National Saturday Club | 14-16yrs | Fashion & Business 2026/27
<p>Due to high application numbers this course is now full, and we are no longer accepting applications for 2026/27. We may open a waiting list later in the term. Thank you for your interest in this course.</p>
Art University Plymouth’s Young Arts programme was established in 1988. Young Arts also offers local participants the chance to join one of the National Saturday Clubs, and be part of a UK-wide initiative with over 70 clubs taking place across the country. National Saturday Clubs provide members with an array of transferable skills that are greatly sought after by employers in the UK’s thriving creative sector and beyond.
<p dir="ltr">Arts University Plymouth are offering free places on the prestigious National Saturday Club. We are looking for dedicated, creative young people aged 14-16 years who aspire to be the designers and stylists of the future. We are especially looking for people who are interested in future creative studies or careers in the creative industries.</p>
<p dir="ltr">On the <strong>National Fashion & Business Saturday Club</strong>, you will study a range of fashion, textiles, design and making via weekly skills workshops and finish the club with a longer project to create your final work to show in our Summer Exhibition.</p>
<p dir="ltr">You will also have the opportunity to gain an Arts Award qualification (optional), and to become part of an exciting national initiative known as <strong><a href="https://saturday-club.org/national-saturday-club/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Saturday Club Trust</a> </strong>which extends to over 70 clubs around the UK. </p>
<p dir="ltr">If you are more interested in working in art, design or other media, apply for the <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/young-arts/national-art-and-design-saturday-club" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>National Art & Design Club at Arts University Plymouth</strong></a>. <br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Sessions will be at our studios at Palace Court and Tavistock Place with a few sessions on location.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Arts University Plymouth, Palace Court, Pre-Degree and 6th Form Centre<br />Buckwell Street<br />Plymouth<br />PL1 2DA<br /><br />Arts University Plymouth <br />Tavistock Place,<br />PL4 8AT<br /></p>
Start Time
11:45am
End Time
1:45pm
Start Date
7 November 2026
End Date
20 March 2027
Fee
Free and inclusive of all materials, equipment and trips.
<p dir="ltr">No specific skills or experience are required, just an interest in creative learning and careers. You MUST be aged between 14-16 years on 1 September 2026, as the Plymouth clubs are for those who are, or would be in school years 10 or 11 (we would consider those who would be in year 12 if they are not studying art full time).<br /></p>
<p>All materials and equipment are provided.</p>
<p dir="ltr">To make an application to this course please click the "Book now" button at the top of the page to be redirected to the application form.</p>
<p dir="ltr">All sections of this form should be completed by a parent/guardian/school <strong>except the ‘Why do you want to take part in the Saturday Club, and what are you hoping to get out of it?’</strong> section. This should be completed (or dictated) by the young person in their own words.</p>
<p dir="ltr">For further information, to discuss a particular child's needs or to request an alternative format, please email <a href="mailto:youngarts@aup.ac.uk">youngarts@aup.ac.uk</a><br /></p>
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