Join us this summer at Brewery Arts for a vibrant season of Creative Learning!
Our programme of workshops and courses spans visual arts, creative writing, photography, dance, theatre and film, offering welcoming spaces to explore ideas, learn new skills and connect with others through making and performing.
New Creative Learning Season on sale, 9 April at 11am. Brewery Members priority booking, 7 April at 11am. Don’t miss your chance to create your story – sign up and become a member today!
Crafting Stories through Writing
Our enhanced Creative Writing programme opens up new ways to explore fiction, creativity and experimentation this summer.
Simon Sylvester returns with two courses for fiction writers at every stage, from those just beginning with First Fiction to more experienced writers looking to deepen their practice in Crafting Fiction. We’re also excited to introduce Experimental Approaches to Creative Writing with Francis Prendiville, a dynamic workshop designed to push boundaries, spark new ideas and reimagine your creative process.
First Fiction
22 April | 6.30-8.30pm | £195 | 10 wks | 18+ | Tutor Simon Sylvester
Crafting Fiction
21 April | 6.30-8.30pm | £195 | 10 wks | 18+ | Tutor Simon Sylvester
Experimental Approaches to Creative Writing
20 June | 11.30am – 5pm | £66 | 18+ | Tutor Francis Prendiville
New for Spring 2026!
Exhibition Workshops
Join our Art Adventures workshops this spring, where young artists can explore what adventure means to them through imaginative, creative activities inspired by our upcoming Young Open Exhibition 2026.
Art Adventures
20 May | 4- 5.30pm | £3pp | 7-11 yrs | Find out more here
3 June | 4-5.30pm | £3pp | 12-18 yrs | Find out more here
Performance
Join us for an exciting Adult Performance Project that will culminate in a live performance at the Community Dance Platform. Participants will learn choreography, take part in creative tasks and develop movement material together. This is an excellent addition to our adult dance class, Get Moving and is scheduled to start straight after. All levels of movement experience welcome.
Adult Performance Project
22 April | 7.45-8.15pm | £40 | 10 wks | 18+ | Tutor Emily Davies
Seasonal Highlights!
Explore and experiment across a range of seasonal workshops. These hands-on, creative sessions offer an insight into the unique practices and processes of our expert local artists.
Sketch A Story: Family Memory Illustration
4 July | 12.30-2pm | 1 Adult + 1 Child £16, Additional Adult £8, Additional Child £8 | Open to Families – Children aged 5+ with a responsible adult | Tutor Sarah Jane Docker
Explore, Play, Print!
6 June | 12.30-2pm | 1 Adult + 1 Child £16, Additional Adult £8, Additional Child £8 | Open to Families – Children aged 5+ with a responsible adult | Tutor Helena McGregor
Begin to Draw in Charcoal
16 May | 11.30am-5pm | £65 | 16+ | Tutor Catherine MacDiarmid
Floral Acrylics & Mixed Media Workshop
30 May | 11.30am-5pm | £65 | 16+ | Tutor Catherine MacDiarmid
Rag Rug Making
7 July | 11.30-4.30pm | £70 | 18+ | Tutor Alison & Lorraine
Summer Camps
August sees the return of our very popular, week-long summer camps.
Performance Unleashed Summer Camp
3-7 August | 9.30am-3.30pm | £185 | 7-14 yrs
Arts Unleashed Summer Camp
10-14 August | 9.30am-3.30pm | £185 | 7-14 yrs
Youth Arts Highlights
Our new and returning Youth Arts courses offer a vibrant mix of Visual Arts, Dance, Film and Theatre – all led by passionate local artists and tutors. In our Visual Arts classes, young people can explore a wide range of materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, printmaking and clay.
Art Explorers
21 April | 1-2.30pm | £70 | 10wks | £7.50 PAYG | Home Ed. 7+ yrs | Tutor Sophie Martin
A friendly, tutor-led mixed media class for home-educated young people.
Brewery Youth Film Crew
22 April | 4.30-6pm | £90 | 10wks | £9.50 PAYG | 11+ yrs | Tutor Liam Collins
If you want to be in front of or behind the camera, come learn the skills from the Brewery Film crew to create your own short films and reach an audience.
View all Creative Learning courses and book your place here.
