Textiles and materials short courses
Our range of short courses in textiles and materials cover everything from concept to catwalk – textile design, fabrics and fibres, surface design, textile print, portfolio development, and more.
Located at UAL's world-renowned colleges, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts and London College of Fashion, courses are available in a range from formats; from workshops and week-long, intensives, to those spanning several weeks.
UAL Short Courses are suitable for every level, all designed with appropriate class sizes, so tutors can help each individual improve their knowledge and get to the next level.
Our courses offer the opportunity to:
- Work in state-of-the-art textile studios
- Learn to use specialist tools and techniques relevant to the textile industry
- Handle industry-standard equipment with guidance and demonstrations
- Create a strong body of work to enhance your portfolio
- Gain friendly tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide your progress
Featured short courses
Crochet for Fashion Beginners Short Course
£500
Gain a practical introduction to the art of crochet in this inspiring short course. Learn to create and read crochet patterns through practical exercises and workshops. Develop fundamental crochet skills and explore creative design possibilities.
- Dates - 7 September 2026 to 8 September 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Tuesday
Textiles for Beginners Short Course
£540
Learn to create textile print designs through classroom discussions and practical exercises. Develop paint techniques for textiles, and explore digital development.
- Dates - 3 November 2026 to 1 December 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays
Contemporary Textile Collage Embroidery Short Course
£350
Learn contemporary textile collage and embroidery. Create unique and textured textile art.
- Dates - 24 August 2026 to 25 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Tuesday
Introduction to Textiles Online Short Course
£490
Examine fabric types and their manufacturing methods. Understand weaving, knitting, and dyeing processes. Essential knowledge for the fashion industry.
- Dates - 3 August 2026 to 6 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Understanding Knitwear Short Course
£320
Gain a better understanding of the knitwear yarns and machinery used in bulk production.
- Dates - 22 July 2026 to 22 July 2026
- Schedule - Wednesday
Digital Print On Textiles Short Course
£940
Learn how to design and print using a large format digital printer. Photoshop and Illustrator will be used to manipulate images and the resulting designs will be printed on both digital and sublimation printers.
- Dates - 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Drawing And Painting For Textile Design Short Course
£810
Learn core drawing and painting skills for textile design. Explore techniques and strategies to refine your ideas and create textile prints.
- Dates - 12 July 2027 to 16 July 2027
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Introduction to Bioinspired Textile Design Theory and Practice Online Short Course
£540
Combine theory and practice in bioinspired textile design. Learn to create sustainable textiles inspired by nature.
- Dates - 18 August 2026 to 22 September 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays