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Richmond Art School – art and design courses in Richmond

Explore your creative potential with Richmond Art School’s diverse range of arts, crafts and design courses. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced practitioner, our expert tutors and contemporary facilities will inspire you to learn, create, and grow – either for personal fulfilment or a career in the creative industries.

Join us in the heart of vibrant Richmond – just one minute from the High Street. With inspiring spaces and excellent facilities, we’re here to support every step of your learning journey.

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Explore the specialist studios, workshops and facilities used by our Art & Design learners.

Inspiring Facilities

Enjoy light-filled studios and specialist workshops: large art rooms and studios, dedicated craft spaces for ceramics, glass, jewellery, printmaking, photography, painting and drawing and more.

Expert Tutors

Learn from enthusiastic professionals who are specialists in their field – committed to nurturing your creative journey, whether that’s refining skills or exploring career pathways.

Flexible Learning Options

Planned to fit your life: We have a wide variety daytime, evening and weekend classes and options across our Richmond campus and community venues.

Creative Community and Exhibition Opportunities

Join a vibrant creative community and showcase your work in our Edwardian Atrium gallery or participate in virtual exhibits.

Wide Course Selection

Choose from a wide variety of course areas and levels (from beginner to advanced) to suit your needs

Wax Carving and Casting for Jewellery
Start Date: Wednesday, 17th February 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
Time: 10am-4pm Wed, 10am-4pm Thu
Duration: 2 days
Level: 3
Cost: £117
Limited places available
Want to create your own unique jewellery? This course teaches you the traditional wax techniques for carving and casting metal. You’ll learn how to transform wax into beautiful jewellery pieces. This course is perfect for beginners and those with…
Woodwork – Beginners/Improvers
Start Date: Tuesday, 12th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Tuesday, 23rd March 2027
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Tue
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £355 / £248
Want to learn the satisfying craft of woodworking? This course gives you a solid foundation in both the theory and practice, with a focus on hands-on learning. You’ll learn to use hand and power tools safely and effectively, and design your own…
Woodwork – Intermediate / Advanced
Start Date: Thursday, 5th November 2026
Plus 4 alternative start dates
End Date: Thursday, 10th December 2026
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Thu
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £206 / £144
Ready to take your woodworking skills to the next level? This course is designed for experienced students like you, who are eager to tackle independent projects. You’ll receive expert guidance and support to develop your own creations, from…
Woodwork Design and Make Wooden Furniture
Start Date: Saturday, 9th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Saturday, 20th March 2027
Time: 10am-1pm Sat
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £414 / £289
Limited places available
Do you dream of creating your own unique furniture? This course will give you the skills and knowledge to design and make original wooden items. You’ll receive demonstrations on woodworking techniques and personalised guidance on your own project….
Hear from our students
Manos Kalamenios

Tutor

Manos teaches Mouldmaking, Slipcasting, Surface decoration and Masterclass in Colour and Ceramics. Prior to his career in ceramics,  with a degree in culinary arts,  Manos worked for 14 years as a Chef in hotels and resorts such as the Four Seasons but his great passion is ceramics. What started as  part-time study in Art and Design in 2006 led to a first-class BA in Fine Art with Honours in 2012 and then graduating with a Masters in Ceramics and Glass from the Royal College of Art in 2016.  

He is an active practicing ceramicist with his own studio. His passion for ceramics and extensive knowledge for the material led him to exhibit within the UK, Asia and Europe in galleries, Biennales and museums, public installations, private collectors such as Sir James Dyson, to hotels commissions and Michelin star restaurants around the globe.  

“I feel privileged to share my knowledge with the Art community at RHACC. The College is so well equipped it makes teaching here not just enjoyable but also very exciting as I can share my passion and knowledge by utilising all the equipment available and helping students learn new things and achieve results equivalent to degree level”. 

Ready to Create?

Join a welcoming, creative community of diverse learners aged 19+, where you can learn a new craft or prepare for a career in the arts. With expert tuition, inspiring art studios and flexible learning, Richmond Art School is the perfect place to start or grow your creative journey.