Animation – an Introduction (Stage 1)
In this hands-on course budding animators aged 12-15 will let their imaginations free as they learn the fundamentals of animation.
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Our courses for aspiring young artists allow budding makers, designers and artists aged 7-18 to explore creativity outside regular school art classes, guided by our expert tutors. Courses run either in the autumn, spring or summer term. Explore our complete course offering below, or browse by age range at the bottom of the page.
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Animation – Advancing Skills (Stage 2) (12-16yrs)
This exciting stage two course gives budding animators aged 12-16 the chance to develop more advanced and technical animation skills.
Art and Design using Mixed Media (12-15yrs)
In this experimental course young artists aged 12-15 will explore a range of different mediums and discover new ways to create.
Computer Generated Art (11-14yrs)
On this exciting course, young artists aged 11-14 have the chance to unleash their imaginations and master digital creation using Photoshop.
Creative Artists (10-12yrs)
This fun, hands-on course is perfect for aspiring artists specifically aged 10-12 years to experiment and explore their creativity.
Creative Digital Photography and Post-production (Stage 2) (11-15yrs)
On this advanced course, artists aged 11-15 have the chance to advance their digital photography skills and explore the creative possibilities using post-production.
Creative Futures in Art and Design for Further Education (14-17yrs)
This practical course has been specially designed for young artists aged 14-17 to prepare their artwork and portfolio for applying to study a Foundation Diploma.
Digital Character Design (10-12yrs)
On this course, young artists aged 10-12 have the chance to develop digital drawing skills and explore iconic styles such as Disney.
Digital Filmmaking – an Introduction (12-15yrs)
On this creative course young filmmakers aged 12-15 will gain hands-on experience in writing, filming and editing their own material.
Digital Modelmaking and 3D Design (Stage 2) (12-15yrs)
On this cutting-edge course young artists aged 12-15 have the chance to learn digital design skills used by creative game designers, product designers and animators.
Digital Photography – an Introduction (Stage 1) (11-15yrs)
Our digital photography course teaches aspiring photographers aged 11-15 fundamental photography skills in a fun and inspirational way.
Fashion Design and Styling (Stage 1) (12-15yrs)
This hands-on course gives budding fashion designers aged 12-15 the chance to learn the fundamental skills of fashion design and styling.
Fashion Design and Styling (Stage 2) (12-15yrs)
On this course, young artists aged 12-15 will expand their fashion design skills by exploring and practising eco-fashion and sustainable practices.
Fine Art – Skills (Stage 1) (12-15yrs)
On this exciting fine art course students aged 12-15 will experiment and explore a wide range of creative techniques, plus learn new skills.
Fine Art – 2D and 3D Skills Elevation (Stage 2) (12-15yrs)
On this advanced, unique course young artists aged 12-15 have the chance to develop their 2D fine art skills and progress to create 3D art forms.
Fine Art – Painting (Stage 3) (12-16yrs)
On this advanced fine art course, young artists aged 12-16 have the chance to specialise in painting.
Graphic and Digital Design (12-15yrs)
This dynamic course has been specially designed for budding artists aged 12-15 to take their first steps into the world of graphic design.
Mixed Media Art (10-12yrs)
On this experimental course, young artists aged 10-12 will explore a range of different mediums and discover new ways to create.
Modelmaking – an Introduction (Stage 1) (12-15yrs)
On this fun and imaginative course students aged 12-15 will learn a variety of new skills in modelmaking and create unique 3D designs.
Simply Drawing! (11-14yrs)
On this eight-week course, young artists aged 11-14 will have the chance to simply learn how to draw, developing their skills and artistic ability.
Special FX Make-up (Stage 1) (12-15yrs)
This highly creative course is for budding make-up artists aged 12-15, to provide an insight into special effects make-up for media.
Special FX Make-up – Exploring Alternative Applications (Stage 2) (12-15yrs)
On this hands-on course young artists aged 12-15 will let their imaginations free as they explore make-up special effects for performance, fashion, film, and TV.
Young Artists (7-9yrs)
On this course young artists aged 7-9 have the chance to experiment and explore their creativity whilst having fun at the same time.
Young Future Creators – Exploring the world of VR, AR, and AI (12-15yrs)
This futuristic course will introduce artists aged 12-15 to the world of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI).
Creative Arts Summer School for 7-15 year olds
Explore coursesWhy choose Saturday Art School for your young artist?
- We understand how important young creative artists are; they've so much potential, untapped abilities, and enthusiasm
- Your young artist will study at a leading specialist university; our tutors are industry professionals, so they'll learn from the best
- We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for our courses, so there's nothing holding your young artist back
- Your young artist will learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
- They'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included, respected, and supported
- They'll benefit from our incredible campus and our industry-standard resources
- This could just be the start of their creative journey – we'll support them every step of the way and help them develop the tools they need to progress from Saturday Art School through to undergraduate study
- Your young artist will have fun, grow in confidence, and make new friends!
View courses by age group
Courses for 7-12 year olds
Explore creativity from a young age
Our courses for blossoming artists as young as 7 years old will help them explore their creativity, harness their imaginations, and gain confidence in creating and sharing their work. No art and design experience is necessary; all we ask is students come with buckets of enthusiasm (and old clothes you don’t mind getting messy!).
Courses for 11-16 year olds
Learn new skills and develop existing ones
We offer a range of courses to enable budding makers, designers, and artists aged 12-15 to develop skills in a range of different creative disciplines either to find their creative calling or simply enjoy learning new skills. Your young artists don’t need to already be experts in their chosen subject, all we ask is that they come with enthusiasm for learning new things, creative ideas, and some old clothes they don’t mind getting messy in!
Courses for 14-18 year olds
Preparing for future creative studies
For any budding artist, it's important to have a well presented and varied portfolio to help them take the next step in their creative journey. Especially if the next step is applying to study at foundation or undergraduate level. We’ve two portfolio preparation courses specifically designed for older students to help them succeed. Students don’t need to already be applying for creative courses, we just ask that students come with lots of enthusiasm and ideas!
