Two major online listings of short courses are Hot Courses and Floodlight.
Pennybank Chambers, 33-35 St John's Square, London EC1M 4DS —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7251 0276
Fax:
020 7250 0297
Email: info@craftcentral.org.uk
Website: www.craftcentral.org.uk
Craft Central (used to be Clerkenwell Green Association) supports craftpeople in numerous ways. It offers business training, tailored mentoring, networking opportunities and studio space. The Work Experience Programme with CGA has two elements. One is to provide placements for individual students wishing to experience a variety of different craft/design areas first hand. The second is for visiting groups of students to spend a day around the workshops meeting craftspeople and designers and discussing their work and background. CGA financially supports craftspeople based in Camden, Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets in a number of ways. This includes the Clerkenwell Award to support newly trained craftspeople set up business; The Pennybank Showcase which includes a display and exhibition space, support and training and travelling showcases; Business Development support through in-house consultants, grants and IT resources; and a schools Work Experience Programme. Workshops vary in size, from under 100 sq ft to over 400 sq ft. They are operated on a simple monthly licence, fully inclusive of business rates. Enquiries should be made to the Workshops Manager and are only accepted from practising professional craftspeople and designers.
Listing ID: 138
Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London WC1N 2NP —
Google Maps
Deptford Studios,18-22 Creekside, London SE8 3DZ
Tel: 020 7419 1959
Fax:
020 7916 2455
Email: info@cockpitarts.com
Website: www.cockpitarts.com
Cockpit Arts is a registered charity providing help and support for designer/makers and applied artists. Workspaces are available for up to eight years on an annual sliding scale of charges and include access to computers, photocopier, fax and inclusion in two major selling events each year. Professional development, outreach activities and mentoring schemes are also run by the education office. Other services include a business incubator housing 165 designer-makers across two sites in WC1 and SE8. Cockpit Arts provides a customised targeted training programme for designer/makers that provides one to one consultations as well as group seminars. The Developing Professional Practice Programme runs for a whole year and is tailored to fit into the highs and lows of a designer/makers calendar.
Listing ID: 141
Course Co-ordinator
121 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0QN —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 8981 6111
Fax:
020 8983 7866
Email: info@fourcornersfilm.co.uk
Website: www.fourcornersfilm.co.uk
Four Corners is a unique centre for film and photography based in East London, facilitating production and specialist training. Refurbished darkrooms, editing suites, gallery and training available.
Listing ID: 190
17a Electric Lane, London SW9 8LA —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7738 5774
Fax:
020 7738 5509
Email: info@photofusion.org
Website: www.photofusion.org
Photofusion is London's largest independent photography resource centre providing access to a full range of facilities including contemporary gallery space, darkrooms, studio, digital imaging training, picture library, agency and ongoing photo-art education programme for professional, student and amateur photographers. It offers access to black and white and colour darkrooms, digital hire facilities, a studio and specialist printing services. Photofusion also organises an in-house exhibition and education programme, runs occasional outreach projects and seeks opportunities to promote commissioned photography. Send proposal, CV and copy of artwork. They also run a number of short courses and workshops aimed at all levels and experience.
Listing ID: 195
26 Burney Street, London SE10 8EX —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 8305 2222
Fax:
020 8858 7010
Email: info@geb.co.uk
Website: www.geb.co.uk
Website: www.seenterprise.co.uk
The Greenwich Enterprise Board aims to contribute to the development of small businesses. They provide an integrated range of consultancy, training and advice programmes for established and startup businesses. A team of IT specialists and business advisers are able to offer impartial and up to date advice on a wide range of issues. GEB were the first London TMB (Technology Means Business) accreditation and approved centre, a DTI initiative aimed at helping SMEs to get access to well qualified IT specialists. In addition GEB own a range of commercial properties, managed so as to support tenant businesses wherever possible. Free IT Training for businesses in any London borough who have been trading for less than 2 years.
Listing ID: 213
62 Beechwood Road, London E8 3DY —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7254 4829
Email: info@hced.co.uk
Website: www.hced.co.uk
HCD Ltd is a community economic development organisation. It can provide business premises, business development services and ongoing advice and training to local people who are starting small businesses benefiting the local community. HCD's policy is to provide easy in/out short-term lets, at a relatively low risk.
Listing ID: 214
Website: www.ukonlinecentres.com/consumer/
Provided by the DfES (Department for Education and Skills), the UK online centres website lists all internet centres provided by Government and UK Local Authorities by postcode search. Many are free (check individual listings), and provide support and training if necessary.
