Courses and Workshops

The Bristol Folk House offers a range of creative courses.
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Summer 2026 - In-person and Online courses

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Jasmine Maier · Pottery · Pottery Multi Level

What is the course about? These sessions offer the opportunity to work on your own projects in a more self-directed way, learn new techniques and develop ideas. You will be able to pursue your interests in throwing and/…

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Margaret Crump · Pottery · Pottery Multi Level

What is the course about? You will be able to continue making progress on the potter's wheel and/or in hand-building and ceramic sculpture in a relaxed and creative environment. There is a particular focus on researching…

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Sam Hallett · Pottery · Pottery Multi Level

What is the course about? For those with some experience of working in clay who want to see a project through to completion in a day. Current students can use the day as a top-up to their regular classes. This is not sui…

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Sam Hallett · Pottery · Pottery Multi Level

What is the course about? These sessions give you the opportunity to work on your own projects, progress your skills and learn new techniques and develop ideas. Tutorials on ceramic methods in construction, decoration an…

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Margaret Crump · Pottery · Pottery Multi Level

What is the course about? You will be able to continue making progress on the potters wheel and/or in hand-building and ceramic sculpture in a relaxed and creative environment. There is a particular focus on researching…

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Holly Young · Pottery · Pottery Multi Level

What is the course about? You will be able to pursue your interests in throwing and/or hand building and be introduced to new techniques and approaches. Design advice on your own project ideas will encourage you to explo…

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Rosemary Dun · Writing · Poetry

What is the course about? This course explores a range of poetic forms and encourages you to develop your own practice of poetry. Afraid poetry is not for you? Remember - it began in the streets, at campfires, and throug…

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Rosemary Dun · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? Ever wanted to start writing but felt unsure where to begin? Or perhaps you have already started and would like some extra motivation or guidance? On this course, we will explore how to develop…

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Cara Marks · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? You can come with nothing but a pen and an open mind, and leave with the start of your book! We will work through brainstorming and writing exercises, discuss plot structures, and learn to creat…

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Dr Özgür Uyanık · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? This is an introductory course for those interested in writing for the screen with an emphasis on the workings of the screen industries. You will learn about writing memorable characters, plot,…

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Emily LeQuesne · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? This is an introductory course for budding playwrights and people who are interested in writing for live performance. In this supportive and friendly course, you will have the opportunity to exp…

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Jane Lawrence · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? The course is for people considering writing about their own life, whether it is the whole story or just one experience. Maybe there is a plan to publish, or to show family and friends, or just…

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Marilyn Reynolds · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? This course combines writing with Mindfulness and Compassion. It includes simple exercises and meditation practices which will help you connect with your creativity. Whilst this course does expl…

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Marilyn Reynolds · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? This course is a continuation from the writing for wellbeing course. It will support you in establishing a regular writing routine and develop your confidence, in reflecting everyday life in a c…

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Liz Kalaugher · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? Learn a new way to appreciate the beauty, value and fascination of nature. During this course, students will discover examples of great nature writing, then incorporate famous authors' technique…

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Femke De Jong · Arts · Digital Illustration

What is the course about? Step into your creativity with illustrator Femke, in this relaxed and friendlyintroductory online 6-week course. We will explore essentials like drawing, layering and colour in Procreate, with s…

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Procreate (Online)

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Femke De Jong · Arts · Digital Illustration

What is the course about? Unleash your creativity in this hands-on online workshop with the help of Procreate designed to help you find your personal illustration style. Explore different brushes, colours, textures, and…

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Procreate (Online)

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Femke De Jong · Arts · Digital Illustration

What is the course about? Unleash your creativity in this hands-on online workshop with the help of Procreate designed to help you find your personal illustration style. Explore different brushes, colours, textures, and…

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Liz Cashdan · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? This course is for beginners and practised writers who want to write prose, poetry or script, telling stories, digging into memoir, or catching moments of importance. There will be exercises and…

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Rosemary Dun · Writing · Writing Courses

What is the course about? Ever fancied writing a novel but the mere thought feels overwhelming? Got an idea and do not know how to build on it? Then come along and discover what novelists are buzzing about - how and why…

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Rosemary Dun · Writing · Poetry

What is the course about? This course combines the close reading of excellent poetry with opportunities to write and share your own. Each week we will explore a poem, some familiar, some unexpected and consider what it c…

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Writing for All (Online)

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Liz Cashdan · Writing · Writing Workshops

What is the course about? Writing for All, we will try out different kinds of writing: short story, flash fiction, poetry and prose poetry,looking at structure, point of view, character, and settings. There will be time…

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Dr Maeve Marta O Donnell · Arts · Art History

What is the course about? Medieval Relics: What did they do and what did they want?: Ever wondered why medieval people wrapped pieces of teeth, hair, bones and even dirt in silk and gold? Learn about medieval relics from…

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