Start with a question
What would you like to try that your usual classes do not offer? Choose a subject or a way of learning: a studio, a discussion seminar or a hands-on project. A clear interest makes a shortlist easier to compare.
Compare the whole experience
On each official website, check the curriculum, teaching format, location and supervision. List tuition, travel, accommodation and any other stated costs separately. If a cost is missing, ask the organizer; do not treat it as free.
Check the current cycle
A project page may describe a previous year. Confirm the application year, age or grade rules, location restrictions and deadlines before planning around it. IvyClaw’s directory is a starting point for discovery.