Listing ID: 220
Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7942 2000
Website: www.vam.ac.uk
The V&A is the national museum of applied and decorative arts. Explore their permanent collections, collected from sources worldwide, including fashion and textiles, sculpture, ceramics and glass, metalwork, silver and jewellery, furniture, photography and paintings. V&A/RCA Course in the History of Design from 1400 to the present: This is a two year full-time course. It now offers a new MA under the History of Design umbrella, titled 'Renaissance Decorative Arts and Culture'. PhD applications are also welcome covering the period 1450-present. Wide range of talks, tours and courses related to the collection. Many are free - check the site for details.
Listing ID: 417
Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6LS —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7247 5102
Fax:
020 7247 5103
Email: admin@artsadmin.co.uk
Website: www.artsadmin.co.uk
Website: www.artsadmin.co.uk/artistsadvisor/bursaryscheme.html
Artsadmin provides a comprehensive management service and national resource for contemporary artists who cross the spectrum of new theatre, dance, music, live art and mixed media work. The organisation provides practitioners with administrative support, develops and promotes artists' work and establishes partnerships with producers, promoters and relevant arts organisations in the UK and abroad. Artsadmin also administers an Artists' Bursary scheme for live art/time based media artists, and/or any one of the following in combination with the above: new performance, installation, text, sound, digital technology and projected image. You must have received a fellowship or no strings-attached awards within the last six months of the closing date and been making work professionally within the last 12 months of the closing date. You should also not be in receipt of fixed term funding or revenue funding. Priority will be given to artists who intend to make particular use of Toynbee Studios during the period of their bursary. The Artsmin Busrsary offer artists time to experiment with new ways of working, to practically research or take an idea further, or to further their creative process without the pressure of having to realize a final outcome or 'product'. Bursaries of £500 - £4,000; a combination of fees, material costs, access to studio space and video facilities at Toynbee Studios. For further information send A4 SAE to Manick Govinda the Artists Advisor at the address above.
Listing ID: 727
108 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3RA —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7244 0110
Fax:
020 7373 7223
Email: info@engage.org
Website: www.engage.org
engage is the professional body which promotes greater understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts by engaging with the public, artists, galleries and educators. Subscription details, which cover engagements, the engage magazine, admission and conference concessions, are available direct from engage. engage also distributes a number of research grants from national and regional sources, and can assist artists in finding employment in the gallery education sector. Their library holds a unique collection of books, reports, research papers and teaching materials for gallery educators' information, research and professional development providing a theoretical background to gallery education practice. engage are always interested in hearing about new resources, such as evaluative project reports (which demonstrate critical evaluation, whether by staff or an evaluator), exemplar Teachers packs (relevant by virtue of content or innovation), MA / PhD theses on the subject of gallery education, and seminal texts on cultural theory, museum and gallery education, or key government or Arts Council reports.
Listing ID: 1063
Palingswick House, 241 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9LP —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 8741 1766
Tel: 020 8563 7184
Fax:
020 8563 9134
Email: training@cccmedia.co.uk
Website: www.cccmedia.co.uk
Founded in 1982, Connections Communications Centre is a registered charity dedicated to promoting cultural diversity and new opportunities in the media industry. They provide training, mentoring and job assistance to help open doors to the media industry for those excluded through lack of training and economic or social deprivation. Throughout the years, CCC have supported thousands of people in gaining employment in the film and broadcast industry or making films.
Listing ID: 1100
Website: www.lsc.gov.uk/Regions/London/
The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. Their single goal is to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure a workforce of world-class standard. The LSC is a non departmental public body which began work in 2001, taking over the roles of the former Further Education Funding Council and Training and Enterprise Councils, and are responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities. Various locations around London, listed on their website.
Listing ID: 1208
c/o Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, West Midlands DY6 9NS —
Google Maps
Tel: Tel / Fax: 01603 507 737
Email: admin@cgs.org.uk
Website: www.cgs.org.uk
The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) represents the interests of glass makers, designers, collectors and exhibition organisers throughout the UK. The CGS organises events, conferences and workshops, and publishes a newsletter 4 times a year. The Society also aims to facilitate and encourage communication between all those involved with glass in an artistic, technological, manufacturing and supportive capacity. Its supporters include collectors, educators, critics, the media and those working in galleries and museums. It is also concerned to promote and encourage student participation in its exhibitions and other activities.
Listing ID: 1264
Website: www.artsmanagement.net
The worldwide network and information resource for arts managers and cultural administrators. Courses listing for mainly administrative courses.
Listing ID: 1537
4 Baden Place, Crosby Row, London SE1 1YW —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7403 7001
Fax:
020 7403 2009
Email: Enquiry@intelculture.org
Website: www.intelculture.org
IIC provides an information helpdesk on looking for funding opportunities for international projects, residencies overseas, cultural policies and contacts overseas, European Union funding and as a starting point for information on touring overseas. Their free enquiry helpdesk is provided for artists and arts organisations.
