Short Courses

An introduction to the world of editing, this course teaches methods and strategies that help you become a better reader, with focused and perceptive ways of understanding the text in front of you. Mechanics—the nuts and bolts of how we write—and intentions—reason and purpose—matter equally when approaching a text with an editing eye. Lessons and discussion points are focused around the craft of reading and writing. We will look at how being a good editor requires a combination of distance and closeness, and how this translates into your writing life. Each week, a new topic will be introduced with examples …

This course offers an introduction to the craft of poetry, exploring elements such as form, voice, rhythm and the sonic impact of language. Through readings ranging from classical poetry to contemporary works, you will examine how poetic traditions have evolved, both building on established structures and breaking convention to create new forms of expression. Each session features guided discussions, readings and writing exercises that encourage you to explore how poetry uses sound, imagery, movement and space to convey meaning. Inspired by works such as Billy Collins’ Introduction to Poetry, the course invites you to approach poetry with curiosity, creativity and …

Why do products look so good in photographs? Learn the techniques and technicalities of studio product photography, from lighting to product placement and composition. Understand the fundamental principles and challenges of product photography and how to use a full range of studio equipment, while exploring how different products respond to different types of light.  

If you are interested and curious about arts and design, unleash your creativity in this workshop about zine-making. Through both design theory and crafty hands-on sessions, you will explore how to communicate ideas through printed matter. The core of this course focuses on the process of making a zine. You can grow your confidence and personal artistic voice through implementing art, writing, collage, comics and everything in between in crafting your DIY booklets. You will also learn about the history and culture of zines, and explore the conceptualisation process by exploring unique layouts and different binding techniques. Guided by a …

Transform your passion for fashion into engaging written communication with this comprehensive course designed for aspiring fashion writers, marketers and industry professionals. This course explores fashion storytelling across multiple platforms, helping you develop the skills to create compelling content for today’s digital and editorial landscape. You will build your unique writing voice while learning essential fashion writing skills in fashion journalism, brand storytelling, trend analysis and visual storytelling. The course also covers fashion marketing copywriting, social media content creation for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, and professional communication for fashion PR, including press releases and media pitches. Through practical …

This course is suitable for youths aged 16 to 18 to learn and review their fundamental art skills for preparing a portfolio for an interview. Participants will learn to expand and develop ideas using dry and wet mediums and refine charcoal, pen and marker rendering techniques with the chosen themes, composition techniques and art styles. Participants will also learn watercolour and acrylic painting techniques to create drawings and paintings.

This is a craft-based photography training course where film will be used as an experiential learning tool. This course is a chance for budding photographers to learn to slow down, build confidence in manual shooting, train their exposure judgment, develop strong composition habits and teach visual discipline. You are to bring 10 digital photos to the first class that you think represent your photography. This course does not teach darkroom development.

This writing course builds on the foundations introduced in Writing 101, guiding you to deepen your understanding of language, structure and personal voice. Through the exploration of diverse writing forms—including essays, fiction, prose poetry and experimental or hybrid works—you will examine how meaning is shaped through style, structure and intention. Each session introduces key aspects of effective writing such as clarity of expression, grammar and sentence flow, transitions, editing techniques, pacing and narrative voice. You will engage in guided discussions, close reading of selected texts and weekly writing exercises designed to refine your craft and strengthen your authorial voice. Regular …

Learn to be more aware of your body in space and how to move with different dynamics in classes that focus on bodily release, organic movement and the connection between your centre and extremities. Classes progress weekly, and will provide you with approaches and techniques that build your core strength, posture, flexibility and musicality. Each session includes time on the floor (to focus on alignment and strength), movement (through travelling steps and jumps) and balance (curving with your body and shifting your weight). You will also tackle handstands and go upside-down. Every class ends with a short choreographed piece. For …

Youths from 12 to 18 years of age are welcome to discover their next favourite art project! Join this beginner-friendly acrylic painting class and discover how to work with acrylic paints, a richly coloured and versatile medium. Learn how artists communicate creative ideas through colour, texture, shape and gestural mark-making, all with acrylics.

Explore the world of visual communication through a series of engaging and fun drawing and sketching exercises. This includes developing a series of works on Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.

It’s never too early to start. Join us to learn the techniques and explore the wide range of sketching and drawing skills. Explore various applications of shading and mark-making using coloured pencils and other complementary dry drawing media.