Short courses at

Chelsea College of Arts

Take your creative skills to the next level or try something completely new. We offer short courses in fine art, curating, textiles, interior design and much more.

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

Architecture, spatial and interior design

Interior Design Module One Short Course

£2880

Build a foundation in interior design. Learn drawing, presentation, and three-dimensional analysis for creating compelling interior spaces.

Dates - 14 April 2026 to 16 June 2026
Schedule - Tuesdays (10:00 - 16:30), Wednesdays (12:00-14:30)

Journalism, PR, media and publishing

Creative Copywriting Online Short Course

£640

Learn what makes effective headlines and how to tailor copy for diverse audiences and media in an informal, engaging session.

Dates - 14 July 2026 to 16 July 2026
Schedule - Tuesday to Thursday

Architecture, spatial and interior design

Spatial Design Short Course

£1000

Explore interior and spatial design's creative potential. Learn concept development through lectures, exercises, and discussions. Gain industry insights.

Dates - 7 April 2026 to 10 April 2026
Schedule - Tuesday to Friday

Fine art

Pre-Foundation Portfolio Preparation for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

£750

Prepare your portfolio for full-time art study. Get invaluable tips for foundation course applications.

Dates - 29 June 2026 to 3 July 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Student work. — **Lyndall Fernie,** **Image: Lyndall Fernie**

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Student working on their portfolio, photographed by Sean Hawkey

On campus short courses

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Online short courses

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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
Customised training solutions

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