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INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE

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BUILD A PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

Create real, high-quality projects that showcase your skills & stand out in applications.

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WHERE OUR STUDENTS GO NEXT:

Our students develop strong portfolios and go on to study at leading art and design universities. Students from YDA have successfully gained places at the following universities:

TESTIMONIALS

We’re incredibly grateful for the support my daughter received from Margie. She helped her develop a portfolio for her university applications. Margie made a huge difference to my daughter’s confidence. She felt listened to, inspired, and supported every step of the way. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend to any young person looking to build a strong, portfolio

(UCL Fashion)

-Natasha Hayes, Haslemere

ART SCHOLARSHIPS 11+ & 13+

Our students have been awarded art scholarships to the following schools:

AQA UNIT AWARD/
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Arts Award Silver & Gold:

Build real-world creative projects and earn a recognised qualification.

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Strengthen your portfolio and gain skills that impress universities and creative employers

WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS

DESIGN WORKSHOPS FOR PRIMARY & SECONDARY STUDENTS

Inspire creativity in your students with our engaging art and design workshops. We deliver tailored sessions for primary and secondary schools, helping students explore skills, build confidence, and develop creative projects in a fun, supportive environment.

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ABOUT US

Young Designers Academy inspires students aged 11–18 through hands‑on design education in architecture, fashion, illustration, and more. Led by industry professionals, we help young creatives build confidence, portfolios, and pathways to art & design futures.

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🎨 Ideas in motion, creativity in full swing at the Young Designers Academy 👨‍🎨

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Unlock your creativity with our new Game Design class at YDA! ✏️

Suitable for ages 11+, Wednesdays 6:30–8:00pm at 1 Mousehill Lane, Milford.

Now open for inquiries via our website - secure your spot today! 🌟

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Getting ready for 22 March!!!!! Join us for our first Comi-Con!!!!##

The 'Introduction to Architecture' courses, found on our website (youngdesignersacademy.co.uk) are suitable for a range of students, with different courses that progress smoothly in difficulty and technical skill. ✍📏

The courses, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Part 1 and 2, as well as a Designer Development course for older students. 👩‍🏫

For all information, visit our website, and head to Classes & Courses -> Introduction to Architecture. ✨

#YoungDesignersAcademy #YDA #CreativeAcademies #YoungDesigners #CreativeKids #Architecture #FutureArchitects #milford #guildford #godalming #surrey #surreymums #guildfordsurrey #art #design

Unlock your creativity with our Beginner Drawing Skills class at YDA! ✏️

Suitable for ages 11+, Saturdays 9:30–11:00am at 1 Mousehill Lane, Milford.

Now open for inquiries via our website - secure your spot today! 🌟

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✨ #CareerFocusFriday: Fashion Designer ✨

Ever wondered what it takes to become a fashion designer? 👗✏️
From concept & trend research to sketching, prototyping, and fabric selection, fashion design is where creativity meets craftsmanship.

At Young Designers Academy, we help aspiring creatives explore exciting career paths and build real-world design skills 💡

Ready to turn your passion for fashion into a future?
👉 Visit youngdesignersacademy.co.uk

#FashionDesigner #CreativeCareers #DesignEducation #FutureDesigners #YoungCreatives #FashionDesign

When you leave the room for one minute… 👀

Came back to find this little wooden robot caught mid-mission, making it look like a full-on biscuit heist. Proof that creativity (and snacks) are never safe in the studio. 🤖🍪

Orchastrated by one of our brilliant students -artistic chaos fully approved.

#YoungDesignersAcademy #SketchyMoments #CreativeChaos #StudentWork #DesignEducation #FutureDesigners #CreativeKids #BiscuitBandit #StudioStories #HumourInDesign #DesignFun

Our studio is proud to be supporting the CHARLES COLLECTION OF MIND-BLOWING ILLUSTRATIONS — CONVENTION, an inspiring Arts Awards Gold project created by Charles.

