UAL: Future Creatives

University of the Arts London (UAL) is the Top 2 University in the world for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings by Subject ® 2019).

UAL: Future Creatives provides inspiring art and design courses for young creatives aged 7 to 17. Courses run across the UK:

• after school
• on Saturdays
• during school holidays

Students learn from our qualified tutors - experienced industry professionals, who provide quality education in a fun and engaging environment.

Explore where you can book a courses or recommend your local area as the next Future Creatives hub!

Who are courses for?

Future Creatives' courses are for all students aged 7 to 17 who enjoy being creative and imaginative. Our students can experience everything from drawing and painting to graphic design and sculpture.

Our courses also focus on well-being - taught in small classes, students benefit from close care and attention from our tutors.

Courses are split into programmes for primary and secondary school students with their own specific aims:

7 to 11 year old programme

These course are for primary school students, who want to explore their creativity outside of the classroom.

This programme is designed to:

• Develop new creative skills and techniques
• Build friendships and communities
• Promote well-being and confidence
• Work on creative projects

11 to 17 year old programme

Our courses help secondary school students develop their skills and provide guidance for GCSEs, A-levels and beyond.

This programme is designed to:

• Provide an environment to flourish
• Help students create a portfolio of work
• Advise on GCSE / A level choices
• Give insight into future career opportunities

When do courses run?

We have a wide range of courses that run throughout the year:

After school courses

These courses run over 6 weeks. Students have a fantastic opportunity to really get creative outside of their typical classes.

Saturday courses

These courses run in 3 hour sessions for 5 weeks. Students experience different creative skills and techniques, which they'll use to present a piece at the end of the course.

Holiday courses

We run 5 day art and design courses during half terms and school holidays. In these immersive sessions, students learn closely from our expert tutors.

Residential courses

During our 1 or 2 week courses, students will live and learn art and design in our summer accommodation.