Creative
Did you enjoy art in school?
Would you like to develop further in design, arts and crafts?
Even start your own small business?
If you choose a creative path you could go on to design elaborate theatre sets, produce bespoke jewellery, create couture fashion designs, screen print your own t-shirt label, build interactive websites, make luscious floral displays for weddings, restore the stone carvings of cathedrals, decorate home interiors and even exhibit your work in art galleries!
A creative career allows you to work innovatively and experimentally while expressing your own artistic talents. With a range of internationally recognised qualifications we can put you on the right career path and help you realise your true creative potential.
Design and Craft
there are over 100 Creative courses you can choose from which in areas such as: Fashion wear, Textiles, Jewellery, Ceramics, Interior decoration, Creative computing and Life drawing
Find out more about the types and levels of qualification we provide
Type of work:
Studio-based, creative and artistic, hands-on, practical and skilled.
Who you could work for:
Yourself – at home or studio-based, or employed within Creative Industries..
Likely hours:
Normal working hours but when there is a deadline you will need to meet it..
Starting salary*:
Around £10,000 – £12,000. Professional Designer-Makers can make very good salaries and with big commissions come big rewards!
Perfect for you if you are:
Creative, artistic, good with your hands and want to learn a craft skill..
You could even go on to:
Develop your own business making original items and/or Higher Education.
Salaries are only a guide. We’ve quoted average figures and there will be some variation around the country. There will also be variation from employer to employer.