Art and Design
If you want a place where you’ll have the freedom to let your imagination run wild, and the support to allow your creative talents to come alive, you’ve come to the right place! At Nottingham College you will work and learn alongside professional and successful artists and designers in the heart of Nottingham’s Lace Market, part of the city’s Creative Quarter.
Many of our former students are now successful and nationally-renowned makers, designers and business owners, so we’ve got a strong track record in supporting students to reach their full potential.
We offer courses from Level 1 to degree-level, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to progress with us!
All our students enjoy the use of our six-storey former lace mill at 25 Stoney Street, which is dedicated to art and design, including extensive studio spaces, a print room, photographic dark room and studio, 3D workshops, a ceramics workshop and industry standard digital facilities.
You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work to the public and industry professionals at our art and design exhibitions, which are a real highlight of the year.
Many of our art and design courses are validated by the prestigious University of the Arts London (UAL). We have a close working relationship with UAL, with students regularly progressing to study there as well as other renowned universities across the country, including the world-famous Central Saint Martins.
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A Level Art and Design
If you’re creative, want to improve your artistic practice and enhance your technique in different artistic forms, this course is for you.
Access to Higher Education: Creative Arts (19+) - Full-time
You are aged 19+ and want to build and develop your skills and interests in new areas, to prepare for further study. You will need to be able to commit to working in College 3 days a week.
Art and Design (Level 1 UAL Diploma) - Full-time
If you’ve got a creative talent and you want to explore your skills and get started studying in an enthusiastic and exciting environment then this is the course for you.
Art and Design (Level 2 UAL Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you love a creative challenge, have a keen eye for detail and have a growing talent for drawing, painting and designing.
Art with Upcycled Materials for Beginners/Improvers - Part-time
This course will appeal to students who are interested in using alternative materials and methods to create art.
Arts and Crafts for Beginners/Improvers
This course is primarily for people who have an interest in arts and crafts and who would like to develop this interest in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment
BA (Hons) Art and Design (Fine Art) Top-Up Degree (Level 6) - Full-time
If you already have an HND or foundation degree this course allows you to top up to a full BA (Hons) in Art and Design with just one further year of study.
BA (Hons) Art and Design (Fine Art) Top-Up Degree (Level 6) - Part-time
If you already have an HND or foundation degree this course allows you to top up to a full BA (Hons) in Design with just two further years of part-time study.
BA (Hons) Art and Design (Graphics) Top-up Degree (Level 6) - Full-time
If you already have an HND or foundation degree this course allows you to top up to a full BA (Hons) in Design with just one further year of study.
BA (Hons) Art and Design (Graphics) Top-up Degree (Level 6) - Part-time
If you already have an HND or foundation degree this course allows you to top up to a full BA (Hons) in Design with just two further years of study.
Cake Decoration for Beginners - Part-time
This course will give an introduction to cake decorating, using a variety of techniques to create a professional finish to your cakes to wow family and friends.
Cake Decoration for Improvers - Part-time
This course will focus on developing cake decorating skills to produce a professional finish.
Ceramics - Beginners (Entry Level) - Part-time
This course is perfect for any beginner who is learning basic hand-building techniques using clay.
Ceramics - Intermediate - Part-time
If you have already completed the beginners course, this intermediate course will allow you to develop skills learnt.
Ceramics - Studio Practice (Level 1) - Part-time
This course is suitable for advanced learners and prior knowledge and experience of ceramics is essential.
Ceramics - Throwing (Level 1) - Part-time
This is perfect for students who have completed the beginners course and want to learn to use the wheel.
Ceramics - Working with Porcelain (Advanced) - Part-time
This course is perfect if: you have an interest in ceramics, jewellery or enjoy working at a small scale.
Ceramics - Working with Porcelain (Intermediate) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you have an interest in ceramics particularly the purity of porcelain, if you enjoy the idea of combining different materials, if you want to create wearable jewellery or simply enjoy working at a small scale.
