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.
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.
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 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.
Lettering and Calligraphy - Saturday Workshop
Want to unlock your creative side? This workshop is a fantastic introduction to modern copperplate calligraphy! Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your skills, this course will guide you through the basics. You'll learn to create stunning lettering that reflects your unique personality, and the course is suitable for both left and right-handed individuals.
Level 2 Award in Creative Photography
Ready to take your photography to the next level? This Level 2 course is designed to give you the specialist knowledge and skills you need to progress towards professional practice or further academic study. You'll gain in-depth experience of techniques, disciplines and issues within contemporary photography. Build a portfolio for higher-level courses or your own professional work. This course is for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding and skills in photography.
Life Drawing - All Levels
Want to improve your drawing skills and explore the human form? This Life Drawing course welcomes all levels, from beginners to advanced. You'll learn essential techniques like line drawing, tonal studies, perspective and anatomy. Discover historical and contemporary approaches to figure drawing and gain confidence in a traditional studio setting. This course will help you develop your artistic eye and express yourself through drawing.
Life Drawing Summer School
The course sets out to build on an understanding of the visual language of drawing through the focus on the figure. The history of the course is that it is a little more experimental than the Saturday courses as the sessions are a little longer, which provides other options.
However, the course still utilises a variety of tactics and support to draw the figure which might include a range of contextual links, composition, and the full breadth of the visual language across line, tone, and volume; things like measurement and proportion, negative space and use of verticals, different...
Machine and Hand Embroidery for Art, Fashion and Interiors
Want to master the art of embroidery? Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course is for you. Learn both traditional and contemporary techniques to create stunning decorative pieces. You'll gain the confidence to design and execute your own embroidery projects for art, fashion, and interiors.
Making, Mending and Upcycling Clothes(GS)
Want to give your wardrobe a sustainable makeover? This course teaches you how to transform old textiles into stylish new pieces. You'll learn innovative upcycling techniques to reduce waste and create unique designs. Whether you're a beginner or have some sewing experience, this course will empower you to express your creativity and make a positive impact on the environment.
Merton - Arts and Crafts for Mental Wellbeing
Want to explore your creative side and learn new skills? This Arts and Crafts course is perfect for you! You'll develop your artistic abilities, discover new techniques and materials, and learn about inspiring artists. Experiment, express your ideas and build a portfolio of your work. Each term focuses on a different theme, keeping things fresh and exciting. Dress appropriately – things might get messy!
Mosaic Beginners
Want to create your own beautiful mosaic artwork? In this 5-week course, you'll learn the essential design skills. This course is perfect for beginners and those with some experience who want to improve their skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, personalised guidance, and the confidence to bring your unique designs to life.
