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STUDY A RANGE OF SUBJECTS
Summer holidays are ideal times to consider joining us at the Art Academy. For short courses lasting four to five days, we open our studios for classes across a range of disciplines. From introductory courses for the beginner, to masterclasses for the more experienced, our courses are taught by specialists in their fields.
Class numbers are kept to a maximum of 15, so that the tutor has plenty of time to give individual attention to each student.
We also run a young artists’ course for teenagers interested in or are thinking about applying to art school. Aimed at young people doing GCSE or A-level art, the course is an ideal art school ‘taster’, a ‘no risk’ way for students to get a feel for what it might be like on a Foundation course.
Material packs can be purchased with some of our courses. Please check the details of the individual class. You can also buy an Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting or Drawing Pack individually on our Materials Page.
Please note, our courses are only suitable and available for students 18 years old and above. We have a variety of courses specifically designed for under 18’s as part of our Young Artists programme.
Progressive discounts are available for booking two or more week-long courses:
2 courses: 5% discount
3 courses: 10% discount
4 or more courses: 15% discount
If you are planning to book more than one course, please contact us directly to arrange the discounted booking.
email: shortcourses@artacademy.org.uk
call: 020 7701 2880
WEEK 1
| Name | Dates | Days | Fee | Availability | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing & Painting for Beginners | Monday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Etching Workshop with Frederic Morris | Monday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Figure Painting Masterclass with Alan McGowan | Monday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019 | 5 | £395 | Sold Out | Show details |
| Hand Built Ceramics Taster - 27th July | Saturday, 27th July 2019 | 1 | £90 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Life-Size Figure Sculpture Masterclass | 4 - 6 Weeks, Monday to Friday, 22nd July - 30th August 2019 | £2,200 ( £1,200 for weeks 1 - 4; £ 1,000 for weeks 5 and 6 ) | Places Available! | Show details | |
| Outdoor Painting | Monday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Painting the Figure in Space | Monday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Portrait Sculpture Masterclass with Ellen Christiansen | Monday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019 | 5 | £395 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Watercolour Taster - 27th July | Saturday, 27th July 2019 | 1 | £90 | Places Available! | Show details |
WEEK 2
| Name | Dates | Days | Fee | Availability | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Figure Sculpture | Monday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Painting for All | Monday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Portrait Painting | Monday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019 | 5 | £365 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Relief Printing with Carol Wilhide-Justin | Monday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Sold Out | Show details |
| Young Artists | Monday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Young Artists: Fine Art Workshop | Monday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Young Artists: Graphic Novels & Comics | Monday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
WEEK 3
| Name | Dates | Days | Fee | Availability | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figure Painting Masterclass with Sarah Jane Moon | Monday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019 | 5 | £395 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Kiln Formed Glass | Monday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Portrait Painting | Monday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019 | 5 | £365 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Portrait Painting Masterclass with Antony Williams | Monday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019 | 5 | £395 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Young Artists | Monday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Young Artists: Animation Challenge | Monday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Young Artists: Fine Art Workshop | Monday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
WEEK 4
| Name | Dates | Days | Fee | Availability | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothed Figure Painting Masterclass with Roxana Halls | Monday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019 | 5 | £395 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Drawing & Painting for Beginners | Monday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Portrait Sculpture Masterclass with Hazel Reeves | Monday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019 | 5 | £395 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Young Artists | Monday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Young Artists: Graphic Novels & Comics | Monday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
WEEK 5
| Name | Dates | Days | Fee | Availability | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Mix | Monday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Digital Animation | Monday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Introduction to Oil Painting | Monday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Life Drawing | Monday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Painting Masterclass with Toby Wiggins | Monday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019 | 5 | £395 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Sculpture for All | Monday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Young Artists | Monday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019 | 5 | £335 | Places Available! | Show details |
WEEK 6
| Name | Dates | Days | Fee | Availability | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing for All | Tuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th August 2019 | 4 | £270 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Drawing Views of London | Tuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th September 2019 | 4 | £270 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Hand Built Ceramics Taster - 21st September | Saturday, 21st September 2019 | 1 | £90 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Oil Painting Taster - 21st September | Saturday, 21st September 2019 | 1 | £90 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Pewter Casting using the "Lost Wax" Technique | Tuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th September 2019 | 4 | £270 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Portrait Sculpture Masterclass with Jane Hamilton | Tuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th September 2019 | 4 | £320 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Sculpture Taster - 31st August | Saturday, 31st August 2019 | 1 | £90 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Textile Art and Surface Texture | Tuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th August 2019 | 4 | £265 | Places Available! | Show details |
| Young Artists | Tuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th August 2019 | 4 | £270 | Places Available! | Show details |
WEEK 1
Drawing & Painting for BeginnersFrom: £335.00Course CodeSC1804031TutorBeñat OlaberriaDatesMonday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a structured opportunity to gain fundamental drawing and painting skills, whilst blurring the boundary between drawing and painting by using both wet and dry materials together. Throughout the week, students will be using a limited pallet keeping the focus on tonal painting. By looking at still life, interior/exterior and portrait, students explore various ways of seeing, increasing their understanding and confidence to draw and paint. Topics include linear drawing, tonal drawing, composition, sketching outdoors, expressive drawing/painting, study of natural forms and portrait painting. A fun and intensive course that will leave students with the knowledge and inspiration to start their own artworks.
