COURSE CODE: EC2303015
COURSE DATES: Mondays, 15th April – 10th June 2024
TUTOR: Various Tutors
DAYS: 8
TIMES: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All Levels
FEE: £280
LOCATION: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR
An ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learn new artistic skills, and discover what you enjoy most. Students work across the different disciplines of:
Throughout the course, students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills, experiment with sculptural techniques, develop fundamental painting skills and have an engaging introduction to printmaking. This course is suitable for All Levels, and is aimed at those who are looking to step into the art world and gain a basic understanding of different practices. You will be able to develop new skills, experiment with materials and explore creative ideas. This course is a great way to try out different mediums before committing to one of our specialised courses.
Recommend booking by: April 1, 2024
All attendees must be aged 18 and over.
This course is suitable for all levels. Students can move at their own pace depending on their experience, with as much support from the Tutor as they wish. This means an student from the following experience levels can join this course:
Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience.
Choose a Beginner + course if you are looking to hone your skills, focus on a specific subject area and build your confidence. These courses are suitable for those with some basic skills in and knowledge of the taught medium.
Our Intermediate courses are suitable for students who have considerable prior knowledge of the taught medium or have completed a Beginners/Beginners + course with the Art Academy.
Choose our Advanced courses if you have considerable knowledge in the taught medium. You are expected to be able to work independently and have critical discussions around your work.
All materials will be provided. For certain sessions, you might be asked to or want to bring in some stuff of your own. The tutor will discuss this with you. Please bring an apron or an old shirt to protect your clothes!
During your Sculpture module, if you work in clay without an armature, you will be offered the opportunity to have your clay pieces fired. This is optional and additional hollowing and firing costs will apply. Hollowing is necessary before a piece can be fired.
Firing Fees: £15 for a small figure; £20 for a portrait head; £20 for a large figure
Hollowing fees: £15 for a small figure; £20 for a portrait head; £20 for a large figure
165A Borough High Street London SE1 1HR tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969
Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Borough (both a 5 minute walk).
Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough High Street”.
Students are welcome to use our Common Room/ The Barn during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food.
You are also welcome to make tea or coffee.
£280.00