Stafford House, Creative courses

Stafford House
Creative courses this summer

Safford House for more than 25 years have been providing high quality English Language and activity courses for young learners at a wide range of great locations throughout the UK and USA.
LOCATION: CSVPA Cambridge (14 Round Church Street Cambridge CB5 8AD)
45km from Stansted Airport; 50 min by train from London

Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts. This school provides a unique and highly personalised method of learning, creating an environment in which to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals.
This school is accredited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and were awarded ‘Excellent’ in five out of nine areas including boarding, and achieved ‘Good’ in all other areas in our last full integrated inspection.

10% discount on summer courses for bookings received before May 1st 2022

Fashion

Through a combination of studio work and excursions, this 2-week fashion course will introduce students to the design side of the industry, within a fun and creative environment. Run by experienced industry professionals this 2-week course will broaden students’ knowledge of the fashion world through a series of fun and practical workshops. Students will learn a range of techniques to further their interest and understanding of fashion and build skills necessary to take their learning to the next level.

Age: 14+
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 4.5 +/ Intermediate
Average class size 18 students
Start Dates: Sunday 3rd July 2022 (two Weeks); Sunday 24th July 2022 (two weeks)
Price: £2, 800 (two weeks)

Course INCLUDED
25+ Hours of tuition comprised of creative practical workshops working towards the completion of a portfolio
Accommodation (Single en -suite room) 20-25 minutes’ walk from the campus
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner
5 evening activities per week (18 years old. Activities might include under 18s club night, cinema, games/music in the park, bowling, ghost tour or a quiz night)
Excursions (the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), the Saatchi Gallery or the Textile Museum in London)
Certificate

Portfolio Preparation

This unique, tailored programme is designed specifically for students who want to develop a digital portfolio. Our Portfolio Preparation course is ideal for students looking to construct and curate a digital portfolio to showcase their work to the highest possible level. Based at our Cambridge CSVPA campus and taught by lecturers who are themselves experienced working artists, students will learn industry methods and practices to improve their work and develop their skills base.

Age: 15-18
Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 4.5 +/ Intermediate
Average class size 18 students
Start Dates: Sunday 3rd July 2022 (three weeks)
Price: £3, 900 (three weeks)

Course INCLUDED
25+ Hours of tuition comprised of creative practical workshops working towards the completion of your portfolio
Accommodation (Single en -suite room) 20-25 minutes’ walk from the campus
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner
5 evening activities per week (18 years old. Activities might include under 18s club night, cinema, games/music in the park, bowling, ghost tour or a quiz night)
Excursions (the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), the Saatchi Gallery or the Textile Museum in London)
Certificate

Acting

The perfect course for aspiring actors looking to elevate their skills and learn valuable industry experience from professionals. Experienced lecturers will lead students through a variety of exercises designed to help develop creativity, spontaneity and authenticity in performance. Students will gain a deeper understanding of acting, movement, voice and improvisation and will work towards delivering an ensemble production performed to an invited audience at the conclusion of the course.

Age: 14+
Minimum English standard: International students should have at least an Upper Intermediate level of English
Average class size 16 students
Start Dates: Sunday 26th June 2022 (two week); Sunday 10th July 2022 (two week); Sunday 24th July 2022 (two week)
Price: £2, 800 (two weeks)

Course INCLUDED
25+ Hours of tuition comprised of workshops and rehearsals working towards a final performance
Accommodation (Single en -suite room) 20-25 minutes’ walk from the campus
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner
5 evening activities per week (18 years old. Activities might include under 18s club night, cinema, games/music in the park, bowling, ghost tour or a quiz night)
Excursions
Certificate