Etching Workshop with Frederic Morris£335.00Course CodeSC1804PR03TutorFrederic MorrisDatesMonday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis course is designed to give a broad yet intensive introduction to etching in all its shades of grey. You will develop a composition through line, texture and tone by etching a zinc plate in a mordant of saline sulphate. This 5 day workshop concentrates on hard-ground (fine line) and soft ground combined with aquatint (tone) in its various forms. The course is flexible in its composition allowing attendees to work at their own speed within the medium. Students may also work on their own individual etching projects.
Figure Painting Masterclass with Alan McGowanSold OutCourse CodeSC1804051TutorAlan McGowanDatesMonday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£395LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRUnder Alan’s guidance, students will concentrate on developing the relationship between life drawing and painting whilst considering mark-making, colour and the handling properties of paint. These elements will be fused together over the five day course by firstly making several drawn studies in both dry materials and oil paints, followed by a one day oil painting and finally, a more developed three day painting in oil. The consideration of accuracy of observation and measurement will be looked at in relation to freedom of expression, exploration of materials and engagement with an expressive and individual painterly language. Students will receive regular one-to-one guidance throughout the course.
Hand Built Ceramics Taster – 27th July£90.00Course CodeTAS1804T04TutorAdele WilliamsDatesSaturday, 27th July 2019Days1Times10.30am – 4.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£90LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun, day-long taster course in hand built ceramics for those who may be considering a longer evening or Saturday course and would like to try it out first. Throughout the day the tutor will lead the class in practical demonstrations to help you to learn the various processes involved in working with clay by using classic hand built ceramic techniques such as pinching and coiling as well as basic finishing techniques. We aim to foster self-certainty and enjoyment of the media within this workshop and offer a relaxed yet stimulating environment. Please note that at the end of the day there will be the possibility to choose to have your work kiln fired.
Life-Size Figure Sculpture MasterclassFrom: £1,200.00Course CodeSC1804LSSTutorLaura Postle, Pippa BurleyGuest tutorsSuzie Zamit, Gil Whyman, Valentina Zlatarova, Hazel ReevesDates4 - 6 Weeks, Monday to Friday, 22nd July - 30th August 2019Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£2,200 ( £1,200 for weeks 1 - 4; £ 1,000 for weeks 5 and 6 )LocationThe Art Academy Newington, 155 Walworth Road SE17 1RSThis course is a rare opportunity to work on a full life-size figure within a small class size. Working with a variety of figure sculptors, students will develop and hone the skills required to produce large scale figure work. Sculpting in both a guided environment from direct observation of a life model, as well as learning how to work self-directed without a model, you will spend a month fully immersed in the sculpting process. The course is made of two parts: in part 1 (weeks 1 – 4), you’ll concentrate on modelling your sculpture, before moving onto moulding and casting in part 2 (weeks 5 & 6). If you prefer, you can choose to join part 1 only (although please note you will need to have completed part 1 to join part 2 of this course). To apply for this course, please send an email with a few images of your figurative sculpture work to laura@artacademy.org.uk or contact the Art Academy team at shortcourses@artacademy.org.uk
Outdoor PaintingFrom: £335.00Course CodeSC1804024TutorEigil NordstrømDatesMonday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun course that offers the fantastic opportunity to paint in and around London’s urban landscape. The Art Academy is just a short stroll from the Thames, conveniently situated in the historic Southwark London Bridge area which will feature as the main focus of this course. Working with quick sketches in oil or acrylic, students will practice how to efficiently and accurately capture tone and colour in the outdoors. Creating loose and vigorous paintings, we will look at how to capture a sense of light and atmosphere at different times of day. Looking at the works of other artists we will discuss different ways of composing a painting in an urban setting. Basic painting techniques such as tone, colour and texture will be addressed, as well as creative expression in the application of paint. Painting outside of the studio is always an exciting experience and students of all levels are sure to enjoy painting outdoors.