This Comic Con–style event gives talented young comic artists and illustrators a platform to showcase and sell their original work, connect with other creatives, and celebrate everything art, comics, and storytelling. Expect stunning artwork, great conversations, exciting competitions, and the chance to discover amazing new talent. Whether you love drawing, storyboarding, or simply enjoy brilliant comics, there will be something for everyone.

🗓 When: 22 March 2026, 2:00–5:00pm
📍 Where: 1 Moushill Lane, Milford, GU8 5BH
💷 Cost:Free to enter your work and free to attend

🎨 Who can enter?
We welcome all artists aged up to 18 to submit their work.

📩 How to enter your work:
Submit your entries for the convention here: [https://www.youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/ccomi-con](https://www.youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/ccomi-con)

We’re thrilled to support these brilliant young artists — and we can’t wait to see the creativity on show!

#YoungArtists #ComicConvention #YouthCreatives #IllustrationCommunity #ArtEvent #ArtsAward #SupportYoungArtists #ComicsAndArt #CreativeCommunity

#CareerFocusFriday: A Jewellery Designer creates stunning and unique pieces, blending artistry with craftsmanship. From concept sketches to selecting materials, they design rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more, ensuring each piece is both beautiful and functional. Whether working with precious metals, gemstones, or contemporary materials, jewellery designers bring elegance and personal expression to life through their creations. 💍✨ #JewelleryDesigner #CreativeCareers #DesignIndustry #FashionDesign

Its been a Bird of a day! Well done girls, these are brilliant! #youngdesignersacademy #godalming #guildford #guildfordmums #godalmingmums

Weekly Chaos Cam strikes again. 📸💥
This time, a small beaded bird bought on the streets of South Africa decided it had enough of storage-wall life and made a bold (and very stylish) bid for freedom.
Mid-leap, wings out, colours flying — it perfectly sums up how our students’ ideas refuse to stay neatly shelved. Creativity here has a habit of taking off when you least expect it. 🐦

Handmade, playful, and full of movement — exactly how we like it.

#YoungDesignersAcademy #WeeklyChaosCam #SketchyMoments #CreativeChaos #StudentCreativity #DesignInTheMaking #ArtEducation #CreativeLearning #MixedMediaArt #BeadedArt #WireArt #HandmadeDesign #StudioLife #DesignStudio #FutureDesigners #ImaginationAtWork #IdeasInFlight

🎨✨ Try something new this year!

Love fashion or dream of designing your own clothes? Join us at Young Designers Academy and learn how to sew and create your own patterns! 🧵👗

📅 When: Thursday evenings, 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Where: Milford, Godalming

Spaces are limited, so book now: hello@creative-academies.co.uk

#YoungDesignersAcademy #FashionDesign #SewingClass #PatternMaking #CreativeKids #LearnToSew #DesignYourOwnClothes #CreativeLearning #FutureFashionDesigner

Another busy day at the studio! #youngdesignersacademy #godalming #milford #guildford #guildfordmums

Discover the charm of costumes with our Bird Hat Workshop.

Join our Holiday Workshop: Intro to Costume Design – Bird Hats. This session introduces young creatives to expressive and funky hats, while retaining all the key elements of costume design and creation.

Date: 19 February
Time: 13:30-16:30
Age: 11+
Location: Milford, Surrey

Book your place at youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/book-online

#youngdesignersacademy #holidayworkshop #costume #cotsumedesign #designworkshop #youngartists #creativekids #artforkids #artworkshop #kidsartclass #designeducation #godalming #guildford #milford #surrey #guildfordsurrey #local

We had a full day of designing, cutting, sticking and making incredible models of our Boutique hotel rooms! Well done girls, I hope you had as much fun as we did!! #youngdesignersacademy #godalming #guildford #milford #guildfordmums

Ready to explore the world of graphic design this half term?

Join our Holiday Workshop: Intro to Graphic Design – The Art of Birds. A hands-on session where young creatives learn the fundamentals of graphic design, develop prints, and bring beautifully designed birds to life through products.

Date: 19 February
Time: 9:30–12:30
Age: 11+
Cost: £50
Venue: 1 Mousehill Lane, Milford GU8 5BH

Perfect for anyone curious about design, creativity, and future creative careers.

