Short Courses
Want to learn something new or boost your skills without committing to a long-term course or qualification?
WAES offers an exciting range of full-cost short courses, running from 1 to 8 weeks. These courses are not government-funded and are offered at full cost to maintain high-quality teaching and resources across various specialised subjects, including within art, communication, digital, fashion, floristry, graphic design, hairdressing, makeup, modern foreign languages and more.
Our short courses are designed to help you gain practical skills, explore your creativity and achieve your personal or professional goals in a supportive learning environment.
Browse the options below and find the course that inspires you. Spaces are limited, so enrol today and start your learning journey!
We also offer a comprehensive programme of ceramics courses throughout the year at our dedicated Lisson Grove studio – perfect for both beginners and experienced makers.
This three-day summer school is designed for beginners, and will cover key skills and techniques needed to progress to a higher level. You will work with beautiful fresh flowers and create both traditional and contemporary designs, which you can take home each week. The course also covers key health and safety requirements.
On this 4 day course programme to build and develop your fine art portfolio. This is ideal for for creatives working towards portfolio preparation for university/college or a career change.
This course is for clothes making beginners. In this course will learn how make a basic top in calico (unbleached cotton fabric) and then make the garment in your chosen fabric.
History of Art for all. An exciting new course for the Pimlico Centre introduces you to the history of art. Artist and lecturer John Timberlake will explain what to look for when viewing art and will help you experience art at a deeper and more enriching level.
Want to communicate more effectively and confidently? Accelerate your communication skills with our 4-week 'Improve Your Pronunciation course'. You'll learn to understand the nuances of English pronunciation and fix common pronunciation problems.
- Highly qualified and professionally experienced tutors
- Accessible Central London centres with bespoke facilities and great transport connections
- A wide range of in-person, online, distance learning and community-based courses
- Unique work experience opportunities through partnerships
- Guest speakers offer introductions to career pathways in a variety of sectors
- Excellent progression to employment, apprenticeships or further learning including university