Painting the Figure in SpaceFrom: £335.00Course CodeSC1804033TutorCarl RandallDatesMonday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelIntermediateFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis course is a packed week covering a range of ways to paint the human figure in different types of spaces, and is a good introductory course or works as a refresher for those with painting experience. We start by painting the life model in the studio space, focusing on perspective and placing the figure in the room. The next day we look at a technique used by contemporary painters and the old masters, of working from miniature models as a way of working out interesting compositions. Days 4 and 5 are one project – gathering information collected from outside, and then constructing your own compositions in the studio, incorporating 3 figures into the space as a way of suggesting narrative. Oils and acrylics both welcome.
Portrait Sculpture Masterclass with Ellen Christiansen£395.00Course CodeSC1804053TutorEllen ChristiansenDatesMonday - Friday, 22nd - 26th July 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£395LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRPortrait sculpture is an immensely absorbing and enjoyable discovery with every new sitter. This course aims to build upon your previous experience [Intermediate/Advanced] to further how to observe and translate your observation into a clay portrait sculpture from a life model. Refresh, renew or find alternative ways of looking through group and individual discussion with your experienced tutor, Ellen Christiansen, member of Society of Portrait Sculptors, winner of the 2014/15 Founders’ Sculpture Prize and winner of Heatherley's Prize 2018. Setting out a head from a structural point of view with a clear path of constructive method of approach, you will benefit from exploring with a professional sculptor to help build upon your own sculptural progression.
Kim WhitbyWatercolour Taster – 27th July£90.00Course CodeTAS1804T05TutorKim WhitbyDatesSaturday, 27th July 2019Days1Times10.30am – 4.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£90LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun day-long taster course in watercolour painting for those who may be considering a longer course and are wondering how much they will enjoy it. Throughout the day the tutor will lead the class in hands-on, practical demonstrations to show you how to mix colour and see shape and tone, and how these elements relate to form a composition. We aim to foster self-certainty and an enjoyment of painting in a relaxed yet stimulating environment. The morning will be spent focusing on how to handle watercolour paint whilst working from a still-life set up using natural and organic forms. Throughout the day you will be encouraged to play and enjoy the application of paint whist also understanding techniques of working from observation.
WEEK 2
Dynamic Figure Sculpture£335.00Course CodeSC1804038TutorJessica WetherlyDatesMonday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginner+Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis course focuses on teaching students to use the human form to express emotion, energy and character through working on a series of sculptures. Students will focus on understanding how to use different forms and compositions to express the character of the pose and to understand subtlety in the choice in forms, textures and materials. This course offers students an opportunity to work with different materials, to try something a bit different and loosen up your sculptural techniques. It is suitable for beginners to advanced students. Our experienced tutor will show beginners a step-by-step approach to figure modelling, and will work with more advanced students to push their work forward in their own way. Working with small dynamic standing poses in Super Sculpey as well as two seated poses in clay.
Painting for AllFrom: £335.00Course CodeSC1804013TutorEigil NordstrømDatesMonday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRAn exciting and well structured course for all skill levels wishing to learn how to use paint in a variety of techniques while also stimulating creative expression. The course explores the use of line, colour, tone, composition and the application of paint media while also developing expressive qualities within a composition. Sessions include painting from a life model, working from still life as well as more loosely structured creative painting using simple but effective exercises. Using other artists’ works as a source of inspiration students will explore creative methods of expression. Students then combine all these skills to create a portrait painting and a nude figure painting.
Portrait PaintingFrom: £365.00Course CodeSC1804018TutorCharlie SchafferDatesMonday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginner+Fee£365LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a well structured course with an emphasis on learning to understand the construction of the head and its features and using these skills to better create more intense, expressive portraits. Working with oil paints students will develop a series of artworks, from short expressive painting sketches, to longer more detailed pieces. The students will also be encouraged to work intuitively and expressively in tandem with an emphasis on accuracy of observation. The class has the benefit of two experienced models every day, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist, Charlie Schaffer. Students will receive one-to-one guidance throughout the course, and Charlie will be on hand to give regular feedback and constructive advice. He will also be demonstrating and painting alongside the students.
Relief Printing with Carol Wilhide-JustinSold OutCourse CodeSC1804PR04TutorCarol Wilhide JustinDatesMonday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis course is ideal for beginners or for those wanting a refresher course. In the first half of the week you will learn how to cut a reduction linocut. This technique popularised by Picasso uses just one linoleum block that is successively cut to make multi-coloured prints. In the second half of the week you will learn a different technique using woodblocks and colour separations to cut three different blocks to create your multi-plate prints. You will be taught by Carol Wilhide Justin, an RCA Print graduate and experienced printmaker.
