Drawing and painting
Learning to draw can be fulfilling, frustrating, challenging, rewarding and relaxing. We offer drawing courses for the complete beginner, as well as a range of courses to develop your skills - from the use of colour and creating portraits to developing sketchbooks. Our expert tutors will guide and develop your skills and also give you the opportunity to learn from your fellow students. Come and enjoy these popular classes - but hurry, as they do tend to fill up quickly.
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Drawing and the art of mindfulness by Clare Barton-Harvey
Save the date: Foundation Diploma Exhibition 2018, 21-24 March 2018, Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street, London. View a gallery of images from 2014-2017.
Rodin, the father of modern sculpture
Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on 020 7492 2700 Monday - Friday between 10am - 5pm.
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Watercolour on location weekend
Course Date: Sat 18 Aug 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis lively watercolour course starts in the studio where you will develop colour mixing and watercolour techniques particular to cityscapes. Then you will put these skills into practice making a series of paintings on location in the city and by the Thames. Suitable for those with some watercolour experience.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
Art and creative thinking workshop with Rod Judkins
Course Date: Sun 19 Aug 2018 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetArt is fundamentally about communicating ideas. If the idea is strong, the work of art is memorable. This exciting, one-day workshop, led by Rod Judkins (artist, tutor and author of ‘The art of creative thinking’ and ‘Ideas are your only currency’) will explore methods to create ideas and concepts and combine them with the process of making.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Introduction to: watercolour painting
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExperience the radiant qualities of watercolour painting. Through simple exercises, we'll explore watercolour techniques and mediums. The perfect way to start using watercolour. Tutor: Diane Martin.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £69.00 -
Painting and the art of mindfulness
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIn this course you will look at ways to heighten awareness of the observed world, and sharpen your intuition. Using paint combined with awareness exercises will allow your creativity to flourish producing exciting exploratory images.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £129.00 -
Start drawing
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore traditional and less traditional methods of drawing simple objects. Using structured activities, we will introduce key concepts such as line, tone, composition and mark making. Ideal if you have little or no drawing experience; a great way to learn the basics or prepare for longer courses.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £87.00Concession: £66.00 -
Experience: drawing
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExperience the joy of drawing. Explore a selection of different drawing materials and try out innovative and experimental drawing exercises. The perfect way to start drawing.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £69.00 -
Learn to use: ink and wash
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe immediacy and versatility of ink and wash is perfect for those sketching on location, for designers and for students interested in watercolour techniques. Take the opportunity to explore the basic techniques of this exciting process.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £42.00 -
Experience: oil painting
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExperience painting in oils. Through simple exercises, learn to mix and apply oil colours and explore oil painting techniques and materials. The perfect way to start oil painting.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £69.00 -
Learn to use: drawing materials
Course Date: Tue 18 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the possibilities of a range of drawing media. You will discover the markmaking properties of a variety of drawing materials such as graphite, compressed charcoal and pens. Through practical exercises, discover the potential to create exciting drawn using different media experimentally.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £55.00Concession: £42.00 -
Get skills in: mixing paint for skin tones
Course Date: Tue 18 Sep 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThe 'Get Skills in' courses are aimed at those wishing to acquire or refresh skills in specific, vital art practices. This one is a must for life and portrait painters. Learn practical approaches to colour mixing in acrylic and oil paint to create a range of skin tones.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £66.00 -
100 drawings in a day
Course Date: Tue 18 Sep 2018 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA high energy programme of directed and self-directed drawing projects, with rapid shifts in materials, scale, subject and focus. Strictly no discards - come ready to play, risk, invent and discuss! For those with some drawing experience.Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £89.00Concession: £89.00 -
Explore your creativity
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTap into your artistic talents through a series of fun practical exercises that will help you start drawing, painting, looking at art, responding to the world around you and working with your imagination and ideas.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £97.00 -
Drawing 1
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the creative possibilities of drawing, gain confidence and broaden your expectations and understanding. Learn and develop key drawing concepts: function of line, tone, texture, form, composition and mark making through a carefully structured approach.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £201.00 -
Painting 1
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn introduction to painting, focusing on differing approaches to observational and imaginative work. Learn how to organise a palette, mix colours and create different textures. Basic materials included.Full fee: £339.00Senior fee: £339.00Concession: £207.00 -
Inspired by plants and flowers: working with pastels
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWorking with the expressive and colourful medium of both soft and oil pastels, you will respond to the colours and textures of plants and flowers. Suitable for all levels, this course involves making composition studies, leading up to a final, larger, more resolved piece.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00