Book your place now at youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/book-online

#youngdesignersacademy #graphicdesignworkshop #designforkids #creativeworkshops #printdesign #futuredesigners #halftermactivities #creativeeducation #designinspiration #godalming #guildford #milford #surrey #guildfordsurrey #local

Get hands-on with interior design this half term.

Our Holiday Workshop: Intro to Interior Design – Build a Model of a Boutique Hotel Room invites young creatives to explore spatial planning, materials, colour, and concept building by creating their own scale model.

Date: 16 February
Time: 13:30–16:30
Age: 11+
Cost: £50
Venue: 1 Mousehill Lane, Milford GU8 5BH

A perfect workshop for anyone interested in design, architecture, and creative thinking.

Book now at youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/book-online

#youngdesignersacademy #interiordesignworkshop #modelmaking #creativeworkshops #boutiquehoteldesign #designeducation #futuredesigners #halftermactivities #godalming #guildford #milford #surrey #guildfordsurrey #local

Discover the charm of Portuguese architecture through paper crafts.

Join our Holiday Workshop: Portuguese Paper Lantern House. This session introduces young creatives to expressive design techniques, focusing on capturing light, fine detail, and architectural character through a paper lantern.

Date: 18 February
Time: 13:30-16:30
Age: 11+
Location: Milford, Surrey

Book your place at youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/book-online

#youngdesignersacademy #holidayworkshop #papercrafts #craftworkshop #youngartists #creativekids #artforkids #artworkshop #paperlantern #housedesign #kidsartclass #designeducation #godalming #guildford #milford #surrey #guildfordsurrey #local

Discover the charm of Portuguese architecture through watercolour.

Join our Holiday Workshop: Intro to Illustration – Portuguese Watercolour House. This session introduces young creatives to expressive illustration techniques, focusing on capturing light, colour, and architectural character using watercolour.

Date: 18 February
Time: 9:30–12:30
Age: 11+
Location: Milford, Surrey

Book your place at youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/book-online

#youngdesignersacademy #holidayworkshop #watercolourillustration #illustrationworkshop #youngartists #creativekids #artforkids #artworkshop #watercolourpainting #architecturalillustration #portugueseart #kidsartclass #designeducation #godalming #guildford #milford #surrey #guildfordsurrey #local

Build the homes of tomorrow this half term.

Our Holiday Workshop: Future House Challenge invites young modellers to imagine, model, and create a future-focused house, exploring sustainability, innovation, and architectural practicality.

Date: 17 February
Time: 13:30-16:30
Age: 11+
Cost: £50
Venue: 1 Mousehill Lane, Milford GU8 5BH

Ideal for curious minds interested in architecture, design, and how we might live in the future.

Book your place at youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/book-online

#youngdesignersacademy #futurehouse #architectureworkshop #designforkids #creativeworkshops #sustainabledesign #futuredesigners #halftermactivities #godalming #guildford #milford #surrey #guildfordsurrey #local

✨ **#CareerFocusFriday: Interior Architect** ✨

Ever wondered what an Interior Architect really does? 🏗️✨
It’s a career that blends creativity with technical knowledge to shape how spaces look, feel, and function.

From **space planning** and **material selection** to **building systems**, **regulatory compliance**, and **sustainability**, interior architects play a vital role in designing environments that work for people and the planet 🌍.

If you’re passionate about design, problem-solving, and making a real impact through spaces, this could be the path for you.

👉 Learn more about creative careers at **youngdesignersacademy.co.uk**

#InteriorArchitect #DesignCareers #YoungDesigners #FutureCreators #BuiltEnvironment #DesignEducation

Well done Livvy, its gorgeous. So proud of you! #youngdesignersacademy #godalming #milford #guildford #guildfordmums

Design the homes of tomorrow this half term.

Our Holiday Workshop: Future House Challenge invites young designers to imagine, sketch, and develop a future-focused house, exploring sustainability, innovation, and architectural thinking.

Date: 17 February
Time: 9:30–12:30
Age: 11+
Cost: £50
Venue: 1 Mousehill Lane, Milford GU8 5BH

Ideal for curious minds interested in architecture, design, and how we might live in the future.

