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Courses for Carers

Benefit from a wide range of courses at RHACC

Here at RHACC we understand the challenges of those caring for loved ones. We provide carers with a range of courses, activities and services.

Join our courses for free – improve wellbeing, stay connected, and meet new people.
Plan for the future by accessing careers information, advice and guidance, and vocational training.
Access to a range of services in our Learning Resource Centre.

Carers can take one free course per term from the list below. You cannot currently enrol on a free course online. To enquire about your free place simply contact the Learner Services Team or drop into reception, and we’ll complete your booking.

Call our Learner Services Team on 020 8891 5907 or contact us via email at enrol@rhacc.ac.uk.

We are located in the heart of vibrant Richmond—just one minute from the High Street. With inspiring spaces and excellent facilities, we’re here to support every step of your learning journey.

Inspiring Facilities

Enjoy light-filled studios and specialist workshops: large art rooms and studios, dedicated craft spaces for ceramics, glass, jewellery, printmaking, photography, painting and drawing and more.

Expert Tutors

Learn from enthusiastic professionals who are specialists in their field—committed to nurturing your creative journey, whether that’s refining skills or exploring career pathways.

Flexible Learning Options

Planned to fit your life: We have a wide variety daytime, evening and weekend classes and options across our Richmond campus and community venues.

Creative Community and Exhibition Opportunities

Join a vibrant creative community and showcase your work in our Edwardian Atrium gallery or participate in virtual exhibits.

Wide Course Selection

Choose from a wide variety of course areas and levels (from beginner to advanced) to suit your needs

Drawing from Scratch
Start Date: Thursday, 14th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Thursday, 25th March 2027
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Thu
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £397 / £277
Want to learn to draw but don’t know where to start? This course gives you a friendly introduction to drawing, focusing on what you see. You’ll learn how to observe and capture lines and tones using different materials. It’s perfect for beginners…
Embroider & Embellish a Love Heart
Start Date: Friday, 5th February 2027
Time: 10am-1pm Fri
Duration: 1 day
Level: 3
Cost: £54
This one day introduction course will teach you how you can etch a pattern or design onto leather using stamping or pyrography tools. You will work from a chosen image or drawing and learn how this can be transferred onto leather. You will also…
Figurative Life Sculpture – Beginners
Start Date: Monday, 11th January 2027
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 22nd March 2027
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Mon
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £438 / £306
Want to learn how to sculpt the human form? This course introduces you to figurative and portraiture techniques in clay, using a life model each week. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, you’ll explore traditional and…
Figurative Painting
Start Date: Saturday, 19th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Saturday, 19th December 2026
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Sat
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £420 / £294
Want to develop your figure painting skills? This course is designed to help you explore colour, mark-making, and composition while working from the figure. You’ll gain confidence in your painting abilities through practical exercises and one-to-one…
French – Post Beginners
Start Date: Wednesday, 24th February 2027
End Date: Wednesday, 30th June 2027
Time: 2pm-4pm Wed
Duration: 16 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Nadine Wakefield
Cost: £309 / £216
Continue your French language journey with this engaging course. Building upon the foundations laid in Stage 1, you’ll expand your vocabulary, improve grammar skills, and gain greater conversational fluency. Through interactive lessons and immersive…
French – Post Beginners Stage 1
Start Date: Wednesday, 16th September 2026
End Date: Wednesday, 27th January 2027
Time: 2pm-4pm Wed
Duration: 16 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Nadine Wakefield
Cost: £309 / £216
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Ready to move on and up with your French? This course is perfect for you! In Stage 1, you’ll focus on introductions, learning how to introduce yourself and share simple information. We’ll also spark your interest in French culture, exploring…
French Beginners – Stage 1 (Intensive)
Start Date: Saturday, 7th November 2026
End Date: Saturday, 5th December 2026
Time: 10:30am-2:30pm Sat
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Hanna Stanczyk
Cost: £193 / £135
This course takes place on Saturday mornings and covers the same content as our 5-week Beginners course, with a more intensive pace. Stage 1 focuses on introductions. You will learn to introduce yourself to others and give simple information about…
French for Holidays
Start Date: Friday, 23rd April 2027
End Date: Friday, 21st May 2027
Time: 11am-2pm Fri
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Hanna Stanczyk
Cost: £119 / £83
Planning a trip to France? Want to learn some French but unsure where to start? This short, fun, and interactive introductory course is perfect for you. It will give you a taste of the language and introduce you to key vocabulary and expressions….
Garden Design – Introduction
Start Date: Friday, 18th September 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Friday, 16th October 2026
Time: 10am-12pm Fri
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: Entry
Cost: £110 / £77
Are you interested in designing your own garden? This short course explores the exciting opportunities and challenges of garden design. You’ll develop your creative skills and learn to maximise even the smallest spaces using planting and design…
Gentle Yoga
Start Date: Saturday, 19th September 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Saturday, 12th December 2026
Time: 1:15pm-2:15pm Sat
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Nisha Mangal
Cost: £99 / £69
Hatha yoga with a gentle mellow twist, offers postures that seek to soothe, stretch and lengthen tight muscles. The session aims to bring a gentle close to the working week, offering space to unwind, love and honour your body ready for the weekend…
German – Beginners Stage 1
Start Date: Monday, 21st September 2026
End Date: Monday, 8th February 2027
Time: 12pm-2pm Mon
Duration: 16 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Vera Messarius
Cost: £309 / £216
Want to start speaking German? This course is perfect for complete beginners! You’ll learn basic vocabulary like greetings, numbers, and colours. We’ll cover essential grammar, helping you build simple sentences. Gain the confidence to have basic…
German – Post Beginners 1
Start Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Tuesday, 9th February 2027
Time: 12pm-2pm Tue
Duration: 16 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Vera Messarius
Cost: £309 / £216
Ready to take your German skills to the next level? Building on Beginners Stage 1, this course will boost your confidence and help you communicate more effectively. You’ll learn about sentence structure, verb conjugation, and how to express your…
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