Young Artists£335.00Course CodeSC1804019TutorEmily Russell, Gail Seres-WoolfsonDatesMonday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 12-14Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRYoung Artists is an exciting five day course for ages 12-14 providing high level art tuition, including drawing workshops, contemporary painting, specialist sculpture techniques, and using experimental media. Focused classes create a supportive environment, and there is a strong focus on personal outcomes and solutions to develop independent judgement. Access to specialist materials and facilities improve technical skills, and discussion and presentation sessions build confidence and critical understanding. This course is ideal for those studying a range of arts based GCSE subjects, or wanting to advance their artistic skills and creative confidence.
Young Artists: Fine Art Workshop£335.00Course CodeSC1804020TutorLynne Abrahamson, Zoe ToolanDatesMonday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 15-17Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRAn inspiring five day course for ages 15-17 providing a skills-based experience and expert tuition in a range of materials and techniques. The programme is taught by specialist tutors who are also professional, practicing artists. Access to portrait models and contemporary painting and sculpture techniques provides a unique opportunity to develop new skills. Students develop their painting style encompassing portraiture and mixed media abstraction, along with a day exploring kinetic sculpture. This is an ideal course for those studying arts subjects who wish to develop coursework, create new work for their portfolio, develop new techniques and skills, and further existing abilities in a professional art school environment.
Young Artists: Graphic Novels & Comics£335.00Course CodeSC1804021TutorSteve MarchantDatesMonday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 12-14Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis five-day course encourages students aged 12 to 14 to use traditional and digital techniques to create pages for comics and graphic novels, including character design and development, visual storytelling, colouring and lettering. By the end of the course, students will have produced at least two full-colour pages of comic-strip art that will be published in an end-of-course booklet. This course is ideal for students of all skill levels, from those looking to advance their artistic skills and creative confidence to those looking to increase an interest in a subject that isn’t their favourite!
WEEK 3
Figure Painting Masterclass with Sarah Jane MoonFrom: £395.00Course CodeSC1804054TutorSarah Jane MoonDatesMonday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£395LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis figure painting course will offer an opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of Sarah Jane Moon. The course will include opportunities to visually think through composition, colour and tone in a graphic and bold way through drawing and painting from the model. A day will be spent drawing and studying tone in anticipation of three days creating a dynamic and fully realised figure painting. Over an intense five-day period, students will work towards creative exciting and emotionally engaged work that has both accuracy and expression. The course is designed to give students the practical skills and grounding in technique to paint with confidence and unique style. It will further develop skills in painting a good portrait likeness whilst also enabling an increased understanding of what it means to make a compelling painting with narrative and compositional intrigue. Students will receive regular one-to-one guidance throughout the course.- Hand Built Ceramics Taster – 21st September£90.00Course CodeTAS1804T14TutorAdele WilliamsDatesSaturday, 21st September 2019Days1Times10.30am – 4.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£90LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun, day-long taster course in hand built ceramics for those who may be considering a longer evening or Saturday course and would like to try it out first. Throughout the day the tutor will lead the class in practical demonstrations to help you to learn the various processes involved in working with clay by using classic hand built ceramic techniques such as pinching and coiling as well as basic finishing techniques. We aim to foster self-certainty and enjoyment of the media within this workshop and offer a relaxed yet stimulating environment. Please note that at the end of the day there will be the possibility to choose to have your work kiln fired.
- Hand Built Ceramics Taster – 27th July£90.00Course CodeTAS1804T04TutorAdele WilliamsDatesSaturday, 27th July 2019Days1Times10.30am – 4.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£90LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun, day-long taster course in hand built ceramics for those who may be considering a longer evening or Saturday course and would like to try it out first. Throughout the day the tutor will lead the class in practical demonstrations to help you to learn the various processes involved in working with clay by using classic hand built ceramic techniques such as pinching and coiling as well as basic finishing techniques. We aim to foster self-certainty and enjoyment of the media within this workshop and offer a relaxed yet stimulating environment. Please note that at the end of the day there will be the possibility to choose to have your work kiln fired.
