Art: oil & acrylic painting courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

The top-up degree programme has been designed for students who have successfully completed an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject and now wish to convert their existing qualification into a full BA honours qualification in the heart of London. For the majority of the twentieth century Fine Art was constantly in a process of re-defining itself. There has been a drive to create new idioms - terms like “Cutting edge” and “avant-garde” attempted to define an attitude or aspiration rather than to describe an approach or activity. This...

Be a part of a well-established prestigious and dynamic creative community at the Chelsea centre for creative industries and further your career as an artist. The HNC is a 1 year level 4 qualification. It is a nationally recognised course which is equivalent to the first year of a university degree. It offers you the opportunity to further specialise and refine your professional practise in a supportive and stimulating environment. You will be allocated a personal tutor and a dedicated studio space and will be coached, challenged and supported to...

Be a part of a well-established prestigious and dynamic creative community at the Chelsea centre for creative industries and further your career as an artist. The HND is a two-year level 5 qualification. It is a nationally recognised course which is equivalent to the first 2 years of a university degree. It offers you the opportunity to further specialise and refine your professional practise in a supportive and stimulating environment. You will be allocated a personal tutor and a dedicated studio space and will be coached, challenged and supported to...

This one year preparatory programme supports you to develop a specialist portfolio and confirm your pathway. You will be introduced to the rich and diverse subject areas that you can study at the Chelsea centre. These will include opportunities to explore the fields of Design, Fashion, Art, Film, Photography and Graphics through a supportive team of lecturers that will help you develop the skills you need to advance your learning in the creative industries. This course is aimed to help you determine which creative pathway your potential lies in and...

The Creative Industries sector in the UK is growing at three times the national average and this fantastic one year introduction to the sector provides you with the opportunities to explore the fields of Design, Fashion, Art, Film, Photography and Graphics. The course is within our Creative Discovery subject area, a subject area dedicated to supporting students in discovering their creative voice before specialising. You will learn through developing individual projects and ideas in response to a range of themes that will support your interests and help you find your...

This summer creative retreat is for artists who are looking for less structure in their learning and more time for personal development in a relaxed studio environment. It provides the perfect opportunity to explore your approach to paint and painting in an independent way, with guidance from a professional artist/tutor. During your three-weeks with us you’ll work with the medium of your choice, following a series of set projects to begin with, honing your creative and technical skills before planning your own painting projects with support from your tutor. Whilst...

Have you ever wanted to paint abroad? Would you like to learn how to capture your holiday memories in a travel sketchbook? I am now running sketchbook retreats at a beautiful Andalusian avocado farm which enjoys panoramic views over the orange groves below and mountains in the distance. Within striking distance of Malaga, Katja’s family-run farm produces avocados, lemons, oranges, mandarins and pecans as well as a host of kitchen garden goodies. Farmer’s wife, Santi cooks for us and uses the farm’s produce as much as possible in her wonderful...

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon from 4pm for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 100 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the...

Painting workshops in which students can study from a selection of plaster casts from masters such as Bernini, Michaelangelo and Donatello. Canvas preparation will be explained as well as the limited colour palette, medium, and mixing colours. The drawing course is highly recommended to do before painting but is not essential. The sight size method will be taught – a technique that has been used by the old masters which dates back to the 17th century. It is a great foundation for artist of all abilities and can be applied...

This introductory course provides those with an interest in art and design with the opportunity to explore materials, methods and processes, and to begin to develop practical skills within an art context. It also provides students with an opportunity to test their commitment and interest in the subject. It provides an opportunity to explore and develop the skills, knowledge and understanding required for progression within art and design education. The course is structured around 2D & 3D fine art processes - printmaking, sculpture, painting, drawing and mixed media. You will...