Our specialist and holiday courses change each term, so why not explore our offerings below to find out more about what’s on offer at the moment.
Our wide range of courses offer classes for all age groups and interests. Whether you’re a first time potter or an experienced painter – we’ve got something for you.
February Half Term Courses Coming Soon
Egg Tempera Painting
Egg tempera is a painting technique that was a primary method of painting until after 1500 when it was superseded by the invention of oil painting.
Experimental Art & Media (Intermediate)
This course will give you the knowledge and confidence to experiment with a range of different materials to develop your own ideas and personal visual language.
Feb Half Term – 2 Days: Experimental Printmaking
A two-day course where you can explore a variety of relief printing techniques.
Feb Half Term – Lightroom & Photoshop for Photographers 14 plus
This course is ideal for photographers who want to take their images to the next level using leading industry photo software.
Feb Half Term – Painterly Screenprinting
Suitable for those who already have experience of screenprinting but want to bring a painterly depth to their screenprints using blends and handmade stencils created with TruGrain.
Feb Half Term – Photography for Young People 13-17 years
On this course participants will learn to use a digital camera in a fun and creative way.
February Half Term – 2 Days Etching All Levels
Beginners will learn the core etching processes of hard ground and aquatint, through demonstrations and hands-on practice. Experienced students are also welcome on the course either for a refresher or to pursue their own projects with 1:1 tutor support.
February Half Term – 2 Days: Creative Sketchbooks
Exploring different materials and approaches to creating a lively and an exciting artist's sketchbook that will support in developing and transforming your creative ideas.
February Half Term – 2 Days: Printmaking for Young People 13-17 Years
On this two day course you will be introduced to Lino cut and Mono Printing techniques.
February Half Term – 2 Days: Screenprinting Workshop (Beginners)
Screenprinting is a method of making an image using stencils and the process is intrinsic to graphics, advertising and packaging.
February Half Term – 2 Days: Screenprinting Workshop (Int/Adv)
Screenprinting is a method of making an image using stencils and the process is intrinsic to graphics, advertising and packaging.
February Half Term – 3 Day Workshop: Intro to Pottery 14 plus 3D Campus
This course is aimed at anyone interested in clay and pottery.
February Half Term – 3 Days: Pottery Workshop
This course is aimed at anyone interested in clay and pottery. Experienced potters will be able to work on their own projects while beginners will be introduced to various pottery techniques, and good studio practices.
February Half Term – Art & Design for Young People 13-17 Years
An enjoyable and challenging course designed to build on existing skills to create a varied body of work useful for GCSE and A level course work or for a dynamic foundation portfolio.
February Half Term – Drawing & Pastels
A one-day workshop exploring chalk pastels. Known for its vibrant effects, chalk pastel is a great medium, combining colour and drawing with an expressive immediacy.
February Half Term – Family Learning Drawing & Painting
With an emphasis on fun, this is an opportunity to work with your child on some great creative projects.
February Half Term – Family Learning Pottery 3D Campus
With an emphasis on fun, this is an opportunity to work with your child on some great creative projects with clay.
February Half Term – Independent Practice: Pottery
This pottery course is aimed at current and recent PSAD students who need additional time within the pottery studio. You will be able to work on your own projects.
February Half Term – Introduction to Book Arts
The purpose of this course is to develop skills in book arts and support participants in creating their own identity as makers. To achieve this, we begin with a discovery process (of choice) that introduces the history, fundamentals, materials, context, and creative potential of either adhesive or non-adhesive bindings.
