Art & Design Short Courses
Explore a range of online or on campus art and design short courses, tailored to foster creativity and innovation.
At Falmouth, we have over 120 years of experience teaching art and design; from roots in traditional fine art and drawing to the cutting edge of graphic design and sustainable product innovation.
Whether you're working with traditional techniques or want to try your hand at new technology, let our range of art short courses fuel your creativity.
Explore our Art & Design short courses
Bookbinding
Receive a unique introduction to the craft of Bookbinding with master bookbinder Tom O'Reilly at Fal...
BA(Hons) Drawing students on Tresco, Isles of Scilly
Drawing
This five-day drawing course will lead you on a journey through Cornish places, landscapes and hist...
Fluid Forms: Drawing the Clothed Figure
Working with a clothed life model each day, you’ll develop your understanding of drawing gestural,...
Painting: Colour Workshop
This practical five-day painting course is designed to present the principles of colour contrast. Yo...
Upcoming Art & Design Short Courses
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Wednesday 5th, 12th and 19th March, 18.00 - 20.00
Short Course: Bookbinding | Wednesday evenings March 2025
In-person
A short course on discovering the practices of a time-honoured craft with renowned bookbinder Tom O'...
Sat 05 Apr 2025
10.00 - 16.00
Short Course: Bookbinding | April 2025
In-person
A short course on discovering the practices of a time-honoured craft with renowned bookbinder Tom O'...
Wed 07 May 2025
Wednesday 7th, 14th and 21st May, 18.00-20.00
Short Course: Bookbinding | Wednesday evenings May 2025
In-person
A short course on discovering the practices of a time-honoured craft with renowned bookbinder Tom O'...
Sat 07 Jun 2025
10.00 - 16.00
Short Course: Bookbinding | June 2025
In-person
A short course on discovering the practices of a time-honoured craft with renowned bookbinder Tom O'...
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th June 2025
Short Course: Fluid Forms: Drawing the Clothed Figure | June 2025
In-person
A creative 3-day figure drawing short course. suitable for all levels that will develop existing ski...
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Wednesday 2nd, 9th and 16th July, 18.00-20.00
Short Course: Bookbinding | Wednesday evenings July 2025
In-person
A short course on discovering the practices of a time-honoured craft with renowned bookbinder Tom O'...
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Price: £120
Introduction to Risograph printing
In-person
This creative 1-day introduction to Risograph printing is suitable for all levels and will take you ...
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Monday 11th - Wednesday 13th August 2025
Short Course: Fluid Forms: Drawing the Clothed Figure | August 2025
In-person
A creative 3-day figure drawing short course. suitable for all levels that will develop existing ski...
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Price: £120
Introduction to Screen Printing on to Textiles
In-person
Join us to learn how to screen print onto textiles, getting creative with vibrantly coloured designs...
Mon 18 Aug 2025
2-day course: 18th and 19th August | Price: £250
Natural dye for beginners: design and print onto silk
In-person
Come and join us for a 2 day introduction to natural dye and screen print, suitable for complete beg...
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We offer bespoke training courses that can be tailored to your business or organisation's needs and drive productivity through the power of creativity and technology.
Our expert-led programs are available on-campus, online, at your workplace, or any location that suits you. Empower your team with training designed to spark creativity and drive growth. Together, we’ll craft a solution tailored to your needs.
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