Courses for young people

We have a number of courses for young people including Kids Art Club (8-13 yr olds) and Life Drawing for A Level and Portfolio Prep (14-17 yr olds). We also have sessions where parents and carers can join in too!

Drawing & painting

We have a huge variety of drawing and painting courses to offer including Book Illustration, Life & Figure Drawing, Oil Painting, Watercolours and Gouache as well as Experimental Art & Media.

Life drawing and portrait

These classes are wide-ranging and suitable for all levels including those who have general drawing skills. They include working from the nude, with attention to basic anatomy, to studying the clothed figure and groups.

Photography & digital design

Our digital tutors have years of industry experience which gives our students a unique learning experience using Adobe software including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Learn how to use the tools, palettes and menus in the various software programs to create original artworks.

Printmaking & Textiles

We have a huge variety of printmaking courses to offer including Lithography, Etching and Screenprinting.

Sculpture & ceramics

We have pottery courses as well and pay as you go classes. If you’d like to learn more about ceramics you can explore the possibilities and limitations of clay: terracotta/white/crank/mixed body.

Specialist & holiday

Our specialist and holiday courses change each term so have a look at this section to find out more about what’s on offer at the moment.

We offer courses for 7-12 years, 13-17 years and adults in October, February and May Half Terms, Easter and Summer Holidays and even a few in the Christmas season – Lots for everyone!

Pastels and watercolour

If you’d like to learn to use the vibrant and versatile mediums of creating with pastels and watercolours, then we have a variety of specialist courses for you to choose from.