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Sara Kelly and her textile installation
Sara Kelly and her textile installation
Textile installation by Sara Kelly (MA Textile Design, Chelsea College of Arts 2021)

Take your creative skills to the next level or try something completely new. We offer short courses in fine art, curating, textiles, interior design and much more.

Short courses at Chelsea College of Arts offer you the chance to explore new artistic disciplines, refine existing skills, and pursue personal creative projects.

Located in the heart of historic London, our inspiring setting fosters creativity and learning. We provide courses in fine art, curating, textiles, interior design, graphic design, and more, catering to all skill levels.

With flexible learning options, including daytime, evening, and weekend sessions, we make it easy to fit creativity into your schedule. We also offer a diverse range of courses designed specifically for kids and teenagers.

Featured courses

Architecture, spatial and interior design
Interior Design Module One Short Course

Interior Design Module One Short Course

£2880

Build a foundation in interior design. Learn drawing, presentation, and three-dimensional analysis for creating compelling interior spaces.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 9 January 2026 to 13 March 2026
  • Schedule - Fridays (onsite 10:00 - 16:30) Saturdays (online 10:00-12:30)
Fine art
Portrait Painting Short Course

Portrait Painting Short Course

£640

Improve your portrait painting. Work from a model and develop oil painting techniques. Enhance your skills and knowledge of materials for portraiture.

  • Level - All levels welcome
  • Dates - 8 November 2025 to 29 November 2025
  • Schedule - Saturdays
Fine art
Traditional Painting Methods Short Course

Traditional Painting Methods Short Course

£520

Learn the foundations of painting methods, materials and techniques. Build your skills and knowledge through a series of hands-on exercises and guided practice. 

  • Level - All levels welcome
  • Dates - 8 November 2025 to 22 November 2025
  • Schedule - Saturdays
Fine art
Thinking Through Drawing Short Course

Thinking Through Drawing Short Course

£450

Embark on a creative journey of self-expression in this short course at Chelsea College of Arts. Develop your artistic voice through guided projects and experiment with diverse drawing materials.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 13 January 2026 to 10 February 2026
  • Schedule - Tuesdays

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