Figurative Sculpture Summer School
Are you an artist looking to explore new mediums? This Figurative Sculpture course offers a fantastic opportunity to experiment with clay and unlock its sculptural potential. Whether you're a complete beginner or have experience in 2D art forms like painting or printmaking, you'll learn how to translate your ideas into tangible, three-dimensional forms. Discover how clay can enhance your creative practice and inspire new directions in your work.
Freehand Beginners Embroidery for CARERS - 1 Day
Want to learn a new creative skill? This one-day embroidery course is perfect for beginners! You'll learn basic embroidery stitches, how to set up an embroidery hoop, and create your own simple designs. Gain confidence in your artistic skills and take home a beautiful piece of your own making. This course is for anyone who wants to explore the relaxing and rewarding world of embroidery.
Garden Design - Introduction
Are you interested in designing your own garden? This short course explores the exciting opportunities and challenges of garden design. You'll develop your creative skills and learn to maximise even the smallest spaces using planting and design techniques. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to transform their outdoor area.
Glass Jewellery & Accessory Workshop Short Course
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the art of stained glass on a small, wearable scale. Over the course, students will learn how to design, cut, and assemble unique jewellery pieces and accessories using traditional stained-glass techniques.
With guidance from an experienced tutor, participants will create their own beautiful and functional works of art that capture light and colour in a distinctive way.
Glazing Day Untutored
Do you have unfinished ceramics projects from previous terms? This one-day class offers the perfect opportunity to glaze those pieces and bring them to completion. You'll have access to our ceramics studio and technician support to refine your work and add those all-important finishing touches. This course is ideal for anyone with prior experience in our ceramics studio who wants to complete existing projects independently.
Glazing for Beginners and Hand building
Gain confidence with glazing while creating simple hand built ceramic pieces. This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to bring clay to life with glaze. You’ll explore easy hand building techniques like pinch pots, slabs, and coils, and then focus on glazing to create beautiful, personal pieces.
History of Art - Great Art in Focus
Do you want to explore the world's most influential art? This course offers an in-depth look at masterpieces from different periods and cultures. You'll develop a deeper understanding of artistic movements, techniques, and the socio-political contexts that shaped them. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a history student, or a practicing artist, this course will enhance your appreciation and analytical skills. Join artist Robyn Pearce in lively, visual, and interactive classes to gain insight into the lives and works of well-known artists.
Image Editing Essentials with Photoshop
Want to bring your photos to life? This course introduces you to digital image editing using Adobe Photoshop. Through tutorials and projects, you'll learn how to retouch photos and manipulate images. Many of our creative computing courses offer a free Adobe Creative Cloud license for your home computer. Ask your tutor or email rbs@rhacc.ac.uk for details.
Integrating AI with Filmmaking
This course focuses on introducing you to the world of digital video and developing a film project, where you will plan pre-production, storyboard, capture and edit a film to a good standard.
The course includes how AI is able to generate parts of a film project in order to create further efficiency and streamlining of work
The course is aimed at individual seeking employment, freelancers needing to create video for their own platforms, or for those wishing to go into higher study.
Interior Design - Intermediate
Following on from Interior Design - Introduction, this shorter course offers the opportunity to work through your own interior design project with the support of your tutor, putting into practice the techniques and knowledge you have gained on the prevous introductory course.
If you do not have a project the tutor will set one adapted to your area of interest.
Interior Design - Introduction
Find out if you have what it takes to be an interior designer with this course.
We will be learning about trends, history, colour and how to create a concept board.
As you learn, you will realise that there is much more involved than simply selecting fabrics and colours. There will be an emphasis on developing your practical skills as we guide you through the design processes employed by professional interior designers.
We will introduce you to a three-dimensional thinking and analysis the interior
as you develop your concept and begin to plan and stylise an...
Intermediate Photography: Portfolio
For experienced intermediate photographers wanting to further refine their skills, knowledge and understanding in photography while building up a selection of photographic work responding to different projects themes and subjects. This course will push your abilities into an advanced level and provide you with the opportunity to pursue access routes to photography courses in higher education or support the professionalism of your photographic practice.
Push your photography abilities to the next level.
