Adult classes

Lewisham is full of opportunities for adults to explore their creativity. Whether you are looking to learn a new skill, find a creative outlet, boost your wellbeing, or just try something fun, there is something for everyone. 

Adult Learning Lewisham offers a wide range of creative courses that are welcoming, accessible, and enriching. From painting and pottery to textiles, photography, and more, there’s lots on offer, whether you are returning to creativity after a break or trying something for the first time.

Across the borough, organisations and cultural spaces are offering workshops, events, and regular classes that invite adults to engage creatively, express themselves, and connect with others.

Scroll down to explore events, regular activities, and the organisations offering creative learning opportunities for adults in Lewisham.

Events

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Contemporary - Level 1

Sat 20 Sep 09:00 — Sat 11 Jul 09:00 (Recurring)
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Contemporary - Level 2

Sat 20 Sep 22:45 — Sat 11 Jul 22:45 (Recurring)
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Ballet - Level 2

Tue 23 Sep 18:45 — Tue 07 Jul 18:45 (Recurring)
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Over 60s Creative Dance

Wed 24 Sep 12:15 — Wed 01 Jul 12:15 (Recurring)
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Over 60s Dynamic Dance

Wed 24 Sep 13:30 — Wed 01 Jul 13:30 (Recurring)
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Contemporary - Level 2

Wed 24 Sep 18:45 — Wed 08 Jul 18:45 (Recurring)
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Voices in Motion

Thu 25 Sep 10:30 — Thu 26 Mar 10:30 (Recurring)
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Ballet - Introduction

Thu 25 Sep 18:45 — Thu 09 Jul 18:45 (Recurring)
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Ballet - Level 1

Thu 25 Sep 18:45 — Thu 09 Jul 18:45 (Recurring)
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Thursday Night Hype!

Thu 25 Sep 18:45 — Thu 09 Jul 18:45 (Recurring)
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Dancing Ahead

Fri 26 Sep 15:30 — Fri 03 Jul 15:30 (Recurring)
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Creating Characters and Writing Fiction (online)

Mon 09 Mar 12:00 — Mon 20 Apr 12:00 (Recurring)
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Approaches to Creative Writing

Tue 10 Mar 12:00 — Tue 28 Apr 12:00 (Recurring)
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Zentangle Method Mindful Drawing

Mon 23 Mar 18:45 — Mon 23 Mar 20:45 (Recurring)
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Portrait Painting Like Van Gogh (18+)

Mon 30 Mar 18:00 — Mon 30 Mar 21:00 (One-off)
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Drink & Draw! (18+)

Fri 10 Apr 18:00 — Fri 10 Apr 21:00 (One-off)

Organisations