Enrichment Programme
We offer a range of weekly drop in sessions and courses to inspire and empower our learners. Our focus is on the development of independence, work and learning through creative courses such as Arts & Craft, Photography, Digital Inclusion and Life-Skills (learning about themselves, their lifestyle and local community).
Start date: Rolling (Monday’s)
Duration: Ongoing
Location: Kingsland Hub E8 4DG
Textiles courses
Contemporary Textiles for Outpost
Develop your sewing machine skills and your understanding of colour and design to produce items to sell in our Social Enterprise shop (Outpost) on Holloway Road.
Duration: 12 weeks
Location: The Workshop E2 8JA
Practical Art: Introduction to Textile Techniques
Learn to hand stitch and use a sewing machine to explore different stitches and the techniques of applique and quilting.
Duration: 17 weeks
Location: The Workshop E2 8JA
Art Courses
Practical Art: Painting and Drawing
Gain experimental art techniques and learn how to create artwork from still life using a range of different media and materials.
Duration: 16 weeks
Location: The Workshop E2 8JA
Beginners’ Screen Printing (Evening Class)
This course is a creative and practical introduction to the screen printing process aimed at beginners and the curious. You will get a step by step guide in to producing your own series of prints using silk screens. At the end of the course you will have created an original framed piece of Art for home or as a bespoke gift.
Duration: 5 sessions
Location: The Workshop E2 8JA
***Fees apply
Please see prospectus or email: learn@peterbedford.org.uk
Joinery & Furniture Design
Joinery: Product Design & Personal Practice
Learn the principles of design and a range of joinery techniques to create decorative accessories.
Start date: Rolling
Duration: Ongoing
Location: The Workshop, E2 8JA
Improvers Furniture Making (Evening Class)
Explore a range of joinery techniques and learn how to make a beautifully designed shelving unit.
Duration: 10 weeks (Wednesdays 6pm – 8:30pm)
Dates: 9th October – 11th December
Location: The Workshop E2 8JA
Beginners welcome!
Joinery Placements at The Workshop
Our joinery placements offer a supportive, inclusive environment where people can mental ill health or learning disabilities can learn practical skills in joinery, as well as develop skills to support recovery, social inclusion and employment.
Location: The Workshop E2 8JA
Supporting Makers
One-to-one support for makers, designers and artists to independently produce handmade products for sale at Outpost and other retail outlets.
Duration: Ongoing
Contact us today to find out more about enrolment!
For more information about our current employment programmes and eligibility please contact us:
Telephone: 0203 815 4100
Email: learn@peterbedford.org.uk