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Whether you're trying a creative skill for the first time or building on your existing practice, our short courses offer a welcoming space for every level and interest.

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At HCA, our mission is to empower creativity.

Our experienced tutors will help you build your skills, deepen your knowledge and grow your confidence in a supportive, well‑structured learning environment. Each programme is designed to help you develop your creative potential and strengthen your abilities in a clear, practical way.

HCA Short Course Printmaking Fish
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Zoe is helping demonstrate how to use a function on Logic Pro. The student watches what she is doing on the screen.
Someone screen-printing. They are dragging the squeegee across the screen.
A group of students gathered round the print bed looking at a sample of work.
Someone using colourful glass powder to adorn their glass sample.
A girl is looking off-camera to the right, smiling. She is sat at a desk with writing books in front of her. She has pink hair styled in space buns. Next to her, a man with glasses is sitting back in his chair and also looking off-camera. They are both sat in front of bookshelves, in a library.

What types of courses do we offer?

Our short course programme is designed to support both long‑term and short‑term learners. You can choose from termly evening courses that guide you from beginner to advanced level, or seasonal half‑day workshops that offer a relaxed introduction to our professional facilities with no long‑term commitment.

 

We also provide summer schools, creative skills training for businesses, and bespoke courses tailored for groups.

Hear from our Short Course students

Short course student Lianna uses a tool in the small metals workshop.

I’ve really enjoyed getting hands on with creativity again, learning new processes and having the freedom to make my own jewellery. I learned so much over the 10 weeks.

Lianna - Beginners Silversmithing Short Course
Someone scraping the inks left over on their squeegee into a pot. The dye is bright green and their bright green print is sat on the table behind, out of focus.

It was incredible to find a place that allowed such open creativity with the guidance of talented tutors - a fantastic way to learn a new skill and meet other creative people.

Holly - Screen Printing Short Course
Rachael sits in the ceramics workshop handling clay. She is smiling to someone off-camera.

The ceramics short course has been an absolute dream. Lucy is so knowledgeable and supportive, she's really encouraged me to find my own personal style which has been a magical experience. I would recommend it to anyone considering getting into clay.

Rachael - Intermediate Ceramics Short Course
A young man with a video camera, filming something off-screen. He is turned away from us, concentrating on the camera screen. The room is light and bright, with plants dotted around.

I have dabbled in photography before but this course truly unlocked a new world for me and I can't wait to explore more of it. The course leader, Kit, was spectacular and eager to help in any way she could but also created a comfortable environment to learn and create in.

Camron - Digital Photography Summer School Student
A wide shot of the Folly Lane Print workshop. Various students are working at different workstations throughout the workshop. The room is filled with old fashioned printing presses, ink stations and is flooded with natural light from big windows.

Industry standard workshops and studios

This is where you make your ideas happen. You will have access to up-to-the-minute software, and the professional kit and spaces you need to really master your craft and move between disciplines.

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