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  • Abstract Painting

    Course Code: WC1904038 Tutor: Beñat Olaberria Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 22nd & 23rd August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £170 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £170.00

    This is a fun, relaxed course offering a structured introduction to abstract painting. You’ll be guided through a number of different approaches, including abstracting images, using geometry, exploring process-based painting and playing with expressive gestural marks. The tutor will lead you through hands-on demonstrations, group discussions of relevant artists’ work, and there will also be plenty of individual guidance. You’ll build your confidence and gain a practical understanding of the fundamentals of painting, including colour, tone, mark-making and composition. You’ll then have the opportunity to complete a larger abstract painting inspired by an artist of your choice. This course is suitable for beginners who have completed an introductory painting course already and are keen to explore painting in an experimental way, as well as more experienced students who would like to develop their understanding of abstraction.

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  • Advanced Colour Theory Into Abstraction

    Abstraction II

    Course Code: E1903P10 Tutor: Magdalena Blasinska Course Dates: Mondays, 20th April - 22nd June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £500 Material Costs: £20 (See Daily Breakdown for Details) From: £500.00

    This course will help you develop a greater understanding of abstract painting. You will look at technical and methodical approaches to painting in a very broad sense, but also critically consider abstraction and abstract painting. You’ll develop a visual and verbal vocabulary allowing you to talk about your own work with more confidence and potentially develop areas for further exploration.

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  • Advanced Nude Figure Painting

    Course Code: E1903P80 Tutor: Giles Lester, James Bland Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th April - 16th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Intermediate Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    This is a great opportunity for you to work closely with established artists, focusing on different approaches to painting the figure. You’ll explore alternatives to figure painting, employing other unique methods. You’ll also learn how to approach the nude figure to make an interesting painting, rather than just a life painting from the model. You’ll relate the model to their surroundings, looking at light and tone and the various merits of different techniques and painting styles.

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  • Francesca Corra - Anatomy Workshop - The Art Academy London

    Anatomy

    Course Code: E1903D03 Tutor: Francesca Corra Course Dates: Fridays, 17th April - 19th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Intermediate Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    This course focuses on a different section of the human body each week, looking at bone and muscle structures in particular. You will gain the knowledge that will allow you to question and assess the way you draw the human figure from life and examine your drawings in relation to your understanding of anatomy.

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  • Bookbinding with Relief Print

    Course Code: E1903PR006 Tutor: Carol Wilhide Justin Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th April - 16th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 Material Costs: ​£40 (See Daily Breakdown for Details) £500.00

    This is an exciting opportunity to learn about different book structures and binding techniques, while incorporating reduction linocut and multi-plate woodcut prints. You’ll learn how to use basic booking tools to create leporello (concertina), stab-binding and single-section binding book structures, and gain a contextual understanding with a visit to Tate Britain’s Artist Book Collection.

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  • Chiaroscuro

    Course Code: SUN1904PR80 Tutor: Carol Wilhide Justin Course Dates: Sundays, 6th & 13th September 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £180 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £180.00

    First introduced in Italy during the Renaissance, chiaroscuro printing is a technique devised to create the illusion of depth through tonal contrasts. The name chiaroscuro means literally ‘light’ and ‘shade’. During this two day course you will learn about the history of this technique, design your own image and make a 3 colour tonal reduction woodcut print.

    This course is suitable for beginners and those with some printmaking experience. There is a maximum of eight students per course guided by one to one tutoring from experienced printmaker Carol Wilhide-Justin who is a graduate of the RCA. After completing the course you can join our print studio’s Open Access which runs on Wednesday evenings and Saturday during the day, giving you the opportunity to further develop your printmaking skills.

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  • Collagraph Printmaking with Katherine Jones

    Course Code: WC1904PR86 Tutor: Katherine Jones Course Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7th August - 9th August 2020 Days: 3 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £260 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £260.00

    This 2-day weekend course is suitable for relative beginners but will also benefit those who have attended previous collagraph courses. Collagraph relies on texture to build up plates that can be printed both in intaglio or relief and as a multi-plate print. Guided by Katherine Jones, a renowned British printmaker, you will expand your knowledge to realise a truly accessible and exciting new way of printmaking.

    The Art Academy’s printmaking studio is a low-toxic environment with dedicated facilities for professional hands-on learning. Students benefit from the diversity of attendees, taught by internationally renowned printmaker artists at a central location, offering a unique educational experience in London. There is a maximum of eight to ten students per course, materials are included and we advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.

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    Composition with Portrait & the Figure

    Course Code: E1903P19 Tutor: Carl Randall Course Dates: Mondays, 20th April - 22nd June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    Explore approaches to compositions featuring portraits and figures, with a focus on the figure within space. You’ll be able to develop skills in figure painting and will gain a broad and varied understanding of figurative painting, portraiture, design and composition, monotone and colour painting techniques and the use of acrylic and oil paint.

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  • Contemporary painting – space, architecture, environment​.

    Course Code: E1903P018 Tutor: Alison Hand Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th April - 18th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 Material Costs: £5 (See Daily Breakdown for Details) From: £500.00

    This new course explores how painting can describe and interact with the language of architecture, environment, and space. The course introduces diverse painting approaches and surfaces, and covers a range of themes including working from moving images; 3 dimensional and site specific painting; city edges and borders. Drawing on a range of source material from film and photography to sketching and study trips, we will build an exciting new painting vocabulary. Each idea will be contextualised with contemporary painters and key theorists, thereby broadening your knowledge. You will be able to use the processes and approaches taught to address their individual thematic concerns as you move through the course. Additionally, you will develop your own ambitious project in the last 3 weeks of the course, which may be a large-scale work, a series of smaller works, or a site-specific painting project. These will be exhibited on the last afternoon of the course in the studio (or off-site if relevant), for discussion and others to come and view.

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  • Creative Mix

    Course Code: SC1904030 Tutor: Anthony Waters, Beñat Olaberria, Frederic Morris Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 20th July - 24th July 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    The 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.

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  • Creative Painting for Beginners

    Course Code: EC1904004 Tutor: Lucy Smallbone Course Dates: Wednesdays, 15th July - 16th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    This is an exciting course that will stimulate your creativity and teach you how to use paint through a variety of different techniques. It is an opportunity to develop your own personal painting style and create paintings with real meaning to you as well as enjoying exploring the medium of paint’s full potential.

    The tutor will lead you to draw on inspiration from many other artists’ work and will guide you step by step through the stages of developing your own artwork. The course covers basic painting techniques such as line, tone, understanding colour as well as the application of paint. It also explores more expressive methods through simple exercises focusing on composition, abstraction and working with the figure. You will spend time in the last few weeks developing a finished painting, using techniques you have developed over the duration of the course.

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  • Cultural Inspirations for Painting the Figure

    Course Code: E1903P52 Tutor: Sadie Lee, Susanne du Toit Course Dates: Mondays, 20th April - 22nd June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    Th​is is an opportunity to think more carefully about the context within which you paint a portrait and your intentions for your painting. You’ll consider how you might work with a model in creating paintings, using wider cultural references to bring a different layer of meaning to the works you produce. Throughout the course, you’ll work with access to a model and an expert portrait and figure painter. Drawing inspiration from art movements, other artists, theatre and film, literature, or your own ideas, you’ll establish a series of scenes or poses and use these as the basis for your paintings.

