Courses for teenagers
UAL Short Courses are suitable for every level, and provide students with the chance to enrich their knowledge and build practical skills across a wide-range of subjects. Flexible study options are available for learners, including weekends (during term time) and week-long intensives during Winter, Spring and Summer holidays.
Our courses can provide the opportunity for under 18s to:
- Access UAL's state-of-the-art studio spaces and facilities
- Gain practical skills through studio-based sessions
- Learn in a safe environment that encourages creativity and experimentation
- Create a strong body of work to enhance their portfolios for further study
- Receive friendly tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide progress
- Meet other young creatives
- Earn a UAL Short Courses digital badge and certificate on completion
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Textile Design for Teenagers_27-05-15_001_Abdulrahman Mohammad
October 2025 short courses
Autumn Term 2025
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Product Design for 16-18 Year Olds_15-06-16_005_Abdulrahan Mohammad
November 2025 short courses
Autumn Term 2025
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Illustration, Student Work and Textures_04-04-19_002_Sean Hawkey
December 2025 short courses
Winter School 2025
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Fashion Design Summer School 24_(c) Abdul Mohammad
January 2026 short courses
Winter School / Spring Term 2026
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Creating a Project Portfolio for 16 to 18 Yrs 24 (c) Abdul Mohommad
February 2026 short courses
Spring Term 2026
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Fashion Design for 16 to 18 Yrs (c) Abdul Mohammad
March 2026 short courses
Spring School 2026 / Spring Term
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Creating a Project Portfolio for 16 to 18 Yrs_Student Work (c) Abdul Mohammad
April 2026 short courses
Spring School 2026 / Spring Term
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Fashion Communication and Marketing_Student Work (c) Abdul Mohammad
May 2026 short courses
Summer Term 2026
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Image: Nerijus Malinauskas, 2023 BA Illustration, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson
June 2026 short courses
Summer School 2026
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Image: Francesca Tingcungco drawing in the studio | Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL
July 2026 short courses
Summer School 2026
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Image: Chelsea College of Arts | UAL
August 2026 short courses
Summer School 2026
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Creating A Project Portfolio for 16 to 18 Year Olds, Student Work and Textures_(c) Sean Hawkey
Summer School 2026
Summer School 2026 courses are now available for booking. Running from June to September, our twelve-week Summer School offers a range of courses from two days to three weeks, and are a great option for kids and teens wanting to stay creative in the summer months and get a taste of life at UAL.
Whatever the creative interest, you’ll find something inspiring at our world-class campuses, including Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Fashion and London College of Communication.
What's on offer
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Holiday schools for under 18s
Holiday Schools
Explore our Winter, Spring and Summer Schools. Intensive 1-3 week short courses in London for all ages.
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Portfolio preparation courses for under 18s
Portfolio Preparation
Our range of portfolio preparations help you develop your work so that it represents your individual approach and sets your portfolio above others.
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Future Creatives
Future Creatives
Future Creatives are inspiring art classes for kids and teenagers held across the UK during school holidays and Saturdays.
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Self-paced online short courses
Self-paced online courses
Study anytime, from anywhere in the world with our range of self-paced online courses. Join a global community of learners and gain new skills.
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Graded Awards in drawing
Graded awards in drawing
Graded Awards in Drawing are UAL Short Courses certifications assessed by subject specialists, giving recognition to your drawing skills.
Ways to stay in touch
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Read what our young creatives have to say
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Student work by Maya Boluktas | International Summer School 2022
Summer in London: student work from our International Summer School
This year’s UAL International Summer School saw students from across the globe come together for three weeks of fun at Central Saint Martins. We heard from several recent students to find out more.
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Student artwork by Ela Dayioğlu
Explore the world of design with our teen courses
Research shows that spending time doing creative activities can be a great way to boost mental health and wellbeing, particularly for teenagers and young people. Two students tell us about their experience on our courses for teenagers.
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It's never too early to start a career in fashion
Are you a teenager who loves fashion and would like to start a career in fashion? We are firm believers that it is never too early to start!
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Student Stories : Portfolio Preparation for 16 to 18 Year Olds (Online Short Course) – Alexis Jennings
Speaking to us for this week’s student story is Alexis Jennings. She studied our Portfolio Preparation for Art School for 16 to 18 Year Olds (Online Short Course) in June 2020. Here, she tells us how the 5-day course has encouraged her stop and think about the art she creates.
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Developing your practice with Graphic Design for teenagers
We spoke with Graphic Design for teenagers student, Isabella Jeanne, to find out more about her experience on the online course and how it benefitted her educational and personal development.
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It's never too early to develop your fine art skills
Are you a teenager who loves art and would like to start a career in fine art? We are firm believers that it is never too early to start! Here's how to become a fine artist...