Welcome to a world of learning and courses that could change your life!
Here you can search for something to suit you. There's lots on offer. You can use the filter options to narrow things down. When you've found a course of interest just click on the title to find out more. And why not sign up to our monthly mailing list for our latest news, information and advice?
There are some other bits we need to tell you as we get funding from the Government to provide courses for Derbyshire residents. This often helps to keep costs very reasonable. In return we follow Government guidance:
-
By enrolling you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions and we may share your details with other education providers. This is likely to depend on the type of course chosen.
-
Each year we'll check your proof of residency in Derbyshire and entitlement to possible funding
-
Adult learners aged over 19 years will generally pay full cost fees unless booking onto a free course. There may be other costs for materials etc.
-
Learners under 19, or up to 24 with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) should chat to us or take a look here to check elibility for funding.
Art Journaling for Self Esteem

Code: T25CQ2219
Location: Chesterfield
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 03 March 2026
Duration: 6 sessions over 6 week(s)
Time: 1.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Art journaling is used as a way of developing art skills whilst working on your self esteem and general well-being. It can be used daily as a part of your self-care practice. This course will teach you new skills and develop existing ones, giving you an opportunity to harness your creativity in a way which is relaxing, cathartic and can enable you to feel inspired to take on your next challenge.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you are creative or would like to be able to express yourself through art. You do not need to have any prior skills. It is also for those who feel they need to improve their well-being by learning some mindfulness through art expression. Our courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course and is progressive, with one course of six sessions per term. Each course will help to develop your skills and build on existing skills and will use a range of art mediums. The tutor will guide you and prompt you with practical activities, different themes, explanations and examples. You will work individually but as part of a small group and will be able to continue to work on your art journaling at home. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
The tutor will supply all resources but you may want to bring some of your own resources too, if you have them, such as: scissors, paints, brushes, pens, pencils and different patterned papers.
Are there any other costs?
This course is free and there are no other costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 03 March 2026
Start Time: 1.00pm
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 6
Location
Chesterfield
Dock Walk
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2GQ
01629 535002
