Jon enrolled in the Art Foundation course at nearby Ravensbourne College. A huge contrast to the constricting atmosphere of St Olaves, Jon enjoyed the freedom to experiment with new processes that he hadn't had access to whilst completing his Art A level. Jon made many new friends who included girlfriend Alex Buglass, Ian Ashby, Tim Reid, Graham Uden, Bill Webb, Sue Watts and Emma Mitson. Jon ran the Christian Union at first and at this time Emma and Sue nicknamed Jon 'Holy Shoes'.