Home Courses Visual arts Visual arts We offer large selection of visual arts and skills courses that are available for beginners and those who have advanced with their studies. Courses can be short weekend courses or run the whole semester. Normally they are workshops, where everyone can progress at their own pace. CoursesBeauty and Fashion Courses Culture, Society and Environment Dance Courses Handicrafts Courses Languages Arabic Courses Chinese Courses Dutch Courses English Courses Estonian Courses Finnish Courses French Courses German Courses Greek Courses Italian Courses Japanese Courses Korean Courses Latin Courses Persian Courses Polish Courses Portuguese Courses Russian Courses Spanish Courses Swedish Courses Media, Computer skills and Photography Music Courses Sports Courses Theatre and Improvisation Visual arts Well-being Courses Written Expression and Communication Open University Studies Facilities and directions Study Guidance Course registration Language of Instruction In general, the language of instruction is Finnish. In many courses, the teacher is also able to instruct in English or some other language. Please contact the Study guidance for more details concerning the courses and instruction. Courses Taught in English Spring 2025 Begin to Paint – Long Course Colour & Acrylic Painting Paths to Abstraction: Acrylic Painting Drawing the City Drawing in the Botanic Garden Chinese Gongbi Painting Workshop for Beginners Ink Painting in Contemporary Context – Chinese Painting Workshop Relaxed Painting: Unwind and Create Block Printing Workshop Course Info The length of each lesson is 45 minutes. Lessons are not held on public holidays. Supplies Needed for Arts Class At some courses the supplies for courses are included in the course fee, at some they are not. Check the details from the course description in our course online-shop. Study Guidance Our study guidance counsellors can always give you advice when you need help finding a suitable level or a new course. For example if there has been some time since your last course or you wish pick up a whole new hobby. Study Guidance