Listing ID: 1715
Via della Galluzza 5, 53100 Siena, Italy —
Google Maps
Email: information@glassisland.com
Website: www.glassisland.com
All courses are "hands on" and held by experienced teachers. Theory workshops are followed by practical project-based exercises. Can also help participants find suitable accommodation.
Listing ID: 1832
Website: www.city.ac.uk/artspolicy
Website: www.city.ac.uk/cpm
Website: www.city.ac.uk
Arts Policy and Management: The course consists of 4 modules - 2 compulsory and 2 electives - and a 15,000 word dissertation. Compulsory modules are: Arts Management in Practice Arts Framework. There are also a range of complementary 'academic support' initiatives available that are especially designed for students who left school some time ago. These workshops include presentation skills and report writing. Applications available online. Also offers part-time postgraduate Cultural Leadership Programme. 40 scholarships are available to women completing the Programme in 2006/7. The Programme is designed to give knowledge, confidence and skills to emerging leaders in the cultural sector, and offers a mix of critical theory and practical leadership and management tools. It aims to address in particular the under-representation of women in leadership roles in the sector. A third course of interest if the Professional strategies for the visual artist and curator. Directed at artists and curators, this course considers in detail how to apply an understanding of the art world to individual needs and ambitions. It identifies appropriate strategies for exhibiting and attracting clients and galleries and looks into self-curated initiatives, funding and promotion.
Listing ID: 1845
Westminster Kingsway College, Peter Street, London W1F 0HS —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7025 1985
Fax:
020 7025 1991
Email: info@01zero-one.co.uk
Website: www.01zero-one.co.uk
A space for innovation, new thinking and new practice for creative learning, skills development and networking across London's creative industries. Focusing on TV, Film, Interactive and New Media, Games and Digital Design. Courses include New Entrepreneur Survival Guide.
Listing ID: 1860
Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London WC1N 2NP —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7209 4289
Fax:
020 7209 0198
Email: office@actionspace.org
Website: www.actionspace.org
Action Space is one of the largest providers of arts projects for people with learning disabilities in Greater London. Their aim is to create opportunities for self expression, education, training and confidence building. Working with people of all ages with mild to profound learning disabilities, they aim to encourage their integration into the community by running projects in local arts venues. All projects are free of charge to participants and support with transport is provided where necessary. Participants contribute to all areas of project organisation and management and have opportunities to become workers and volunteers.
Listing ID: 1861
192-196 Hanbury Street, London E1 5HU —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7247 0346
Email: bradycentre@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Various arts courses & workshops including dance, drama, music technology, fashion, film and singing. Theatre space with sprung floor and gallery space for small exhibitions.
Listing ID: 1862
77 Wells Street, London W1T 3QJ —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7393 1500
Fax:
020 7393 1555
Email: ask@bufvc.ac.uk
Website: www.bufvc.ac.uk
The BUFVC exists to support and promote the use of moving images in UK higher and further education, and the use of moving images in research generally. It achieves this through a variety of services, databases, publications and other activities including a variety of short courses in film, video and television. One day courses and longer workshop series.
Listing ID: 1863
John Danes or Munera
Tel: 020 7514 7536
Fax:
020 7010 0000
Email: j.danes@fashion.arts.ac.uk
The Business Technology Support Centre has been established by London College of Fashion to support small to medium size enterprises in the textiles industry in the East End of London. Provides access to and training on CAD/CAM in designing and manufacturing processes, and training in e-commerce.
Listing ID: 1864
6 Science Park, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AH —
Google Maps
Tel: 01970 622 133
Fax:
01970 622 132
Email: aop@aber.ac.uk
Website: www.thecpr.org.uk/projects/summershift.php
Whether you are a performer, designer, writer, director, choreographer, artist or teacher CPR's Summer Shift offers the perfect opportunity to explore your own creative practice and meet like-minded participants from around the world. The Summer Shift programme is aimed at revitalising bodies and minds with an energizing blend of practical training and creative inspiration. Starting in late June and continuing throughout most of July, Aberystwyth will become home to the work of some of the most talented and inspiring theatre and performance artists working in the world today. CPR is a multi-faceted international theatre organization, offering: training workshops - including the summer school The Summer Shift.
Listing ID: 1865
South Building, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7420 9430
Fax:
020 7420 9433
Email: info@cloreleadership.org
Website: www.cloreleadership.org
The Clore Leadership Programme, established in 2003 by the Clore Duffield Foundation, is an initiative to strengthen leadership across the arts. Applications are open to any EU resident who has had at least five years' work experience, in the cultural sector or beyond. The flexibly designed fellowship will normally last for one year, during which Clore Fellows will attend two intensive residential leadership courses, receive individual tuition and mentoring, extend their management experience through a high profile secondment and have an opportunity to engage in reflection and research. Fellows will have the option of remaining with their present employers, and following the course in stages, or of receiving a full-time bursary of £20,000.