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  • Digital in Practice

    Course Code: E1903T005 Tutor: Levin Haegele Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th April - 18th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Intermediate Fee: £500 £500.00

    Digital in Practice​ gives you the chance to further develop your own interests and visual language through time-based and digital media. This course will focus on giving you critical as well as technical guidance to enable you to concisely communicate your ideas through your work. This course starts with a small series of workshops designed to create a dialogue between production and context in relation to your individual practice. The remaining sessions will be devoted to developing your own work in the digital facilities with individual support and guidance from the tutor throughout. You will be encouraged to consider the various impacts digital technologies have on contemporary existence and how their output can come together to create a meaningful body of work within this context.

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  • Drawing & Painting for Beginners - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing and Painting for Beginners

    Course Code: SC1904031 Tutor: Beñat Olaberria Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 27th July - 31st July 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

    This 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.

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  • Drawing & Painting for Beginners - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing and Painting for Beginners

    Course Code: SC1904131 Tutor: Gail Seres-Woolfson Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 10th August - 14th 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
    This 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.
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  • Drawing for All - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing For All

    Course Code: WC1904001 Tutor: Ellen Christiansen Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 15th & 16th August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £165 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £165.00

    A wonderful opportunity for people with all levels of experience to explore and enhance their drawing and life drawing skills. Over this packed weekend, students work through a variety of themes to learn fundamental drawing skills, including measurement, drawing the figure, and tonal drawing. As well as developing observational drawing skills, students are encouraged to be creative and expressive and to try out new approaches such as exploring different drawing materials, and experimenting with line and contrast. This is an intensive, informative, and fun weekend course, which teaches essential drawing skills whilst encouraging a creative approach.

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  • Drawing for All - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing for All

    Course Code: SC1904009 Tutor: Zoe Toolan Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 24th August - 28th August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £335.00

    A 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.

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  • Drawing for Beginners - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing for Beginners

    Course Code: EC1904314 Tutor: Rhiannon Salisbury Course Dates: Wednesdays, 15th July - 16th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    This course is an accessible, creative and relaxing introduction to the basic skills of drawing. Each session will focus on a different theme, providing a wide range of techniques to raise confidence and enhance visual awareness. Through various drawing approaches including still life, life drawing and portraiture, you will learn to explore and understand line, tone, measurement, texture and composition. There will be a life model in some sessions and students are encouraged to express themselves freely with guidance from the tutor.

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  • Drawing for Beginners - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing for Beginners

    Course Code: EC1904414 Tutor: Kate Dunn Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th July-17th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    This course is an accessible, creative and relaxing introduction to the basic skills of drawing. Each session will focus on a different theme, providing a wide range of techniques to raise confidence and enhance visual awareness. Through various drawing approaches including still life, life drawing and portraiture, you will learn to explore and understand line, tone, measurement, texture and composition. There will be a life model in some sessions and students are encouraged to express themselves freely with guidance from the tutor.

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  • Drawing for Beginners - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing for Beginners

    Course Code: SAT1904114 Tutor: Alice Clarke Course Dates: Saturdays, 18th July - 19th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.30am – 1.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    This course is an accessible, creative and relaxing introduction to the basic skills of drawing. Each session will focus on a different theme, providing a wide range of techniques to raise confidence and enhance visual awareness. Through various drawing approaches including still life, life drawing and portraiture, you will learn to explore and understand line, tone, measurement, texture and composition. There will be a life model in some sessions and students are encouraged to express themselves freely with guidance from the tutor.

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  • Drawing for Beginners - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing for Beginners

    Course Code: EC1904014 Tutor: Zoe Toolan Course Dates: Mondays, 13th July - 21st September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 5.45pm – 7.30pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £225 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £225.00

    This course is an accessible, creative and relaxing introduction to the basic skills of drawing. Each session will focus on a different theme, providing a wide range of techniques to raise confidence and enhance visual awareness. Through various drawing approaches including still life, life drawing and portraiture, you will learn to explore and understand line, tone, measurement, texture and composition. There will be a life model in some sessions and students are encouraged to express themselves freely with guidance from the tutor.

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  • Drawing for Beginners - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing for Beginners

    Course Code: EC1904114 Tutor: Zoe Toolan Course Dates: Mondays, 13th July - 21st September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 7.45pm – 9.30pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £225 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £225.00

    This course is an accessible, creative and relaxing introduction to the basic skills of drawing. Each session will focus on a different theme, providing a wide range of techniques to raise confidence and enhance visual awareness. Through various drawing approaches including still life, life drawing and portraiture, you will learn to explore and understand line, tone, measurement, texture and composition. There will be a life model in some sessions and students are encouraged to express themselves freely with guidance from the tutor.

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  • Drawing for Beginners - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing for Beginners

    Course Code: EC1904214 Tutor: TBC Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th July - 15th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    This course is an accessible, creative and relaxing introduction to the basic skills of drawing. Each session will focus on a different theme, providing a wide range of techniques to raise confidence and enhance visual awareness. Through various drawing approaches including still life, life drawing and portraiture, you will learn to explore and understand line, tone, measurement, texture and composition. There will be a life model in some sessions and students are encouraged to express themselves freely with guidance from the tutor.

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  • Drawing Views of London - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Drawing Views of London

    Course Code: SC1904004 Tutor: Natasha Lien Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 24th August - 28th 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

    A 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.

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  • Sculpture Open Life

    Dynamic Figure Sculpture

    Course Code: SC1904038 Tutor: Jessica Wetherly Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 3rd August - 7th August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00
    This 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.
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  • Etching Workshop

    Course Code: SC1904PR03 Tutor: Katherine Jones Course Dates: Monday - Thursday, 27th July - 30th July 2020 Days: 4 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £270.00

    This 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.

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  • Etching - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Etching: Aquatint, Sugarlift and Spit-bite

    Course Code: EC1904PR13 Tutor: Katherine Jones Course Dates: Thursdays, 20th August - 17th September 2020 Days: 5 Times: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £165 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £165.00

    This popular five-week course is ideal for beginners or repeat attendees. You’ll concentrate on aquatint (tonal etching) in its various forms. You’ll develop a composition through line and tone by multi-etching a zinc plate in a mordant of saline sulphate.This course is flexible, allowing you to work at your own speed – and if you’ve attended this course before, you can work on your own individual etching projects. The course fee covers materials including two zink etching plates.

    Open Access runs on Wednesday evening and Saturday during the day, giving you the opportunity to further develop your printmaking skills. There is a maximum of ten students per course guided by one to one tutoring from Katherine Jones, acclaimed printmaker with over fifteen years printmaking experience.

    The studio is a low-​toxic environment with dedicated printmaking facilities for professional hands-on learning. Students benefit from the diversity of attendees, taught by internationally renowned printmaking artists at a central location, offering a unique educational experience in London.

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  • Etching - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Etching: Hard Ground and Soft Ground

    Course Code: EC1904PR03 Tutor: Katherine Jones Course Dates: Thursdays, 16h July - 13th August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £165 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £165.00

    Etching Hardground and Softground. This popular five-week course is ideal for beginners or repeat attendees.You’ll concentrate on hard-ground (fine line) combined with soft-ground (texture) in its various forms. You’ll develop a composition through multi-etching a zinc plate in a mordant of saline sulphate. This course is flexible, allowing you to work at your own speed – and if you’ve attended this course before, you can work on your own individual etching projects. The course fee covers materials including two polished zink etching plates.

