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
Oct 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.
Oct Half Term – Abstract Drawing & Painting
This course is designed for beginners with little or no experience, wanting to explore experimental approach to drawing and collage work.
Oct Half Term – Alternative Lithography Printing
Think You Know Lino? Think Again! Unleash Your Creativity and reimagine Printmaking Join us for a fresh take on traditional printmaking with a one day course on Alternative Lithography Printing. Whether you're a seasoned printmaker or a beginner, this hands-on course will push the boundaries of your craft and open new possibilities for experiment and developing your practice.
Oct 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.
Oct Half Term – Drawing & Pastels (All Levels)
A one-day workshop exploring chalk pastels. This course is ideal for beginners as well as those who have some experience of using chalk pastels and would like to improve their skills with drawing and colour.
Oct Half Term – Expressive Drawing
An exciting one-day drawing course will explore different approaches to drawing methods and materials.
Oct Half Term – Family Learning Drawing & Painting 7-12 years
With an emphasis on fun, this is an opportunity to work with your child on some great creative projects.
Oct Half Term – Family Learning Pottery 3D Campus
Have fun making and decorating clay pots and figures.
Oct Half Term – Family Pottery Day
Spend a fun and creative day together exploring the wonderful world of clay. Designed for families of all ages and generations, this hands-on session is a chance to make, experiment and create side by side.
Oct Half Term – Good Artists Copy and Great Artists Steal
‘Take What You Need’ from exploring the works of Samuel Palmer’s Shoreham period (1826–32) and the visionary landscapes he created in and around the village of Shoreham in Kent. Influenced by William Blake, Palmer transformed the landscape into an imaginative, emotional and almost spiritual experience.
Oct 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.
Oct Half Term – Kids Art Club 8 – 12 Years
The course is an enjoyable and creative art club for children
Oct Half Term – Kids Pottery Club 8-12 years 3D Campus
Have fun making and decorating clay pots and figures.
Oct Half Term – Life Drawing (All Levels)
The aim of the course is to encourage students to develop their drawing skills via access to what some consider the most compelling form, the nude human body.
Oct Half Term – Lightroom & Photoshop for Photographers
This course is ideal for photographers who want to take their images to the next level using leading industry photo software. Students will be shown the tools available in Lightroom and Photoshop to enhance their photos to a professional standard.
Oct Half Term – Lino Printing Day
With the guidance of an experienced printmaker, you will be able to develop and print your design in just one day.
Oct Half Term – Oil Painting Masterclass
This intermediate to advanced oil painting course offers the opportunity for you to develop your personal painting style.
Oct Half Term – Open Studio Screenprinting
Open studio sessions are available to those that already have experience of Screenprinting techniques
Oct Half Term – Open Studio: Painting
Painting Open Studio is for experienced students or advanced painting skills so that they can work independently.
Oct Half Term – Open Studio: Pottery
This course is aimed at students with some experience who need additional time within the pottery studio. You will be able to work on your own projects under the guidance of a ceramic tutor.
