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From abstract art to expressive watercolour: Cardiff Met School of Art and Design launches short courses for spring and summer

3 March 2026
A collect of opened and used paint cans sit on a cluttered table filled with art supplies A collect of opened and used paint cans sit on a cluttered table filled with art supplies

This spring and summer, adult learners will have the opportunity to take part in a range of short courses at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Cardiff Met’s Open Art School (COAS) returns for 2026, with a broad range of evening and weekend short courses available. There are ten courses to choose from, including painting, drawing and printmaking.

Three adult learners wearing painters jackets stand around a table in discussion

The following courses are now available to book:

  • Introduction to Drawing, Tuesdays from 21 April
  • Life Drawing, Tuesdays from 2 June
  • Painting the Human Figure, 16 and 17 May
  • Introduction to Acrylic Landscape Painting, Mondays from 20 April
  • Introduction to Watercolour Painting, Thursdays from 23 April
  • Introduction to Oil or Acrylic Painting – Colour and Form, Wednesdays from 22 April
  • Expressive Watercolour: Painting in a Loose Style, Saturday 9 May
  • Introduction to Acrylics: Abstract Art, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June
  • Collograph Printmaking, Wednesdays from 22 April
  • Reduction Linocut Printmaking, Wednesdays from 3 June

Dr Bethan Gordon, Dean of the School of Art and Design at Cardiff Met said: “Delivered in Cardiff Met’s School of Art & Design professional studios and workshops, our Open Art School is open to all abilities. Whether you’re an experienced artist, building a portfolio for degree or foundation study, or picking up a pencil for the first time, our courses and workshops offer the perfect opportunity to explore new skills and develop your creative practice.”

Cardiff Met’s Open Art School runs courses throughout the year at the University’s Llandaff campus, typically starting each autumn, spring and summer term.

To sign up for the mailing list and receive updates, email your contact details to coas@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All courses for the spring and summer are available to book now. Courses begin week commencing 20 April 2026, running until mid-July. Prices start from £80.

Further information can be found on the Cardiff Met webpage.