The Short Courses have been designed for people in the middle ranks of cultural organisations or those at or near the top of smaller ones, and who have a minimum of five years' work experience. The teaching is a potent mixture of the practical and the academic, providing a large measure of intensive personal development, an examination of the nature of good leadership and an introduction to key areas of expert knowledge essential to effective cultural leadership.
Listing ID: 1866
Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon CRO 6UU —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 8760 5400 ext 1048
Email: paul_johnson@croydon.gov.uk
Website: www.croydon.gov.uk/education
Croydon Clocktower is running a variety of ongoing, occasional media courses. These include video production, "more ways of looking at film", media & performance, non-linear editing, Final Cut Pro, weekend scriptwriting workshop and Adobe After Effects.
Listing ID: 1867
DFG, 225a Brecknock Road, London N19 5AA —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7428 0882
Tel: 020 7267 7722
Email: training@dfglondon.com
Website: www.dfglondon.com
The Documentary Filmmakers Group - DFG - is a comprehensive resource for documentary filming and has been running since 2001, operating as a non-profit organisation. Our presence, our activities and our community continue to expand, showing that there is real demand for a group dedicated to serving the needs of documentary film in all its aspects. DFG's work falls into three main strands: training, the running of screenings, festivals and forums and production. A single aim links all our work: to encourage, stimulate, promote and support the growth of a strong community of documentary filmmakers and film audiences.
Listing ID: 1868
2nd Floor, Arnold House, 36-41 Holywell Lane, London EC2P 2EQ —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7247 4682
Fax:
020 7375 1373
Website: www.elatt.org.uk
ELATT has been delivering IT training to unemployed and local people in Tower Hamlets and Hackney since 1984. They have a highly qualified team of teachers, experienced in teaching adults returning to education, with eight classrooms and an IT Drop In Centre, all equipped with computers loaded with the latest software and high speed internet connectivity. A full curriculum at all levels and additional support to all learners is offered, which includes English for speakers of other languages, English and Business Communication, Maths and Numeracy and a Skills for Work programme covering job preparation, CV writing, how to find a job, interview skills and support for you after you get a job. They also pay your travel and childcare costs.
Listing ID: 1869
Email: workshops@eastlondonprintmakers.co.uk
Website: www.eastlondonprintmakers.co.uk
Run short and one-day screenprinting workshops in their fully equipped studio in Hackney.
Listing ID: 1870
Era Ltd, The Mezzanine, Elizabeth House, 39 York Road, London SE1 7NQ —
Google Maps
Tel: 0207 401 5380
Fax:
0207 401 5381
Email: info@era-ltd.com
Website: www.era-ltd.com
Free development workshops for freelancers and small businesses in the Creative Industries. Era Ltd has created a unique and stimulating programme of learning for freelancers and small businesses working in the creative industries and social sectors. Focusing on personal and professional development and softer business skills such as managing conflict, building confidence and self-esteem and leadership, the programme revolves around a series of interactive workshops which participants can choose from according to their needs. Currently, all the workshops are free of charge. For details, contact Jethro or Caren direct on 020 7401 5386 / 5389 or e-mail jethrobogdanov@era-ltd.com or carenowen@era-ltd.com. Era Ltd is a not-for-profit company dedicated to regional, economic and social regeneration.
Listing ID: 1871
Website: www.foci.org.uk
Website of the national Forum on Creative Industries, with extensive links to regional agencies for training initiatives.
Listing ID: 1872
Greenwich Park Centre, Royal Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8PY —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 8305 4289
Fax:
020 8293 9883
Email: craftinfo@gcc.ac.uk
Website: www.gcc.ac.uk
Courses in African textile techniques, teapot ceramics, from seed to flax, distressed and manipulated textiles and natural dyeing. The Greenwich Craft Foundation is an exciting new project within Greenwich Community College, which will build upon and further develop the extensive provision in applied arts and crafts.
Listing ID: 1873
Aultlarie Croft, Kingussie Road, Newtonmore PH20 1AY —
Google Maps
Tel: 01540 673081
Fax:
01540 673092
Email: hvbtrust@aol.com
Website: www.hvbt.co.uk
Highland Vernacular Buildings Trust is both a training and a construction organisation encouraging the workforce to continually gain experience in vernacular buildings skills. The majority of work carried out is mainly research based, giving a very clear method of successful construction methods from over three centuries. Other skills acquired on site include replication of utensils, agricultural implements and furniture.
Listing ID: 1876
InterChange Studios, Hampstead Town Hall Centre, 213 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4QP —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7692 5866
Fax:
020 7813 7493
Email: training@interchange.org.uk
Website: www.interchange.org.uk/training
InterChange Training is a staff development service for voluntary, arts and public sector organisations. In collaboration with experienced tutors, a series of short courses including time management, project management, presentation skills and fundraising provide you with the knowledge and confidence that only comes from learning with, and from, other people who are in a similar situation to your own.
