Tameside Arts Centre is offering a free creative course to local people who are not currently working this September.
Running for 12 weeks from Wednesday 17th September 2025, Get Creative at The Vale in Mossley is giving access to a range of creative skills to everyone aged 16+, living in Tameside without employment, in a relaxed and friendly environment.
This has been organised by Carnival arts organisation Global Grooves, who are giving participants the chance to work together in a range of activities – including mask and costume making, and textiles creation – which can contribute to a public art event.
The course will run until Wednesday 10th December 2025, where organisers have assured that no one needs previous experience to join the course and are particularly keen to hear from people over the age of 50.
To note: those who are self-employed and only working part-time are also eligible to sign up.
58-year-old Jayne McLean Kremer, lives in Mossley and has unfortunately been out of work for many years due to caring responsibilities. After taking part in a similar free course in 2021, and ‘getting back in the saddle’, she has now gone on to set up her own business, Good Earth Community, which is doing very well.
As a former park ranger, she is using her social enterprise to take on people to not only help out with her work but also create community permaculture gardens that get people of all ages involved with nature.
She said: “After many years out of paid employment, spent caring for family members, I felt like my skills were out of date and my confidence low.
“It was so good just to get out there and meet nice, friendly people and learn some new skills. I met people of all ages and backgrounds and made some really good connections that have helped me to start working for myself. For me, making the decision to sign up for a free course at The Vale was the start of something really big.”
Jayne McLean Kremer
This project will take place at The Vale, Micklehurst Rd, Mossley, OL5 9JL and it is really easy to sign up. Contact hello@globalgrooves.org (with ‘Get creative’ in the subject line) or call 01457238089 to reserve your free place now.
The Community Engagement Lead at Global Grooves, Jane Harris, said: “This course is open to people who enjoy being creative and who want to build confidence and explore new possibilities. If you’re looking to make a change, but are not sure where to start, this course is for you.
“Joining a course is not only a great way to try something new but it can lead to life changing opportunities.”
Get Creative is funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and WEA (Workers’ Educational Association)
