The Art Academy London

Evening, Weekend and Day Classes – Cancelled until 01/07/20

Welcome to
The Art Academy
We’re a small, independent art school offering a range of courses – from evening and weekend courses
to specialist academic programmes, including a Fine Art Foundation and a Fine Art Diploma

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Fine Art
Foundation
We’re still accepting applications for our Fine Art Foundation starting September 2019 – don’t forget to apply!

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Easter
Courses
Easter courses are available to book now.
We have something for everyone, from courses for beginners through to masterclasses, and our popular Young Artists programme

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New Term
Beginning Soon
Our next term of evening courses kicks off soon! Find out more here

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FINE ART
DIPLOMA
Find out more about our academic courses, including our Fine Art Diploma, Contemporary Portraiture Diploma and Sculpture Diploma, starting in September 2019

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Short Courses
Learn something new with our great range of short courses including evening and weekend courses, Summer and Easter courses, masterclasses and Young Artists courses

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Welcome to
The Art Academy
We’re a small, independent art school offering a range of courses – from evening and weekend courses
to specialist academic programmes, including a Fine Art Foundation and a Fine Art Diploma

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AAL Academic
Bursaries
Every first-year student joining a BA or FD in September 2019 will have access to the AAL Academic Bursary. This will reduce our fees for these courses down to £6,700 per year – significantly below the national level for degree courses.

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BA (Hons)
Fine Art
Our BA is designed for those aiming to establish an artistic practice. It allows you to develop your own fine art practice through a bespoke programme of study.

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Sculpture & Portraiture
Foundation Degrees
Our FD’s in Sculpture & Contemporary Portraiture are two years (full-time) or four years (part-time).

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Fine Art
Foundation
We’re still accepting applications for our Fine Art Foundation starting September 2019 – don’t forget to apply!

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Short Courses
Learn something new with our great range of short courses including evening and weekend courses, Summer and Easter courses, masterclasses and Young Artists courses

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Gift
Vouchers
Mother’s Day is approaching soon.
If you are looking for a gift idea why not buy one of our Gift Vouchers which can be used for any of our Short Courses.

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Fundraising
Auction & Dinner
Art Academy London is excited to announce our inaugural Fundraising Auction and Dinner to be held at Christie’s London.
Thank you for attending
20.02.2020

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BA (Hons)
Fine Art
If you want to become a practising artist, our BA allows you to pursue your interests and aptitudes through a bespoke programme of study.
Benefit from hands-on tuition from expert artists in a supportive environment.

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Sculpture & Portraiture
Foundation Degrees
Our FD Fine Art has two pathways for those looking to learn the technical and creative skills to become a practising artist.
Benefit from hands-on tuition from expert artists in a supportive environment.

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Fine Art
Foundation
We’re accepting applications for our Fine Art Foundation starting September 2020 – apply today

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Short Courses
Learn something new with our great range of short courses including evening and weekend courses, Summer and Easter courses, masterclasses and Young Artists courses

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Part Time
Courses
Ideal for those who want to learn technical skills but have limited time to study – explore painting, drawing, sculpture, print and digital art one day a week for 10 weeks.

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Summer School Young Artist courses now available throughout July and August!

Available throughout July and August, our Summer School courses run 10am – 5pm for 4 or 5 consecutive days!

1 Week short courses in April

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Weekend & Saturday courses, from 1-day Taster classes to 10-week courses!

Young Artists: Experimentation with Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media
Course Code: SC1904228 Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 17th August - 21st August 2020 Tutor: Alice Clarke, Emily Russell Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Ages 12-14, All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00
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Figure and Portrait Painting
Course Code: SC1904006 Tutor: James Bland Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 17th August - 21st August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £335.00
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Life-Size Figure Sculpture Masterclass
Course Code: SC1904LSS Tutor: Laura Postle Guest tutors: Valentina Zlatarova Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 13th July - 14th August 2020 Days: 25 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Advanced Fee: £1500 Location: Art Academy London - Newington, 155 Walworth Road SE17 1RS £1,500.00
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Moving Image & Modes of Display
Course Code: E1903T001 Tutor: Louise O’Connor Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th April - 16th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 £500.00
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Academy News

24/02/2020/by J J

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