    Open Access runs on Wednesday evening and Saturday during the day, giving you the opportunity to further develop your printmaking skills. There is a maximum of ten students per course guided by one to one tutoring from Katherine Jones, acclaimed printmaker with over fifteen years printmaking experience.

    The studio is a low-​toxic environment with dedicated printmaking facilities for professional hands-on learning. Students benefit from the diversity of attendees, taught by internationally renowned printmaking artists at a central location, offering a unique educational experience in London.

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  • Experimental Etching

    Course Code: WC1904PR99 Tutor: Frederic Morris Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 22nd & 23rd August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £175 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £175.00

    Explore a more painterly side of etching. Students will depart from tradition to develop a series of different metal plates etched in contemporary mordants such as ferric chloride and saline sulphate by experimenting with the alchemy of the intaglio process; brushing, splashing, dripping, blowing and smudging to produce fascinating and unique prints. Attendees will be introduced to a variety of novel techniques including a permeable soap ground and a painterly aquatint based on photocopier toner. The course will be guided by one-to-one tuition from Frederic Morris.

    The Art Academy’s printmaking studio is a low-toxic environment with dedicated facilities for professional hands-on learning. Students benefit from the diversity of attendees, taught by internationally renowned printmaker artists at a central location, offering a unique educational experience in London. There is a maximum of eight to ten students per course, materials are included and we advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.

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    Exploring Watercolour & Ink

    Course Code: E1903P36 Tutor: Kim Whitby Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th April - 18th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    This course aims to introduce students to the water-based mediums of watercolour and ink. Both indoors and outdoors, you will work responsively, exploring the particular qualities of these mediums and learning to use them in combination with drawing, to collect and record findings in a sketchbook and developing your learning into finished artworks in the studio or outdoors if appropriate.

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  • Sculpture Masterclass Hazel Reeves - Art Academy London Masterclasses

    Expressive Portrait Sculpture Masterclass with Hazel Reeves

    Course Code: WC1904053 Tutor: Hazel Reeves Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 15th & 16th August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Advanced Fee: £195 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £195.00

    This 2-day workshop is an exciting opportunity to work with top portrait artist Hazel Reeves and is for those with a bit more experience with portraiture. It will enable you to focus on getting expression, character, emotion and movement in your sculptures. Using a different model each day, you will have the chance to sculpt in clay a series of smaller heads focusing on ways of bringing the piece to life, using texture, form, tone and the pose/composition. This concentrated modelling will be interspersed with fun exercises – with clay and without – to bring more spontaneity to your work.

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  • Figure & Portrait in Oil

    Course Code: PRT1903P001 Tutor: Ilaria Rossilli del Turco Course Dates: Fridays, 17th April - 19th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    This course will introduce you to some of the basic skills needed for figure and portrait painting. Working in oil, you will learn how to mix paint and begin a sketch for a painting. You will be taught measurement techniques for creating an accurate drawing to begin your work. You will consider how to observe the way the light falls on the model, and how to capture this with tone and colour. You will consider the form and features of the head as the starting point for a portrait. You will learn some basic skills for painting both the nude figure and the clothed figure, whilst also thinking about the composition for your paintings.

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  • Figure & Portrait Painting - Painting Short Courses - Art Academy London

    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

    A fun and intensive week of life and portrait painting appropriate to all skill levels. Less experienced students will enjoy an introduction to portraiture and figure painting while more advanced students benefit from a refresher in figure work from an experienced artist which will progress their practice. The emphasis will be on learning practical skills as well as bringing out intuitive ability. The course will cover planning a painting and executing two types of portrait: head and shoulders and a full figure composition.

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  • Figure & Portrait Sculpture - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Figure and Portrait Sculpture

    Course Code: EC1904005 Tutor: Anthony Waters, Margot Roulleau Gallais Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th July-17th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £280 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £280.00

    If you are interested in learning to sculpt the human figure then this is an ideal class for you. You have the opportunity to explore both the full figure and a portrait head sculpture with a different model for each. You will model in clay for 10 weeks: 5 weeks of Figure Sculpture from a set pose and 5 weeks of Portrait Head Sculpture from a different model. You will get a flavour of the challenges and thrills of both of these disciplines.

    We would recommend this course to students who want to concentrate on learning the basics of Portrait and Figure sculpting. As well as the practice and development of working in clay from a model, also covered are measuring skills, observational skills and preparation of a piece for firing. Optional hollowing and firing of the clay sculptures are an additional cost.

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  • Figure Painting

    Course Code: SC1904035 Tutor: Adebanji Alade Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 3rd August - 7th August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Intermediate Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £335.00

    This figure painting course is designed to develop the intermediate or advanced painter, enabling you to capture the spirit of the figure with intensity, gesture and rhythm. You will work from a model (with a ratio of one model to eight students), exploring the figure in a series of long and short poses through a variety of mediums including charcoal, graphite, and oil paints. You’ll look at proportion, dynamism and accuracy, as well as exploring tone and temperature changes under different light conditions. The week will combine all these techniques into a two-day pose with dramatic lighting, before engaging in a group feedback session. Your expert tutor will be on hand to provide individual and group guidance throughout the week.

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    Figure Painting Masterclass with Alan McGowan

    Course Code: SC1904051 Tutor: Alan McGowan Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 20th July - 24th July 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Advanced Fee: £395 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £395.00
    Under 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.
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  • Hand Built Ceramics - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Hand Built Ceramics

    Course Code: EC1904047 Tutor: Annette Bugansky Course Dates: Mondays, 13th July - 21st September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £280 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £280.00

    A comprehensive introduction into the methods and variety of creative potential of sculptural ceramics. The course covers studio practice, clay types, basic core techniques of hand building for sculpture: coiling, pinching, slab building and surface decoration. These will be taught and put into practice to make finished ceramic forms. Through practical projects you will understand the material and, with emphasis on experimentation, how you can manipulate it to create a variety of forms. These can then be decorated with raw glazes and slips for a once fired finished piece.

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  • Intermediate Drawing

    Course Code: EC1904036 Tutor: Beñat Olaberria Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th July-17th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Intermediate Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    This course is designed for students who have either completed our ‘Drawing for Beginners’ course or already have some experience of drawing, and want to take their skills to the next level. Over the course, students will explore drawing from observation, memory and imagination, thereby developing a deeper understanding of drawing and greatly enhancing drawing skills. Each week we focus on a particular aspect of drawing. Starting with measurement and explore this in different contexts, so that students will gain confidence in drawing a wide variety of subjects including still life, life models, and urban landscape. Through trying different approaches and materials, students will begin to develop a ‘visual vocabulary’ of drawing. There will be opportunities to work both, inside and outside the studio, and in museums and galleries.

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    Intermediate Painting

    Course Code: EC1904038 Tutor: Carl Randall Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th July - 15th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Intermediate Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    This is an exciting course, which aims to help you discover what it is about painting that really inspires you. It is a great follow-on course from our ‘Painting for Beginners’ or ‘Creative Painting for Beginners’ and will also suit you if you already have some basic experience of painting and want to take your skills to the next level. The course begins by developing your core painting skills, exploring line, tone, colour and mass, whilst continually pushing your creative expression. The tutor will lead you to draw inspiration from many other artist’s work and will guide you step by step through the stages of developing your own painting. They will help you engage with the subject matters and styles that excite you and assist you in bringing them into your own artworks. By looking at a broad variety of techniques, materials and styles, the course aims to broaden your ability to express yourself in paint.

