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 – 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.
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
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 Watercolour
This course is ideal for complete beginners who have never used watercolour before, or for those with some experience, who’d like to brush up their skills and gain confidence in using this medium. .
Summer School – Kids Art Club 8-12 years
The course is an enjoyable and creative art club for children over two sessions.
Summer School – Kids Pottery Club 8-12 years – 3D Campus
Have fun making and decorating clay pots and figures over two sessions.
Summer School – Learn to Draw
On this one day ‘taster’ course, you’ll be introduced to some of the basic skills of observational drawing, including line, space, tone and proportion.
Summer School – Life Drawing (All Levels)
This course is equally worthwhile for those with no drawing or painting experience, as they are for the experienced artist. The aim of the course is to encourage students to develop their drawing and painting skills via access to what some consider the most compelling form, the nude and clothed human body.
Summer School – 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.
Summer School – Lino Printing Day
With the guidance of an experienced printmaker, you will be able to develop and print your design in just one day.
Summer School – Open Studio Etching
Etching Open Studio sessions are available to those who already have some experience of etching techniques and are interested in developing their own projects.
Summer School – Open Studio Painting
Painting Open Studio is for experienced students or advanced painting skills so that they can work independently.
Summer School – Open Studio Screenprinting
Open studio sessions are available to those that already have experience of Screenprinting techniques
Summer School – Painting Project: The Two-Day Painter
Develop and build up your artistry in this focused two-day workshop. We dive deep into the mechanics of painting—covering basic colour theory, composition, and the mastery of light and dark.
Summer School – Pastel Portraits
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 – Photography for Young People
On this course participants aged 14+ years will learn to use a digital camera in a fun and creative way.
Summer School – Portrait Drawing
An intensive one-day course working with varied approaches to portrait drawing.
Summer School – Portrait Photography for Young People
This course is a fun and informative introduction to the fundamental elements of portrait photography with an emphasis on the importance of light and how to control it. You will learn how to shoot portraits on location with natural light and in the studio with artificial lighting.
Summer School – Portrait Project for Young People 13-17 years
This course is ideal to enhance an art portfolio for GCSE, A Levels applying for Art College or students wanting to create quick and energetic drawings
Summer School – Pottery: Glazing Workshop 3D Campus
This course is aimed at students that want to improve their glazing techniques. Some experience with pottery is expected but not required.
