School of arts and design

Our art and pottery classes will give you the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques in your area of interest. Courses are taught by qualified; specialist tutors in well-equipped classrooms and studios.

We offer classes for people at all skill levels where you can explore your creativity and develop your own individual style.

Our design department is a welcoming and inspiring environment where originality thrives. We offer a diverse range of artistic disciplines, including illustration, bookbinding, jewellery making and design, glasswork, and printmaking. Our specialist courses take place in specialist studio spaces, providing a supportive and engaging setting for learners at every stage of their creative journey.

Our courses are designed for learners of all abilities, from complete beginners through to those with more experience. They cover a wide range of subjects from basic sewing machine skills, through to knitting a jumper, making a personalised fitting dress or re-upholstering an armchair.

Our Floristry and Balloon Decoration courses are designed for learners of all abilities, from complete beginners to those with more experience. They are taught by industry qualified tutors who are experts in their subject areas, and who also run their own freelance businesses.

Our media department is a welcoming and supportive space where creativity and technical ability come together.  We offer a selection of taster sessions to help you explore your interests, giving you the chance to experiment with different techniques before committing to a full course.