Kiln Formed Glass£335.00Course CodeSC1804007TutorMaria ZuluetaDatesMonday - Friday, 29th July - 2nd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRA comprehensive introduction to the various techniques of kiln formed glass as well as a brief study of the history of glass-making. This is an all round opportunity to experiment with ideas and technical glass making skills from a sculptural perspective that progresses to completing an independent project. The course covers model and mould making using a variety of mould making materials, approaches kiln formed glass techniques and starting points such as open casting, fusing and slumping. You will be taught how to cut, clean and arrange glass in preparation for fusing and slumping into a basic bowl shape. A short project will be set to encourage you to adopt an experimental approach using mould making refractory open cast processes. You will be shown how to use coloured glass to create a 3D sculptural glass form of your own design. You will be taught through demonstration, group and individual instruction and learn from hands on experience. Through looking at both contemporary and historical works you will discover the potential of the medium of glass.- Portrait PaintingFrom: £365.00Course CodeSC1804118TutorJames BlandDatesMonday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginner+Fee£365LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a well structured course with an emphasis on learning to understand the construction of the head and its features and using these skills to better create more intense, expressive portraits. Working with oil paints students will develop a series of artworks, from short expressive painting sketches, to longer more detailed pieces. The students will also be encouraged to work intuitively and expressively in tandem with an emphasis on accuracy of observation. The class has the benefit of two experienced models every day, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist, James Bland. Students will receive one-to-one guidance throughout the course, and Jameswill be on hand to give regular feedback and constructive advice. He will also be demonstrating and painting alongside the students.
Portrait Painting Masterclass with Antony WilliamsFrom: £395.00Course CodeSC1804050TutorAntony WilliamsDatesMonday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£395LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis five day portrait course will offer an opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of Antony Williams. During the first two days of this course you will be introduced to several techniques through a series of short poses and sketches to prepare you for your 3-day portrait project. Under Antony’s guidance, students will concentrate on painting allowing the emphasis to be on relating the figure to a convincing background, to be produced over a sustained period. The tutor will also be working alongside the students demonstrating his technique. This exciting course is an intensive five days that offers a high level of tutor contact time.- Young Artists£335.00Course CodeSC1804119TutorGail Seres-Woolfson, Jessica WetherlyDatesMonday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 12-14Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRYoung Artists is an exciting five day course for ages 12-14 providing high level art tuition, including drawing workshops, contemporary painting, specialist sculpture techniques, and using experimental media. Focused classes create a supportive environment, and there is a strong focus on personal outcomes and solutions to develop independent judgement. Access to specialist materials and facilities improve technical skills, and discussion and presentation sessions build confidence and critical understanding. This course is ideal for those studying a range of arts based GCSE subjects, or wanting to advance their artistic skills and creative confidence.
Young Artists: Animation Challenge£335.00Course CodeSC1804022TutorEmma SeachDatesMonday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 12-16Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis fun five-day course for students aged 12-16 provides a skills-based experience and expert tuition in animation. Students will be taught skills in stop motion, 2D drawing and the use of Adobe Creative Suite as an animation tool. The days will be themed and split in half; the mornings will focus on skills development and the afternoons will focus on creating an animation using the skills learnt. The course will culminate in a screening of work to peers and parents. Students will be encouraged to work in groups and independently while challenging or responding to ideas and new skills in an enjoyable and creative space.- Young Artists: Fine Art Workshop£335.00Course CodeSC1804120TutorLynne Abrahamson, Zoe ToolanDatesMonday - Friday, 5th August - 9th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 15-17Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRAn inspiring five day course for ages 15-17 providing a skills-based experience and expert tuition in a range of materials and techniques. The programme is taught by specialist tutors who are also professional, practicing artists. Access to portrait models and contemporary painting and sculpture techniques provides a unique opportunity to develop new skills. Students develop their painting style encompassing portraiture and mixed media abstraction, along with a day exploring kinetic sculpture. This is an ideal course for those studying arts subjects who wish to develop coursework, create new work for their portfolio, develop new techniques and skills, and further existing abilities in a professional art school environment.
WEEK 4
Clothed Figure Painting Masterclass with Roxana HallsFrom: £395.00Course CodeSC1804150TutorRoxana HallsDatesMonday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£395LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis five day course offers the fantastic opportunity to study under the expert tuition of Roxana Halls, focussing on the figure and portraiture and working with costume and fabric to create a narrative for a painting. Throughout the week students will be painting directly from clothed life models.Clothed Portrait painting Masterclass is an ideal opportunity to develop a number of different aspects of painting, from an understanding of tone, proportion, through to composition, creating a likeness, developing narrative in the work, formal elements of design and working with costume and fabric. The aim of this course is to teach students how to develop ideas from initial sketches and the refinement of ideas through to developing coherent work.
We will cover some of the techniques an artist can deploy when building a clothed narrative portrait. Our emphasis will be not only on creating a likeness and looking at compositional approaches but also developing an understanding of how to paint fabric & drapery, we will discuss specific methods for tackling the delineation and volume in the shapes, shadows and folds of different types of garments.
