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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

Printmaking for Beginners and Improvers
Start Date: Friday, 15th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Friday, 19th March 2027
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Fri
Duration: 9 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £315 / £220
Want to explore the exciting world of printmaking? This course lets you dive into various techniques like collagraph, linocuts, and monotypes. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, you’ll expand your artistic skills and create…
Reading for a Calmer Life
Start Date: Monday, 1st February 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Monday, 15th March 2027
Time: 7pm-8:30pm Mon
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Natasha Rozario
Cost: £85 / £59
Flexible start dates
When life gets tough, it’s worth having a good book to lean on. In this course, explore how reading can help us to feel calmer and cope with common problems that arise in all our lives. We will read and discuss poems and short passages by writers…
Rock and Pop Guitar – Beginners
Start Date: Wednesday, 13th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Wednesday, 24th March 2027
Time: 5pm-7pm Wed
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Paul Stead
Cost: £209 / £146
Always wanted to play guitar? This fun, practical course is perfect for complete beginners. No experience or music reading skills needed! You’ll learn the fundamentals and be playing simple tunes in a relaxed, creative environment. This course will…
Saturday Ceramics – All Levels
Start Date: Saturday, 7th November 2026
Plus 4 alternative start dates
End Date: Saturday, 12th December 2026
Time: 10am-1pm Sat
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £197 / £137
Have you always wanted to try ceramics? This course is perfect for you! You’ll learn handbuilding techniques and how to use the potter’s wheel. Discover decorating methods to make your creations unique. This course is for all levels, from complete…
Seasonal Gardening What and When to Plant
Start Date: Friday, 5th March 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
Time: 1pm-4pm Fri
Duration: 1 day
Level: Entry
Cost: £42
New to gardening? Wondering what to do in your garden throughout the year? Whether you love flowers, vegetables, or shrubs, this workshop series can help you get started or improve your gardening skills. You’ll gain practical knowledge to make your…
Seeing through Painting and Drawing
Start Date: Tuesday, 5th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Tuesday, 23rd March 2027
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Tue
Duration: 11 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £327 / £228
Want to unlock your artistic potential? This course offers a wide range of drawing and painting techniques for both beginners and those with some experience. In a friendly and supportive environment, you’ll build your skills and confidence. We’ll…
Sewing Classes
Start Date: Wednesday, 4th November 2026
Plus 4 alternative start dates
End Date: Wednesday, 9th December 2026
Time: 6pm-9pm Wed
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £202 / £141
This Course is a series of 3 hour lessons for beginners. You will be shown how to thread up and use the sewing machine and join in the group projects in each course. There are 2 different 5 or 6 week courses available each term, and they change…
Shibori Dyeing Techniques for Clothing and Textiles – Summer School
Start Date: Thursday, 15th July 2027
Time: 10am-5pm Thu
Duration: 1 day
Level: 3
Cost: £84
Want to explore a beautiful and ancient art form? This summer school offers an immersive introduction to Shibori, the traditional Japanese dyeing technique. You’ll learn how to create unique patterns on fabric through stitching, binding, and dyeing….
Silk Painting for Handkerchiefs, Scarves and Cushions – Summer School
Start Date: Wednesday, 14th July 2027
Time: 10am-5pm Wed
Duration: 1 day
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £84 / £58
Want to explore the vibrant world of silk painting? This immersive workshop is perfect for you! Discover various silk painting techniques and create your own unique piece to take home. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some artistic…
Sing in Harmony
Start Date: Tuesday, 12th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Tuesday, 23rd March 2027
Time: 4:45pm-6:15pm Tue
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Val Marciano
Cost: £162 / £113
Do you love to sing? Join Val Marciano for a fun and engaging group singing class. You’ll explore a wide variety of genres and styles, from pop to jazz. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their singing skills, learn to sing in…
Smartphone Photography – How to Take Great Pictures With your Phone
Start Date: Monday, 9th November 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 2pm-5pm Mon
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: 1
Cost: £147 / £102
Want to take amazing photos using just your smartphone? Learn how to take beautiful, professional-looking photos without expensive camera equipment. Whether you want to capture special family moments, take better portraits, photograph products for…
Spanish – Beginners (Saturday Intensive)
Start Date: Saturday, 16th January 2027
End Date: Saturday, 27th March 2027
Time: 10am-1pm Sat
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Tutor: Isabel Rodriguez
Cost: £280 / £196
Want to build on your basic Spanish skills? This Saturday morning intensive course covers the same content as our 16-week Beginners course, but at a faster pace. You’ll learn sentence structure, develop your spoken and written Spanish, and gain the…
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