Chelsea College of Arts
Explore new artistic disciplines, refine existing skills, and pursue personal creative projects at one of the UK's leading art colleges.
Located in the heart of historic London, our inspiring setting fosters creativity and learning. We provide courses in fine art, curating, textiles, interior design, graphic design, and more, catering to all skill levels.
Our short courses run all year-round and offer maximum flexibility:
- On-campus and online options (evenings/weekends available).
- Courses for kids, teenagers, and extended courses for in-depth study
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Featured courses
Interior Design Module One Short Course
£2800
Build a foundation in interior design. Learn drawing, presentation, and three-dimensional analysis for creating compelling interior spaces.
- Dates - 16 March 2026 to 20 April 2026
- Schedule - Mondays and Thursdays (onsite 10:00 - 16:30), Wednesdays and Fridays (online 10:00 - 12:30) - No Class on 6 April
Creative Copywriting Online Short Course
£660
Learn what makes effective headlines and how to tailor copy for diverse audiences and media in an informal, engaging session.
- Dates - 7 April 2026 to 9 April 2026
- Schedule - Tuesday to Thursday
Visual Merchandising for Retail Display and Design Short Course
£780
Learn visual merchandising techniques for impactful displays and design. Attract customers and maximise product engagement.
- Dates - 23 March 2026 to 27 March 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fine Art for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course
£690
Explore fine art techniques and concepts. Develop your artistic vision and style.
- Dates - 30 March 2026 to 2 April 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
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Student working on their portfolio, photographed by Sean Hawkey
On campus short courses
Browse upcoming short courses at Chelsea
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Online short courses
Explore online short courses, with live online classes and on-demand learning available
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Student Work and Textures, Teenager, Urban Sketchbook for 16 to 18 Year Olds_(c) Sean Hawkey
Short courses for kids and teens
Fun and creative short courses for kids and teens aged 11 to 18
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Customised training solutions
For individuals, brands and organisations seeking career development courses or bespoke training solutions
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