Spring Term Courses 2025

Our Spring Term courses are live earlier than ever—secure your spot and get ready to bring fresh creativity into the new year!
Start the new year with fresh perspectives, vibrant colors, and the inspiration to create. Whether you’re taking your first steps or sharpening your skills, each course offers a unique adventure, guided by expert tutors who’ll help you make the most of each class.

Awaken Your Imagination

Embrace a new chapter in your artistic journey with our 8-12 week courses, tailored to beginners and seasoned artists alike. Explore a wide range of creative expressions:

Pottery:

Thursdays 6.45pm – 9.45pm

Join our practical pottery courses and learn essential construction techniques:

  • Techniques Covered: Pinching, coiling, slab building, and mold work.
  • Wheel Throwing: Basic introduction included.
  • Comprehensive Training: Clay preparation, properties, and types.
  • Creative Finishes: Decorating and glazing basics.

Watercolour:

Tuesdays 6.45 to 9.15 pm

Learn to capture delicate details and sweeping washes in our watercolour course.

  • Quality Materials: Use artist-grade paints, brushes, and papers.
  • Technique Variety: Explore wet-on-wet, layering, and dry brush techniques.
  • Expressive Painting: Capture landscapes, portraits, or abstracts with fluid washes.

Lino Drawing:

Fridays 6:45pm – 9:45pm

Learn the intricate art of linocut and printing in this hands-on course:

  • Professional Setup: Work with carving tools and inking stations.
  • Printmaking Skills: Discover the process from initial sketch to final print.
  • Creative Flexibility: Experiment with patterns, textures, and color layers.

NEW Creative Photography:

Wednesday 10 to 1 pm

Join our course and master the art of black-and-white photography.

  • Exclusive Access: Use our B&W darkroom facilities.
  • Hands-On Learning: Print your own photos from negatives.
  • Creative Experiments: Create stunning photograms with ease.

Oil Painting:

Mondays 10 – 1 pm

Explore oil painting techniques for rich, textured creations.

  • Studio Resources: Use high-quality oils, brushes, and palette knives.
  • Advanced Techniques: Practice impasto, glazing, and color blending.
  • Self-Expression: Develop your own style with feedback from experienced tutors.

Digital Darkroom:

Thursdays 2pm – 5pm

Join our course and master the art of black-and-white photography.

  • Exclusive Access: Use our fully equipped darkroom for hands-on experience.
  • Process Mastery: Learn to develop film, print from negatives, and handle enlargers.
  • Creative Techniques: Experiment with photograms, dodging, and burning to create unique effects.

How to book

Please place your course in your shopping basket (one course at a time) where you will be prompted to register, using your email address as your User Name.

If you experience any technical problems with the online enrolment system, please phone us on 020 3959 0110 and we will take your booking over the phone.

We offer many other exciting options in sculpture, printmaking, photography, and more. There’s something for everyone!