Courses for teenagers

Short Courses for 11 to 18 year olds

Courses for teenagers

**Student Work and Textures, Teenager, Urban Sketchbook for 16 to 18 Year Olds_(c) Sean Hawkey**

We offer fun and creative short courses for kids and teens aged 11 to 18. Taught by college staff and industry experts, students get first-hand experience to studying at UAL鈥檚 renowned London Colleges, both on-campus and online.

UAL Short Courses are suitable for every level, and provide students with the chance to enrich their knowledge and build practical skills across a wide-range of subjects. Flexible study options are available for learners, including weekends (during term time) and week-long intensives during Winter, Spring and Summer holidays.

Our courses can provide the opportunity for under 18s to:

Access UAL's state-of-the-art studio spaces and facilities
Gain practical skills through studio-based sessions
Learn in a safe environment that encourages creativity and experimentation
Create a strong body of work to enhance their portfolios for further study
Receive friendly tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide progress
Meet other young creatives
Earn a UAL Short Courses digital badge and certificate on completion

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May short courses
Fashion Design Summer School - SSL24-20_Abdulrahman Mohammad

June short courses
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July short courses
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August short courses

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September short courses
Textile Design for Teenagers_27-05-15_001_Abdulrahman Mohammad

October short courses
Product Design for 16-18 Year Olds_15-06-16_005_Abdulrahan Mohammad

November short courses
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December short courses

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Creating A Project Portfolio for 16 to 18 Year Olds, Student Work and Textures_(c) Sean Hawkey

Short courses for 11 to 15 year olds
Short courses for 16 to 18 year olds

Summer School 2025

Summer School courses are now available for booking. Running from June to September, our twelve-week Summer School offers a range of courses from two days to three weeks, and are a great option for kids and teens wanting to stay creative in the summer months and get a taste of life at UAL.

Whatever the creative interest, you’ll find something inspiring at our world-class campuses, including Central Saint Martins, Camberwell College of Arts, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts, and London College of Communication.

**UAL Summer Students, photographed by Jieying Shao**

Holiday schools for under 18s

Holiday Schools

Explore our Winter, Spring and Summer Schools. Intensive 1-3 week short courses in London for all ages.
Portfolio preparation courses for under 18s

Portfolio Preparation

Our range of portfolio preparations help you develop your work so that it represents your individual approach and sets your portfolio above others.
Future Creatives

Future Creatives

Future Creatives are inspiring art classes for kids and teenagers held across the UK during school holidays and Saturdays.
Graded Awards in drawing

Graded awards in drawing

Graded Awards in Drawing are UAL Short Courses certifications assessed by subject specialists, giving recognition to your drawing skills.

**Street Fashion for 16 to 18 Yrs - SSL24-4_(c) Abdulrahman Mohammed**

Ways to stay in touch

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Student artwork by Ela Dayio臒lu

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It's never too early to start a career in fashion

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Student Stories : Portfolio Preparation for 16 to 18 Year Olds (Online Short Course) 鈥� Alexis Jennings

Speaking to us for this week鈥檚 student story is Alexis Jennings. She studied our Portfolio Preparation for Art School for 16 to 18 Year Olds (Online Short Course) in June 2020. Here, she tells us how the 5-day course has encouraged her stop and think about the art she creates.
Developing your practice with Graphic Design for teenagers

We spoke with Graphic Design for teenagers student, Isabella Jeanne, to find out more about her experience on the online course and how it benefitted her educational and personal development.
It's never too early to develop your fine art skills

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