Explore UAL Short Courses in London and online

Fine Art Short Courses

Flourish in fine art

Refine your practical abilities in fine art or expand your knowledge on this vast subject with lecture-based learning.

Learn online or at the world-renowned Central Saint Martins or Chelsea College of Arts. Courses are available on evenings, weekends, weekdays and online.

You will gain:

Knowledge from practicing artists and industry professionals
Practical skills through sessions that encourage creativity and experimentation
A strong body of work to enhance your portfolio
Tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide your progress
A UAL Short Courses digital badge/certificate

Featured short courses

Fine art

Etching Short Course

£650

This etching short course explores the creative potential of intaglio techniques such as etching, aquatint, sugar lift and drypoint through practical exercises.

Dates - 17 August 2026 to 19 August 2026
Schedule - Monday to Wednesday

Fine art

Painting And Personal Inspiration Short Course

£750

Find your painting inspiration. Explore personal sources and develop your unique style. Learn techniques to translate inspiration into art.

Dates - 27 July 2026 to 31 July 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fine art

Chelsea Drawing and Painting Short Course

£770

Develop drawing and painting skills. Explore colour, composition, and observation. Experiment with painting, drawing, and collage.

Dates - 27 July 2026 to 31 July 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fine art

Fine Art for 16 to 18 year Olds Online Short Course

£520

Immerse yourself in fine art with a practising artist. Explore materials and find new ways to express your ideas.

Dates - 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fine art

Expressive Painting Short Course

£790

Experience the power of expressive painting. This structured course uses visual exercises and themes to enhance your understanding of essential creative elements.

Dates - 20 July 2026 to 24 July 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fine art

Beginners Drawing Short Course

Awaiting new dates

Develop your drawing fundamentals. Experiment with tools and techniques. This course focuses on individual development and essential drawing skills.

Fine art

Developing Your Creativity Short Course

£710

Explore creativity, generate ideas, and unlock imagination through exercises that expand your horizons. Available on campus or online.

Dates - 24 August 2026 to 28 August 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fine art

Oil Painting Level 1 Short Course

£690

Begin your oil painting journey. Learn fundamental techniques and explore colour mixing.

Dates - 17 August 2026 to 20 August 2026
Schedule - Monday to Thursday

Short course student Emilie Fischer at Chelsea College of Arts

Emilie Fischer: My fine art short course journey in London

Short course student Emilie Fischer shares how our Expressive Painting and Abstract Painting courses helped her overcome creative blocks and move from hobby artist to emerging professional.
Image: Two portrait paintings by Atul Vohora, UAL Short Courses Tutor

Course feature: Portrait Painting

From anatomical drawing to colour and composition, our Portrait Painting Short Course is designed to teach you everything you need to know about this exciting art form. We caught up with tutor Atul Vohora to find out more.
10 essential painting techniques for artists

Experimenting with different painting techniques is a great way to find your voice as an artist. In this guide we look at 10 essential painting techniques for artists.
Image: Joe Richardson, UAL

Discover the art of life drawing with Joe Richardson

We caught up with multi-disciplinary artist and UAL Short Courses tutor Joe Richardson ahead of his new Life Drawing Sketchbook Short Course at Chelsea College of Arts.
Develop a critical understanding of art with short courses

Two students talk to us about their experience on some of our curation and culture short courses. Here, they share how it has added a new dimension to their artistic practice and how what they’ve learned will feed into their work going forward.