STEP UP APRIL - JULY 2026

Are you aged 19+, living in Lambeth, low waged or unemployed?*

Then our free creative courses might be for you!

We're running two entry-level 10-week courses—Creative Fusion (art course for neurodivergent adults) and Ceramics—and one 5-week course: Collage & Mindful Art.

To register your interest, please complete this form: 198's Step Up Programme: Free Creative Courses, April - July 2026

*Dependant on meeting our eligibility criteria: 19+, living in Lambeth, low-waged or unemployed, with qualifications below GCSE level and/or meeting one of our priority groups: have a disability or mental health difficulties, carer or care leaver, homeless or in temporary accommodation, lone parent, Latin American or Somali.

Creative Fusion: Inclusive Community Art for Neurodivergent Adults

Every Tuesday, 5th May – 7th July 2026

10 sessions, spread over 10 weeks

11.30 am - 5 pm

Location: 198 Railton Road, Herne Hill SE24 0JT

This course is designed specifically for neurodivergent adults. Explore memories and family histories in this welcoming and supportive art course. Learners will use images, colours, textures, and words to create personal artworks inspired by meaningful people, places, and experiences. Each week introduces simple collage techniques alongside reflective prompts to help develop visual storytelling. No previous art experience is needed. By the end of the course, learners will create a final collage that reflects elements of their personal story.

Ceramics

Every Wednesday, 6th May – 8th July 2026

10 sessions, spread over 10 weeks

11.30 am - 5 pm

Location: 198 Railton Road, Herne Hill SE24 0JT

This 10-week course introduces participants to the fundamentals of ceramic hand-building with air-dry clay. Through guided, practical sessions, learners will explore techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, slab construction, surface decoration, and sculptural form. The course encourages experimentation, skill development and personal expression in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Collage & Mindful Art

Every Thursday, 23rd April – 21st May 2026

5 sessions, spread over 5 weeks

11.30 am - 5 pm

Location: Brockwell Hall, Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road, London SE24 9BN

This course is a five-week creative well-being programme using collage art to support emotional expression and relaxation. Participants will explore colour, texture, and imagery to reflect their thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences in a supportive environment. Each session includes demonstrations alongside reflective discussion to encourage mindfulness, self-awareness and improve emotional well-being. By the end of the programme, participants will create a final artwork that represents their personal well-being journey and creative growth.