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Courses for Carers

Benefit from a wide range of courses at RHACC

Here at RHACC we understand the challenges of those caring for loved ones. We provide carers with a range of courses, activities and services.

Join our courses for free – improve wellbeing, stay connected, and meet new people.
Plan for the future by accessing careers information, advice and guidance, and vocational training.
Access to a range of services in our Learning Resource Centre.

Carers can take one free course per term from the list below. You cannot currently enrol on a free course online. To enquire about your free place simply contact the Learner Services Team or drop into reception, and we’ll complete your booking.

Call our Learner Services Team on 020 8891 5907 or contact us via email at enrol@rhacc.ac.uk.

We are located 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

Computers and Internet – Improvers
Start Date: Tuesday, 9th June 2026
End Date: Tuesday, 7th July 2026
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: Entry
Full Fee: £91
In this course you take your understanding of computers further and cover the following: Use application software to create, edit and format data (Word Processing). Create a File Management System. Learn how to use the Internet for (eg online…
Creative and Digital Media Skills – Taster
Start Date: Thursday, 23rd April 2026
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Duration: 1 day
Level: Entry
Full Fee: Free
Limited places available
Would you like to explore a career in Creative and Digital Media? This taster session is the perfect place to start! We’ll introduce you to the exciting world of creative media, covering courses and career pathways. You’ll get hands-on experience…
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 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 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 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…
Creative Writing – Exploring Creative Writing
Start Date: Monday, 27th April 2026
End Date: Monday, 6th July 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £181
Limited places available
Want to unlock your inner storyteller? This course explores the exciting world of creative writing, covering short stories, novels, flash fiction, script writing, life writing, and poetry. You’ll focus on practical writing exercises to discover your…
Digital Photography – Intermediate
Start Date: Wednesday, 29th April 2026
End Date: Wednesday, 8th July 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: 1
Full Fee: £226
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…
Figurative Life Sculpture – Beginners
Start Date: Monday, 13th April 2026
Duration: 11 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £391
Limited places available
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 Painting
Start Date: Saturday, 18th April 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £403
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…
Garden Design – Introduction
Start Date: Friday, 5th June 2026
Plus 1 alternative start date
End Date: Friday, 3rd July 2026
Duration: 5 weeks
Level: Entry
Full Fee: £102
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…
Gentle Yoga
Start Date: Saturday, 2nd May 2026
End Date: Saturday, 11th July 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Non Accredited
Full Fee: £95
Hatha yoga with a gentle mellow twist, offers postures that seek to soothe, stretch and lengthen tight muscles. The session aims to bring a gentle close to the working week, offering space to unwind, love and honour your body ready for the weekend…
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.