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  • Introduction to Japanese Woodcut

    Course Code: SUN1904PR83 Tutor: Carol Wilhide Justin Course Dates: Sundays, 20th & 27th September 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £170 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £170.00

    Japanese Woodcut or Mokuhanga is a relief process that is completely non-toxic in that it uses watercolour pigments and nori (rice starch) instead of oil-based ink. The prints are handprinted using a baren, no presses are necessary making this a process that can be done at home. The workshop explores the history of the traditional Japanese prints as exemplified by Hokusai and Hiroshige and follows the teaching that the tutor Carol Wilhide Justin herself received from Japanese sensei on her residency in Japan.

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  • Introduction to Oil Painting - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Introduction to Oil Painting

    Course Code: SC1904037 Tutor: Nicholas McLeod Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 3rd August - 7th 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

    A 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.

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    Introduction to Oil Painting

    Course Code: EC1904237 Tutor: Carl Randall Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th July-17th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    A structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before and for those who want to reinforce their basic oil skills or to move on to using oil paints having used acrylics or water-based media. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate these elements together in compositions with access to a life model. This course aims will nurture self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating, fun and relaxing environment. It is an ideal course for beginners as there is plenty of guidance from the tutor.

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    Introduction to Oil Painting

    Course Code: SAT1904237 Tutor: Gail Seres-Woolfson Course Dates: Saturdays, 18th July - 19th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.30am – 1.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    A structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before and for those who want to reinforce their basic oil skills or to move on to using oil paints having used acrylics or water-based media. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate these elements together in compositions with access to a life model. This course aims will nurture self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating, fun and relaxing environment. It is an ideal course for beginners as there is plenty of guidance from the tutor.

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    Introduction to Oil Painting

    Course Code: EC1904037 Tutor: Gail Seres-Woolfson Course Dates: Mondays, 13th July - 21st September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    A structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before and for those who want to reinforce their basic oil skills or to move on to using oil paints having used acrylics or water-based media. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate these elements together in compositions with access to a life model. This course aims will nurture self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating, fun and relaxing environment. It is an ideal course for beginners as there is plenty of guidance from the tutor.

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    Introduction to Oil Painting

    Course Code: EC1904137 Tutor: Kate Dunn Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th July - 15th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    A structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before and for those who want to reinforce their basic oil skills or to move on to using oil paints having used acrylics or water-based media. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate these elements together in compositions with access to a life model. This course aims will nurture self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating, fun and relaxing environment. It is an ideal course for beginners as there is plenty of guidance from the tutor.

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  • Drawing & Painting for Beginners - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Introduction to Painting

    Course Code: WC1904013 Tutor: Neil Morley Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 22nd & 23rd August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £165 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £165.00

    This is a well-structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before or would like to reassess their approach to painting. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate these elements together in compositions. This course aims to foster self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating environment. Working through a series of exercises you will gain experience and skills in working from a life model, from still life as well as exploring a more creative approach to painting helping you establish your own style and identity. This course is a fun and relaxing experience that offers a high level of tutor contact time.

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  • Introduction to Sculpture - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Introduction to Sculpture

    Course Code: EC1904003 Tutor: Farnoush Amini, Marian Rowling Course Dates: Wednesdays, 15th July - 16th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £270.00

    An ideal start point for those wishing to explore sculpture techniques and ideas. This course covers both foundation technical skills and a creative exploration of different materials and ways of working. Sculpture is wonderfully fun and creative and with some simple skills taught, great results can be achieved. The first half of the term comprises three weeks of figurative sculpture in clay with a life model and two weeks of portraiture with another life model, also in clay. The second half of the term is an introduction to plaster, wire and other materials, culminating in a personal project. Students leave the course with a strong foundation of sculpture skills as well as an individual approach to the practice.

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    Introduction to Sculpture

    Course Code: WC1904003 Tutor: Jessica Wetherly Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 8th & 9th August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £165 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £165.00

    This 2-­day course is an exciting introduction for beginners, as well as for those with some previous experience, to gain or develop basic sculpture skills. Working mainly in clay and plaster and some other mixed media, you will learn a range of techniques with the opportunity to explore your own creative project. The combination of clay and plaster opens up creative possibilities and offers a fun weekend at your own pace. You will spend the first day creating a small clay figure sculpture from a life model. On the second day you will develop creative sculpture using plaster and mixed media ­ no need to worry if you have nothing in mind until you arrive for the course.

    This is a great opportunity to discover, or return to, making 3-­dimensional work and develop an individual approach. There will be the option to leave your finished sculpture for hollowing and firing for an additional fee.

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  • Kiln Formed Glass - Evening Class - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Kiln Formed Glass

    Course Code: SC1904007 Tutor: Maria Zulueta Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 27th July - 31st July 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    A 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.

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    Kiln Formed Glass

    Course Code: EC1904007 Tutor: Maria Zulueta Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th July - 15th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £280 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £280.00

    An exploration of the intriguing, magical world of kiln formed glass. This course allows you to learn a variety of techniques including fusing, slumping, hand cut stencils, sandblasting, inclusions, uv bonding and surface decoration. Course tutor Maria Zulueta is a well-respected glassmaker, producing work at vastly different scales from table pieces to installations, with a wealth of experience in supporting you in learning new skills. Under her expert guidance you will use the range of techniques to build a collection of samples and create a final piece. You are free to explore their preferred techniques and those of you who have already done the course can rejoin to continue building upon their previous work with tutored guidance.

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    Kinetic Sculpture

    Course Code: E1903S52 Tutor: Aphra Shemza, TBC Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th April - 18th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 Material Costs: £20 (See Daily Breakdown for Details) £500.00

    This course is a thorough introduction to the language of sculpture and will enable you to investigate the use of form, space, texture, colour and other core sculptural elements. It will encourage the sophisticated use of basic sculpture materials and techniques, including clay, wax, plaster, wire, latex, textiles and found objects, as well as working from a model. The course will push you to experiment and broaden your repertoire and start to discover your own sculptural language.

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  • Large Scale Ceramic Sculpture

    Course Code: E1903S07 Tutor: Julian Wild Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th April - 18th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 Material Costs: £8 (See Daily Breakdown for Details) £500.00

    An exciting and unusual opportunity for those wishing to work sculpturally with clay on a larger scale, up to the dimensions of the kiln, without an inner armature structure. This course aims to introduce both beginners and advanced students to the wonders of using clay as a sculptural material; a chance to explore a range of hand-building techniques to create a larger scale sculpture. Coiling, slabbing, hand-building, hollowing and press-moulding techniques will be used in conjunction with surface finishes such as oxides, slips and glazes. These processes will be demonstrated week by week, enabling you to develop your own project piece. This could be figurative, abstract or conceptual, depending on the your interests. As the intent of this course is to produce larger scale work, there will be an additional firing fee that needs to be accommodated. Specific clays will be used, that enable working sculpturally and on a large scale. These can be purchased from the Academy. You may also need to independently purchase specific slips and glazes.

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  • Life Drawing - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Life Drawing

    Course Code: SC1904001 Tutor: Francesca Corra 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

    Understanding 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.

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    Life Drawing

    Course Code: EC1904009 Tutor: Zoe Toolan Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th July - 15th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £280 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £280.00

    Understanding the structure of the human figure and the way it is situated within a space is an essential skill for anyone keen to develop their drawing and observational skills. Each week you will have a different theme to explore, working from the life 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 develop your drawing most effectively, and is suitable for more advanced drawers as well as beginners.