- Drawing & Painting for BeginnersFrom: £335.00Course CodeSC1804131TutorGail Seres-WoolfsonDatesMonday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a structured opportunity to gain fundamental drawing and painting skills, whilst blurring the boundary between drawing and painting by using both wet and dry materials together. Throughout the week, students will be using a limited pallet keeping the focus on tonal painting. By looking at still life, interior/exterior and portrait, students explore various ways of seeing, increasing their understanding and confidence to draw and paint. Topics include linear drawing, tonal drawing, composition, sketching outdoors, expressive drawing/painting, study of natural forms and portrait painting. A fun and intensive course that will leave students with the knowledge and inspiration to start their own artworks.
Portrait Sculpture Masterclass with Hazel Reeves£395.00Course CodeSC1804153TutorHazel ReevesDatesMonday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£395LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRPortrait sculpture is an immensely absorbing and enjoyable discovery with every new sitter. This course aims to build upon your previous experience [Intermediate/Advanced] to further how to observe and translate your observation into a clay portrait sculpture from a life model. Refresh, renew or find alternative ways of looking through group and individual discussion with your tutor, Hazel Reeves MRBS SWA FRSA, who is a Member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors, on the Council of the Society of Women Artists and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts . Whether setting out a portrait head from a structural point of view with a clear path of constructive method and/or searching for a more expressive manner of approach, you will benefit from exploring with a professional sculptor to help build upon your own sculptural experience. Hazel will take you through the tried-and-tested method she uses to set up a life-size portrait for a commission. This approach ensures the portrait is structurally-sound before moving-on to working on the detail of features. A likeness will slowly emerge over the five days. There will be the option to leave your finished sculpture for hollowing and firing for an additional fee.- Young Artists£335.00Course CodeSC1804219TutorEmily Russell, Jessica WetherlyDatesMonday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 12-14Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRYoung Artists is an exciting five day course for ages 12-14 providing high level art tuition, including drawing workshops, contemporary painting, specialist sculpture techniques, and using experimental media. Focused classes create a supportive environment, and there is a strong focus on personal outcomes and solutions to develop independent judgement. Access to specialist materials and facilities improve technical skills, and discussion and presentation sessions build confidence and critical understanding. This course is ideal for those studying a range of arts based GCSE subjects, or wanting to advance their artistic skills and creative confidence.
- Young Artists: Graphic Novels & Comics£335.00Course CodeSC1804121TutorSteve MarchantDatesMonday - Friday, 12th August - 16th August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 15-17Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis five-day course encourages students aged 15 to 17 to utilise traditional and digital techniques to create pages for comics and graphic novels, including character design and development, visual storytelling, colouring and lettering. By the end of the course, students will have produced at least two full-colour pages of comic-strip art that will be published in an end-of-course booklet. This course is ideal for students of all skill levels, from those looking to advance their artistic skills and creative confidence to those looking to increase an interest in a subject that isn’t their favourite!
WEEK 5
Creative Mix£335.00Course CodeSC1804030TutorKatherine Jones, Lynne Abrahamson, Zoe ToolanDatesMonday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThe Creative Mix is an ideal way to explore a variety of artistic methods. Over the five days, students will work through various exercises in drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. This is a great ‘taster’ course and an excellent opportunity to both develop skills and get creative with your own ideas.
Digital Animation£335.00Course CodeSC1804097TutorJocie JuritzDatesMonday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis week-long course takes a fun approach to digital animation - learning to create 'hand drawn' 2D animation using Photoshop. Students will have the opportunity to explore and experiment with frame by frame techniques that bring your digital drawings to life. Working on a graphics tablet and drawing directly into Photoshop, your experienced tutor will guide you step by step through the principles of animation. By the end of this course each student will have developed a good understanding of how to use the software and have their own animated GIF to share.
Introduction to Oil PaintingFrom: £335.00Course CodeSC1804037TutorNicholas McLeodDatesMonday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRA well-structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before or want to start from the beginning. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone and relate all these elements together through composition. This course aims to foster self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating community environment. There will be work from both still-life and life models. Students will learn how to handle oil paint and understand different ways of approaching painting. Throughout the course students will learn from works of many artists to improve their development. There is plenty of guidance from the tutor and the course is fun and relaxing.
Life DrawingFrom: £335.00Course CodeSC1804001TutorFrancesca CorraDatesMonday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginner+Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRUnderstanding the structure of the human figure and the way it is situated within a space is an essential practice for anyone keen to develop their drawing and observational skills. Each week you will have a different theme to explore, working from the model with guidance from our highly experienced tutor. With an encouraging focus exploring your own approach to drawing, you will work through a series of exercises using a wide range of materials including charcoal and graphite. This course teaches skills and expressive drawing in a unique way to bring your drawing on most effectively and is suitable for more advanced drawers as well as beginners.
