In short this has been a journey of both self-discovery and validation.

I found an OCA flyer by chance, loved painting and thought "that seems like a good idea".

If I can do it you can. Throw yourself into the work and experiment.

I have always been crafty; making zines and art books but only started taking my creative work seriously during lockdown.

Bookmarked is an online literary magazine created for the creative writing students of the OCA, by creative writing students of the OCA.

Amardeep is a Textiles Stage 3 Student. passionate about textiles, fascinated by the stories woven into each fabric.

it was all on a bit of a whim, yet it was the best decision I have ever made, as it has led to some big revelations in my life.

March is Women’s History Month in the UK and Friday 8th is International Women’s Day, which this year takes as its theme ‘Inspire Inclusion'

OCA is really quite innovative in terms of its approach and ethos. Its team of tutors care– meaning they are truly talented and attentive.

Jayne is a sixty-five year old Creative Writing student. She has Lived in other countries around the globe but was born in Crickhowell,...

Catherine is from Nottingham, works in the NHS and is the parent of two teenagers. She recently graduated with a BA (Hons) Painting Degree.

At the end of November a study visit was held at FutureScapes 2023 - a free two-day landscaping event held at EXCEL in London. For the...

OCA-ers, let's celebrate our work spaces. We want you to send us a photo of your creative making place.

We are now pleased to launch our 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar.

FROM SCALES TO SOUND ANALYSIS I started music at OCA in 2011. I intended to do the first two composition modules. The only music modules...

Kathryn Hall worked as a chartered accountant in North West England for 30 years then decided to pack in work for other challenges. She...

Sarah Skinner is an artist and creative upholsterer based in Derbyshire. She recently completed Photography as Language, one of OCA’s...

We both started the Creative Arts degree in 2021 and have been working at a similar pace so reached the collaboration exercise in unit 3...

Visit: https://sites.google.com/oca.ac.uk/creative-arts-showcase-2023/home The Creative Arts Showcase is now in its third year and is an...

Summer 2023 We are a group of ninety-five students, residing all over Europe and spanning different disciplines. Although united by a...