Recreational

At South Devon College, our specialist carpentry and joinery workshops offer the perfect space to develop your craft in a realistic, professional environment. Fully equipped with a wide range of industry-standard tools and materials, our facilities are designed to mirror real working conditions, giving you the confidence to step onto site or into the workplace from day one.

In our dedicated carpentry workshops, you’ll learn to produce complex building components such as doors, windows, staircases with turns, and decorative panelling or cladding. You’ll also be given the chance to work on other areas such as kitchens and roofs, alongside working on real-world community projects. You’ll be trained in both traditional hand tool methods and modern machinery, helping you develop the precision and problem-solving skills needed in today’s construction industry.

Our courses are taught by experienced trades professionals, who bring years of site experience into the classroom. Whether you’re studying full-time or completing an apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on, practical experience that prepares you for a career in site carpentry, bench joinery, or bespoke woodwork fabrication. Many of our students have competed successfully in the renowned SkillBuild competition, showcasing their skills in front of a panel of expert judges on a national stage.

At South Devon College, our Art and Design department provides a creative and inspiring environment where your ideas can come to life.

Whether your passion lies in painting, fashion and textiles, film, or graphic design, you’ll have access to specialist studio spaces and fully equipped workshops designed to support a wide range of disciplines. Our facilities have been developed to encourage experimentation, collaboration, and professional-level practice, providing the ideal environment for creative growth.

You’ll work in dedicated spaces for printmaking, textiles, digital design, photography, ceramics, and fine art, with access to industry-standard equipment that allows you to explore traditional techniques and digital innovation side by side. These inspiring facilities are backed by a team of expert lecturers, each with years of experience in art and design industries, from freelance creatives to exhibiting artists and media professionals. As an accredited centre of excellence with the University of the Arts London (UAL) – Europe’s largest specialist art and design awarding body – you’ll benefit from high-quality teaching and a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to further study and careers in the creative industries.