Face to Face Recovery College Courses
This course will provide students with the opportunity to develop or acquire knowledge on mindfulness. The course will use this form of self-care to help students recognise the present moment...
Date & times
Friday 16 October 2026 at 10am-12pm
Tuesday 9 February 2027 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Knottingley Hub, Knottingley Coalfields Regeneration Trust Hub, Hill Top, Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER
Online only
View course An introduction to mindfulness (16+)
Rap is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates rhyme, rhythmic speech and street vernacular. Join us to discover the components of rap and learn how to compose and...
Date & times
Monday 9 November 2026 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course An introduction to rap (16+)
This short course is suitable for anyone interested in working with clay and learning a new skill – discover the therapeutic benefit of getting creative, working with your hands and...
Date & times
Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Baghill House, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Walkergate, Pontefract, WF8 1QW
View course Beginners Pottery (16+)
Coming SoonBook folding is a great way to reuse old, unwanted, hard cover books by following a pattern. Marking two measurements and making two folds on each page, a design or...
View course Book folding (16+)
During this 2-week course, we will explore the craft of card making. Crafting can relieve stress and tension in our everyday life and can be an opportunity to express ourselves...
Date & times
Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Card making for wellbeing (16+)
Caring for Carers is a 4-week workshop aimed at improving a Carers overall Health & Wellbeing. The workshop will cover action plans, getting support with your caring role, consider the...
Date & times
Thursday 3 September 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Caring for carers
Christmas Junk Crafting: A 5-Week Creative Upcycling Journey Turn everyday waste into wonderful works of art! Join our Junk Crafting course and discover the joy of transforming household items into beautiful, functional...
Date & times
Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 1pm- 3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Christmas Junk Crafting
Our simple rag wreath workshop will guide you through the simple steps needed to make your very own rag wreath to take home and hang up for Christmas. Whilst it...
Date & times
Monday 23 November 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 10am-12pm
Thursday 3 December 2026 at 10am-12noon
More dates available
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
Knottingley Hub, Knottingley Coalfields Regeneration Trust Hub, Hill Top, Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER
View course Christmas rag wreaths (16+)
Join us in this 2 hour workshop to discover how to better connect with your senses. It will teach you how to spend less time caught up in your thoughts...
Date & times
Monday 5 October 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Connecting with the 5 senses (16+)
Coming SoonOver the course of 9 weeks we will take you from total running beginner through to completing a 5km Parkrun event. We will follow the NHS Couch to 5K scheme...
View course Couch to 5K (16+)
Using items found around the home these cute gonks are made from wool and cardboard tubing (kitchen rolls), fun things to keep or give to others. Crafting can provide you...
Date & times
Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Create your own Gonk (16+)
This 6 week course is a beginners crafting group aimed to get you started using items found around your own home. Crafting can relieve stress and tension in our everyday...
Date & times
Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 10am - 11:45am
Tuesday 26 January 2027 at 10am -11.45am
Venues
Knottingley Hub, Knottingley Coalfields Regeneration Trust Hub, Hill Top, Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Creative crafting for beginners (16+)
This workshop is aimed at anyone over the age of 16 looking to learn more about diabetes and its effects on both our physical and mental wellbeing. The session is...
Date & times
Friday 4 December 2026 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Diabetes awareness (16+)
‘From A-Zines: DIY mini magazines for beginners’ is a short workshop that will show you how you can get creative with just a sheet of paper and a pencil! Learn...
Date & times
Monday 24 August 2026 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course From A-Zines: DIY mini magazines for beginners
Using space as our theme you will produce a piece of art using foil paper, and acrylic paints on black card ending up with your own galaxy painting! No experience...
Date & times
Monday 7 September 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Galaxy Painting (16+)
Join us in this 2-hour workshop to establish how to improve your moments by making a positive contribution to your mindset. You will learn to recognise how you feel and...
Date & times
Monday 28 September 2026 at 10am12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Improving your mindset (16+)
This introductory workshop could be for you if you are interested in understanding ways of improving your sleep. During the workshop we will be talking about: Stages of sleep How...
