85 Recreational courses in Manchester

A 4-hour workshop with a foraging expert, including ID guidance, finding and tasting wild ingredients and a walk at Alderley Edge National Trust.

I often buy clothes and accessories spontaneously. This results in a wardrobe full of pieces that don’t pair with anything. “I have nothing to wear….” I hear you say. A handful of treasures just hanging in there before progressing into a charity giveaway bag. Not if you know your true colours that will elevate your look and mood as well as save money and the environment. Based on this colour analysis we can create a capsule wardrobe using your existing pieces and follow your colour chart to purchase matching items in future. Whatever fashion dictates, buying less and more consciously will reduce waste, save money and creates a wonderful wardrobe you can be proud of! The analysis is based on inherited tones as well as personality. Based on 4 seasons: spring and autumn being warm and summer and winter cool in the colour spectrum.

Painting Calm Watercolour Workshop - Thursday 25th April - 18:30-20:30 at Revolution Bar Deansgate Locks. Dive into the serene world of watercolours with Painting Calm: The Ultimate Mindfulness Workshop at Revolution Bar on Deansgate Locks. Join us for a therapeutic artistic experience where you will immerse yourself in the tranquil world of nature as you learn to capture its beauty on paper, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. At our workshops, watercolour painting is not just about producing art; it is about nurturing your mental health through the transformative power of art and nature, so that you can engage in a process of mindfulness, discovery, and personal growth. No prior drawing or painting experience is necessary – our workshops are open to all levels, from first timers and beginners to those with more experience. Come as you are and join our painting calm, watercolour workshop at Revolution Bar on Deansgate Locks, whether you are seeking a moment of relaxation, a deeper connection with your creativity or simply a space to quiet the mind. Highlights: ⭐ Nurture your creativity: In our workshops you will explore new techniques, play with colour, and unleash your imagination as you embark on your artistic journey. 🎨 Discover the healing power of watercolour painting: Through the act of painting, you will cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and find inner peace amidst life’s chaos. 🎵 Relaxing Jazz and Classical Music: To enhance the therapeutic benefits of watercolour painting, our carefully curated mix of classical and jazz music will create a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. 🍷 Drinks and food available from the Bar. General Info: ⏳ Duration: 2 Hours 📍 Location : Revolution Bar, Arch 7, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5LH 👤 Age required: 16+ with a valid ID ♿ Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible What We Will Provide: · Watercolour Paper & Drawing board · Drawing pencils, eraser, and sharpener · A range of watercolour paints . Tuition from our resident watercolour artist

Francesca Wyllie (BA Hons Fine Art) has an amazing north-facing art studio at El Retiro in Andalucia, which was purpose-built to accommodate painting groups. Bespoke painting and sculpture workshops can be arranged or Francesca can travel locally to guide you in your own studios or locations.