Book your place at youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/book-online

#youngdesignersacademy #futurehouse #architectureworkshop #designforkids #creativeworkshops #sustainabledesign #futuredesigners #halftermactivities #godalming #guildford #milford #surrey #guildfordsurrey #local

🎨 GCSE & A-Level Tutor Led Studio Time – 18 & 19 February 🖌️
Looking for extra support or a space to work on your Art & Design projects? Join our 3-hour studio sessions (13:30–16:30) for expert guidance, top resources, and a fully equipped creative environment.

Whether you need:
✨ Feedback and tips to improve your work
✨ A quiet, inspiring space to focus independently

…we’ve got you covered! Flexible, affordable, and designed to help you achieve your creative potential and top marks.

📅 Book your studio time now – limited spaces available!

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This term we experimented with different styles and materials as part of our “portrait in a day” project. We tried pastels, acrylics, collage and lino print, making one portrait per lesson. Here are just a few of the completed works. It has been great fun! #youngdesignersacademy #godalming #milford #guildford #yda

Mock-up of a dress design by the very talented Issy! #youngdesignersacademy #godalming #milford #guildford #yda

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🕊️✨ Let Your Creativity Take Flight with a Bird-Inspired Hat! ✨🕊️

Calling all young designers and creative minds! 🎨👒 Have you ever dreamed of designing a hat that’s as unique as you are? At the Young Designers Academy, you can bring your imagination to life by creating your very own bird-inspired hat. From choosing vibrant colors to experimenting with feathers, shapes, and textures, every detail is yours to design!

This is not just a craft activity – it’s a chance to explore your artistic side, learn new design techniques, and have fun in a supportive, inspiring environment. By the end of the session, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind hat that shows off your creativity to the world!

📅 Spaces are limited – book your spot today: youngdesignersacademy.co.uk

#CreativeKids #HatDesign #YoungDesignersAcademy #BirdInspired #ArtsAndCrafts #DesignYourOwn

February Half Term Workshops! Bring Your Birds to Life: Transform Your Drawings into Graphic Designs

Are you ready to take your bird illustrations to the next level? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to turn realistic pencil sketches into bold, print-ready graphic designs.

Start by exploring bird anatomy, feather details, and composition, then watch your drawings come alive digitally using graphic materials and AI tools. You’ll even see your designs applied to product mockups—giving you a tangible, real-world result to take home.

This workshop is the perfect introduction to graphic design, pattern making, and creative technology. Whether you’re curious about turning your art into products, or just love exploring new creative techniques, this session will inspire you to experiment, play, and create.

All materials and refreshments are included, so all you need to bring is your imagination. Don’t miss this chance to see your art take flight! Book at https://www.youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/book-online

Meet Alexa in action. One of our YDA students brings her café concept to life using professional CAD software. She’s developing practical design skills like spatial planning, scaling, precision drawing, and refining ideas digitally before they’re built. CAD helps students think like real designers, turning creativity into clear, buildable plans while building confidence through hands-on learning. 💻✨

#YDA #YoungDesigners #CADSkills #StudentDesign #FutureDesigners

Ready to explore the world of interior design this half term?

Join our Holiday Workshop: Intro to Interior Design – Design a Boutique Hotel Room. A hands-on session where young creatives learn the fundamentals of interior design, develop concepts, and bring a boutique hotel room idea to life.

Date: 16 February
Time: 9:30–12:30
Age: 11+
Cost: £50
Venue: 1 Mousehill Lane, Milford GU8 5BH

Perfect for anyone curious about design, creativity, and future creative careers.

Book your place now at youngdesignersacademy.co.uk/book-online

#youngdesignersacademy #interiordesignworkshop #designforkids #creativeworkshops #boutiquehoteldesign #futuredesigners #halftermactivities #creativeeducation #designinspiration #godalming #guidford #milford #surrey #guildfordsurrey #local

Well done! We are so proud of all our student who have achieved their AQA unit awards. We finally got to hand out their certifications this week! #youngdesignersacademy

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