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  • Life Size Figure Sculpture Masterclass - Sculpture Short Courses - Art Academy London

    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

    This course is a rare opportunity to work on a full life size figure within a small class size. Working with your tutors Laura Postle and Valentina Zlatarova, 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 five weeks fully immersed in the sculpting process.

    Starting with building an armature using a provided steel back iron, an approach to figure work that will be strong yet flexible, with room for interpretation, will be taught. As well as developing technical skills of measurements, plumbing, anatomy and clay application, students will hone their creative skills, develop an understanding of sculptural texture and forms, and learn how to capture the model’s unique expression to create a piece of art.

    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

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  • Linoleum Etching Masterclass

    Lino Etching with Steve Edwards

    Course Code: WC1904PR71 Tutor: Steve Edwards Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 15th & 16th August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £175 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £175.00

    This course is ideal for attendees keen to further develop their relief printmaking skills. It teaches a more gestural approach to lino, combining the classical skill of carving a lino block with a contemporary approach to etching its surface with caustic soda. Bringing together painterly textures and graphic forms in a colourful multi-block print. The weekend course is a unique opportunity for a maximum of eight attendees, guided by one to one tutoring from Steve Edwards, a renowned British Printmaker. We advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.

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  • Linocut Masterclass with Nick Morley

    Course Code: WC1904PR85 Tutor: Nick Morley Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 29th & 30th August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £180 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £180.00

    This course is suitable for beginners or those with printmaking experience. Nick Morley (aka “Linocut boy”) specialises in hand carved linocuts. Students will learn to use professional Swiss tools and apply different printing techniques to create a range of effects. Nick will lead the group through the planning, carving and printing stages of multiplate printing.

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    Luminosity

    Course Code: E1903P03 Tutor: Mel Cole Course Dates: Fridays, 17th April - 19th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    This course is ideal if you’re looking to push the boundaries of your observational skills. You’ll be asked to study the elusive yet magical qualities that emanate from an eclectic range of lit objects. You’ll experience the familiar transformed into the unfamiliar through the beauty and drama of light and luminosity. This course is suitable for beginner students and for those more experienced in drawing, it will focus on gaining a better understanding of the reading and recording of light; on, around and within lit surfaces; the ability to perceive fine gradations in each week’s subject matter and acquire a repertoire of skills to record them. The emphasis will be less on the science of how light works but on techniques to enable you to draw light and observe how objects with different surface properties react to light.

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    Materials & Mark Making

    Course Code: E1903D62 Tutor: Jane Millar, Sharon Leahy-Clark Course Dates: Fridays, 17th April - 19th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    This course investigates the power, possibilities and meaning of mark making in drawing. Each week we will approach mark making from a different perspective, contextualising our work through discussion of contemporary and historical artists who use drawing in their practice. Over the course we will test materials, experiment, collect site specific marks, use time and process to layer marks, create drawing devices and objects to develop a deep and vibrant visual vocabulary of drawing. We will explore the potential of both fundamental drawing materials and experimental drawing systems and processes, as well as exploring three dimensional drawing.

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  • Mix - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Monday Mix

    Course Code: EC1904015 Tutor: Beñat Olaberria, Ellen Christiansen, Temsuyanger Longkumer Course Dates: Mondays, 13th July - 21st September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £280 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £280.00

    This course is an ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learning new artistic skills, discovering what you enjoy most, and developing creative ideas. Over the ten weeks, students work across the different disciplines of painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking. Throughout the course, students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills, along with more expressive sculpture and painting. Students will also learn to approach the human figure through drawing, painting and sculpture, before rounding off the course with an introduction to printmaking. This is a great ‘taster’ course and an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, explore materials, and have fun.

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    Monday Mix

    Course Code: EC1904115 Tutor: Beñat Olaberria, Ellen Christiansen, Temsuyanger Longkumer Course Dates: Mondays, 13th July - 21st September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £280 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £280.00

    This course is an ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learning new artistic skills, discovering what you enjoy most, and developing creative ideas. Over the ten weeks, students work across the different disciplines of painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking. Throughout the course, students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills, along with more expressive sculpture and painting. Students will also learn to approach the human figure through drawing, painting and sculpture, before rounding off the course with an introduction to printmaking. This is a great ‘taster’ course and an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, explore materials, and have fun.

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  • Moving Image & Modes of Display - Digital - Part Time Course - Art Academy London

    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

    This course is a great way to further develop your interests and visual language through time- based media. It will give you the critical and technical guidance needed to concisely communicate your ideas through your work. The course starts with thematic sessions, before allowing you to focus on developing your own work in a chosen location, considering how site could affect and inform the work. with individual support from your tutor. Throughout you will be encouraged to consider how different modes of display can be interpreted and in turn how they can be exploited, how contemporary culture and our familiarity with the “screen” could affect the presentation, production and content of video.

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  • Introduction to Oil Painting - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    One Day Taster: Oil Painting – 12th September

    Course Code: TAS1904T11 Tutor: Lucy Smallbone Course Dates: Saturday, 12th September 2020 Days: 1 Times: 10.30am – 4.30pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £90 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £90.00

    This 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.

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    One Day Taster: Oil Painting – 18th July

    Course Code: TAS1904T01 Tutor: Lucy Smallbone Course Dates: Saturday, 18th July 2020 Days: 1 Times: 10.30am – 4.30pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £90 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £90.00

    This 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.

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    One Day Taster: Oil Painting – 26th April

    Course Code: TAS1903T11 Tutor: Beñat Olaberria Course Dates: Sunday, 26th April 2020 Days: 1 Times: 10.30am – 4.30pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £90 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £90.00

    This 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.

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    One Day Taster: Sculpture – 5th September

    Course Code: TAS1904T03 Tutor: Lynne Abrahamson Course Dates: Saturday, 5th September 2020 Days: 1 Times: 10.30am – 4.30pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £90 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £90.00

    This 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.

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    One Day Taster: Watercolour – 18th July

    Course Code: TAS1904T05 Tutor: Kim Whitby Course Dates: Saturday, 18th July 2020 Days: 1 Times: 10.30am – 4.30pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £90 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £90.00

    This 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.

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  • Drawing Open Life Classes

    Open Life – Saturday

    Course Code: SAT1904001 Tutor: Tommy Golunski, Various tutors Course Dates: Saturdays, 18th July - 19th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.30am – 1.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    The “Open Life Class” is a relaxed and enjoyable life drawing & painting course with a life model for various poses lasting between one and four weeks at a time. Students will be able to approach the human figure in any way they please and do as many drawings or paintings as they care to pursue with as much or as little instruction as they like. Your experienced tutors will happily guide both beginners and the more experienced painters. Students should feel free to use whichever materials that they enjoy the most, whether that is drawing in charcoal or ink or painting in oils or acrylics. All paper is provided for the course but please bring your own drawing/painting materials.

    You can also attend this class as a drop-in and pay £28 per session. Please note only card payment is available (Visa or Mastercard).

    Please note only card payment is available (Visa or Mastercard).

