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Welcome to AUB Academy

This is the home of your creative journey.

At AUB Academy, we empower our learners and equip them with the tools and confidence to succeed in their creative journey – be it personal or professional.

We inspire and believe in lifelong learning for all and provide an inclusive and accessible space for creativity to grow, regardless of age or circumstance. As part of AUB Academy you’ll learn in a friendly and encouraging environment where there’s no right or wrong way to be creative, and uniqueness is celebrated.

At whatever point you are in your creative journey – whether you’re an experienced creative or are just starting out – and whatever your reasons for wanting to study, we’ve got the perfect course for you.

Explore the courses AUB Academy has to offer below, or get in touch with us via email or call 01202 363222 to find out more.

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Adult learning and short courses

Our creative short courses for adults aged 18+ of all abilities run in the evenings or at the weekend. We offer 50+ courses in a vast range of creative subjects; from hobby courses to creative business courses, there’s something for everyone.

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Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications

We offer a range of level 1 and level 2 qualifications accredited by Skills Education Group (SEG). One of these qualifications will equip you with the necessary skills and tools that'll enable you to further your career or undertake future creative arts studies.

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Saturday Art School

Saturday Art School gives young artists aged 7-18 the chance to explore their creativity outside regular school art classes. No experience is necessary; all we ask is students come with plenty of enthusiasm to learn new creative skills and have fun doing so!

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Easter Arts Academy

Delivered over four inspiring days, each tailored to specific age groups (7–15yrs), our Easter Arts Academy courses are designed to ignite imagination and boost confidence, perfect for fostering creativity, confidence, and new skills.

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Summer courses

There’s plenty on offer to stay creative in the summer holidays. We run two-week summer courses for students aged 15-18 looking to experiment, learn new skills, and add to their art portfolio, as well as our Creative Arts Summer School for younger artists aged 7-15.

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Bespoke courses

We’re a first-choice summer course destination for government offices, universities, colleges, schools and port-prep centres from around the world, seeking high-quality and immersive creative learning experiences that are tailored specifically to their needs.

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