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Evening and weekend short courses in London

On campus short courses to fit around your schedule

We offer a range of evening and weekend short courses on campus in London. Develop a new creative skill, meet like-minded people and explore your interests at a time that works for you. Learn from expert tutors and enjoy UAL’s state-of-the-art studios and workspaces.

Our evening and weekend short courses are:

  • Designed to fit around your commitments
  • Available with different study options, including 5-week and 10-week evening courses
  • Available during term-time

Alternatively, join us for a single weekend with a Saturday to Sunday short course.

Student painting on large canvas in studio
Image: Student painting on canvas, Camberwell College of Arts, UAL

Evening courses on campus

May 2026

Courses starting the week of 18 May

Digital Photography Camera Skills Short Course
19 May - 16 June | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Blender 3D For Beginners Short Course
20 May - 17 June | Wednesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Elephant and Castle, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB

Blender for Animation Short Course
21 May - 18 June | Thursdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Elephant and Castle, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB

Jewellery Workshop Silver Earrings Short Course
21 May - 18 June | Thursdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

September 2026

Courses starting the week of 28 September

Experimental Printmaking Short Course
28 September - 30 November | Mondays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Generative AI for Creativity Short Course
28 September - 2 November | Mondays (No class on 5 October) | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Introduction to the Fashion Media Business Short Course
28 September - 26 October | Mondays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Jewellery Making Stone Setting in Silver Short Course
28 September - 26 November | Mondays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Photography Traditional And Contemporary Practice Short Course
28 September - 30 November | Mondays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

100 Drawing Projects Short Course
29 September - 27 October | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Art Direction For Fashion Short Course
29 September - 1 December | Tuesdays (No class on 10 & 17 November) | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Arts Management Short Course
29 September - 20 October | Tuesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Westminster, Chelsea College of Arts, Atterbury St, SW1P 4JU

Audio Production for Film Short Course
29 September - 27 October | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Elephant and Castle, London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB

Beginners Photography Film & Darkroom Short Course
29 September - 1 December | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Bridalwear Short Course
29 September - 2 December | Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Digital Runways with CLO3D Short Course
29 September - 27 October | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Fashion Drawing Short Course
29 September - 1 December | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Fashion Trend Forecasting Short Course
29 September - 3 November | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Footwear Pattern Cutting Short Course
29 September - 1 December | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Found Footage Filmmaking Short Course
29 September - 27 October | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Graphic Design Principles Short Course
29 September - 3 November | Tuesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Elephant and Castle, London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB

Graphic Props for World Building and Storytelling Short Course
29 September - 27 October | Tuesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Westminster, Chelsea College of Arts, Atterbury St, SW1P 4JU

Jewellery Workshop Silver Earrings Short Course
29 September - 27 October | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Origami and Paper Techniques for Fashion Design Short Course
29 September - 27 October | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Product Design Short Course
29 September - 1 December | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Professional Sewing Skills Short Course
29 September - 1 December | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Ring Making and Stone Setting Short Course
29 September - 27 October | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Set Design For Performance Short Course
29 September - 1 December | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Storytelling Techniques for Business Short Course
29 September - 27 October | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Strategic Branding Identity and Brand Experience Short Course
29 September - 1 December | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

User Experience UX Design Short Course
29 September - 3 November | Tuesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Elephant and Castle, London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB

Zbrush for Designers Short Course
29 September - 1 December | Tuesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Colour Theory and Psychology Short Course
30 September - 28 October | Wednesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Creative Writing Fact Or Fiction Beginners Short Course
30 September - 25 November | Wednesdays (No class on 21 October) | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Fashion Industry Skills Short Course
30 September - 28 October | Wednesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Fashion Marketing Short Course
30 September - 2 December | Wednesdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Fashion Portfolio Short Course
30 September - 28 October | Wednesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Fashion Styling For Beginners Short Course
30 September - 2 December | Wednesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Film Making Short Course
30 September - 2 December | Wednesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Elephant and Castle, London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB

Improve Your Photography Short Course
30 September - 2 December | Wednesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Interior Styling Short Course
30 September - 18 November | Wednesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Westminster, Chelsea College of Arts, Atterbury St, SW1P 4JU

Multichannel Art Direction Short Course
30 September - 28 October | Wednesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Elephant and Castle, London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB

Patternmaking Basics for Dresses Short Course
30 September - 28 October | Wednesdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Screenwriting for Television Short Course
30 September - 2 December | Wednesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Elephant and Castle, London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle, SE1 6SB

Sportswear Design Short Course
30 September - 28 October | Wednesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Thinking Through Drawing Short Course
30 September - 28 October | Wednesdays | 18:00 - 20:30 | London, Westminster, Chelsea College of Arts, Atterbury St, SW1P 4JU

Weekend courses on campus

April 2026

Courses starting the week of 20 April

Fashion Design and Styling for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course
25 April - 6 June | Saturdays (No class on 2 & 23 May) | 9:30 - 15:30 | London, Kings Cross, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Art Direction Short Course
25 April - 16 May | Saturdays (No class on 2 May) | 10:00 - 16:30 | London, Westminster, Atterbury St, SW1P 4JU

Beginners Photography Film & Darkroom Short Course
25 April - 6 June | Saturdays (No class on 2 & 23 May) | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Fashion Styling For Beginners Short Course
25 April - 6 June | Saturdays (No class on 2 & 23 May) | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Life Writing and Writing Life Short Course
25 April - 6 June | Saturdays (No class on 2 & 23 May) | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Mixed Media Photography Short Course
25 April - 16 May | Saturdays (No class on 2 May) | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Westminster, Atterbury St, SW1P 4JU

Renovate and Decorate Short Course
25 April - 16 May | Saturdays (No class on 2 May) | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Westminster, Atterbury St, SW1P 4JU

May 2026

Courses starting the week of 4 May

Bookbinding Short Course
9 May | Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Westminster, Chelsea College of Arts, Atterbury St, SW1P 4JU

Architectural Free Hand Sketching Short Course
9 May - 10 May | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Essential Guide to the Fashion Business Short Course
9 May - 10 May | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Film Art Department Skills Short Course
9 May - 10 May | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Introduction to Fashion Buying and Merchandising Short Course
9 May - 10 May | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Life Drawing Master Class Short Course
9 May - 10 May | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Arts Management Short Course
9 May - 16 May | Saturdays | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Westminster, Atterbury St, SW1P 4JU

June 2026

Courses starting the week of 8 June 

Art from the Outdoors Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Beginners Intensive Writing Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Branding for Start Ups Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Business Start Up For Creatives Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Contemporary Drawing Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Digital Photography Intensive Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Digital tools and AI for Set Design Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Employability in the Fashion Sector Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Stratford, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Fashion Design Concept to Final Design Presentation Sheet Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Interior Photography Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Introduction to The Jewellery Industry Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Makeup Workshop Short Course
13 June | Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

Studio Photography Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Wet Plate Collodion Photography Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Wooden Jewellery With Silver And Pearl Inlay Short Course
13 June - 14 June | Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 | London, Kings Cross, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

September 2026

Courses starting the week of 28 September

The Complete Stylist Short Course
30 September - 5 December | Saturdays (onsite 10:00 - 17:00), Wednesdays (online 18:00 - 20:00) | 18:00 - 17:00 | London, Stratford, London College of Fashion, Carpenters Road, E20 2AR

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