Painting Masterclass with Toby WigginsFrom: £395.00Course CodeSC1804250TutorToby WigginsDatesMonday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£395LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis five-day portrait painting course will offer an opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of Toby Wiggins RP. There are many ways to make a successful portrait painting and so I prefer not to prescribe a particular method, manner or ‘technique’, but rather to re-examine the fundamentals underpinning the language of painting and drawing with particular attention to the challenges of portraiture. During the course we will discuss examples of great portraiture, look at issues around materials- paints, mediums and supports. We will work towards a better understanding of what constitutes ‘likeness’, we will unpick and explore drawing and mark-making, the anatomy of the head, composition, the relevance of scale and uses of tone and colour. Finally we will look at ways to move beyond ‘likeness’ or mere optical accuracy, towards personal intent and personal expression. It’s an intensive five days that offer a high level of tutor contact time with Toby giving demonstrations, individual guidance, criticism and advice. The course aims to stimulate, refresh and advance each students practice on an individual basis.
Sculpture for All£335.00Course CodeSC1804003TutorPatricia BarkerDatesMonday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is the ideal dual opportunity to have a full sculptural experience over 5 days, of both figure modelling in clay and working in plaster and mixed media to develop your own creative idea. For three days you will be working in clay from a life model, learning observational and measuring techniques of the figure. The following two days begin with both practical and thought provoking exercises followed by your own creative time and freedom to realise and develop an individual interest. This combination of sculptural techniques and skills provides a broad approach for further sculptural progression. The course is suitable for those with no previous experience or those who wish to develop further.- Young Artists£335.00Course CodeSC1804319TutorGail Seres-Woolfson, Jessica WetherlyDatesMonday - Friday, 19th August - 23rd August 2019Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 12-14Fee£335LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRYoung Artists is an exciting five day course for ages 12-14 providing high level art tuition, including drawing workshops, contemporary painting, specialist sculpture techniques, and using experimental media. Focused classes create a supportive environment, and there is a strong focus on personal outcomes and solutions to develop independent judgement. Access to specialist materials and facilities improve technical skills, and discussion and presentation sessions build confidence and critical understanding. This course is ideal for those studying a range of arts based GCSE subjects, or wanting to advance their artistic skills and creative confidence.
WEEK 6
Drawing for AllFrom: £270.00Course CodeSC1804009TutorFrancesca CorraDatesTuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th August 2019Days4Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£270LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRA wonderful opportunity for people with all levels of experience to explore the skills of drawing and life drawing. Throughout the course you will work to a variety of themes to learn fundamental drawing skills, including composition, tonal drawing, measurement and movement. Once mastered students are encouraged to develop a creative approach interjected with urban sketching, exploration of different lines, contrasts, compositions, materials and techniques. This is a structured informative, yet fun and stimulating, course that teaches essential drawing skills whilst encouraging a creative approach.
Drawing Views of LondonFrom: £270.00Course CodeSC1804004TutorNatasha LienDatesTuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th September 2019Days4Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginner+Fee£270LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRA wonderful opportunity for people with all levels of experience to explore the skills of outdoor sketching and urban drawing. Over the five days, students will draw on location at various sites near the Art Academy. Students will tackle the architecture of the Southbank, explore busy Borough Market, sketch the serene view across to St Paul's and much more. Each class will begin with a brief introduction to the day’s subject, showing examples of the work of artists who have depicted similar scenes to the ones which the students will experience. Each day the tutor will introduce a new material or drawing technique for the students to explore over the day, in their sketchbooks or on larger sheets of paper.- Hand Built Ceramics Taster – 21st September£90.00Course CodeTAS1804T14TutorAdele WilliamsDatesSaturday, 21st September 2019Days1Times10.30am – 4.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£90LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun, day-long taster course in hand built ceramics for those who may be considering a longer evening or Saturday course and would like to try it out first. Throughout the day the tutor will lead the class in practical demonstrations to help you to learn the various processes involved in working with clay by using classic hand built ceramic techniques such as pinching and coiling as well as basic finishing techniques. We aim to foster self-certainty and enjoyment of the media within this workshop and offer a relaxed yet stimulating environment. Please note that at the end of the day there will be the possibility to choose to have your work kiln fired.
