Contemporary practice short courses - drawing by Caroline Wendling

Contemporary practice

Learn the techniques and methods of how to experiment with media, materials, form and composition to create unique and exciting art and design with greater freedom and expression. Search our collection of short courses in Contemporary practice and begin the journey to unleashing your creativity today.

Contemporary portraits in oils

19 to 22 Mar 2026 | West Dean
Booking closed
Tutor: Rachel Mercer |
Suitable for all
£544

Contemporary still life painting

10 to 13 Apr 2026 | West Dean
Full - join waitlist
Tutor: Lara Bowen |
Intermediate
£499

Contemporary painting – abstracting the landscape

11 to 14 Jun 2026 | West Dean
Places available
Tutor: Steve Humble |
Intermediate/Advanced
£590

Fibre art basketry

23 to 28 Aug 2026 | West Dean
Places available
Tutor: Tim Johnson |
Suitable for all
£962