Plan your year ahead: spring and summer 2027 with UAL Short Courses
- Written byCarys Thomas
- Published date 20 January 2026
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Here at UAL Short Courses, we're getting ready for an exciting year ahead with a huge range of spring and summer 2027 short courses now available to book.
In 2027, our popular spring and summer schools will run between March and April (Spring School), and June and September (Summer School).
Our holiday schools range from 1 to 3 weeks, with options for all ages and abilities available, including kids and teenagers.
Read on to see what's coming up.
Your creative adventure
Our short courses offer the opportunity to gain new skills, build a portfolio, connect with industry professionals and experience life in London - the perfect backdrop to explore your passions.
You can join us at UAL’s world-famous colleges, including Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, and enjoy the vibrant energy of London - a city full of galleries, buzzing creative communities and cultural events running throughout the year.
"Summer School is always a joyful time for the short courses team as we get to see such inspiring work being created and hear our students’ stories," says Mariska Thynne, Head of Marketing, Sales and Engagement at UAL Short Courses.
"We love hearing our students’ stories and the reasons they choose to study – whether it’s pursuing a creative goal, making a career change, exploring a new passion, or re-discovering an old creative skill they might not have tried in many years."
March 2027
March 2027 brings the launch of our Spring School, an exciting series of courses running on campus from March to May, including the Easter holidays.
Courses span from 2 days to 3 weeks, with options for all ages and abilities available.
Options include:
- Chelsea Drawing and Painting - explore colour and composition and experiment with painting, drawing and collage at Chelsea College of Arts.
- Graphic Design - develop your creative graphic design practice with guidance from a professional designer on this inspiring course.
- Styling for Interiors – learn the skills required to style beautiful interiors and magazine projects and create a portfolio of work.
Discover March 2027 short courses.
April 2027
Let your creativity blossom in April 2026. This month, we're set to run a wide range of courses from Creative Writing for Beginners to Set Design for Perfomance.
Get inspired with a short course, make new connections and start building your creative portfolio.
Options include:
- Introduction to Sculpture – an intensive course designed to help you translate your creative ideas into sculpture. Learn a variety of techniques using plaster, salvaged materials and found objects.
- Modern Art History – discover the debates and stories that shape modern art with this inspiring course exploring 20th and 21st century art.
- Fashion Design CSM for 16 to 18 Year Olds – a unique opportunity to experience fashion design at Central Saint Martins. Discover fashion design and learn the design process with this beginner-friendly course for young fashion enthusiasts.
Discover April 2027 short courses.
May 2027
Join us on campus in London in May to experience student life and enjoy the world-class facilities at UAL’s colleges.
May is a great time of year to soak up the creative activity in London as the city blossoms with the spring weather. Think exhibitions, galleries, live music – your creative adventure awaits.
Options include:
- Arts Management – gain practical skills in planning, organising and promoting artistic projects. This course runs on Saturdays at Chelsea College of Arts.
Discover May 2027 short courses.
June 2027
There's so much to look forward to in June. This is a special time of year for us, marking the beginning of our annual twelve-week Summer School.
Every year we welcome thousands of students, and our colleges are full of colour and creativity. Join us this June to see what you could create!
Options include:
- Graphic Novels and Comic Book Art – an engaging introduction to creating graphic novel-style sequential art; the perfect choice for anyone who wants to learn about the process of creating comics.
Discover June 2027 short courses.
July 2027
Make the most of the long days and bright energy with a short course in July. We have a huge range of courses available this month to fuel your creativity.
Whether you're interested in learning a new skill, building a portfolio or just want some creative inspiration to spark your imagination, we have a course for you.
Options include:
- Fashion Styling and Media and Summer School for 16 to 18 Year Olds - a two-week summer school for teenagers designed to offer an introduction to all things fashion, from creative direction and photography to catwalks and styling.
- UAL International Summer School for 16 to 18 Year Olds - designed to help students improve skills and techniques through creativity, experimentation and collaboration, this course is a great way to build a portfolio, experience art school life and make new friends. The course is also available for 11 to 15 year olds.
- Footwear Summer School - discover the art of shoemaking with this in-depth course covering pattern cutting, leather stitching and hand cutting.
Discover July 2027 short courses.
August 2027
Make time for personal, creative, or professional development with a short course this August. Take advantage of the last few weeks of summer to learn a new skill or work towards your creative goals.
Options include:
- Ceramics For Beginners - explore the potential of making in clay and experiment with a variety of methods and processes on this week-long course at Central Saint Martins.
- Pattern Cutting and Draping - learn basic pattern cutting, draping, toiling, and fitting techniques for womenswear and gain practical skills used in the fashion industry.
We know choosing the right course is an important decision, and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Whether you’d like advice on finding the perfect fit or help planning a package of courses, we’re just a call or email away. Get in touch with us today and start planning your creative journey.
T: +44(0) 207 514 7015
