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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 summer courses

Fine art
UAL International Summer School for 11 to 15 year olds Short Course

UAL International Summer School for 11 to 15 year olds Short Course

£2450

The UAL International Summer School for 11 to 15 year olds is a fun and intensive summer course designed to improve skills and techniques through creativity, experimentation and collaboration. The course will provide a chance to help build a

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 28 July 2025 to 8 August 2025
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
Curation and culture
Curating Contemporary Art Short Course

Curating Contemporary Art Short Course

£820

Understand professional standards of practice in curating. Learn about structures and institutions of the art world. Acquire the tools to write an exhibition proposal, organise a show or apply for funding.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 14 July 2025 to 18 July 2025
  • Schedule - Monday to Friday
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 - 7 July 2025 to 8 August 2025
  • Schedule - Mondays and Fridays (Online: Tue & Thu - 10:00-12:30)
Illustration
Illustration Drawn to Digital Short Course

Illustration Drawn to Digital Short Course

£740

Combine handmade and digital techniques in Illustration Drawn to Digital. Experiment with old and new technologies.

  • Level - Beginners
  • Dates - 14 July 2025 to 17 July 2025
  • Schedule - Monday to Thursday

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