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  • Outdoor Painting - Summer School Short Courses - Art Academy London

    Outdoor Creative Painting

    Course Code: EC1904024 Tutor: Gail Seres-Woolfson Course Dates: Wednesdays, 15th July - 16th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.00pm – 8.30pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £270.00

    This 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.Through quick drawing as well as paining sketches, students will practice how to efficiently and accurately capture tone and colour in the outdoors. Creating loose and vigorous works, we will look at how to capture a sense of light and atmosphere at different environments. 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.

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    Outdoor Painting

    Course Code: SC1904024 Tutor: Eigil Nordstrøm Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 17th August - 21st August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £335.00
    This 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.
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  • Painting for All - Summer School Short Courses - Art Academy London

    Painting for All

    Course Code: SC1904013 Tutor: Lucy Smallbone Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 13th July - 17th July 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £335.00

    An 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.

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    Painting for Beginners

    Course Code: EC1904113 Tutor: Helen Stone Course Dates: Wednesdays, 15th July - 16th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    This is a well-structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before or want to reassess their approach to painting. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate all these elements together in compositions. This course aims to foster self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating environment. ​Working through a series of exercises you will gain experience and skills in painting still life, self portrait and the interior. Whilst also exploring a more creative approach to painting, helping you establish your own style and identity. This course is a fun and relaxing experience, offering plenty of guidance from the tutor.

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    Painting for Beginners

    Course Code: EC1904013 Tutor: Alice Clarke Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th July - 15th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £270.00

    This is a well-structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before or want to reassess their approach to painting. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone, and to relate all these elements together in compositions. This course aims to foster self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating environment. ​Working through a series of exercises you will gain experience and skills in painting still life, self portrait and the interior. Whilst also exploring a more creative approach to painting, helping you establish your own style and identity. This course is a fun and relaxing experience, offering plenty of guidance from the tutor.

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  • Painting in Practice

    Painting in Practice

    Course Code: E1903P50 Tutor: Gavin Maughfling Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th April - 16th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    This course will help you discover what it is about painting that motivates and inspires you. You will explore how to develop ideas from initial sketches, how to refine ideas and how to develop coherent work. You will be encouraged to adopt a disciplined creative thinking dialogue in your painting practice, which will enable a more informed approach to your work.

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  • Painting Outdoors

    Course Code: WC1904024 Tutor: Eigil Nordstrøm Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 1st & 2nd August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £165 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £165.00

    This 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 river in the historic area of London Bridge, 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 outside. 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. Painting outside of the studio is always an exciting experience and students of all levels are sure to enjoy the challenge.

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  • Painting the Figure in Space

    Course Code: SC1904033 Tutor: Carl Randall Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 13th July - 17th July 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
    This 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.
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  • Pewter Casting using the “Lost Wax” Technique

    Course Code: SC1904032 Tutor: Robert Worley MRBS Course Dates: Monday - Thursday, 10th August - 13th August 2020 Days: 4 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £270.00

    This 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.

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  • Photopolymer and Photo-etching

    Course Code: E1903PR01 Tutor: Frederic Morris Course Dates: Mondays, 20th April - 22nd June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 Material Costs: ​£40 (See Daily Breakdown for Details) £500.00

    This course focuses on photomechanical techniques in printmaking, combining photosensitive emulsion and plates with intaglio printing. You will learn to expose and develop autographic (drawn and painted) and digitally generated/photographic images with both different types of plates. Throughout the course we will be talking through your ideas gaining the understanding of your individual creative process in order to maximise your ability to produce more technically advanced and developed artwork. During the second half of the course you will plan a self-led project using both technical and conceptual ideas to produce a small finished print edition.

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  • Photopolymer and Photoetching

    Course Code: SC1904PR97 Tutor: Frederic Morris Course Dates: Monday - Thursday, 10th August - 13th August 2020 Days: 4 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £270.00

    During this short course, you will learn to master an innovative printmaking technique which bridges the gaps between photography, drawing and printmaking – exposing hand-drawn and/or digital positives to photosensitive plates. You will develop a series of photopolymer etching plates throughout the week, guided by our experienced tutor. The intaglio prints exhibit rich velvet blacks with a wide and continuous tonal range, sensitive to the original expression of the artist.

    The studio is a low-toxic environment with dedicated printmaking facilities for professional hands-on learning; ideal for a study week abroad, to develop a body of work for a portfolio or an opportunity to learn a new creative skill. There is a maximum of ten students per course, materials are included and we advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.

    On completion of this course you will be eligible for a free Open Access session (noting that UV equipment cannot be used during Open Access) to continue editioning your work.

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  • Portrait & Figure Painting

    Course Code: E1903P31 Tutor: Charlie Schaffer, David Caldwell Course Dates: Saturdays, 18th April - 20th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 4.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    Taught by experienced, preeminent portrait and figure painters, the Saturday Portrait and Figure Painting Class introduces different approaches within portraiture and figure painting. This term, Charlie Schaffer will be concentrating on teaching how to look closer, understand what it is you are seeing, and pay equal attention to all aspects of the drawing and painting. David Caldwell will look at capturing the character of the sitter through portraiture and creating a narrative.

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  • Portrait Drawing

    Course Code: E1903DR003 Tutor: David Caldwell, Francesca Corra, Susanne du Toit Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th April - 16th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    A focused course which will develop your drawing skills of the head; aspects such as facial proportion, structure of the skull and facial anatomy. Working weekly from life models, the course will also include anatomical drawing of the skull to develop an in depth understanding of the underlying structure and forms of the head. The course will culminate in a sustained three week portrait drawing to end the course. You will use different materials including charcoal, graphite, conte, etc., throughout the course.

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  • Portrait Painting

    Course Code: SC1904018 Tutor: James Bland Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 27th July - 31st July 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

    This 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 1:8 model to student ratio, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist, James Bland. Students will receive one-to-one guidance throughout the course, and James will be on hand to give regular feedback and constructive advice. He will also be demonstrating and painting alongside the students.

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  • Portrait Painting

    Course Code: EC1904118 Tutor: Charlie Schaffer Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th July-17th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £295 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £295.00

    This is a well structured course giving students opportunity to understand how to paint a portrait. The emphasis will be on learning to see form and colour accurately and using these skills to better create loose, expressive portraits. Working with oil paints students will develop a series of artworks, from short expressive painting sketches, to longer more detailed pieces. The class has the benefit of 1:8 model to student ratio, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist.

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  • Portrait Painting

    Course Code: WC1903018 Tutor: James Bland Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 2nd & 3rd May 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £185 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £185.00

    This is a well structured course giving students opportunity to understand how to paint a portrait. The emphasis will be on learning to see form and colour accurately and using these skills to better create loose, expressive portraits. Working with oil paints students will develop a series of artworks, from short expressive painting sketches, to longer more detailed pieces. The class has the benefit of 1:8 model to student ratio, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist.

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  • Portrait Painting

    Course Code: SC1904118 Tutor: Charlie Schaffer Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 20th July - 24th July 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

    This 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 1:8 model to student ratio, 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.

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  • Portrait Painting

    Course Code: EC1904018 Tutor: Andrew Hitchcock Course Dates: Mondays, 13th July - 21st September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £295 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £295.00

    This is a well structured course giving students opportunity to understand how to paint a portrait. The emphasis will be on learning to see form and colour accurately and using these skills to better create loose, expressive portraits. Working with oil paints students will develop a series of artworks, from short expressive painting sketches, to longer more detailed pieces. The class has the benefit of 1:8 model to student ratio, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist.

