Bedford Arts & Crafts Centre

04/09/2026

Our Stained Glass Beginners Course is designed for complete beginners, giving you the opportunity to learn the essential skills and techniques in a friendly, supportive environment.

You'll explore:
🔹 Cutting and grinding glass
🔹 Assembling with lead and foil
🔹 The tools and materials used in stained glass
🔹 Creating your own first project

No previous experience is needed. Just come along, get creative and discover a fascinating traditional craft. 🌿🪟

Bookings are now open!

For dates, availability and more information, visit:
www.bedfordcraftcentre.co.uk

14/08/2026

Last Spaces Remaining! 🎨

Looking to try something new, learn a new skill or simply spend some creative time doing something you enjoy?

We have limited spaces remaining on some of our upcoming courses at Bedford Arts & Crafts Centre.

From Pottery and Silver Jewellery to Upholstery, Drawing, Watercolours, Sewing, Bobbin Lace Making and more, there's something for every creative interest.

✨ Spaces are filling quickly, so don't miss out!

📍 Bedford Arts & Crafts Centre
🎨 Learn • Create • Connect

Book your place now and join us for a creative course this season!

09/07/2026

🍂 Explore. Create. Inspire this Autumn. Book Now. 🎨

Join us at Bedford Arts & Crafts Centre this Autumn Term and discover something creative. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, return to a favourite craft, or simply make time for yourself, we have a course for you.

Courses available:
• Pottery
• Bookmaking & Restoration
• Silver Jewellery
• Upholstery
• Drawing For All
• Watercolours
• Exploring Abstract Art
• Stained Glass
• Dressmaking and Sewing
• Bobbin Lacemaking

📍 Raleigh House, Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HE
📞 01234 266510
🌐 www.bedfordcraftcentre.co.uk

Bookings are now open. Spaces are limited so secure your place today.

09/07/2026

Are you a total beginner? Do you want to start sewing but are unsure where to begin? Do you need a basic introduction to equipment and techniques? Maybe you haven't sewn for a very long time and want a refresher in the basics?
Then this course is for you!

You'll learn:

🧵 How to use a sewing machine with confidence

🧵 Essential sewing skills

🧵 Practical skills

🧵 Sewing terminology

Bookings are now open.
Find out more and book your place at
www.bedfordcraftcentre.co.uk

12/03/2026

New Course Available at Bedford Arts & Crafts Centre! 🎉

Upholstery Beginners.

This is a workshop-type 5-week course where you will master basic techniques and create your first project. For more info and to sign up, please visit our website. www.bedfordcraftscentre.co.uk

09/03/2026

New course available at Bedford Arts and Crafts Centre!! 🎉

Pop Art, Expressionism & 20th Century Art Styles

A range of 20th century Art styles will be explored through a series of practical exercises.

The course aims to help develop confidence, improve existing skills & realise your potentials.

Pop Art, Expressionism, Cubism and the Bauhaus grid method will be covered.

For more information and to sign up to the course please visit

https://bedfordcraftscentre.co.uk/lisecourses/pop-art-expressionism-20th-century-art-styles/

17/10/2025

Summer Exhibition 2025 - Part 1

30/09/2025

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to our wonderful art tutor, Marcia Patterson, for winning The Susan Angoy Artist of African and Caribbean Heritage Award!! 🥳🥳🥳

19/06/2025