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 2 June 2026 at 10am - 12.00pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course A Gift to Yourself
The gentle beginner’s session will focus on techniques such as footwork, punches and defensive moves. Boxercise is great for stress relief, it can improve mood and enhance focus, making it...
Date & times
Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 1.30pm-2.30pm
Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 1.30pm-2.30pm
More dates available
Venues
ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse, Mill Royd St, Brighouse HD6 1EY
View course Boxercise Taster at ROKT
This beginners climbing course is aimed at anyone who would like to use climbing to improve their wellbeing and have some fun . If you’ve never been climbing before this...
Date & times
Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 2.00pm-3.00pm
Venues
ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse, Mill Royd St, Brighouse HD6 1EY
View course Climbing Development at ROKT
Join us for this fun and creative six‑week online doodling course. If you’ve enjoyed any of our other online drawing courses, this is a great chance to explore doodling in...
Date & times
Thursday 4 June 2026 at 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venues
Online
View course Colourful Doodles
Creative Doodles, Summer Florals is a 6-week hands-on course led by Creative Practitioner Sarah O’Boyle, inviting participants to explore paper-based creativity through mixed media techniques in a relaxed and inspiring...
Date & times
Monday 1 June 2026 at 10am - 12.00pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course Creative Doodles: Summer Florals
Would you like to try something crafty but don’t think you “are good at art”? Maybe you’d like to meet new people in a safe and friendly environment? If so...
Date & times
Thursday 4 June 2026 at 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
View course Introduction to Lino Printing
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
Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 10.30am-12.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course Layers & Impressions: Exploring Printmaking
This 6-week Nature Weaving Course, delivered by our Creative Practitioner Sarah O’Boyle, offers a gentle introduction to creating beautiful, tactile weavings inspired by the natural world. Using simple techniques and...
Date & times
Monday 1 June 2026 at 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course Nature Weaving
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 8 June 2026 at 10.00am-1.00pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
View course Nature’s Palette: Foraged Pigments, Printing & Painting
The instructions are clear with knowledgeable demonstrations from really friendly and enthusiastic tutors, I felt really welcomed and included.
Date & times
Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 10.00am - 12.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
View course Sparkle & Shine: An Introduction to Jewellery Making
Tetrapak etching is an accessible, low-cost printmaking technique that uses recycled food packaging to create richly textured prints. This course introduces participants to the full process—from preparing tetrapak plates and...
Date & times
Thursday 2 July 2026 at 10.30am-12.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course Tetrapak Etching: Experimental Printmaking with Recycled Materials
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 4 June 2026 at 10.30am-1.00pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
View course The Delights of Decopatch
Fully BookedCome and join Ali on this brand new course and be part of something bigger – in a way that feels right for you. This six-week creative wellbeing course invites...
Date & times
Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
View course Threads of Renewal: Creative Stitching
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 16 June 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Online
View course Weaving Your World
Delivered by our partners at Royal Literary Fund alongside our lovely volunteer Vicki, this one-off online workshop is all about increasing our confidence to write. Join us as we learn...
Date & times
Friday 15 May 2026 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Online
View course Writing With Confidence