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Community Learning
Free, accessible creative courses and residencies
Our adult skills courses offer a range of community learning designed specifically for adults looking to develop new creative skills, return to work after career gaps, or begin a new creative career. Flexible learning options led by professional artists make it easy to fit these courses and residencies into your other commitments.
Fully funded by the and working with, our Community Learning courses are for you if you are:
- 19+ and unemployed
- 19+, earning under the real living wage (£23,400 per year) and/or you are over the age of 50.
We provide a gentle supportive environment that will help you to develop green, creative and digital skills, alongside building your confidence and improving wellbeing.
Join us and take your first step into developing a sustainable creative career.
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We work with local governing bodies and businesses committed to social change to provide the following courses free of charge.
M/Others - Acrylic painting
Radstock
14 January - 1 April
Learn different painting techniques and create your own artworks. Childcare provided.
Community Threads
Locksbrook Road
Thursday 10 September - Thursday 10 December (please note, school term time only, no session on Thursday 22nd October).
Learn sewing techniques and work on your own projects in a supportive environment.
M/Others - Silk painting
Radstock
Wednesday 9 September - Wednesday 12 October 2026.
Learn to use painting techniques to create luminous, textured designs on silk and create a lovely cushion to take home. Childcare provided.
M/Others - Acrylic painting
Radstock
14 January - 1 April
Learn different painting techniques and create your own artworks. Childcare provided.
Community Threads
Locksbrook Road
Thursday 10 September - Thursday 10 December (please note, school term time only, no session on Thursday 22nd October).
Learn sewing techniques and work on your own projects in a supportive environment.
M/Others - Silk painting
Radstock
Wednesday 9 September - Wednesday 12 October 2026.
Learn to use painting techniques to create luminous, textured designs on silk and create a lovely cushion to take home. Childcare provided.
Hear from our learners
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I have opened up the creative side of me which has been shut off for a long time. Rhona is a fantastic teacher; she is always really encouraging and brings out the best in me. I look forward to this group all week.
Laura, Printmaking with Rhona Iris
鈥淚've gained skills and connections that have had a real impact on my development鈥�
During the ReEmerge residency, I’ve gained both practical skills and meaningful professional connections that have had a real impact on my development. Through mentoring sessions and inspiring workshops I refined how I talk about my work and began to position myself more confidently as an immersive artist.
ReEmerge resident
黑料正能量 recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted
黑料正能量 is delighted to announce that its Adult Skills provision including Skills Bootcamps and Adult Community Learning has been recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
The report recognises BSU’s innovative and impactful work across the region, noting the quality of the curriculum, rigorous evaluation and the focus on additional needs and SEN support for learners.
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Email Jane Stagg, Community Learning Manager at j.stagg2@bathspa.ac.uk
For support with safeguarding please contact our safeguarding lead, Ruby Sant r.sant@bathspa.ac.uk or the Wellbeing Team 0800 028 3766
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Whether you're looking to reskill into a new career, start your own business or explore an interest, we have courses to suit everyone.
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