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Egg tempera is a painting technique that was a primary method of painting until after 1500 when it was superseded by the invention of oil painting.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 – Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal: Cezanne and the Expressionists
‘Take What You Need’ from exploring how Cezanne's work influenced the Expressionist movements and modern masters of the twentieth century, including German Expressionism, Picasso, Matisse, Beckmann, Soutine, and Lucian Freud.
Feb Half Term – Introduction to Interior Design & Interior Architecture 14 plus
The taster course will offer an insight to the subject and inspire to consider a longer course. It 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.
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 – Open Studio: Relief Printing
Open studio Printmaking sessions are available to those that already have experience of relief printing techniques.
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.
Feb Half Term 2025 – Content Creation for Social Media – Canva/ Photoshop/ Illustrator
On this course you will be introduced to a range of software, that can be used to create graphics and professional-looking social media content to promote your business. Learn how to use Canva in just one day!
Feb Half Term 2025 – Social Media Advertising
In this course you will learn how to market your business for free, using Social Media Marketing. Whether you are a business owner, a practising artist, printmaker or ceramicist wanting to promote your work, this course is an ideal starting point for learning the art of social media advertising.
February Half Term – 2 Days Etching All Level
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: 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 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 – B&W Darkroom Photography
This course is ideal for beginners who have never experienced creating images in a traditional black and white darkroom before. Students will be introduced to printing photographs and contact sheets from negatives, experimenting with light to create photograms, how to print drawings and sketches, and an introduction to digital negatives.
