Press play on something new this summer.
Our Summer Mixtape is a carefully curated collection of short courses — a little bit of this, a little bit of that — brought together like your favourite classic cassette. Expect a mix of creative workshops, hands-on sessions and thought-provoking ideas, all packed into short experiences.
No long commitments, no pressure — just pick what catches your eye and give it a go. Whether you’re trying something completely new or rediscovering an old interest, this is your chance to explore, experiment and enjoy the process.
Even better, bring a friend along and make it a shared experience. Swap playlists, swap ideas, and discover something unexpected together.
Find your favourites and build your own summer mix.
Learn to draw realistically using the sight size method!
Build essential workplace cyber safety skills in this taster beginner course
Beginner Photoshop taster for textile print design—learn simple colour editing, layering and motif creation using Adobe Photoshop in two evening sessions.
Beginners - Patchwork Tote Bag. For people who are new to patchwork and quilting this course will introduce you to the basics. You will learn how to piece together squares and construct them into a stylish tote bag.
Try our gentle 1 hour Summer Stretch & Flex taster. Beginner friendly, low impact movements to improve flexibility, release tension and feel good.
Try our 1 hour Summer Fitness Salsa Taster. Learn basic salsa steps, boost coordination and enjoy a fun, low impact Latin cardio workout perfect for beginners.
In this online taster course we will read some classic ghost stories from M.R. James, Rudyard Kipling and Edith Wharton.
In this course we’ll explore this unsettling and subversive novel by Emily Brontë.
Spend a day getting to know the sewing machine and how to use it more effectively. Perfect for people who have a sewing machine but are not confident in using it.
Because of the ‘Jack the Ripper’ killings, the late Victorian East End can be read as a cityscape of poverty and fear. But there is another Whitechapel – a magnet for a variety of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds who sought to grapple with the problems of the modern city and to create a better life.
This will be a fun one-day summer workshop exploring glass fusing techniques to make beautiful jewellery.
This one-day workshop offers a friendly and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of drawing. It is designed especially for absolute beginners, people who may not have drawn since school, or anyone who would like to refresh and strengthen their basic drawing skills.
Confused about essential oils? This workshop is ideal for anyone wanting to understand what they are, how they work and how to use them safely.
A city is made of words as much as bricks and mortar.
Introduction to Interior Design: Creating Mood Boards, Floor Plans, and Sample Boards
Over two full days, participants will begin by naturally dyeing their fabric using botanical dye techniques before moving into garment construction
Introduction to Interior Design: Creating Mood Boards, Floor Plans, and Sample Boards
Why are we drawn to murderers, manipulators, and morally ambiguous anti-heroes? Why do crime novels, true crime podcasts, and psychological thrillers hold such enduring appeal?
Learn the relaxing craft of macramé knotting and create a decorative handmade textile piece.
Create beautiful handmade melt and pour soaps in this beginner friendly soap making workshop, perfect for learning natural colours, fragrances, and botanicals this summer.
This dynamic intensive summer workshop invites participants to learn and engage with podcasting fundamentals by exploring the timely question, “Does social media do more harm than good?” through collaborative discussion and production.
Learn Fashion CAD basics in a six hour Saturday taster using Adobe Illustrator to create clean technical garment flats.
Learn basic mending skills, while exploring the artistic potential of repair.
Learn the basics of traditional glass painting and how to build up an image on glass using layers of fired paint.
One model will take on a variety of poses inspired by great works from Art history. Students will draw the different poses on the same page keeping in mind, scale, overall composition, the relationship and rhythm between the figures. Students will incorporate imaginative elements with the help of a few visual prompts.
Advanced - Learn to make a Lone Star Block Design. If you are familiar with the basics of quilting then this course will help you develop your skills and learn how to construct a lone star block design.
On this 90-minute walk, we will stop off at several historic locations to think about two very dark periods of London’s medical history.
Learn basic Japanese sashiko techniques to add both strength and beauty to repaired pieces.
Now that the Mary Ward Centre has moved to Stratford, are you curious about the history of the area?
Hands can be hard to draw! But will yield to study and when mastered become a powerful expressive element!
A deeply relaxing sound healing session with crystal quartz bowls, affirmations, and chakra alignment to restore emotional and energetic balance.
Discover the creative technique of draping fabric directly on the dress stand to develop garment shapes and silhouettes.
Explore the elegant craft of painting on silk to create unique decorative textile designs.