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  • Image: Student work by Filomene Brachet , Filomene Brachet

    Bringing stories to life: Filo’s Book Illustration journey

    We hear from Filomene Brachet, who rediscovered her passion for storytelling on our Book Illustration Short Course. Filo's work was highly commended in the Macmillan Illustration Competition.

  • Image: The Garden I Never Had, Jodi Biggs , UAL

    10 essential painting techniques for artists

    In this guide, we look at 10 essential painting techniques for artists, with insights from arts academic and UAL short course tutor, Theo Carnegy-Tan.

  • Image: Fashion and Textiles, UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Open Studios 2026, UAL School of Pre-degree Studies , Photograph: Tomasz Fraczek

    How sustainability in fashion shapes modern design

    We discuss how sustainable initiatives are shaping the fashion world and hear from art director and stylist, Alice Wilby.

  • Image: Kaya Belmont working in the studio, 2023 Design pathway, London College of Fashion, UAL , Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    5 reasons to do a short course this summer

    From building a portfolio to meeting new people, here are 5 reasons to join us for a short course this summer.