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    Portrait Painting Masterclass with Andy James

    Course Code: WC1904151 Tutor: Andy James Course Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10th July - 12th July 2020 Days: 3 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Advanced Fee: £360 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £360.00

    This course is designed to help you further develop your portait painting skills, focusing on both creating a likeness and increasing the expressive aspects of your portrait skills. These two elements will be explored together over this three-day masterclass; you’ll first make several charcoal studies, followed by a brief oil sketch and finally, a fully developed portrait in oil. You’ll focus on accuracy of observation and measurement, while also making a fresh, energised and expressive response to the model. By the end of the masterclass, you will have developed your existing skills and knowledge of structure, tone, colour, composition and express use of paint and charcoal, and you will have completed one portrait painting and a number of briefer sketches and studies. The class has the benefit of 1:6 model to student ratio, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist.

    Throughout this masterclass, you’ll receive regular one-to-one guidance from Andy James. A self taught artist, Andy has been painting for over 25 years, capturing incredible likeness and energy of his subjects through his sumptuous, rigorous and painterly approach. Andy has worked on many prestigious commissions of well-known public figures. He was the winner of the Carroll Foundation Award, the Changing Faces Award and of BBC’s Star Portraits, and served as the Vice President of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters from 2008 to 2014.

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    Portrait Painting Masterclass with Andy Pankhurst

    Course Code: SC1904150 Tutor: Andy Pankhurst Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 3rd August - 7th August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Advanced Fee: £395 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £395.00

    For some artists the portrait can be about purely formal aspects, with no relevance places on the character of the sitter. Under the tuition of Andy Pankhurst you will be encouraged to explore and discover what you personally want to “paint about”, working from a model throughout the week. Starting with preliminary drawings on day one you will be introduced to the concepts of measurement and proportion, form, tone, space, composition and pictorial structure. The focus will then be on producing a colour oil sketch from the portrait model with a particular emphasis on colour and temperature. The final three days of the course will be spent on a large-scale portrait painting of a sustained pose. This exciting course is an intensive five days that offers a high level of tutor contact time.

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  • Portrait Painting Masterclass with Robin Lee Hall

    Course Code: SC1904250 Tutor: Robin-Lee Hall Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 17th August - 21st August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Advanced Fee: £395 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £395.00

    This five-day portrait painting course will offer an opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of Robin-Lee Hall. The course offers a high level of tutor contact time with Robin, giving demonstrations, individual guidance, feedback and advice. The course aims to stimulate, refresh and advance each students practice on an individual basis. Your experienced tutor will support you throughout the course in both group sessions and one-to-one support providing daily feedback, critique and constructive advice. Each course ends in a final round up session and should you wish for any specific feedback or support, please speak with your tutor at the start of your course. By the end of this course you will develop your knowledge of structure, tone, colour and composition. You will complete one portrait painting and a number of shorter oil sketches and drawings.

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  • Portrait Painting Masterclass with Sam Dalby

    Course Code: SC1904350 Tutor: Sam Dalby RP Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 13th July - 17th July 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Advanced Fee: £365 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £365.00

    This five day portrait course will offer an opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of Sam Dalby. The class has the benefit of 1:6 model to student ratio, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist. Starting with a preliminary drawing in line on day one and moving onto a tonal preliminary drawing on day two, the focus will then be on producing oil sketches on the third day, while on the final two days it is all about completing a finished painting. Under Sam’s guidance, you will learn how to complete a portrait from a ‘cold’ start in the life drawing room, through the imaginative and practical stages of construction, to the final execution . This exciting course is an intensive five days that offers a high level of tutor contact time.

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  • Portrait Painitng Masterclass Tim Benson - Art Academy London Masterclasses

    Portrait Painting Masterclass with Tim Benson

    Course Code: SC1904050 Tutor: Tim Benson Course Dates: Monday - Wednesday, 10th August - 12th August 2020 Days: 3 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Advanced Fee: £315 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR From: £315.00

    This three-day portrait course will offer an opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of Tim Benson. The class has the benefit of 1:6 model to student ratio, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist. Students will produce at least four oil sketches on the first day and at least one more ‘finished’ painting by the final day. Under Tim’s guidance, students will concentrate on tonal painting allowing the emphasis to be on the form. During the course of the painting there will be an in-depth look at how to mix up colours. The tutor will also be working alongside the students demonstrating a ‘wet in wet’ technique. This exciting course is an intensive three days that offers a high level of tutor contact time.

     

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  • Portrait Sculpture For All

    Course Code: SC1904039 Tutor: Ellen Christiansen Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 10th August - 14th August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    Portrait sculpture is an immensely absorbing and enjoyable discovery with every new sitter. This week-long course aims to introduce you to the process; to observe and translate your observation into a clay portrait sculpture from a life model.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.

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  • Portrait Sculpture Masterclass David Klein - Art Academy London Masterclasses

    Portrait Sculpture Masterclass with David Klein

    Course Code: SC1904053 Tutor: David Klein Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 27th July - 31st July 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Advanced Fee: £375 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £375.00

    Portrait 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, David Klein, member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors (MRBS) and the Society of Portrait Sculptors (SPS). 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.

    David Klein hopes to impart a few of the tools he has learnt and explore on this course that wonderful tension between finely rendered form and unworked chaos. Portraiture is a search. This search for form, truth and personality requires tools. From the force of the neck into the weight of the head, which in so many ways defines and marks exceptional sculpture. This course will explore the structure, turning points of form, emphasis and simplification.

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  • Printmaking Taster Day

    Printmaking for Beginners

    Course Code: SC1904PR01 Tutor: Frederic Morris Course Dates: Monday - Thursday, 3rd August - 6th August 2020 Days: 4 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £270.00

    This course is ideal for beginners, repeat attendees or visitors to London, to offer an in depth introduction to relief and intaglio printmaking.  For the first two days, you will learn to work with Japanese wood carving tools to create a series of multi-colour reduction relief prints on linoleum. During the last two days of the course, you will learn to combine both a hard-ground line and aquatint tone to create a series of black and white etchings. Guided by the tutor, students will expand their knowledge to realise a portfolio of prints.

    The studio is a low-toxic environment with dedicated printmaking facilities for professional hands-on learning. Students benefit from the diversity of attendees, taught by internationally renowned printmaking artists at a central location, offering a unique educational experience in London.

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  • Printmaking in Practice

    Course Code: E1903PR08 Tutor: Katherine Jones Course Dates: Thursdays, 16th April - 18th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Beginner+ Fee: £500 Material Costs: ​£40 (See Daily Breakdown for Details) £500.00

    This course is aimed at students who are near to completing the BA/FD or Certificate programme, or recent graduates who want to continue their studies in a supported but more self-directed environment. It meets an identified demand from students who have already undertaken a number of other print courses to continue to receive a high level of technical tutoring without having to repeat skills courses they have already completed. Each student therefore proposes their own 10 week project. A maximum of ten students are in each class, individually tutored by Katherine Jones. Projects may be research based, including investigating colour printing techniques or subject based, e.g. developing a single edition or a series of prints based on a particular theme. The tutor will respond to your ideas and develop a programme of study tailored to your needs. They will work with you to overcome technical challenges and provide friendly constructive feedback throughout. The aim is to enable students to produce a sustained major project which helps develop their individual artistic practice.

