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

A group of people dancing.

Contemporary - Level 1

Sat 20 Sep 2025 09:00 — Sat 24 Jun 2028 09:00
A group of people dancing.

Contemporary - Level 2

Sat 20 Sep 2025 22:45 — Sat 24 Jun 2028 22:45
A group of people dancing.

Ballet - Level 2

Tue 23 Sep 2025 18:45 — Tue 27 Jun 2028 18:45
Group of over 60s participants  dancing together in a studio. One person is seated, some are standing.

Over 60s Creative Dance

Wed 24 Sep 2025 12:15 — Wed 28 Jun 2028 12:15
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Over 60s Dynamic Dance

Wed 24 Sep 2025 13:30 — Wed 21 Jun 2028 13:30
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Contemporary - Level 2

Wed 24 Sep 2025 18:45 — Wed 28 Jun 2028 18:45
Two people dancing together in a studio

Voices in Motion

Thu 25 Sep 2025 10:30 — Thu 29 Jun 2028 10:30
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Ballet - Introduction

Thu 25 Sep 2025 18:45 — Thu 22 Jun 2028 18:45
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Ballet - Level 1

Thu 25 Sep 2025 18:45 — Thu 29 Jun 2028 18:45
A group of people dancing.

Thursday Night Hype!

Thu 25 Sep 2025 18:45 — Thu 29 Jun 2028 18:45
Two men dancing.

Dancing for Health

Fri 26 Sep 2025 13:30 — Fri 30 Jun 2028 13:30
A group of people dancing.

Dancing Ahead

Fri 26 Sep 2025 15:30 — Fri 30 Jun 2028 15:30
Two members dancing in the centre of a circle of onlookers. Credit Elena Ledgister.

Meet Me on the Dancefloor

Tue 14 Apr 2026 13:00 — Tue 15 Dec 2026 14:00
Teacher Bo Wang on a stage with a microphone

Voice, Language, and Chinese Song

Mon 28 Sep 2026 17:00 — Mon 07 Dec 2026 18:00
7 Costumed dancers posing in the styles of various Chinese Dance

Chinese Folk Dance - Tibetan Zang Dance

Wed 30 Sep 2026 13:00 — Wed 09 Dec 2026 14:00
Costumed dancer performing Chinese Fan Dance

Chinese Fan Dance (Intermediate)

Thu 01 Oct 2026 17:30 — Thu 10 Dec 2026 19:00
7 Costumed dancers posing in the styles of various Chinese Dance

Chinese Folk Dance - Mongolian Dance

Sat 03 Oct 2026 14:00 — Sat 12 Dec 2026 15:30
Costumed dancer performing Chinese Fan Dance

Chinese Fan Dance (Beginners)

Sat 03 Oct 2026 16:00 — Sat 12 Dec 2026 17:30
Costumed dancer performing Chinese Handkerchief Dance

Chinese Folk Dance - Handkerchief Dance

Sun 04 Oct 2026 14:00 — Sun 13 Dec 2026 15:30
Person printing

Etching and lino printing workshop studio access

Mon 02 Nov 2026 10:30 — Mon 30 Nov 2026 12:30
Enamel brooch

Enamel brooch making for beginners

Mon 02 Nov 2026 13:00 — Mon 07 Dec 2026 15:30
Person print making

Illustration and print making step by step

Tue 03 Nov 2026 10:00 — Tue 08 Dec 2026 12:30
Resin pendant

Inclusions and Design - UV resin jewellery

Tue 03 Nov 2026 19:00 — Tue 01 Dec 2026 21:30
Person using a wood block

Wood block printing

Thu 12 Nov 2026 10:00 — Thu 10 Dec 2026 12:30
Monotype printing

Monotype printing

Thu 12 Nov 2026 13:00 — Thu 10 Dec 2026 15:30
Charcoal drawing

Drawing with charcoal

Sat 21 Nov 2026 10:00 — Sat 21 Nov 2026 15:30
drink and draw

Drink & Draw (Festive Special!) (18+)

Sat 12 Dec 2026 18:00 — Sat 12 Dec 2026 21:00

Organisations