Design your own Bathroom
This essentially practical course is focused on providing you with the essential skills required to design bathrooms for residential interiors.
You will learn how to set about designing and organising bathroom space, including finishes, lighting and materials.
Jewellery Workshop - Intermediate
This intermediate level course will enable you to further develop your jewellery design and making skills in a workshop environment.
Printmaking Ideas into Screen Printing
Do you want to deepen your printmaking skills? This course is designed for students with some printmaking experience, whether you're continuing from another course or looking for a refresher. You'll build on your existing knowledge and explore new techniques to create unique prints. This course will help you develop your ideas from design to print, enhancing your creative practice. Please note this course is not suitable for complete beginners.
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.
Computing - Access to HE
This is an advanced level course that will develop your skills and knowledge in Computing; a field with an exciting range of employment opportunities that require both your practical skillset and your theoretical knowledge.
Access courses are specifically designed to prepare you for university, and the completion of this Level 3 diploma will give you the qualification required to do so. The course can also be used to support your entry into employment or into an apprenticeship within your chosen sector.
FL3 Digital Technologies and Computer Science - Access to HE
This course will be delivered online.
This course will develop your skills and knowledge in Digital Technologies and Computer Science - an industry with growing opportunities for employment. This includes roles in computer science, games design, cybersecurity, AI, Data Science, programming and web development.
This is an advanced level course designed to prepare you for university, and the completion of this Level 3 diploma will give you the qualification required to do so. The course can also be used to support your entry into employment or into an apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship within your chosen sector.
Many students progress onto their chosen field of study at university, with others progressing into employment or into an apprenticeship related to their course of study. In 22/23, access learners received offers from a range of universities, including from Sheffield, Bournemouth, St Mary s, Queen Mary s, University of the Creative Arts, UAL, Brunel, Goldsmiths, Greenwich, Ravensbourne, Kingston, Westminster and Portsmouth. For Digital Technologies learners, this has included offers in Cybersecurity, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science and Games Design and Development.
Cengiz - Graphic Design Student
You will learn a lot from the tutors who work in their field and are up-to-date with current trends.
ViewHillcroft Centenary Book: Front Cover Design Competition
WIN £100 AND YOUR DESIGN ON THE FRONT COVER! Showcase your work in our exciting art competition. This year we are celebrating 100 years of women’s education at Hillcroft by publishing a commemorative book including all the entries from our recent Creative Writing Competition. These pieces of work...
ViewFreehand Beginners Embroidery for CARERS - 1 Day
Want to learn a new creative skill? This one-day embroidery course is perfect for beginners! You'll learn basic embroidery stitches, how to set up an embroidery hoop, and create your own simple designs. Gain confidence in your artistic skills and take home a beautiful piece of your own making. This course is for anyone who wants to explore the relaxing and rewarding world of embroidery.
Ceramics Throwing, Handbuilding and Decorating Techniques - Intermediate
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 will help you elevate your ceramic creations and express your unique artistic vision. Please note there is an additional cost of approximately £50 - £100 for materials on this course.