Ceramics – Introduction to Porcelain - Part-time
In this course we will experiment with a number of different ceramic processes which lend themselves well to being produced in porcelain.
Creative Business Start Up - Part-time
This course is perfect if you want to start your own business from something you enjoy.
Creative Exploration - Part-time
Our Creative Exploration course consists of three 10-week blocks, of Creative Projects to help you to engage with your local community, learn new art skills, make friends and develop skills for life.
Decorating Cakes to Sell - Part-time
This course is perfect if you want to improve your existing cake decoration skills and the presentation of your cakes and prepare to sell them.
Drawing and Painting (Level 1) – Part-time
This is perfect for any beginner who is interested in drawing and painting and those wanting to develop skills further.
FdA Fine Art Practice Foundation Degree (Level 5) - Full-time
This course embraces a full range of disciplines, allowing you to work in the materials and methods of your choice.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 4 UAL) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you’re serious about progressing to one of the country’s top art schools. Our highly-regarded art foundation course will help you to redefine your barriers, focus your creative direction and choose the degree course or creative…
General Art and Design (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you want to develop your interest in art and design in all its forms and pursue a future in the creative industries, but haven’t yet chosen an area of specialism.
Interior Design - Part-time
This course is perfect if you want to develop your skills and knowledge of Interior Design.
Intermediate Drawing - Part-time
The course is perfect if you want to develop your fine art drawing skills.
Intermediate Painting - Part-time
The course is perfect if you want to develop your fine art painting skills.
Introduction to Art and Design (Entry Level) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you would like to further your study in Art and Design. It is ideal if you maybe lack some confidence or have low level GCSE qualifications that are below the criteria for Level 1 and…
Introduction to Portrait Drawing - Part-time
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to expand your skill set, our course offers something for everyone.
Life Drawing (Level 1) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you are interested in creative drawing practice and have some experience in observation drawing.
Make Stained Glass to Sell - Part-time
This course is aimed at learners with some experience of stained glass.
Painting and Drawing - Part-time
This course is primarily for people who have an interest in drawing and painting and who would like to develop this interest in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment.
Painting and Drawing for Beginners - Part-time
This course aims to provide a supportive atmosphere for you to develop your drawing and painting skills in a range of media.
Painting and Drawing for Improvers - Part-time
This course aims to provide a supportive atmosphere for learners with some experience to develop their drawing and painting skills further in a range of media.
Portfolio Preparation: Art, Design and Fashion - Part-time
This course is aimed at learners who are aged 19+ and are interested in future full-time study on an Access to Higher Education Course within the Creative Arts.
Pre-Access - Art, Design and Fashion – Part-Time
This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and want to develop your artistic skills and knowledge and you can commit to study in College for 2 days a week.
Print-Making (Level 1) – Part-time
This is perfect for any beginner who is interested in learning creative print-making processes. You will need prior experience for the Advanced Course in Term 3.
Sculptural Ceramics and Hand-building - Part-time
Whether you're a beginner, or an intermediate level ceramicist looking to expand your skill set, this course is the perfect place to practice your sculptural ceramic techniques.
Stained Glass for Beginners - Part-time
Learn the techniques and skills of stained glass crafts, working with coloured glass, copper foil and solder.
Stained Glass for Improvers - Part-time
If you have some experience of stained glass, this course is for you. You can learn additional skills to build on previous experience.
T Level in Craft and Design (Level 3) (16-18) - Full-time
Starting in 2025, this course is perfect if you enjoy fashion, craft and design and are thinking of starting a career in the industry. The new T Level combines workshop- and classroom-based study with hands-on experience working with an employer…
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Creative Arts at 25 Stoney Street
At 25 Stoney Street you will find facilities, classrooms and workspaces suitable to let your creative spirit and work be nurtured. We have technicians and experienced staff on hand to help you fulfil your creative potential