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
Summer School – 3 Days: Intensive Life Drawing
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 and clothed human body. The course is open to both beginners and the experienced student alike.
Summer School – 3 Days: Introduction to Pottery 3D Campus
This three-day pottery workshop will introduce beginners to the basic throwing and handbuilding techniques for creating forms in clay.
Summer School – 3 Days: Pottery Workshop – 3D Campus
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.
Summer School – B&W Darkroom Photography
This course is ideal for beginners who would like to learn how to print their own black and white photos. Students will be shown how to use the darkroom, enlargers, and photographic chemistry properly to achieve successful results.
Summer School – Composition & Colour: Joan Eardly and the influence of Turner and Constable
‘Take What You Need’ from exploring the Expressionist works of Joan Eardley and explores how she was influenced by the colour and monumental compositions of both Turner and Constable.
Summer School – Cyanotype Masterclass
On this one-day taster course you will be introduced to an early photographic printing process invented in 1842 by Sir John Herschel.
Summer School – Darkroom Induction for Independent Users
This one day induction course is for students who would like to hire the darkroom. After successful completion of the course you will have access to our darkroom facilities.
Summer School – Drawing & Painting Pets
This painting class will guide you through the steps of painting your pet, whether it is your furry companion or a more exotic addition to the family including birds or reptiles.
Summer School – Drawing & Pastels (All Levels)
A 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. We offer this as a two-day or a one-day intensive course.
Summer School – Drawing with Mindfulness Techniques
A fun, relaxing and creative activity that can support your health & wellbeing.
Summer School – Experimental Printmaking
A one-day course where you can explore a variety of relief printing techniques.
Summer School – Expressive Pastels: Landscapes
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.
Summer School – Expressive Pastels: Still Life
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
Summer School – Family Learning Pottery 7-12 years – 3D Campus
Have fun making and decorating clay pots and figures.
Summer School – Good Artists Copy Great Artist Steal by The River Thames: John Singer Sargent
‘Take What You Need’ from exploring the watercolour landscape paintings of John Singer Sargent, with the goal of helping you develop skills that will enhance your ability to paint on location by the Thames, using your medium of choice.
Summer School – Intensive Throwing Week – 3D Campus
This course is aimed at throwers that would like to perfect and fine tune their throwing technique. Students will be able to work for 5 consecutive days on individual projects guided by an experienced tutor.
Summer School – Introduction to Drawing
On this course you will be introduced to some of the basic skills of observational drawing.
Summer School – Introduction to Drawing & Painting
An exciting introductory drawing and painting course, you will explore different approaches, methods and materials.
Summer School – Introduction to Illustration 3D Campus
On this one-day course we will cover aspects of illustration and aims to enable students to respond to a brief.
Summer School – Introduction to Interior Design 14 Plus
The taster course will familiarise students with the principles of looking at interior spaces, translating aspirations into ideas and depicting it visually in a personal and original form.
