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Insights: teachers workshops and programmes

A group of teachers standing together in the jewellery workshop showing off the rings they've made on their fingers
A group of teachers standing together in the jewellery workshop showing off the rings they've made on their fingers
Insights Jewellery workshop 2024, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: Thai Mahendrakumar

Creative development opportunities designed with you and your teaching community in mind.

Take part in our workshops and programmes

Developed to say thank you to our network of teachers, tutors and community practitioners.

Our workshops will give you the chance to develop you own individual skills. You'll work alongside UAL tutors.

Invest in the development of your teaching department with our programmes. You'll get input from emerging UAL creatives, many of whom have taken part in Insights.

Who can apply?

If you’re a Greater London partner school / college / community group or new to us with students that fit our eligibility criteria, come join us.

Schools and colleges in priority postcode areas with students receiving above average free school meals will be prioritised.

Want to find out more before applying? Get in touch: outreach@arts.ac.uk

Tutors looking at experimental textile pieces they've created
Teachers workshop 2025, Central Saint Martins, UAL | Photograph: Thai Mahendrakumar
We came away with lots of creative ideas and approaches that we’re excited to explore further in the classroom!

— Participant, Mark to material workshop

Professional development workshops

Specialist sessions for primary, secondary, FE college teachers/tutors, technicians, career advisers and community practitioners:

  • learn new techniques and skills from UAL tutors and technicians
  • work together in UAL's traditional and cutting edge facilities
  • join a network of like-minded creatives, share your own knowledge and experience.

All workshops are free to attend. Lunch or refreshments are provided at in-person sessions.

I thoroughly enjoyed every part….(and) came away with a wealth of inspiration. It was such a pleasure to connect with other teachers.

— Participant, Sensory learning workshop
Top left image shows an surrealist exhibition space featuring collaged artwork and pink, and purple hues. The other 3 imagesSeries of images show tutors using drawing and mark making.
Sensory learning workshop 2025, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | Photographs: Rosemary Cronin

Upcoming workshops

Most of our workshops take place at UAL sites. Some are online or external. Please check listings below.

Is there a subject area or topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you. Email: outreach@arts.ac.uk

We'll be releasing more workshops in January  2026.

UAL resources at your fingertips

Book a visit to a UAL library.

Explore the Materials Library Collections at Central Saint Martins or London College of Fashion.

Want to set up your own materials library? This Padlet includes tips, information and activity cards to get conversations started.

Creative Undergraduates in Schools (CUIS) programme

A bespoke programme for creative teaching departments working with students 16 and under:

  • Undergraduates and UAL alumni (Outreach Ambassadors) can provide creative sessions in your primary or secondary school, inspired by their creativity and what your curriculum might require.
  • Through dialogue with you, the Outreach team will pair you with someone with the appropriate skill set to enrich your curriculum.
  • You'll have a fantastic role model to help your students understand how university might support them in the future.

Example sessions: life drawing, costume design or material-led sessions (for example, clay or printmaking).

Eligibility and practical considerations

This is a small programme with limited places:

  • Schools in Greater London priority postcode areas with students receiving above average free school meals will be prioritised.
  • Outreach Ambassadors have a full DBS and are paid via UAL Arts Temps recruitment agency.
  • Sessions take place at your school or college, and we can offer up to 3 visits over a short or extended period.

Interested in taking part in our Creative Undergraduates in Schools programme?

Get in touch: outreach@arts.ac.uk

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