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    Future Artists

    by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)

    Future Artists is a two-week programme for students who want to explore creativity in practice.

    Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
    Future Artists
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    Key facts

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Ages 11–16

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 11–16

    Location / Region

    Wimborne

    Cost

    From £4,250

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Upcoming cycle

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    Accommodation: Purpose-built boarding houses (residential campus)

    Meals: All meals at Canford Summer School

    Certificate: Hands-on studio learning (15 hours/week), weekly “Time to Shine” group projects with presentations, excursions to UK locations, and a social programme of activities and events. Students receive an end-of-course report and certificate.

    Outcomes: ["Creative Exploration: experiment with artistic techniques and media to express original ideas and perspectives", "Artistic Analysis: interpret and critique artworks, understanding context, style, and intention", "Project Development: plan and produce a sustained creative work from concept to presentation", "Confident Presentation: share artistic process and outcomes with an audience"]

    TL;DR

    Future Artists is a two-week programme for students who want to explore creativity in practice. Students experiment with drawing, painting, mixed media and design while developing and expressing their own artistic voice through studio sessions and collaborative projects.

    What is Future Artists?

    Future Artists is a two-week programme for students who want to explore creativity in practice. Students experiment with drawing, painting, mixed media and design while developing and expressing their own artistic voice through studio sessions and collaborative projects.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    From £4,250; includes Academic Subjects Residential Price: 4250.

    Accommodation

    Purpose-built boarding houses (residential campus)

    Meals

    All meals at Canford Summer School

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; Wimborne.

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    What you actually do

    Hands-on studio learning (15 hours/week), weekly “Time to Shine” group projects with presentations, excursions to UK locations, and a social programme of activities and events. Students receive an end-of-course report and certificate.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      15 hours of subject-specific academic content per week

    2. 2

      Maximum class size of 15 students per class

    3. 3

      Time to Shine weekly group projects with presentations

    4. 4

      Excursions to well-known UK locations

    5. 5

      Social programme (sports, performing arts, creative arts, tech, survival academy) and whole-school events

    6. 6

      End of course report and certificate

    7. 7

      Accommodation and all meals (residential)

    Key dates and deadlines

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students aged 11–16

    • Minimum English level: B1+ (Intermediate and above)

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Entry cost

    From £4,250

    Funding or discounts

    • SBC’s Summer Schools Scholarship Programme

    What's included

    Academic Subjects Residential Price: 4250

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