aRT short course

Develop your creative work and showcase your skills effectively. Impress pontential employers or educators with your portfolio.

Next start months

June 2026

July 2026

August 2026

Tutor(s)

Francesco Poiana

Price

From €xxxx

Course description

Course overview

Where does inspiration come from? How do artists and designers transform ideas into impactful creations?

In this five-day intensive course, students will embark on a dynamic creative journey—from initial concept development and research to the realization of immersive, collaborative works.

Through group collaboration, experimentation, and hands-on making, participants will explore how to remain receptive to their surroundings, welcoming unexpected moments as sparks for creativity.

By the end of the week, students will have created both individual artworks and a large-scale, immersive installation that weaves together design, drawing, painting, and photography.

Who is this course for

This course is designed to help students develop their research skills and understand how to build ideas through experimentation. It will be particularly useful to those planning on studying at BA level.

This is a Summer School only short course. We encourage early bookings to secure your place.

Key information

Topics covered

  • Exploration of methods to find inspiration

  • Experimentation with materials and processes including drawing, collage, print, model-making and photography, and channel your ideas into focused individual projects

  • Translate your skills into your individual area of interest

  • Visits to museums and galleries, group discussion and individual mentoring

  • Opportunity to meet creative professionals and see their portfolios

Learning outcomes

  • Create an impressive body of work that can be presented in your portfolio, including sketchbooks, designs, studies and works in a variety of media

  • Have many exciting new ideas that can be taken away and developed in future projects

  • Learn how to establish good research processes for yourself

  • Digital badge and certificate of attendance

Materials

  • A3 Sketchpad

  • Pencil case with pens and pencils, eraser, sharpener, Pritt stick, scissors, craft knife

  • Drawing inks and brush or pen

  • A2-A3 Folder to carry your work

  • 1 magazine of your choice

  • Bring your camera (or camera phone)

  • Be prepared to spend GBP 40 on materials and getting photos printed

Tutor

Francesco Poiana is an artist and an educator who lives and works between Londond and Italy. He studied Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, then obtained a Master of Fine Arts at the Central Saint Martins in London and joined the Royal Drawing School in 2019.

Francesco lives and works between Italy and the UK, and he exhibited his work in the UK and internationally. Franceso has 5 years extensive experience teaching short courses at Central Sain Martin London including drawing and portfolio preparation. He writes bespoke courses preparing and mentoring students for successful art university applications.

https://francescopoiana.com/

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