Cardiff Open Art School (COAS)

Date: Mondays, starting 29 September 2025, 6:00-8:00pm
Course length: 6 sessions * 
Price: £175
Tutor: Nikolett Kovacs 
Level: All welcome  
Designed for all skill levels, this course will guide you through the vibrant world of acrylics, offering hands-on techniques, color mixing, and brushwork mastery. 

COAS Short course. Sat 8 November 10am - 4pm

This unique course invites individuals of all artistic levels to explore the intersection of creativity and the mind-body connection.  Whether you're an art enthusiast, a beginner seeking new adventures, or you are interested in integrating art into your day-to-day life, this course is designed for you!

Date: Saturday 18 October and Sunday 19 October, 10:30am -3:00pm
Course length: weekend 
Price: £150
Tutor: Christopher Holloway
Level: Intermediate / Advanced 

Figurative painting has remained a popular subject matter throughout the history of art and maintains its importance as a subject for paint

For Aspiring Art & Design Students | Ages 16–18
Starts Autumn 2025 | Prepare for University Applications in January 2026
Are you applying for an art or design course at university? Want to elevate your portfolio with hands-on, creative, and sustainable work? Join our Saturday Portfolio Builder Course — a three-session programme designed to help you craft a compelling, university-ready portfolio using expressive, experimental, and digital techniques.
 

Date: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, 10:30am -3:00pm
Course length: weekend 
Price: £150
Tutor: Christopher Holloway
Level: All Welcome 

Still Life Painting has remained a popular subject matter throughout the history of art and maintains its importance as a subject for painting today. This two-day class which explores the technical aspects of painting in oil or acrylic, with a study of composition, colour mixing practice, and observation.