Our Short Courses are open to everyone- whether you’re just starting out or already working in the field, we’ve designed options to suit both beginners and experienced practitioners.
All courses take place on campus, with easy access by public transport- buses M1, M3, M4, and several others stop right nearby.
You’ll also get hands-on experience in our amazing, fully equipped lab, where you can learn, experiment, and build your skills in a supportive environment.
Our Short Courses are also ideal for companies and teams looking to upskill staff or offer professional development opportunities. Get in touch with us to book a course for your team and discover flexible options tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Come and explore how our Short Courses can help you learn something new, enhance your career, or simply enjoy discovering a new passion!
Suminagashi Paper Marbling
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Traditional Print
Check What Our Participants Say:
,,The course was absolutely fantastic and I loved every minute of it!(…)Thank you so much…I can’t wait to see what’s coming next…I’ll definitely come back as much as I possibly can!”- Kath
,,I just LOVED the time with you. We were able to learn so much from you (big thank you!) and do so much as well..” –Maxine
,,It was a privilege to be taught by you. A good teacher who not only generously shared knowledge and expertise but managed to make sure that we all individually achieved what we had hoped for. I not only had a happy day but now I have the confidence to do more chine collé even if on my Tetrapak and ‘handbag’ press.”- Linda
,,Thanks so much Laura! It was truly fantastic, so inspiring!”- Rebecca
Photopolymer Gravure for Artists and Photographers
13th & 14th August 2026
£280
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Chine-Colle Masterclass – Exploring Chine-Collé in printmaking
27th August 2026
£150
Methods of Monoprinting
28th August 2026
£150
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Screen Print- autographic & photographic stencil making
3rd & 4th September 2026
£220
Screen Print Masterclass – Unconventional Inks & Surfaces
17th September 2026
£180
Etching for Beginners
24th & 25th September 2026
£280
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Digital skills
An Introduction to Laser Cutting for Artists and Designers
18th September
£150
Creating your Own Digital Colour Palette
NEW DATES TBC- please email cfprinfo@uwe.ac.uk to express your interest & join the waiting list
£50
Designing & Building with Earth Bricks and Terracotta Specials
Autumn offer- short courses with Advanced Clay Tooling team
This autumn, ACT team members Tavs Jorgensen, Sonny Lightfoot, and Michael Joyce Badea will bring together their expertise to deliver a series of short courses tailored for architects, designers, makers, and built environment professionals.
Drawing on extensive experience in digital manufacturing, earth building, and ceramics, these hands-on courses offer a unique opportunity to explore innovative materials, production methods, and design approaches. We are currently developing specialist courses:
- Terracotta Brick Specials: Exploring New Creative Opportunities for Design and Production
- Custom Brick Design with Rhino Grasshopper
- Designing & Building with Earth Bricks
Whether you are interested in sustainable construction, computational design, material innovation, or ceramic production, these courses will provide practical skills and new perspectives for contemporary practice.
Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to hear about the programme. Sign up for our waiting list today and receive exclusive early access when course bookings go live.
For more detailed information about each course, please refer to the accompanying PDF document.
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Courses locations: Courses will take place at UWE Frenchay Campus unless otherwise stated.
Conditions of purchase: Please note the University terms and conditions of purchase for CPD
