🎄✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
and this December, we’re adding a sprinkle of holiday magic by introducing Abingdon & Witney College’s Advent Calendar 2024 🎅.
and this December, we’re adding a sprinkle of holiday magic by introducing Abingdon & Witney College’s Advent Calendar 2024 🎅.
From drawing and acrylic painting to printmaking, pottery, and glass fusing we offer plenty of courses that can help you explore your creativity. See our full course list to discover what you could learn next.
Art & Design courses offer a brilliant way to learn a new skill in a fun and relaxing setting. In our recreational art courses, it’s hard to go wrong; so test out your ideas and recreate art that inspires you.
If you’re looking for something a bit different from typical classroom learning, we’ve got you covered. We’re proud to run Art & Design courses in some of Oxford’s culturally rich and inspiring locations, such as our drawing classes in the Oxford Botanic Gardens and Ashmolean Museum. Each session our passionate tutors will share their top tips and tested techniques as they support you to experiment and discover what you can achieve.
Through our part time courses you can make the most of our Art & Design studios and specialist facilities.
Whether that is using our Kiln to create your own glass work, or using our pottery wheels to create a set of ceramics you can take home and proudly showcase.
Alongside our specialist facilities, we also have expert tutors who are keen to share their enthusiasm for their craft.
Surrounded by their infectious passion and other keen learners, you’ll see all that is possible for you to create.
Part Time QCRR107P
You will be offered a broad grounding in the use of acrylics. You will cover glazing, layering, impasto painting, bold and expressive brush work. You will examine how to observe a simple still life, how to mould form through light and shade, how to u...
Part Time QCXU105P
You will be offered a broad grounding in the use of acrylics. You will cover glazing, layering, impasto painting, bold and expressive brush work. You will examine how to observe a simple still life, how to mould form through light and shade, how to u...
Part Time QCRU102P
You will be offered a broad grounding in the use of acrylics. You will cover glazing, layering, impasto painting, bold and expressive brush work. You will examine how to observe a simple still life, how to mould form through light and shade, how to u...
Part Time QCXU106P
You will be offered a broad grounding in the use of acrylics. You will cover glazing, layering, impasto painting, bold and expressive brush work. You will examine how to observe a simple still life, how to mould form through light and shade, how to u...
Part Time QSAV120P
A stage-by-stage demonstration-based workshop that builds up to a finished summer landscape....
Part Time QCWV100P
The course is created for all who would like to slow down, relax and to try something nice and peaceful. It does not matter if you have some experience with this type of course or you are very new....
Part Time QCWV101P
The course is defined for those who would like to try something new in an art way. This course does not require any talent or artistic skills. It is for those who would like to learn how they can relax and cope with stressful life situations....
Part Time QPXV200P
Atmospheric Seascape - Using Oil Paints is a stage-by-stage demonstration-based workshop that builds up to a finished seascape....
Part Time QCWU002P
On this course you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of classical methods and contemporary approaches, whilst covering a range of art and design techniques using a range of media....
Part Time QCWU003P
On this course you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of classical methods and contemporary approaches, whilst covering a range of art and design techniques using a range of media....
Part Time QCAT106P
Discover the exciting skills of drawing and painting and create your own unique art work. This intensive course provides the necessary information about the tools and techniques of drawing and painting, including a wide range of drawing and painting ...
Part Time QPXV302P
This course is designed to suit your individual needs, whether a novice or more experienced in drawing and painting. You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of classical methods and contemporary approaches, whilst covering a range of art a...
Part Time QCGT104P
Discover the exciting skills of drawing and create your own unique art samples on our Drawing and Painting - Mixed Ability - Spring. This art course will comprise an introduction to basic materials and techniques, with an emphasis on shapes, perspect...
Part Time QCXU127P
This course is designed to suit your individual needs, whether a novice or more experienced in drawing and painting. You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of classical methods and contemporary approaches, whilst covering a range of art a...
Part Time QCGT106P
Discover the exciting skills of drawing and create your own unique art samples on our Drawing and Painting - Mixed Ability - Summer course. This art course will comprise an introduction to basic materials and techniques, with an emphasis on shapes, p...
Part Time QCKT205P
This half day workshop is inspired by the work of Guillermo del Toro and his ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’. You will have the opportunity to create your own still life using different media to create a ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’....
Part Time QCXU101P
You shall cover basic drawing skills such as construction drawing and moulding form with light and shade. We will look at the traditional ways of applying watercolour: wet into wet, layered washes, glazes etc. We will also make experimental paintings...
Part Time QCXU102P
You shall cover basic drawing skills such as construction drawing and moulding form with light and shade. We will look at the traditional ways of applying watercolour: wet into wet, layered washes, glazes etc. We will also make experimental paintings...
Part Time QCKV302P
To introduce painting that is abstracted from drawn source material. To develop a transferable drawing and painting vocabulary. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm...
Part Time QCKU202P
This course offers the opportunity for learners to develop their skills with a wide range of drawing skills and techniques....
Part Time QCKU203P
This course offers the opportunity for learners to develop their skills with a wide range of drawing skills and techniques, including drawing outdoors if the weather permits....
Part Time QCKV003P
On this course you will explore different design and fusing techniques to create lovely unique glass artworks of your own. They can either be functional or decorative. Enjoy exploring your creativity through Kiln Formed Glass....
10th May 2025 - 10th May 2025
Saturday
Homecrafts | Art & Design | Specialist
Gosford Hill School
View course detailsPart Time QCKV001P
Enjoy creating your very own unique glass decorations in this seasonal workshop. This is an opportunity to experiment with glass fusing techniques. You will be introduced to different glass materials; frits, stringers, confetti and how they are used,...
