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 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 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. In orde...
Part Time QSAV012P
This workshop is created for beginners, without any artistic skill or talent. They will learn how to cope with stress and how to relax through art and creativity using art therapy methods – all focussing on colours in nature....
Part Time QCGT106P
Discover the exciting skills of drawing and create your own unique art samples. This art course will comprise an introduction to basic materials and techniques, with an emphasis on shapes, perspective, quality of line and basic shading. Participants ...
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 QCWU003P
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 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 QCXT124P
An enjoyable and practical visual exploration of Oxford Botanic Garden designed to suit your own needs whether you are a beginner or have previous experience....
Part Time QCKU103P
Drawing from Scratch C is the third part of a two year long drawing course. You can regard the course as a whole or use different terms as a stand-alone course. The course will help you discover, apply and extend your drawing skills, gain confidence ...
Part Time QCKU203P
To offer the opportunity for learners to develop their skills with a wide range of drawing skills and techniques, including drawing outdoors if the weather permits.In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to ...
Part Time QPXV601P
In 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....
Part Time QCKU106P
An introduction to drawing the human form from a model.In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable to enrol at least 2½ weeks prior to the course starting. We will confirm course information two weeks prior to the start date....
Part Time QCXU022P
Drawing in the Museum! A wonderful way to get to know the exhibits and create your own artworks.Museum drawing is a practical course that will ensure you can complete it with more sophisticated artistic skills and a deeper understanding and appreciat...
Part Time QCXU021P
Drawing in the Museum! A wonderful way to get to know the exhibits and create your own artworks.Museum drawing is a practical course that will ensure you can complete it with more sophisticated artistic skills and a deeper understanding and appreciat...
Part Time QPXV200P
A stage-by-stage demonstration-based workshop that builds up to a finished seascape....
Part Time QCAT203P
A look at colour theory, colour mixing and “palette craft”....
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 QCRT106P
This 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 necessary to paint in this...
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