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Richmond Art School – art classes in Richmond

Explore your creative potential with Richmond Art School’s diverse range of courses in arts, crafts and design. 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.

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

Ceramics Throwing, Handbuilding and Decorating Techniques – Intermediate
Start Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: 2
Full Fee: £372
Limited places available
Do you have some ceramics experience and want to take your skills to the next level? This intermediate course is designed for you! You’ll refine your hand building and throwing techniques, and explore a wide range of decorative methods. This course…
Clothesmaking – Absolute Beginners
Start Date: Monday, 27th April 2026
Plus 4 alternative start dates
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Duration: 1 day
Level: 1
Full Fee: £100
Are you interested in charm jewellery? In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to design and create your own unique pendant using a metal sheet. It is a great chance to explore your creativity and make a piece of jewellery that reflects your…
Clothesmaking – Intermediate/Advanced
Start Date: Thursday, 23rd April 2026
End Date: Thursday, 9th July 2026
Duration: 11 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £359
Limited places available
On this course you will sew a dress from a pattern using fine or luxury fabric such as silk. You ll learn how to cut, sew and work neatly. Suitable for those with sewing experience.
Clothesmaking for Beginners
Start Date: Monday, 1st June 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Monday, 6th July 2026
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £194
Ever felt like you cannot find the clothes you would like to wear in the shops? This 6-week beginners sewing course is the first step in creating your own clothing, textile products and accessories. You will be taught the skills to start making…
Contemporary Fashion Jewellery
Start Date: Monday, 13th April 2026
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £176
Limited places available
This course will teach a range of new jewellery making skills. Make objects such as pendants with various materials and learn bead working techniques.
Creative Collage
Start Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026
End Date: Saturday, 4th July 2026
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £155
Want to explore your creative side? On this 5-week course, you’ll discover how versatile collage can be, blending it with painting, printing, and drawing. You’ll learn to combine mixed media techniques and stretch your idea of what collage can…
Creative Collage
Start Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026
End Date: Saturday, 4th July 2026
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £164
Want to explore your creative side? On this 5-week course, you’ll discover how versatile collage can be, blending it with painting, printing, and drawing. You’ll learn to combine mixed media techniques and stretch your idea of what collage can…
Creative Glass – Beginners
Start Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £387
Limited places available
Want to explore the fascinating world of glass art? This course gives you the basic skills to create kiln formed glass using various techniques. It’s perfect for beginners who want to develop their skills or simply learn more about glass making….
Creative Glass – Intermediate
Start Date: Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £445
Limited places available
Want to take your glasswork to the next level? This course helps you deepen your skills in kiln-formed glass. You’ll explore advanced techniques like fusing, slumping, and casting. Experiment with different materials, colours, and textures. With…
Creative Glass – Intermediate/ Advanced Workshop
Start Date: Thursday, 16th April 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £387
Limited places available
Ready to take your glasswork to the next level? This workshop is designed for you! You’ll explore advanced kilnforming techniques and develop your own unique projects with expert guidance. This course is perfect for those with some glass experience…
Creative Glass Masterclass
Start Date: Thursday, 16th April 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: 2
Full Fee: £580
Limited places available
Looking to broaden your kilnforming glass skills and develop a unique artistic style? This masterclass is designed for you. Through a workshop approach and expert guidance, you’ll explore your own ideas and techniques. Research into art and design…
Creative Watercolour
Start Date: Friday, 17th April 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £356
Limited places available
Want to explore the beauty of watercolour? In our art room, you’ll experiment and learn through guided exercises. Improve your painting skills, discover new techniques, and find creative ways to use watercolour and mixed media. This course is from…
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.