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Community Learning
Free, accessible creative courses and residencies
Our adult skills courses offer a range of community learning designed specifically for adults looking to develop new creative skills, return to work after career gaps, or begin a new creative career. Flexible learning options led by professional artists make it easy to fit these courses and residencies into your other commitments.
Fully funded by the West of England Combined Authority and working with Little Lost Robot, our Community Learning courses are for you if you are:
- 19+ and unemployed
- 19+, earning under the real living wage (£23,400 per year) and/or you are over the age of 50.
We provide a gentle supportive environment that will help you to develop green, creative and digital skills, alongside building your confidence and improving wellbeing.
Join us and take your first step into developing a sustainable creative career.
Our Courses
We work with local governing bodies and businesses committed to social change to provide the following courses free of charge.
Re-Emerge Creative Residencies
Sion Hill and Radstock
October 2025 - April 2026
Develop your creative practice and business skills on a six month residency.
M/Others - Printmaking
Radstock
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3 September - 26 November
Learn different printmaking techniques and create your own artworks. Childcare provided.
Robot Lab
Radstock
15 September - 8 December
Learn the techniques of creating robotic structures with industry experts.
Community Threads
Locksbrook Road
11 September - 4 December
Learn sewing techniques and work on your own projects in a supportive environment.
Re-Emerge Creative Residencies
Sion Hill and Radstock
October 2025 - April 2026
Develop your creative practice and business skills on a six month residency.
M/Others - Printmaking
Radstock
3 September - 26 November
Learn different printmaking techniques and create your own artworks. Childcare provided.
Robot Lab
Radstock
15 September - 8 December
Learn the techniques of creating robotic structures with industry experts.
Community Threads
Locksbrook Road
11 September - 4 December
Learn sewing techniques and work on your own projects in a supportive environment.
Hear from our learners
“I have opened up the creative side of me”
I have opened up the creative side of me which has been shut off for a long time. Rhona is a fantastic teacher; she is always really encouraging and brings out the best in me. I look forward to this group all week.
Laura, Printmaking with Rhona Iris
“I've gained skills and connections that have had a real impact on my development”
During the ReEmerge residency, I’ve gained both practical skills and meaningful professional connections that have had a real impact on my development. Through mentoring sessions and inspiring workshops I refined how I talk about my work and began to position myself more confidently as an immersive artist.
ReEmerge resident
Bath Spa University recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted
Bath Spa University is delighted to announce that its Adult Skills provision including Skills Bootcamps and Adult Community Learning has been recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
The report recognises BSU’s innovative and impactful work across the region, noting the quality of the curriculum, rigorous evaluation and the focus on additional needs and SEN support for learners.
Read the full story
Want to find out more?
Keep in touch with us on Instagram: Little Lost Robot / Emerge
Email Jane Stagg, Community Learning Manager at j.stagg2@bathspa.ac.uk
For support with safeguarding please contact our safeguarding lead, Ruby Sant r.sant@bathspa.ac.uk or the Wellbeing Team 0800 028 3766
Short Courses at Bath Spa University
In addition to community learning, Bath Spa University provides a range of short courses that allow you to gain expert knowledge.
Whether you're looking to reskill into a new career, start your own business or explore an interest, we have courses to suit everyone.
Explore our Short Courses