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?
New to our site? - you need to register before you can enrol on any course. Click the Your Account in the toolbar, and then click onto Request a new account to complete the sign up process. After you have signed up you can Sign In to book onto courses.
There are some other bits we need to tell you as we get funding from the Government to provide courses for East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA) residences, this includes Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas. 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.
Brightside - Carefree crafts
Code: T26BB1279
Location: Bolsover ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 06 October 2026
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 week(s)
Time: 10.00am
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
Take time out for yourself and enjoy the benefits of crafting. Discover how creativity can support positive mental health and wellbeing through a range of textile and paper crafting activities. Running from 10:00am to 2:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break from 12:00pm to 12:30pm for 3 sessions. This welcoming and supportive course offers time and space to relax, focus on the present moment, and enjoy the calming benefits of making something by hand.
You will explore a variety of crafts such as weaving, simple stitching, hooking, designing your own fabric and cards and seasonal projects. Alongside learning new creative skills, you will be encouraged to use crafting as a tool for stress reduction, self-expression, mindfulness, and building resilience.
The course promotes confidence, a sense of achievement, mental and emotional wellbeing while providing opportunities to connect with others, reduce feelings of isolation, and develop positive social relationships in a friendly supportive environment.
Who is this course for?
Brightside is for anyone experiencing mild to moderate mental ill health. Brightside courses give you the tools and support to manage your worries and live a happier, more balanced life. Our Tailored Learning courses are for people who live in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn
This is a classroom-based course. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities and demonstrations, individual work. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve. You will be given notes and resources to support what we cover in class.
What will I need?
All crafting materials will be provided. But if you have materials etc. that you would like to bring with you then please feel free to do so.
You may also want to bring something to make notes.
This course is free and there are no other costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 06 October 2026
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 04:00
Total Weeks: 3
Location
Bolsover ACE Centre
Castle Street
Bolsover
S44 6PP
01629 537912