Listing ID: 1877
Suite 7, Apex Court, Woodger Road (off Goldhawk Road), London W12 8QT —
Google Maps
Tel: Tel. 020 8753 4192
Email: nicola.mullenger@lbhf.gov.uk
Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/external/intermedia/
Offering services only to residents of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Intermedia is an information, advice and guidance project that offers support to unemployed and under employed people who wish to further train or develop career paths in the media and creative industries. Services include web portfolios, training schemes in the media industries, help with CV's and skills matching schemes.
Listing ID: 1878
Redmond Close, 20 St James Road, Liverpool L1 7BY —
Google Maps
Tel: 0151 231 5129
Fax:
0151 231 5132
Email: icdc@livjm.ac.uk
Website: www.icdc.org.uk
The International Centre for Digital Content is a university-based but externally-focussed centre which aims to position Liverpool, and the North West, at the forefront of the new media agendas, and in particular, the growing field of digital content development. ICDC sits at the intersection of industry and academia: it is a partnership between the Learning Methods Unit and the School of Media, Critical and Creative Arts at Liverpool John Moores University and Mersey Television. The Centre explores the relationship of technology to society - the way we live, the way we learn and the way we work - through present and emerging applications. The Centre's activity spans three areas: teaching, research and production, all of which are carried out in partnership with industry, education and the wider community. Their MA/PgDip New Media Production aims to develop the personal, professional, expressive and entrepreneurial skills surrounding the realisation of all digital moving image media; the creation of moving image artefacts that can supply and/or augment the current established media industry, New media industries, Art world and beyond. Offers training in digital video production, animation, iTV, mobile and streaming technologies along with access to many packages.
Listing ID: 1879
12 The Leathermarket, Weston Street, London SE1 3ER —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7403 1727
Fax:
020 7403 1745
Email: admin@itc-arts.org
Website: www.itc-arts.org
ITC offers advice on running a company or venue and employing people.
Listing ID: 1880
North West Disability Arts Forum (NWDAF), CADT Building, 2a Franceys Street , Liverpool L3 5YQ —
Google Maps
Tel: 0151 707 1733
Fax:
0151 708 9355
Minicom: 0151 706 0365
Email: training@nwdaf.co.uk
Website: www.nwdaf.co.uk
This workshop leaders training course for disabled and deaf artists is run in partnership with LIPA (Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts). It is the first course of its kind, and fully accredited by Liverpool's John Moores University. Classes take place one day per week from January to April, leading to a Certificate in Professional Development from the University. Leading the Way has proved to be a resounding success, with it's graduates finding placements with such organisations as: the Everyman Theatre, the English Touring Theatre, and the Tate Gallery in Liverpool.
Listing ID: 1881
HNG Multimedia, The Fire Station, 84 Mayton Street, London N7 6QT —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7686 0380
Fax:
020 7607 4970
Minicom: 020 7700 8187
Email: simon@hng.org.uk
London Loud is a partnership training initiative between Shape and HNG Multimedia. Train with a professional film-maker and video artist and create a 5 minute film for submission to the LWT Whose London Film Festival.
Listing ID: 1882
425 Harrow Road, London W10 4RE —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 8969 3247
Fax:
020 8964 0008
Minicom: 020 8964 8271
Email: info@londonprintstudio.org.uk
Website: www.londonprintstudio.org.uk
Website: www.londonprintstudio.org.uk/E_timetable.html
London Print Studio is an open access workshop space for printmakers, incorporating a gallery and digital resource. They offer short courses and one-to-one tuition in etching, screenprinting and lithography and digital design. Also provides some training through the digital resource, mainly software.
Listing ID: 1883
Unit 7, Brighton House, 9 Brighton Terrace, Brixton, London SW9 8DJ —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7738 7841
Fax:
020 7733 6169
Email: info@londonprintworks.com
Website: www.londonprintworks.com
London's leading textile print centre offering production facilities for artists and designers, courses and a year-round programme of exhibitions.
Listing ID: 1884
103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7815 6934
Fax:
020 7815 6966
Email: info.esu@lsbu.ac.uk
Website: www.lsbu.ac.uk/ahsam/shortcourses/
London South Bank University's Arts and Media Department run a series of short media courses aimed at artists and community groups. Courses range from Community TV, to Dreamweaver, to Music Video production.
Listing ID: 1885
12, The Waterside, 44-48 Wharf Road, London N1 7SF —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7490 8787
Email: info@markharwood.plus.com
Website: www.markharwoodstudio.co.uk
Photographic tuition for photographers and artists given by multi-award winning professional photographer and tutor with 20 years experience. All camera formats, film or digital processes, lighting techniques, studio or location, portfolio assessments, professional careers help and advice.
