The Open College of the Arts is a vibrant community of artists, writers and designers dedicated to unlocking the creative potential of individuals. It is a charitable trust at the forefront of arts education in the UK.

Open College Of The Arts's aim is to give students the skills to express their creative talents. The inexpensive, arts-based courses are structured, progressive, practical and pleasurable. All of the 300 tutors are practising artists/designers or writers. The Open College Of The Arts fosters individual creativity, developing technical expertise and stimulating critical awareness.

What's on offer
Whether wishing to study for personal development, career enhancement or sheer pleasure, further education is always a rewarding experience. Some 5,000 students worldwide are currently studying with OCA (Open College Of The Arts). Here are some reasons why you might enrol on an Open College Of The Arts course:

• Study at your own pace
• Start at any time of year
• Start immediately
• No experience required
• Study whilst in employment
• Learn from professional artists and designers
• Choose from 39 courses in 15 subject areas
• Accumulate credit points
• Become part of an artistic community
• Excellent value for money