- Oil Painting Taster – 21st SeptemberFrom: £90.00Course CodeTAS1804T11TutorHannah Turner-DuffinDatesSaturday, 21st September 2019Days1Times10.30am – 4.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£90LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun day-long taster course in oil painting for those who may be considering a longer evening or daytime course and are wondering how much they will enjoy it. Throughout the day the tutor will lead the class in hands-on, practical demonstrations to show you how to mix colour and see shape and tone, and how these elements relate to form a composition. We aim to foster self-certainty and an enjoyment of painting in a relaxed yet stimulating environment. You will make at least two paintings in the day, the morning will be spent focusing on how to handle oil paint whilst working with a limited tonal palette. Students will be have the opportunity to paint from the life model, exploring expressive mark making describing the tone and volume of the figure. During the afternoon you will start you use colour, working from a still-life set up using natural and organic forms. Throughout the day you will be encouraged to play and enjoy the application of paint whist also understanding techniques of working from observation.
Pewter Casting using the “Lost Wax” Technique£270.00Course CodeSC1804032TutorRobert Worley MRBSDatesTuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th September 2019Days4Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£270LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis practical course is suitable for beginners and experienced artists who want to experiment with metal cast sculpture. Pewter is a metal that can be cast and finished in your own studio, with relatively basic equipment, and without the need of a foundry. Pewter is a silver coloured tin metal alloy which melts at low temperatures. During the course you will model a sculpture in wax, learn how to cast in pewter using plaster waste moulds and the ‘lost wax’ casting technique. Bring your own ideas or come with an open mind and be inspired to work with new materials and sculpture techniques. This is a practical workshop based course with one to one and group guidance from the tutor.
Portrait Sculpture Masterclass with Jane Hamilton£320.00Course CodeSC1804253TutorJane HamiltonDatesTuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th September 2019Days4Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£320LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRPortrait sculpture is an immensely absorbing and enjoyable discovery with every new sitter. This course aims to build upon your previous experience [Intermediate/Advanced] to further how to observe and translate your observation into a clay portrait sculpture from a life model. Refresh, renew or find alternative ways of looking through group and individual discussion with your tutor, Jane Hamilton, who is a Member of Society of Portrait Sculptors. Through the week you will be working from a model, and create a finished piece for subsequent firing. There will be the option to leave your finished sculpture for hollowing and firing for an additional fee.- Sculpture Taster – 31st August£90.00Course CodeTAS1804T03TutorJessica WetherlyDatesSaturday, 31st August 2019Days1Times10.30am – 4.30pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£90LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun, day-long taster course in sculpting with clay and plaster for those who may be considering a longer evening or daytime course and want to try it out first. Spend the morning with the joy of clay to create a small figure sculpture from a life model. In the afternoon mix plaster and other media to make your own creative sculpture. No need to worry if you have nothing in mind. This is a great opportunity to combine these two basic sculpture skills and techniques. There will be the option to leave your clay sculpture for hollowing and firing for an additional fee and you are welcome to take home your plaster piece. Throughout the day the tutor will lead the class in practical demonstrations to help you get a feel for the medium and the way it can be manipulated into shape and form. We aim to foster self-certainty and an enjoyment of sculpting in a relaxed yet stimulating environment.
Textile Art and Surface Texture£265.00Course CodeSC1804060TutorLynne AbrahamsonDatesTuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th August 2019Days4Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£265LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRDesigned for both beginners and more experienced students, this interesting new course looks at the power of the needle and the ways stitch has been used as a tool of subversion. With the rise in popularity of textile art and blurring of the distinction between fine art and craft, the possibilities of this medium are endless and unexpected. You'll learn techniques and processes, explore how they can be used in your own work, and engage in discussion about what it means to use stitch in fine art practice in the 21st century. The classes are structured; in the morning there will be a presentation of the techniques being taught that day as well as contemporary artists who use these processes in their work. This will show you the possibilities of stitch and embroidery, both as an end in themselves and a way of adding texture and dimension to your artwork. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to experiment with the techniques that have been taught or use them to work on a personal project.- Young Artists£270.00Course CodeSC1804419TutorGail Seres-Woolfson, Rhiannon SalisburyDatesTuesday - Friday, 27th August - 30th August 2019Days4Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 12-14Fee£270LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRYoung Artists is an exciting four day course for ages 12-14 providing high level art tuition, including drawing workshops, contemporary painting, specialist sculpture techniques, and using experimental media. Focused classes create a supportive environment, and there is a strong focus on personal outcomes and solutions to develop independent judgement. Access to specialist materials and facilities improve technical skills, and discussion and presentation sessions build confidence and critical understanding. This course is ideal for those studying a range of arts based GCSE subjects, or wanting to advance their artistic skills and creative confidence.