Interested in a career in fashion, textiles or visual arts? Our courses are specifically designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to unleash and develop creative talents.

Graduates of our art, craft and design course will gain hands-on experience and training in weaving, fabric painting, experimental textiles, sculpture, drawing, photography, painting and woven tapestry. Choose the pace that suits your lifestyle, goals and commitments by commencing either fulltime or part-time study. After completing a general introduction to all units you can then choose areas of specialisation. Graduates may aspire to roles in art, craft and design industry or establish their own studios. Our popular fine arts course is designed for those who want to become professional artists, providing training in career development, self-employment and change management. Studio units in this qualification include sculpture, drawing, printmaking and painting.

Enrol in our fashion and design course to learn about sewing production, fashion illustration and design. You will learn how to put your ideas on paper and develop skills in flat drawing and specification drawing. The sewing elements develop basic skills using both domestic and industrial machines.

Our Tapestry qualification is ideal for people with an interest in developing high level practical and conceptual skills in woven tapestry. Students learn a variety of approaches to tapestry weaving including basic skills, interpretive skills and development of personal imagery. Offered by correspondence, this course is accessible to you wherever you may live. Because the recommended mode of study is part-time, it means you can balance studying with other commitments.

As well as structured learning activities, our students find the friendships and professional networks they develop through the course are invaluable and provide ongoing support well past their student days.

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