Experience Nature’s Beautiful Blues in this online indigo dyeing workshop with dye expert Debbie Tomkies. Join and dye along or watch later! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this relaxed, online workshop Debbie will be showing you how to set up a simple dye vat using sodium carbonate (soda ash) and thiourea dioxide (spectralite). This reliable, easy to use vat can be created easily at home with our Natural Indigo starter kit and some basic equipment. Debbie will be showing you how to prepare fabric for dyeing, some simple tie-dye techniques, how to dye your fabric, building up colour, finishing and a brief look at overdyeing. Course level: This event is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who want to brush up their skills or just enjoy a couple of hours indigo dyeing! What you will learn: * How to set up and maintain a simple indigo vat * Preparing your fabric for dyeing * The essential principles of indigo dyeing * What vat dyeing is and how it works * What can be dyed in an indigo vat * A brief look at overdyeing * A selection of simple tie-dyeing techniques on fabric You will need: We recommend our Natural indigo starter kit which contains all the ingredients you’ll need as well as our accompanying full instruction booklet Alternatively, please our free downloadable guide sets out what materials and equipment you will need. Most of the equipment is easily obtainable from the local supermarket or DIY shop (Wilko and B&M are our favourites in the UK!) but please make sure anything you use isn’t used for food afterwards. Get your workshop materials & goodies with a discount coupon: Newsletter subscribers receive exclusive workshop offers so to bag your offer and be the first in the queue for bookings, do sign up on our home page. Support good causes! A proportion of our online workshop fees raise funds for local organisations like Don't Walk Past group so we hope you'll share on your social media and invite friends to sign up if they would like to take part. How does the session work? Our online sessions are flexible and you can watch from anywhere! You simply need access to a pc/mac, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a camera and audio to join. The session is also recorded for ticket holders to view for 2 months after the event..You can choose to watch the session live and dye-a-long with Debbie. Alternatively, watch live with your feet up and a cuppa and have a go later. The recording will be available for 2 months after the event for you to watch at your leisure. About the classes Debbie loves to teach and has been a dyer for over 30 years so you’ll be able to pick her brains for tips, tricks and hacks!Debbie’s online sessions are fun and enjoyable. The pace is relaxed and there is time to dye along if you wish or watch and have a go later. You’ll be able to ask questions live during the session and the chat box means you can also interact live with Debbie and the other students. About Debbie Debbie has been a hand-dyer for over 30 years. She has worked with yarn companies, hand-dyeing yarns for commercial collections. She also ran successful yarn and fibre dye clubs for a number of years.Debbie teaches dyeing and printing with both synthetic and natural dyes, including indigo and woad vat dyeing. She works with yarn, fabric and fibres. Debbie is the author of 5 internationally published books, Hand-Dyed Yarn Craft Projects, Complete Knitting Skills, 250 Knitting Stitches, Knitting.Learn it.Love it and How to Knit.When she’s not dyeing, designing, knitting or crocheting, you’ll find her in the garden, tending her dyeplants, enjoying a nice craft beer or hugging a big mug of builders’ tea. And if you’re out and about, she can often be found in the mosh pit at a gig or enjoying some folk music! Is there anything we can help with? If you need any information about this course, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email or phone.

Create gorgeous, unique yarn on this hand dyeing workshop with dye expert Debbie Tomkies. Join and dye along or watch later! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course level: This event is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who want to brush up their skills or just enjoy a couple of hours dyeing some fab yarn! What you will learn: * How to set up your space and prepare your yarn for dyeing * The essential principles of hand dyeing - what types of dye there are, what fibres you can dye and how the dyes are used on each fibre * How to make up your dyes, create colours from pastels to the deepest shades * Blending your dyes to create your own colourways * Fun ways to apply dye to your yarn, including immersion, low water immersion, handpainting, rainbow dyeing and more * Fixing your dye * Finishing your yarn You will need: * We recommend either our acid dye or procion dye kits. These contain all the ingredients you'll need as well as our accompanying full instruction booklet. To get you started, we would suggest a set of three dye colours (available in the starter kits) will give you loads of colour potential. If you have the budget, the deluxe kits offer a wider range with 12 gorgeous colours. You can also use your own dyes (please get in touch if you're not sure whether the dyes you have will be suitable). * You will also need some natural fibre yarn. Ideally wool or an animal fibre but if you prefer a non-animal fibre, cotton, rayon, bamboo, linen and other plant-based yarns can also be used. You'll find an extensive range of undyed yarn on our website but you may are welcome to use your own yarn. And of course, we're very happy to advise if you're not sure whether what you have is suitable. * Our free downloadable guide also sets out what materials and equipment you will need. Most of the equipment is cheaply and easily obtainable from the local supermarket or DIY shop (Wilko and B&M are our favourites in the UK!) but please make sure anything you use isn't used for food afterwards. Get your workshop materials & goodies with a discount coupon Newsletter subscribers receive exclusive workshop offers so to bag your offer and be the first in the queue for bookings, do sign up on our home page. Support good causes! A proportion of our online workshop fees raise funds for local organisations like Don't Walk Past group so we hope you'll share on your social media and invite friends to sign up if they would like to take part. How does the session work? Our online sessions are flexible and you can watch from anywhere! You simply need access to a pc/mac, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a camera and audio to join. The session is also recorded for ticket holders to view for 2 months after the event.. You can choose to watch the session live and dye-a-long with Debbie. Alternatively, watch live with your feet up and a cuppa and have a go later. The recording will be available for 2 months after the event for you to watch at your leisure. About the classes Debbie loves to teach and has been a dyer for over 30 years so you'll be able to pick her brains for tips, tricks and hacks! Debbie's online sessions are fun and enjoyable. The pace is relaxed and there is time to dye along if you wish or watch and have a go later. You'll be able to ask questions live during the session and the chat box means you can also interact live with Debbie and the other students. About Debbie Debbie has been a hand-dyer for over 30 years. She has worked with yarn companies, hand-dyeing yarns for commercial collections. She also ran successful yarn and fibre dye clubs for a number of years. Debbie teaches dyeing and printing with both synthetic and natural dyes, including indigo and woad vat dyeing. She works with yarn, fabric and fibres. Debbie is the author of 5 internationally published books, Hand-Dyed Yarn Craft Projects, Complete Knitting Skills, 250 Knitting Stitches, Knitting.Learn it.Love it and How to Knit. When she's not dyeing, designing, knitting or crocheting, you'll find her in the garden, tending her dyeplants, enjoying a nice craft beer or hugging a big mug of builders' tea. And if you're out and about, she can often be found in the mosh pit at a gig or enjoying some folk music! Is there anything we can help with? If you need any information about this course, please don't hesitate to get in touch by email or phone.

