This course is ideal for anyone with a developing creative practice in any area. We will cover a range of subjects that will support your development as a creative, including research idea development and meaningful reflection. As well as weekly classrooms sessions, you will also get a one-hour personal tutorial with a specialist in your area and a dedicated yearly exhibition. You may also want to take one or more of the promoting creative practice courses to support your development.

During this one-day course, you will learn how to effectively photograph 3D artwork using appropriate lighting. You will also look at how to best display and transport your work including options for box frames, plinths and packing. You will have the opportunity to create at least one card bespoke display block or mount and receive information about many other options.

If you have a developing creative practice but are unsure of the next step, this two-day course could be for you. We will cover how to find and enter competitions and exhibitions with your artwork and finding and applying for grants and bursaries. We will look at how to present your work online and

This course runs over two half days, and you will learn how to use Instagram and Facebook to promote your practice, including how to increase followers and make the most of social media exposure. On the second day, we will explore the potential of blogging and how this can also promote your creative practice online.

Ever been told you could sell your artwork, but no idea where to start? During this two-day course, we will explore how to turn your art work into a product (including options for having images printed on to items) and how to get your artwork on Etsy and making the most of the platform. On the second day, you will learn how to create a basic artist’s website using Wix. A great opportunity to start making your hobby pay for itself or more!