Short Courses for 14-17 Year Olds

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​​Creative, inclusive and fun short courses for teenagers aged 14 – 17. Based on our University campuses and taught by our experienced staff, come and experience what it’s like to study at Falmouth.  

​​These short courses are suitable for all levels and will give you a chance to access our professional-standard facilities and broaden your skills through interactive workshops. Courses include food and drink, and you will learn in a safe and supportive environment with helpful feedback from course tutors. You will leave with a certificate of completion, and the work you have created to build your portfolio for continued study.​ 

 

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Explore our Short Courses for 14-17 Year Olds

Short Courses

Creative Drawing and Painting Techniques

Step into one of our studios for this immersive drawing and painting course, where we will help youn...

Creative Drawing and Painting Techniques
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Fashion & Textiles Makers Day

Step into one of our studios for this immersive drawing and painting course, where we will help youn...

Fashion & Textiles Makers Day

Upcoming Short Courses for 14-17 Year Olds

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Creative drawing for 14-17 year olds

Tue 29 Jul 2025

1-day course | Price: £99

Creative drawing and painting techniques | July 2025

In-person

This is a 1-day course for 14-17 year olds. Step into one of our studios for this immersive draw...

Creative drawing and painting techniques | July 2025
Short Courses

Tue 12 Aug 2025

1-day course | Price: £99

Creative drawing and painting techniques | 12th Aug 2025

In-person

This is a 1-day course for 14-17 year olds. Step into one of our studios for this immersive draw...

Creative drawing and painting techniques | 12th Aug 2025
Photo of a young woman sat at a table with a drawing they are working on
Creative drawing for 14-17 year olds

Tue 26 Aug 2025

1-day course | Price: £99

Creative drawing and painting techniques | 26th Aug 2025

In-person

This is a 1-day course for 14-17 year olds. Step into one of our studios for this immersive draw...

Creative drawing and painting techniques | 26th Aug 2025

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