33 Short courses in Art and Craft in Europe
Crochet for Beginners
Who would have thought you could create so many beautiful things for you and your home with just one hook and some yarn? Crocheting is a great skill to have. International Open Academy offers the Crochet for Beginners programme.
Makeup for All Seasons
From staying pretty in the pool to looking feisty for festivities or the no-makeup look, the Makeup For All Seasons Video Series will show you the cosmetic creativity and techniques essential for your all-year-round makeup. International Open Academy offers the Makeup for All Seasons programme.
Mixed Media Photography
Join Mixed Media Photography at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and using the photographic image as a starting point, this three-day course will enable you to develop a project that explore expressive possibilities across a range of hands-on mixed media techniques.
Event Design and Styling
Unleash your creative expression! Style elegant events! If you have a natural flair for styling and design, one of the most rewarding ways to give expression to your creativity is by designing and styling events. International Open Academy offers the Event Design and Styling programme.
Personal Image and Beauty Expert
Personal image is a big contributor to inner and outer confidence. Looking amazing makes you feel amazing, but do you ever feel like you haven’t quite achieved the right look? Or that the clothes you wear don’t work well together? International Open Academy offers the Personal Image and Beauty Expert programme.
Hair Styling and Extensions
Hair styling is an exciting, creative and glamorous career or a valuable addition to many professions like personal shopper or image consultant. Based in the fast moving, bustling world of image and fashion, it is satisfying and very rewarding. International Open Academy offers the Hair Styling and Extensions programme.
Eyelash Technician
Whether you’ve been in the beauty industry for years and want to offer clients a new service or are interested in becoming a lash artist and opening your own business, now is the perfect time to learn how to perform eyelash treatments including extensions, perms and lifts. International Open Academy offers the Eyelash Technician programme.
Mixed Media Printmaking
This skills-based and demonstration-led Mixed Media Printmaking course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) takes place in a state-of-the-art printmaking studio. Students will explore themes and compositional ideas using both colour and black and white printed collage methods. These outcomes are then translated into handmade printmaking techniques.
Jewellery with Wood
On this Jewellery with Wood course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will explore how to make contemporary sculptural jewellery pieces with silver inlay, inlaid pearls and laminating different woods.
Silverclay Jewellery Workshop
This Silverclay Jewellery Workshop at the Arts University Bournemouth has been specially designed for anyone that wishes to learn how to make pure silver jewellery using silverclay.
Special FX Make-up
On this hands-on Special FX Make-up course at the Arts University Bournemouth young artists aged 12-15 will let their imaginations free as they explore make-up special effects for performance, fashion, film, and TV.
Makeup Artistry
A successful makeup artist can earn up to $100,000 per year and The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the beauty industry is expected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028 – faster than the national average. International Open Academy offers the Makeup Artistry programme.
Quilting With Kids
Make something new and beautiful out of old clothes and materials. Spend quality time with children at home being productive and creative. Design homemade quilts, decorations, and wall hangings made with love and filled with sweet memories.International Open Academy offers the Quilting With Kids programme.
Embroidery For Beginners
Give a second life to old or plain clothes or shoes by adding colorful motifs or drawings created by you. Jazz up your tired-looking curtains, lampshades, and cushions with your embroidery designs. International Open Academy offers the Embroidery For Beginners programme.
Nail Technician
Are you passionate about nail art? Do you love painting nails and want to be part of the $532 billion dollar beauty industry? International Open Academy offers the Nail Technician programme.
Professional Modeling
If you have been interested in modeling as a hobby or career, but don't know where to start then this course is for you! Taught by two successful working models, International Open Academy's Professional Modeling course is a must-have guide filled with useful tips and hints for all the models to be out there.
Handmade Soap Making
Discover the art of soap making and learn why ‘soapers’ have stuck to using simple, natural ingredients for thousands of years. Using simple ingredients found in nature, you’ll craft soaps that not only smell great, but feel great on your skin. No more dried out hands from chemicals and additives. International Open Academy offers the Handmade Soap Making programme.
Silversmithing Jewellery Workshop (Stage 1)
Learn how to design and make your own unique, stunning silver jewellery on this comprehensive Silversmithing Jewellery Workshop (Stage 1) course at the Arts University Bournemouth.
Face Painting
Color, art, and fun combine into our most joyously vibrant course! Our experts will teach you the art of face painting. From working with children at festivals to otherworldly Halloween looks, face painting is a transformative practice. International Open Academy offers the Face Painting programme.
Bridal and Special Occasions Makeup
As one of the biggest days in their life, brides want to look their very best for their wedding and are prepared to pay for high quality services. Make brides look like stars while earning big bucks in a career as a makeup artist for weddings and special occasions. International Open Academy offers the Bridal and Special Occasions Makeup programme.