Introduction to Bookbinding
Ever wanted to create your own beautiful, hand-bound books? This course introduces you to the rewarding craft of bookbinding. You'll gain hands-on experience with different materials and techniques, learning to create unique books, pamphlets, and journals. This course is perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their creative skills. By the end, you'll have the confidence to craft personalised books and explore your artistic potential.
Introduction to Digital Photography
Do you want to take better photos with your DSLR camera? Bring it along to this comprehensive introduction! Over the term, you'll become familiar with your camera's settings and gain a better understanding of how to take great photos. This course is designed to make you more confident with your camera, illustrating how different controls affect your photographs. It's perfect for anyone wanting to take more satisfying and considered photographs.
Introduction to Portrait Sculpture
Want to explore the art of sculpting the human form? This course is perfect for beginners and those with some experience. You'll learn techniques for sculpting the figure in clay from a life model, using both precise measurements and expressive approaches. Discover how to create studies, hollow and fire your sculptures, and experiment with different finishes. This course will help you develop your artistic skills and create unique, expressive sculptures.
Introduction to Sewing & Clothesmaking
Learn the essentials of machine sewing in this beginner-friendly course. You’ll gain
confidence threading a machine, winding a bobbin, and troubleshooting common stitch
errors while practicing key techniques producing straight seams, zig-zag finishes, and
zipper insertion. Alongside developing practical sewing skills, you’ll get familiar with
essential pattern terminology and fabric choices, learning how to read symbols on
commercial patterns and select suitable materials per project. By the end of the course,
you’ll complete 1-2 simple sewing projects...
Jewellery - Absolute Beginners
Want to learn a new craft and create beautiful jewellery? This course is perfect for absolute beginners! You'll learn basic jewellery-making techniques using various materials and create your own unique pieces. It's a great way to express your creativity, learn new skills, and make something special. This course is for anyone who wants to explore the world of jewellery making in a fun and supportive environment.
Jewellery - Beginners/Improvers
Want to learn how to create your own unique jewellery? This course is perfect for beginners and improvers alike! You'll learn essential jewellery-making techniques using a variety of materials. Discover how to design and craft beautiful pendants, earrings and rings. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, this course will give you the confidence to express your creativity through jewellery.
Jewellery - Improvers / Intermediate
Ready to take your jewellery making to the next level? This course is designed for those with some experience who want to expand their skills and explore new techniques. You'll learn to work with silver, set stones, carve wax models, and create your own unique designs. Perfect for improvers looking to refine their craft and create stunning pieces.
Jewellery - Studio for Makers
This workshop is focussed on independent learning and is designed for learners at intermediate level, to continue to develop their technical and creative skills in jewellery independently. The session is untutored however, guidance and support will be provided by a qualified technician.
Jewellery Advanced Practice
Ready to take your jewellery making skills to the next level? This course is designed for those with some experience who want to refine their techniques and explore more complex designs. You'll learn to work with a wider range of metals, master advanced techniques like stone setting and wax carving, and add stunning colour to your pieces. If you're looking to create truly unique and professional-quality jewellery, this course is for you.
Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate
This intermediate level course will enable you to further develop your jewellery design and making skills in a workshop environment.
Landscape and Nature Photography
Want to take your nature and landscape photos to the next level? This beginner-friendly course explores essential techniques to help you capture stunning outdoor shots. You'll learn about composition, lighting, and editing, gaining the skills and confidence to create photographs you're proud of. This course is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to improve their photography skills.
Lettering and Calligraphy - All Levels
Want to learn the beautiful art of lettering and calligraphy? This course introduces you to traditional and modern scripts, exploring inks, pens, and papers. Whether you're a beginner or advanced student, you'll gain a deeper understanding of script structure and create stunning lettering. Perfect for developing your creativity and adding a personal touch to your projects. This course is for anyone who wants to learn a new skill or improve their calligraphy.
Lettering and Calligraphy - Modern Copperplate Hand
Want to learn the elegant art of Copperplate calligraphy? In this course, you'll discover how to write with a traditional dip pen, mastering the techniques of "pressure and release" to create beautiful lettering. Whether you want to improve your handwriting, add a personal touch to cards and invitations, or simply explore your creativity, this course is for you. Learn useful tips, try out different pens, and transform your writing style.