Creative Practitioner Jess and friendly volunteer Russel, for one or more of our brand new, relaxed and supportive photography journeys. These sessions will focus on generating a sense of...

Date & times

Thursday 17 September 2026 at 2.30pm-4.00pm

Thursday 24 September 2026 at 1.30pm-3.00pm

Thursday 1 October 2026 at 1.30pm-3.00pm

More dates available

Venues

Greenhead Park, Gledholt Road Entrance (Adjacent to the Junction Public House) HD1 4LA

Ravensleigh Resource Unit, Dewsbury, 28 Oxford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4LL

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

View course Click Happy: Creative Photography Journeys
Contrast Carving: Modern Patterned Wall Art|

Discover a calming and creative approach to woodwork in this brand new 2026 course. You’ll learn how to design bold, rhythmic patterns, carve them into a flat wooden board, and...

Date & times

Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 10.30am-12.30pm

Venues

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

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Creative Mandalas: Exploring Stenciling|

Explore the expressive art of mandala-making in this 3-week course designed to nurture your creativity and support your well-being. Guided by a gentle, friendly approach, you’ll experiment with stencils, collage,...

Date & times

Monday 21 September 2026 at 1 - 3pm

Venues

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

View course Creative Mandalas: Exploring Stenciling
Doodling Taster|

Have you’ve ever wondered about trying one of our Doodling courses, but not been sure if it’s for you? If so, then this Doodling Taster session might be just the...

Date & times

Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 10.00am-12.00pm

Venues

Online

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Festive Craft Fun|

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

Thursday 15 October 2026 at 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Venues

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

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Gel Printing – Taster Session|

Join us for this fantastic one-off workshop and discover the basic techniques of gel printing. Alongside, our friendly Peer Project Worker, James, and volunteer Rosalind, we will experiment with layered...

Date & times

Monday 14 September 2026 at 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Venues

Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

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Gift Bags|

Engaging in arts and crafts can be a great way to improve our sense of wellbeing and, with the busy festive season ahead, this one-off winter workshop is a great...

Date & times

Thursday 8 October 2026 at 2 - 4pm

Venues

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

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Golden Age of Hollywood: Stars of the Silver Screen|

Join us we head back in time to the 20th Century and learn about the Golden Age of Hollywood!  On this popular four-week course, delivered by our friendly and enthusiastic...

Date & times

Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 1 - 3pm

Venues

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

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Layers & Impressions: Exploring Printmaking|

Step into the creative world of printmaking in a friendly and supportive space! Over six weeks, we’ll explore a variety of techniques, including lino and gel printing while playing with...

Date & times

Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 1-3.30 pm

Venues

Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

View course Layers & Impressions: Exploring Printmaking
Lino Printing Taster|

Join us for this two-week course as together, we take a look at printing.  You will learn about different techniques and colour mixing before having a go at printing yourself. ...

Date & times

Thursday 15 October 2026 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

View course Lino Printing Taster
Mindful Doodles|

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

Thursday 3 September 2026 at 10am - 12pm

Venues

Online

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Modroc Masterpieces: 3D sculptures|

Join our friendly Peer Worker, James, and volunteer, Jana, for this unusual, creative course. Over four weeks we will look at creating our own 3D sculpture using wire armatures (cores),...

Date & times

Thursday 10 September 2026 at 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Venues

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

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Mosaics|

This fabulous four-week course is one of our most popular and we are sure it will continue to be a firm favourite here at the Recovery & Wellbeing College. Throughout...

Date & times

Thursday 1 October 2026 at 10am - 12.30pm

Venues

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

View course Mosaics
Plot to Plate|

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

Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 1.30pm-3.00pm

Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 1.30pm-3.00pm

More dates available

Venues

The Outback Community Garden, Halifax, Lightowler Road, HX1 5NB

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Snowflakes Workshop|

During this one-off festive winter workshop, we will discover how to create handmade decorations for our homes and/or cards and gifts.  Using nothing but a pencil, paper and scissors we...

Date & times

Thursday 22 October 2026 at 1 - 3pm

Thursday 3 December 2026 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

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Weaving Your World|

Join us for this amazing, creative weaving course where we’ll explore our own personal journeys and look at how we engage with the world around us. With the help and...

Date & times

Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 1pm - 3pm

Venues

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

View course Weaving Your World
Writing With Confidence|

Delivered by Lulu, a professional writer from our partner Royal Literary Fund, alongside Recovery Coach, Paul, this one-off online workshop is all about increasing our confidence to write. Join us...

Date & times

Monday 21 September 2026 at 10am - 12.30pm

Venues

Online

View course Writing With Confidence