Listing ID: 1886
Administered by UK Media Desk, Contact: Agnieszka Moody, 4th Floor, 66-68 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SR —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7323 9733
Fax:
020 7323 9747
Email: England@mediadesk.co.uk
Website: www.mediadesk.co.uk
MEDIA is a six year programme of the European Union to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase the international circulation of European audiovisual product. MEDIA Plus commenced on 1 January 2001 and will run to 31 December 2006. With a budget of €513 million (around £350 million) MEDIA Plus supports professional training (screenwriting, business and new technologies), project development (single/slate), and the distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works. Independent production and distribution companies can apply for development or distribution funding in the form of grants and interest free loans. Financial assistance is available for training providers and organisers of markets and festivals. Individuals may also benefit from subsidised places on training courses and international markets. Support is available for production and new media companies, sales agents, distributors, festival and market organisers, training providers and exhibitors.
Listing ID: 1887
Rose Bruford College, Sidcup —
Google Maps
Tel: 07989 474 786
Email: davneat@aol.com
A 5-day intensive course/workshop intended for theatre, film, and design professionals. Exploring materials and techniques of modelmaking from a variety of disciplines. Areas covered in depth include: working with plastics, methods of casting, techniques of soldering, metal etching, surface effects and paint finishes. The workshop is led by David Neat, a professional modelmaker, sculptor and lecturer of 23 yrs standing.
Listing ID: 1888
MITES (Liverpool) —
Google Maps
Tel: 0151 707 2881
Email: mites@fact.co.uk
Website: fact.co.uk
Training programme designed to help artists, gallery staff and curators understand and develop their use of new media technology. Two-day intensive workshops with case studies, practical examples and technical sessions, with small group sizes.
Listing ID: 1889
Website: www3.open.ac.uk/oubs/
Online information on courses.
Listing ID: 1890
The Stables, North Place, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9HY —
Google Maps
Tel: 01865 760 074
Email: courses@ofvm.org
Website: www.ofvm.org
Courses offered in 16mm film production, Adobe After Effects and Special Effects, Adobe Premiere Editing, experimental Super 8 filmmaking, and script writing. Prices, for a 10 week course, are from around £140 to £200, with discounts for those on benefits.
Listing ID: 1891
81 Berwick Street, London W1F 8TW —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7287 3833
Fax:
020 7439 2243
Email: info@raindance.co.uk
Website: www.raindance.co.uk
Throughout the year, Raindance offers film courses providing valuable information and advice on all aspects of independent filmmaking, writing, directing, and producing. Courses range from 'Lo to No Budget Filmmaking' up to Diploma courses in directing, producing and writing. Raindance Training supports the panels, forums, and seminars that run throughout the Raindance Film Festival.
Listing ID: 1892
Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, Walden Road, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5SN —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 8289 4903
Email: michael@ravetrain.com
Website: www.ravetrain.com
Rave Train is the commercial training arm of Ravensbourne College. Its professional development programmes divide into two main themes: bespoke and generic. Bespoke courses are tailored to meet a client's particular needs and cover specific equipment or processes. The courses can be delivered on site using the college's industry standard facilities or at the client's premises. Generic programmes will be delivered according to a schedule which is avaiable either from their website or from the staff contact.
Listing ID: 1893
65 Davies Street, London W1K 5DA —
Google Maps
Website: www.arts.ac.uk/shortcourses.htm
Developments at University of the Arts London is the division of the University of the Arts London which runs short courses and tailor-made training sessions in each of the five colleges. Short courses in almost all elements of art and design are offered, including portfolio preparation.
Listing ID: 1894
NFTS Short Course Unit, Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1LG —
Google Maps
Email: info@nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk
Website: www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk/?module=Shortcourse
ShortCourses@NFTS is the UK's leading provider of high-quality, intensive short courses for freelancers and employees in the film and television industry, training over 1000 people at varying stages in the careers, on around 100 courses, every year. Courses include production, camera, lighting, sound, editing, writing and directing.
Listing ID: 1895
Mobile: 07946 585 129
Email: sightlines@judyprice.co.uk
Sightlines assists organisations and curators, emerging and established artists in realising their audio / visual projects by offering all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production at competitive prices. Sightlines is artist-led has a sensitivity and aptitude for guiding and informing people as well as acting as a mediator or collaborator. Sightlines provides training in digital software and is available for project management, production / mentoring and conference / performance recording. Training in Final Cut Pro digital video editing, camera operation, sound editing, Photoshop and DVD creation.