Date & times
Friday 19 June 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 10am - 12pm
Monday 22 February 2027 at 1pm-3pm
More dates available
Venues
Online only
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Improving your sleep (16+)
‘Introduction to Aromatherapy’ will help you discover the origins of this ancient holistic treatment. Over the duration of this 4-week course you will be introduced to the history and methodology...
Date & times
Friday 6 November 2026 at 10am-12noon
Venues
Knottingley Hub, Knottingley Coalfields Regeneration Trust Hub, Hill Top, Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER
View course Introduction to Aromatherapy
Do you want to learn some practical skills in a woodland setting? This course running with our partners at Athelas CIC provides the opportunity to learn with instruction and supervision...
Date & times
Thursday 1 October 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Bulcliff Woods, Bulcliff Woods, off Denby Dale Rd/A636, Wakefield
View course Introduction to Woodland Skills (18+)
The resurgence of a vintage craft ‘macrame’ is on trend and we will show you the basic techniques and knots to get you started on your macrame journey. Macramé can...
Date & times
Monday 5 October 2026 at 10am - 12pm
Monday 15 March 2027 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Learn how to macramé (16+)
Can you imagine what it was really like to live in the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum? Or for those families whose loved ones lived there? Have you ever considered...
Date & times
Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 10.30am-12.00pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Learning more about the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum (16+)
Coming SoonThe course is aimed at anyone over the age of 16 looking to learn more about managing diabetes. The course will explore the key behaviour changes which help manage diabetes...
View course Managing diabetes (16+)
A fun and very relaxing little workshop especially for those who say ‘I can’t draw’ Fully guided session creating your own unique piece of work. Using pastels, exploring colours and...
Date & times
Monday 21 September 2026 at 1pm to 3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Pastel drawing (16+)
This is a fun and interactive workshop where we explore the history of pebble painting alongside the introduction of the creative art of painting pebbles or rocks. We will teach...
Date & times
Monday 7 December 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Pebble painting (16+)
This 4 week course will give you the chance to connect with your creative side. Scrapbooking is a pastime that has many benefits. It is fun to do and you...
Date & times
Thursday 1 October 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Scrapbooking for wellness (16+)
Weave Your Way to Wellbeing: A Simple Weaving Course with Everyday Items Discover the joy of weaving using items you already have at home! Our Simple Weaving Course is perfect for...
Date & times
Wednesday 27 January 2027 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Simple weaving techniques (16+)
We’re thrilled to bring you another exciting face to face workshop. Our Spring, simple rag wreath workshop will guide you through the simple steps needed to make your very own...
Date & times
Tuesday 2 March 2027 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Spring Rag Wreaths (16+)
Stroke Awareness Would you know what signs to look for if you thought someone may be having a stroke? Have you suffered a stroke yourself, or care for someone who...
Date & times
Thursday 10 June 2027 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Stroke awareness (16+)
Life can get busy, and going for a walk often slips to the bottom of our to-do list. But the benefits to our mental and physical wellbeing are too important...
Date & times
Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 10am-11am
Venues
Thornes Park – Holmfield Arms/Clarence Park Bandstand entrance, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 8DY
View course Take a stroll or a roll with us (16+)
This workshop is designed for individuals who are experiencing difficulties following traumatic events, including PTSD, and those who support them. If you or someone you care about is struggling with...
Date & times
Monday 27 July 2026 at 10am- 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Understanding trauma responses and skill practice workshop
Have you ever wondered if you were descended from a knight? or if your family name bears a coat of arms? Archive research can help you find out more about...
Date & times
Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 10.30am-12pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course What the heck are archives? (16+)
Join Wakefield Recovery College for a one-off session exploring what relaxation is, different types of relaxation and how you can incorporate relaxation into your routine. Following this course, you will...
Date & times
Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 1pm-3.30pm
Monday 25 January 2027 at 10am-12.30pm
Venues
Online only
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Your journey through relaxation