Part Time QPXV601P
Are you interested in exploring different designs and glass fusing techniques? Come along to our Glass Fusion - Fused Glass Garden Lanterns course where you can enjoy creating your own unique glass artwork and explore your creativity through Kiln For...
Part Time QPXV603P
During this workshop you will be able to extend your skills and techniques involved in Glass Fusing and Slumping. We will make two items during the days. This course is project based and the aim is to learn different fusing techniques. It will give y...
Part Time QCKV002P
This course is an introduction to the skills and techniques involved in glass fusing and slumping. We will make two items during the day; a bowl/platter and either coasters, a light catcher or a wind chime. You will have the opportunity to experiment...
Part Time QSAV610P
On our Glass Fusion - Mosaic Glass Fusing Workshop you can create intricate and colourful glass ‘paintings’ by inlaying small pieces of glass and grouting it with glass powders....
Part Time QSAV608P
During this workshop you will be able to extend your skills and techniques involved in Glass Fusing. You will make a set of glass coasters inspired by the artist Mondrian....
Part Time QCXU136P
Korky Paul, international multi-million selling children’s book illustrator, will teach you how to draw and illustrate a double page spread of a children’s picture book as steps towards a presentation package to show prospective publishers (something...
Part Time QCAT105P
Our Life Drawing course allows you to progress and consolidate your learning and drawing skills at your own pace. This can accommodate complete beginners and those with some prior experience of life drawing, including those who have completed this co...
Part Time QCAT112P
Our Life Drawing course allows you to progress and consolidate your learning and drawing skills at your own pace. This can accommodate complete beginners and those with some prior experience of life drawing, including those who have completed this co...
Part Time QCKT206P
This three-hour workshop is an excellent opportunity to explore mixed media through food illustration....
Part Time QPXV201P
Mixed Media Painting - March Hare is a stage-by-stage demonstration-based workshop that builds up to a finished portrait of a March Hare....
Part Time QCXU001P
Museum Drawing is a practical course that will help you to enjoy and develop more sophisticated artistic skills and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Ashmolean museum’s wide-ranging collection....
Part Time QCXU022P
Museum Drawing is a practical course that will help you to enjoy and develop more sophisticated artistic skills and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Ashmolean museum’s wide-ranging collection....
Part Time QCXU002P
Museum Drawing is a practical course that will help you to enjoy and develop more sophisticated artistic skills and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Ashmolean museum’s wide-ranging collection....
Part Time QCXU021P
Museum Drawing is a practical course that will help you to enjoy and develop more sophisticated artistic skills and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Ashmolean museum’s wide-ranging collection....
Part Time QCAT202P
Our Oil Painting - Mixed Ability B course explores colour theory, colour mixing and palette craft, and offers you the opportunity, each week, to put theory into practice with guidance and support from an experienced tutor....
Part Time QCAT203P
Our Oil Painting - Mixed Ability C course explores colour theory, colour mixing and palette craft, and offers you the opportunity, each week, to put theory into practice with guidance and support from an experienced tutor....
Part Time QSKV005P
This is a perfect course for the total beginner and for those with some portrait drawing experience. ...
Part Time QSKV004P
This is a perfect course for the total beginner and for those with some portrait drawing experience. ...
Part Time QCAT025P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAU012P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAT020P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAU016P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAT022P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAU014P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAU015P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAT027P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAT023P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAT021P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAU019P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAU013P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAT024P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAT026P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAU017P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QCAU018P
A pottery course in which you will learn a wide range of ceramic processes in a well-equipped studio taught by one of our highly skilled Ceramic Artists. You will be producing a body of work showing development of skills and ideas in a relaxed and fr...
Part Time QSKV006P
This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn about Linoprinting with a festive theme. It is suitable for all abilities and the prints could make a great Christmas gift or card. ...
Part Time QSKV002P
This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn about Linoprinting with a festive theme. It is suitable for all abilities and the prints could make a great Christmas gift or card....
Part Time QSKV001P
This half day workshop is a good opportunity to explore different and new techniques in monoprinting. It is suitable for any ability, or anyone interested in learning about and exploring this area of printmaking....
Part Time ISWV002P
This course is designed to allow you to explore your ideas and express them using fabrics to create small objects, pictures, combine different textures and colours and decorate them with simple embroidery stitches and designs inspired by Asian and Ea...
Part Time QCKU008P
Why make the chain? When we can make a bold pendant that will outshine the chain. Using silversmithing techniques, rather than jewellery techniques, we will make a standout bold pendant. This will be something that will encapsulate the boldness of th...
Part Time QCKU009P
Let's make it contemporary, the modern take on a chain necklace. Using the traditional techniques that jewellers have used for centuries we will modernise the effect and texture....
Part Time QSKV007P
This class is designed for you to make a sumptuous spinner ring, encapsulating the hand-crafted ideals of a traditional jeweller. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confi...
Part Time QCAT107P
Discover the art of still life painting on our beginner’s course, a practical entry level introduction to still life painting. ...
Part Time QCRU101P
Our Watercolour - Beginners B course will cover all basic techniques for applying watercolour, from wet into wet, layered washes, dry brushing, glazing, and wax resist. ...
Part Time QCRT106P
Our Watercolour - Beginners C course is designed for those who wish to continue to learn how to paint in the medium of watercolour. It is a practical, structured and comprehensive course that will continue to teach the further skills and techniques n...
Part Time QSAV002P
Watercolour - Spring Landscape in A Day is a fun stage-by-stage demonstration - based workshop that will teach you new skills and techniques as you build up to a finished Spring landscape. ...
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