Listing ID: 1896
Focus Point, 21 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9GB —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7713 9800
Fax:
020 7520 5758
Email: info@skillset.org
Website: www.skillset.org
Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for Broadcast, Film, Video and Interactive Media. Their aim is to make sure that people interested in getting into film, photography and animation have the right skills, so they can make sure that the UK industry remains competitive. The website is full of content that will be of interest to anyone who's in, or thinking of getting into, the industry. They also have information on funding.
Listing ID: 1897
The Triangle, 129-131 Mare Street, London E8 3RH —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 8525 4344
Email: training@spacestudios.org.uk
Website: www.spacestudios.org.uk
SPACE Training (part of SPACE) runs a number of courses to assist in your professional development and digital learning, from basic to advanced. Current courses include learning about tax, fundraising, proposals, marketing and selling, among others. Digital arts courses include web design and building, video editing, desktop publishing and using a number of application, such as Final Cut Pro. Prices start at £10-15 for a one day course, rising to £50-75 for five day courses. See the website above for full information and up-to-date listings of courses and prices, especially for the 'Accessing funds in the visual arts', 'Writing proposals' and 'Artists Residencies' courses. Space Place also provides one to one sessions for visual artists (dues to funding restrictions, they prioritise artists living in E3 and E14).
Listing ID: 1898
Nash Room, Institute for Contemporary Arts (ICA), The Mall, London SW1Y 5AH —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7930 3647
Fax:
020 7873 0051
Website: www.ica.org.uk
If you create technology-based installations, sculptures or performances, or want to learn how to and need technical assistance, this regular monthly support and training lab is for you. On hand are experts in electronic engineering, sound production and interactive and time based media to consult with and help you realise technical-based projects. The workshops are practice-based and participants are encouraged to work on and create their own projects during the sessions. You will need to phone the ICA to discuss your requirements at least 2 weeks before attending the workshop: phone Nic on 020 7267 2954.
Listing ID: 1899
Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7323 8000
Website: www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
Website: www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/whatson/index.html
Huge range of adult courses, lectures, talks and study days based around their collection. Check online or call for a brochure.
Listing ID: 1900
Coronet Street, London N1 6HD —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7613 4141
Fax:
020 7729 9422
Email: Enquiries@thecircusspace.co.uk
Website: www.thecircusspace.co.uk
The Circus Space offers a diverse artistic programme that includes the UK's only degree level education in the circus arts.
Listing ID: 1901
Stukeley Street, Covent Garden , London WC2B 5LJ —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7242 9872
Fax:
020 7405 3347
Email: VisualArts@citylit.ac.uk
Website: www.citylit.ac.uk
Vast range of very affordable courses means 22,000 students per year use the City Lit for short courses in languages, art, design, sign language, music, literature, writing etc. The website is fully searchable by course or subject, or order a full prospectus. Short courses means fairly regular starting dates for each one.
Listing ID: 1902
Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6LS —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7377 0300
Fax:
020 7377 0057
Email: info@digitalguild.org.uk
Website: www.digitalguild.org.uk
The Digital Guild is a unique centre for training, arts and technology in London, operating as a not for profit organisation committed to developing excellence and access to creative digital technology. The Digital Guild is dedicated to creative media technology investigation and operates as a multi-disciplinary project providing resources for research, development, education and training in the creative applications of computers. Courses include Design for Interactive Media, Streaming for Low Bandwidth and Online Gaming, using applications such as Photoshop 6, Image Ready, Real Media, Dreamweaver, Media Cleaner Pro 5 and Flash, and prices are heavily discounted for concessions.
Listing ID: 1903
Hungerford School, Hungerford Road, London N7 9LF —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7607 8660
Email: booking@filmworkshop.com
Website: www.filmworkshop.com
Offer a range of free and low cost digital arts and video based courses and training at the Media Studio, ranging from beginners classes to professional level courses. Also offers DVD/VHS mastering.
Listing ID: 1904
National Film and Television School, Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Bucks HP9 1LG —
Google Maps
Tel: 01494 731462
Mobile: 07939 561301
Fax:
01494 678708
Email: SJWalker@nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk
Website: www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk
Accredited, highly sought after courses from this industry feted school. See their website for more information and course details. Recently relocated from the old Lux Centre in Hoxton Square.
Listing ID: 1905
239 Old Street, London EC1V 9EY —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7553 4470
Fax:
Fax 020 7251 3130
Email: Enquiries@theinnovatory.com
Website: www.theinnovatory.com
Provider of training for web design, computer design packages and basic computer skills. Day courses can be very expensive, but evening courses are much more reasonable. They also provide access to loans & grants, business improvement planning and general support, events and seminars . They also offer advice on grants available to Hackney-based businesses and sole traders. Grants up to £5000 are available.
