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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Inspired by plants and flowers: working with pastels
Course Date: Sat 21 Apr 2018
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: £159.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £97.00 -
Art and creative thinking workshop with Rod Judkins
Course Date: Sun 22 Apr 2018
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: £99.00Concession: £99.00 -
Ways into abstract painting
Course Date: Tue 24 Apr 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEncounter different approaches to making abstract paintings while developing your skills in using a variety of painting materials. With reference to the work of abstract artists explore the visual language common to both representation and abstraction, e.g. colour, composition, tone and paint application.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £201.00 -
Drawing 1
Course Date: Wed 25 Apr 2018 (and 3 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: £309.00Senior fee: £309.00Concession: £188.00 -
Painting 2
Course Date: Wed 25 Apr 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCovers themes similar to those in 'Painting course 1', but in more depth and with a stronger emphasis on experimentation. Suitable if you already have some experience in painting. Basic materials included.Full fee: £319.00Senior fee: £319.00Concession: £195.00 -
Drawing perspective: the basics
Course Date: Thu 26 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the practical and creative use of perspective through a series of lively exercises. For beginners, this course will enable you to gain an understanding in the basic principles of creating a perspective drawing to both visualise objects and spaces.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00Concession: £91.00 -
Drawing 2
Course Date: Thu 26 Apr 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your knowledge of basic drawing skills and concepts, work with a range of media and approaches, and explore various artists' drawings. Produce exciting and personal images, and build confidence in tackling more complex drawings.Full fee: £309.00Senior fee: £247.00Concession: £188.00 -
Paint handling, scale and surface
Course Date: Fri 27 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFollowing on from the course 'Painting 2', enhance your paint handling skills and understanding of the dynamics of a painted surface, through a series of set projects and short critical discussions. Examine the role of painting tools, marks and scale in building a painting.Full fee: £309.00Senior fee: £247.00Concession: £188.00 -
Watercolour: cityscapes themes and ideas
Course Date: Fri 27 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIn this more advanced class for students with some experience in using watercolour, we will build on more advanced colour mixing, mark making and watercolour techniques particular to painting on location. In this course there will be more emphasis on developing a personal style and you will be encouraged to pursue an individual approach to cityscapes as the term develops.Full fee: £309.00Senior fee: £247.00Concession: £188.00 -
Painting 1
Course Date: Fri 27 Apr 2018 (and 1 other date)
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: £319.00Senior fee: £319.00Concession: £195.00 -
Painting: content and meaning
Course Date: Thu 3 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course will explore the concepts and practice of paint handling
Students will work on research skills to develop their art practice through readings and paintings.Full fee: £309.00Senior fee: £247.00Concession: £188.00 -
Learn to use: colour media in drawing
Course Date: Thu 3 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore different colour media such as pencils, pen and ink and pastels, discovering their unique qualities and the possibilities each has to offer. Learn how basic colour theory can help control colour while working from observation.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £127.00Concession: £97.00 -
Contemporary painting studio
Course Date: Thu 3 May 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your own ideas in painting with reference to the work of contemporary artists and experimental processes on this higher level course. Ideal if you have completed ‘Painting 1’, ‘Painting continued’ or equivalent painting courses.Full fee: £599.00Senior fee: £479.00Concession: £365.00 -
Drawing and painting on your iPad
Course Date: Fri 4 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to use this fantastic tool, as used by the artist David Hockney, to create, develop and explore visual ideas in the practice of drawing and painting. You will need to bring your own iPad and a copy of the Brushes application.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £79.00 -
Start drawing
Course Date: Sun 6 May 2018
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: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00