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Fine Art – Skills (Stage 1)

Fine Art – Skills (Stage 1)

Ages: 12-15
Term: Spring
Length: 8 weeks

Overview

This hands-on fine art course has been specially designed for budding artists aged 12-15 to experiment and explore a wide range of creative techniques.

To book your young artist’s place today, simply click the 'Book Now' button to be taken to AUB's secure online store, where you can complete your booking. You can also sign up to our newsletter for Saturday Art School updates.

What you need to know

When does it run?

Spring term 2026

Every Saturday, 31 January – 26 March 2026

How long is the course?

8 Saturdays

What time are the classes?

09.30-12.30

Who's this course for?

This course has been developed for aspiring artists aged 12-15.

Does my young artist need any qualifications or experience?

No. This is an introductory course, so your young artist doesn't need any previous experience, just buckets of enthusiasm!

I’m not sure if this is suitable for my young artist. Can I speak to someone?

Yes of course! If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for your young artist, get in touch with us: email academy@aub.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1202 363222.

How much does this course cost?

£259

What's included in this price?

All course materials and resources
Everything your young artist will need to take part in the course will be provided by us – no hidden costs!

Classes are practical, so wear clothes that you don't mind your young artists getting messy.
Drinks and snacks for break time and duration of class; please ensure snacks don't contain nuts.
It's strongly advised mobile phones, tablets and other valuables are not brought to class. Any personal possessions are the responsibility of your young artist and AUB will not be liable for any loss or damage.

About this course

This hands-on fine art course has been specially designed for budding artists aged 12-15 to experiment and explore a wide range of creative techniques in drawing, painting, collage, 3D work and other inspiring artistic methods in an encouraging and creative environment.

As well as finessing a range of creative skills, your young artist will also learn key skills necessary for pursuing further education in a creative field, such as the ability to discuss their own work and the work of others with confidence.

Self-motivated projects and development will be encouraged. At every opportunity your young artist will be given support and advice to enable them to engage fully and push their creative boundaries and free their imagination.

At every opportunity your young artist will be given support and advice to enable them to engage fully and push their creative boundaries and free their imagination. They’ll be working in our specialist studio spaces that have been home to our award-winning graduates, using tools and equipment that the creative industries rely on.

Introduction to fine art
Build core principles
Explore and develop fundamental skills, including proportion, line, volume, chiaroscuro, and colour
Drafting skills

At the end of the course your young artist will:

Possess improved artistic skills
Have developed sound knowledge of fine art and related core principles
Have an appreciation and meaningful understanding of the fine art genre
Possess a fundamental understanding of the benefits of working in a group to share and appreciate work produced
Be the proud owner of a portfolio of work that they’ve completed throughout the course and showcases the development of their skills
Have increased confidence in their own skills
Have boosted creativity and imagination
Feel inspired by the new skills they've learnt and from sharing ideas with new friends
Have the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
You can request a certificate to confirm your young artist's achievements, providing they have 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm name of your young artist and the title of course they've completed

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Meet your young artist’s tutor

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Maddison Collymore

Intern (Graduate in Residence) – Fine Art...

Beyond the course

This could just be the start of your young artist's creative journey! After this course, your young artist could further their fine art skills with our stage 2 and stage 3 courses, continue to harness their creativity and explore alternative Saturday Art School subjects, look forward to the future and the next step(s) in their creative journey by exploring AUB's Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media.