Listing ID: 1906
University of London, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H OAL —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7612 6000
Fax:
020 7612 6126
Email: info@ioe.ac.uk
Website: www.ioe.ac.uk
Part of the University of London, the Institute of Education offers masters courses in art and design and has new courses in museums and galleries education.
Listing ID: 1907
Kangley Bridge Road, London SE26 5AR —
Google Maps
Tel: 0800 917 5902
Email: studentenquiries@thelearninglibrary
Website: www.thelearninglibrary.ac.uk
The Learning Library was established over 16 years ago with the aim of providing quality distance learning programmes. They are the largest distance learning college in the UK, specialising in bookkeeping, but with courses in web design too, in both Dreamweaver and FrontPage.
Listing ID: 1908
19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7613 8527
Fax:
020 7613 8599
Email: Enquiry@princesdrawingschool.org
Website: www.princesdrawingschool.org
Offer courses on lifedrawing, printmaking and etching, free life drawing classes for London-based art students.
Listing ID: 1909
Crowndale Road, Kings Cross, London NW1 1TR —
Google Maps
Tel: 0800 358 1854
Email: info@wmcollege.ac.uk
Website: www.wmcollege.ac.uk
The Working Men's College (for men and women) aims to increase the educational opportunities for adults who cannot study full time, particularly those who have missed out on their initial education. Courses include etching, sculpture, photography, pottery, ceramics, weaving, theatre design and silkscreen printing. See their site for more details.
Listing ID: 1910
Contact: Agnieszka Moody, 4th Floor, 66-68 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SR —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7323 9733
Fax:
020 7323 9747
Email: England@mediadesk.co.uk
Website: www.mediadesk.co.uk
MEDIA Plus has been running since January 2001, as a funding source designed to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase international circulation of European audio/visual product. MEDIA (the latest UK Media Desk project) supports nearly 50 of the top European training courses in screenwriting, business management and new technologies.
Listing ID: 1911
University of the Arts London, Merton Hall Road, London SW19 3QA —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 8408 5535
Fax:
020 8408 5050
Email: shortcourses@wimbledon.ac.uk
Website: www.wimbledon.arts.ac.uk
Wimbledon College of Arts offers a range of short courses in art and design including Theatre and Costume design, Painting, Sculpture and the MA in Art and Performance Theory, running year-round. Many of the courses are aimed at professional development. Joined the University of the Arts London in 2006. The College has also established the Centre for Drawing in Autumn 2000 to provide organisational support for research into the activity, practice and scholarship of drawing, and its dynamic relationship with issues in contemporary art practice. The Centre for Drawing hosts a series of artists' residencies accompanied by exhibitions, lectures, studio visits and publications.
Listing ID: 1912
Deane House Studios, 27 Greenwood Place, London NW5 1LB —
Google Maps
Tel: 0845 521 3457
Fax:
020 7619 6162
Minicom: 020 7424 7330
Email: info@shapearts.org.uk
Website: www.shapearts.org.uk
Website: www.shapearts.org.uk/shapetickets
Shape works in partnership with mainstream organisations and deaf arts practitioners to promote access and opportunity for deaf and disable artists. As a national resource, they provide training and events throughout the UK, and have online tools for artists such as 'Artists Resource Pack' and 'Creative Lives', stories behind deaf and disabled people who have made a career in the arts. In summer 2008 London Disability Arts Forum and Shape will be launching a new tool for deaf and disabled artists to promote their work to potential employers. D-art will give disabled and deaf people working in the arts and creative industries in Greater London a direct line to employers and commissioners.
Listing ID: 1941
Tel: 020 7613 9123
Email: enquiries@tcch.ac.uk
Website: www.tcch.ac.uk
Hackney Community College offers a range of full and part-time courses for school leavers and adults.
Listing ID: 2877
35 Kingsland Road, London E2 8AA —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7729 9992
Email: training@metronewmedia.com
Website: www.metronewmedia.com
Metro New Media offers short courses in Web Design, Graphics, Final Cut Pro and some Business courses.
Listing ID: 2875
Poplar High Street, London E14 0AF —
Google Maps
Tel: 020 7510 7777
Email: advice@tower.ac.uk
Website: www.tower.ac.uk
Established College offering a huge number of courses, from Business to Creative Arts to English for Foreign students.
Listing ID: 2876
Studio 24 7-15 Greatorex St. London, E1 5NF —
Google Maps
Website: www.escapeartists.co.uk
Website: socialartsnetwork.ning.com
Escape Artists provide access to the arts within some of the country's most disadvantaged communities; such as those within Young Offender Institutions, Secure Hospitals, Prisons, Mental Health Institutions, Hostels for the Homeless and Hospices. They have a number of courses for art practitioners interested in working within the sector. They also run SANe, the Social Arts Network. SANe exists to facilitate communication between people who are interested in the development of socially inclusive arts practice, services and productions.
Listing ID: 3679