Activities

Open Days 2025 – 2026

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Waterloo Centre for Adult Education

Thinking about returning to education? Come along to our free open evening and explore the fantastic opportunities waiting for you at our Waterloo Centre.

✅ Speak to our expert tutors
✅ Tour our welcoming facilities
✅ Discover the right course for your goals

We’ve been supporting adult learners here for over 100 years. You’ll find a warm, inclusive atmosphere, plenty of guidance, and access to enriching events and performances throughout the year.

🎨 Explore short courses in:
Visual Arts | Music & Dance | Sculpture | Art History | Philosophy | Creative Writing | History — and more!

🎓 We also offer:

• BA and MA degrees in Creative Practice
• Access to Higher Education courses
• Accredited certificates and diplomas in a wide range of subjects

Whether you’re looking to upskill, change direction, or pursue a lifelong passion, our Waterloo Centre is here to help you get started.

Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries

Saturday 9 May 2026 – 11.00am-14.00pm

Join us for an inspiring evening at our Chelsea Centre. Whether you’re a school leaver or an adult learner, this is your chance to:

• Meet our tutors and explore the right course for you
• Tour our creative facilities and see where your future could begin
• Discover exciting opportunities for both young people and adults

🎨 Courses for 16–18s include:
Art & Design | Media & TV | Fashion | Photography | Games Design
Plus, explore our growing range of T Levels in creative and digital fields.

🎓 Adult learners can choose from:

• BA and MA degrees in Creative Practice
• Access to Higher Education course in art and design
• Accredited courses (Levels 1–3) in art, photography, fashion and millinery and more
• Short courses in Fashion, Art & Print, and Media

Whether you’re starting your journey or looking to upskill, we’ll help you take the next step in your creative career.

North Kensington Centre for Skills

Saturday 9 May 2026 – 11.00am-14.00pm

Join us for an inspiring evening at our North Kensington Centre. Whether you’re a school leaver or an adult learner, this is your chance to:

• Meet our tutors and explore the right course for you
• Tour our centre and facilities and see where your future could begin
• Discover exciting opportunities for both young people and adults

🎨 Courses for 16–18s include:
Art & Design | Business | Computing| Music | Esports | Health & Social Care | Early Years
Plus, explore our growing range of T Levels in science, healthcare and digital fields.

🎓 Adult learners can choose from:

• Foundation degrees in Early Years and Education
• Higher Technical Qualifications
• Access to Higher Education courses in science, medicine, law, social sciences, humanities and more
• Accredited courses (Levels 1–3) in teaching, early years, healthcare and more
• Short courses in Jewellery, Ceramics, Glassmaking and science and music

Whether you’re starting your journey or looking to upskill, we’ll help you take the next step in your career.