⭐ Unleash your creativity and practice your drawing skills in our public life drawing workshop at Revolution Bar! Join us for an immersive artistic experience where you will have the opportunity to capture the human form in all its grace and complexity in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. At our workshops, life drawing is not just about producing art; it is about engaging in a process of mindfulness, discovery, and personal growth. No prior drawing experience is necessary – our workshops is open to all levels, from first-timers and beginners to those with more experience. Come as you are and join our life drawing workshop at Impossible bar, whether you are seeking a moment of relaxation, a deeper connection with your creativity or simply a space to quiet the mind. Highlights 🎨 An untutored life drawing workshop ⭐ Professional Nude Model ⏳ Dynamic Poses ranging from 1 minute to 20 minutes 🎵 Relaxing Jazz and Classical Music 🍷 Drinks available from the Bar General Info 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 2 Hours 📍 Location: Revolution Bar, Deansgate Locks 👤 Age required: 18+ with valid ID ♿ Accessibility: unfortunately this venue is not wheelchair accessible

Who says what's right for you? How aware are you of how much you actually drink each week? Is it more than you want it to be? Does it take the edge off your performance? Or do you just think it's time to change? This session will challenge the way you think about drink. It's not about what someone else thinks you ought to drink - it's about your own attitude to it. Take away a completely fresh way of thinking about drinking. Get some insights into 'how come' you drink what you do. Find out what you can easily do to drink less. During the session you will have the opportunity to take a fresh look at: * Your drinking habits - casual/social drinking, habitual drinking, binge drinking * 'How come I do this'? * How we think about habits * 'How could I change my drinking'?

With this 2 hour workshop, you will learn to make your own lampshade. You can choose from our wide range of over 1400+ fabrics to make a lampshade. You can match this to your home decor if you so wish.

Harness the energy is an explorative workshop introducing the notion of utilising and intuitively listening to the energy shared between a group of people. Whether we realise it or not, we all give off certain energies at any time. These energies can affect change, sometimes positively, sometimes negatively. This workshop enhances understanding of the power of our own energy transmissions through the use of complicité-based theatre techniques and exercises. This workshop will help participants become active and aware listeners, able to work better collaboratively to produce strong results. It will demonstrate the power of our own individual energy and the positive impact we can have when we learn to utilise the energy beneficially in different situations.