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Winter School 2026/27

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Join us in London for Winter School.

Join us for Winter School from 14-18 December 2026 or 4-8 January 2027 and take part in short courses designed to spark new ideas, build your confidence, and support your creative and professional development. With courses running Monday to Friday, Winter School offers opportunities for all levels to learn and gain valuable creative skills.

December short courses

View our Winter School Short Courses taking place at UAL colleges and online this December.
January short courses

View our Winter School Short Courses taking place at UAL colleges and online in January.
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Courses for teenagers

UAL Short Courses run fun and creative short courses for kids and teens aged 11 to 15 and 16 to 18. Students can take a UAL Short Course at UAL's London colleges. Courses provide students with the chance to enrich their knowledge and build practical skills across a wide range of subjects such as fine art, fashion design, film, and graphic design.

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Featured courses

Fashion making and pattern cutting

Introduction to Professional Sewing Skills Short Course

£720

Build your sewing confidence! Practical course covering machine sewing basics and essential skills. Learn professional techniques and create with confidence.

Dates - 3 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
Schedule - Saturdays

Fashion business

Fashion Business Practice Short Course

£1030

Launch your fashion career. Get an insider's look at the industry. This intro course covers the fashion business landscape for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals.

Dates - 4 January 2027 to 8 January 2027
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fashion styling and make up

Personal Styling Intermediate Short Course

£860

Refine your personal styling expertise. This course builds upon foundational knowledge with advanced techniques.

Dates - 4 January 2027 to 8 January 2027
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fashion communication

Art Direction For Fashion Short Course

£770

Create compelling visuals for brands, tell stories and make emotional connections. This is a practical, fast-paced course led by industry experts. Available both on campus and online.

Dates - 29 September 2026 to 8 December 2026
Schedule - Tuesdays (No class on 10, 17 & 24 November)

Fashion design

Introduction To CSM Fashion Design Short Course

£660

Introductory course to the fashion design process. Work from a set brief through research to generate and develop ideas for fashion.

Dates - 1 October 2026 to 19 November 2026
Schedule - Thursdays

Communication and graphic design

Graphic Design Experience Industry Short Course

£780

Gain practical experience in graphic design. This course provides an industry-focused introduction to graphic design skills and techniques.

Dates - 7 November 2026 to 5 December 2026
Schedule - Saturdays

Architecture, spatial and interior design

Interior Design Project Management Short Course

£820

Gain essential skills for managing successful professional interior projects. Learn practical aspects and industry best practices.

Dates - 4 January 2027 to 8 January 2027
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Business & management, and science

Experience Design Short Course

£740

In an increasingly media saturated world discover how to design events, environments, products and services that transform emotions, thoughts and behaviour.