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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

Creative Glass Masterclass
Start Date: Thursday, 14th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Thursday, 25th March 2027
Time: 2pm-5pm Thu
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: 2
Cost: £509
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, 15th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Friday, 19th March 2027
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Fri
Duration: 9 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £280 / £196
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…
Cyanotype Printmaking
Start Date: Monday, 9th November 2026
Plus 4 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 6pm-9pm Mon
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £172 / £120
Discover the magic of making images with light. Ever wondered where the term “blueprint” comes from? Cyanotype is one of the earliest photographic processes, known for its stunning Prussian blue tones. In this practical and inspiring five-week…
Digital Photography – Intermediate
Start Date: Wednesday, 28th April 2027
End Date: Wednesday, 7th July 2027
Time: 6:30pm-9pm Wed
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: 1
Cost: £233 / £163
Want to take your photography to the next level? If you are an eligible Carer, this course is for you! This intermediate course will give you a deeper understanding of exposure, helping you become comfortable using your camera in manual mode. You’ll…
Drawing & Painting Architecture – Richmond
Start Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026
Plus 3 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 2pm-5pm Mon
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: 3
Cost: £173
This course invites learners to respond to Richmonds buildings through expressive drawing and painting. Rather than striving for perfect architectural accuracy, learners will focus on shapes, rhythms, textures, and the emotional presence of…
Drawing and Designing with Flowers
Start Date: Friday, 6th November 2026
Plus 4 alternative start dates
End Date: Friday, 11th December 2026
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Fri
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £205 / £143
Want to create stunning textile designs inspired by nature? This workshop is for everyone, from beginners to advanced artists. You’ll learn to see flowers in a new way, capturing their shapes, shadows, and patterns. Discover how to dissect a flower…
Drawing from Scratch
Start Date: Thursday, 15th April 2027
End Date: Thursday, 15th July 2027
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Thu
Duration: 13 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £398 / £278
Want to learn to draw but don’t know where to start? This course gives you a friendly introduction to drawing, focusing on what you see. You’ll learn how to observe and capture lines and tones using different materials. It’s perfect for beginners…
Exploring Colour – Intensive Workshop
Start Date: Monday, 15th February 2027
Time: 10am-4pm Mon, 10am-4pm Tue, 10am-4pm Wed
Duration: 3 days
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £161 / £112
This three-day intensive workshop is designed for both beginners who want to learn the basics of colour mixing and artists with some experience that want to transform their understanding and use of colour. Through a dynamic mix of focused theory,…
Figurative Life Sculpture – Beginners
Start Date: Monday, 11th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Monday, 22nd March 2027
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Mon
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £378 / £264
Want to learn how to sculpt the human form? This course introduces you to figurative and portraiture techniques in clay, using a life model each week. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, you’ll explore traditional and…
Figurative Life Sculpture – Intermediate/ Advanced
Start Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026
Plus 2 alternative start dates
End Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Mon
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: 3
Cost: £378
Want to take your sculpture skills to the next level? This enjoyable course is designed to help you improve your observation and confidently respond to the clay. You’ll be encouraged to plan and create finished pieces in fired clay, ready for…
Figurative Painting
Start Date: Saturday, 16th January 2027
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Saturday, 20th March 2027
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm Sat
Duration: 9 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Cost: £331 / £231
Want to develop your figure painting skills? This course is designed to help you explore colour, mark-making, and composition while working from the figure. You’ll gain confidence in your painting abilities through practical exercises and one-to-one…
Figurative Sculpture Summer School
Start Date: Monday, 26th July 2027
Time: 10am-4pm Mon, 10am-4pm Tue, 10am-4pm Wed, 10am-4pm Thu, 10am-4pm Fri
Duration: 5 days
Level: 2
Cost: £325
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. Discover how clay can enhance your creative practice and inspire new…
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.