51 Short courses in Liberal Arts in Europe

In this Collaborative Innovation in Socially Engaged Art course from Nebrija University students will learn and apply Design Thinking methods to develop socially engaged art concepts, ideas and projects. 

The Summer Studies in Paris - French Art Market and History course from IESA - School of Arts and Culture offers students a chance to encounter the great masterpieces of art directly in the galleries, museums and exhibitions of Paris.  

This Winter School course at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon offers an immersive learning experience during the winter break. Participants engage in intensive courses on contemporary business topics taught by expert faculty.

The Summer Studies in Paris - Arts and Luxury course from IESA - School of Arts and Culture explores the dialogue between contemporary art, exceptional craftsmanship, and the world of luxury through curated visits, hands on workshops, and meetings with leading professionals.

The Contemporary Art Market course from Nebrija University provides students with a comprehensive insight on the Contemporary Art Market, which will complement and professionalize their artistic education. Through a hands-on and on-site study of Madrid´s Contemporary Art Scene, Students will learn how the Contemporary Art Market is structured, and operates in a global scale.

This Photographic Portfolio course from Warnborough College is not focused on improving the photos you take; rather it focuses on your ability to select appropriate photos for a purpose, and to then present those photos in an appropriate way.

Join the Curating Contemporary Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and gain an understanding of professional standards of practice in curating. Learn about structures and institutions of the art world - acquire the tools to write an exhibition proposal, organise a show or apply for funding.

This Photographic Lighting course from Warnborough College will develop your understanding of light in photography and how to use different lighting equipment and techniques to achieve desired effects in a final image.

Experimental Film at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a practical course covering moving image and sound. It has been designed for artists and designers who want to integrate creative filmmaking into exhibitions and installations.

Anyone interested in the theory, the science and the applied issues surrounding intellectual humility. Learn more at the Intellectual Humility - Science programme from The University of Edinburgh.

University College London (UCL)'s Artemisia in Fiction and Fact course examines the life, art and afterlives of the baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 to 1653), the first woman to gain admission to the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence.

Successful career is starting with the right profession choice. The Highschool Program is offered by European Centre for Career Education.

The IE University Summer Programs offered at  IE University are your gateway to unlocking new opportunities and preparing for your next big step, whether it’s a master’s degree or a leap into your career.

This 8-week Writers' Gym workshop with screenwriter Ellis Freeman aims to refresh and deliver an injection of creative energy into your writing process.

This Curating from Art to Design and Beyond course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is for students who are looking to enhance their engagement with and understanding of contemporary curatorial practice and theory.

Understand the basics of Islamic and Arabic calligraphy and develop your calligraphy skills with Islamic Calligraphy - An Introduction to the Art of Handwriting at FutureLearn.

How do we transform experience and imagination into compelling prose? This Creative Writing - Fact or Fiction - Beginners course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is designed to develop your creative skills and confidence to write.

Life Writing and Writing Life at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a course designed for people who want to start on or continue their path towards writing narrative non-fiction.

Card magic is the most popular form of magic, and it’s easy to see why. It involves a variety of techniques, from sleight-of-hand to basic human psychology, and a great magician can dazzle and delight spectators young and old. International Open Academy offers the Card Magic programme.

Turn old clothes or scrap material into something modern and new. Make anything from bags to jackets by becoming a quilter. International Open Academy offers the Get Quilting programme.