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  • Relief Printing with Carol Wilhide-Justin

    Course Code: SC1904PR04 Tutor: Carol Wilhide Justin Course Dates: Monday - Thursday, 17th August - 20th August 2020 Days: 4 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £270 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £270.00

    This 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.

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  • Relief Print - Evening Class - Weekend Course - Short Course - Summer School - Art Academy London

    Relief Printing: Linoleum Reduction

    Course Code: EC1904PR04 Tutor: Carol Wilhide Justin Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th July - 11th August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £165 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £165.00

    This popular course is ideal for beginners or repeat attendees. In Relief Printmaking Part 1, you will learn to carve a linoleum plate to develop a series of reduction relief prints in multiple colour combinations. Relief printing focuses on form and texture; you will learn to combine the tone, hue and saturation of multiple colours to achieve an edition of prints on archival Italian paper. There is a maximum of ten students per course guided by one to one tutoring from experienced printmaker.

    Open Access runs on Wednesday evening and Saturday during the day, giving you the opportunity to further develop your printmaking skills.

    The studio is a low-​toxic environment with dedicated printmaking facilities for professional hands-on learning. Students benefit from the diversity of attendees, taught by internationally renowned printmaking artists at a central location, offering a unique educational experience in London.

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    Relief Printing: Multiplate Woodcut

    Course Code: EC1903PR14 Tutor: Carol Wilhide Justin Course Dates: Tuesdays, 18th August - 15th September 2020 Days: 5 Times: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £165 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £165.00

    This popular course is ideal for beginners or repeat attendees. In Relief Printmaking Part 2, students will be carving Japanese plywood plates to create a multi-plate print edition. Relief printing focuses on form and texture; you will learn to combine the tone, hue and saturation of multiple colours to achieve an edition of prints on archival Italian paper. The course fee covers all materials needed. There is a maximum of ten students per course guided by one to one tutoring from an experienced printmaker.

    Open Access runs on Wednesday evening and Saturday during the day, giving you the opportunity to further develop your printmaking skills.

    The studio is a low-​toxic environment with dedicated printmaking facilities for professional hands-on learning. Students benefit from the diversity of attendees, taught by internationally renowned printmaking artists at a central location, offering a unique educational experience in London.

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    Sculpture for All

    Course Code: SC1904005 Tutor: Jessica Wetherly Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 20th July - 24th July 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    This 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.

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    Sculpture in Practice

    Course Code: E1903S50 Tutor: Lara Ritosa Roberts Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th April - 16th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 Material Costs: ​£15 (See Daily Breakdown for Details) £500.00

    Explore a wide range of sculptural forms, language, materials and processes with this course. Throughout, your tutor will provide individual support to help develop your own approach – whether you want to explore a variety of materials and techniques, or focus on a particular area of interest. If you wish to explore materials, or are unsure about which materials to use for your ideas, there is a ​core course​.​ This core course follows a number of structured exercises that enable you to experiment with different materials and processes. You will be encouraged to develop ideas through the introduction of a wide vocabulary of materials and processes that could inform figurative, abstract or concept led work. However, you do not have to follow the core course and can work on your own projects in this class.

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    Self Portrait

    Course Code: E1903P27 Tutor: Roxana Halls Course Dates: Tuesdays, 14th April - 16th June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Intermediate Fee: £500 From: £500.00

    This course explores painting using ourselves as subject matter, from direct observation, photography or other mediums. You’ll generate images by examining different aspects of yourself; through ideas of identity, gender, social and familial connections, memories, aspirations and even through the use of costume and allusion. You’ll start with the technical aspects of painting, looking at the complications that arise and possible solutions, from which you can begin to adopt approaches that best suit you.

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  • Stone Carving

    Course Code: EC1904010 Tutor: Ben Newman Course Dates: Wednesdays, 15th July - 16th September 2020 Days: 10 Times: 6.30pm - 9.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £270 (without stone) Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £270.00

    Primarily a practical course, you will gain a structured understanding of stone as a material, learn basic carving techniques and discover ways of being creative with this wonderful medium. Through practising all of these aspects, they will come together in the creation of your finished piece of work. Using your initial sketches of what you would like to carve (plan view, front view and section) to help understand the form before modelling it in clay, followed by one-to-one discussion, you will then quickly move into carving to progress your ideas into stone.

    Please note that there is an additional fee for initial purchase of stone, which varies depending on the type of stone you wish to use. Art Academy staff are able to advise ahead of booking.

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  • Textile Art and Surface Texture

    Course Code: SC1904060 Tutor: Lynne Abrahamson Course Dates: Monday - Thursday, 3rd August - 6th August 2020 Days: 4 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £275 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £275.00

    Designed 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.

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  • The Body in Contemporary Sculpture

    Course Code: E1903S21 Tutor: Briony Marshall, Guest tutors Course Dates: Mondays, 20th April - 22nd June 2020 Days: 10 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £500 Material Costs: ​£15 (See Daily Breakdown for Details) £500.00

    This is a new course exploring the use of the body in contemporary sculpture. The first half of the term will introduce different approaches and techniques for working with the body in three dimensions. Invited contemporary artists will run a series of workshops exploring how they work with the figure, from the political powerful work of Tim Shaw (RA), to Liane Lang’s subversion of classical male figures sculpture through the inclusion of feminine body fragments. Katherine Gili will run a workshop sculpting the figure in paper to intimate how she works in steel and emerging artist Zachary Eastwood-Bloom will introduce digital techniques. In the second half of the term ​you will develop your own focus of exploration and a final piece or series of pieces.

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  • Weekend Creative Mix

    Course Code: WC1904015 Tutor: Anthony Waters, Frederic Morris, Kate Dunn Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 1st & 2nd August 2020 Days: 2 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: All Levels Fee: £165 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £165.00

    This stimulating and exciting weekend course is an ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learn new skills, discover what you enjoy most, and develop creative ideas. Over the two days, students will work across the different disciplines of painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking. Students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills; try out more expressive sculpture and painting, and learn how to approach the human figure, using a variety of materials and methods. This is a great ‘taster’ course and an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, explore materials and have fun.

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  • Young Artists – Fine Art Workshop: Latex and Textile

    Course Code: SC1904025 Tutor: Lynne Abrahamson Course Dates: Monday - Thursday, 27th July - 30th July 2020 Days: 4 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Ages 15-17, All Levels Fee: £275 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £275.00

    This exciting new course aims to introduce GCSE and A-Level students to the use of textiles, embroidery and latex in contemporary art; this will enable you to expand your artistic vocabulary, develop your portfolio and experiment with mediums that you may not be very familiar with. Each day will begin with an introduction to artists who use textiles in their work, to inspire you and contextualise the lessons. In the morning, you will be taught different techniques and in the afternoon, you will apply these techniques to a project (either your own idea or one suggested by the tutor).

    Please note, you must complete a consent form before your child can join our Young Artists programme. This form is available for download here. Please email your completed form to shortcourses@artacademy.org.uk. Your child may also bring a completed hard-copy version of this form with them on the first day of their course.

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    Young Artists: Animation Challenge

    Course Code: SC1904022 Tutor: Emma Seach Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 10th August - 14th August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Ages 12-16, All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    This 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.

    Please note, you must complete a consent form before your child can join our Young Artists programme. This form is available for download here. Please email your completed form to shortcourses@artacademy.org.uk. Your child may also bring a completed hard-copy version of this form with them on the first day of their course.

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    Young Artists: Drawing, Painting and Sculpting the Figure

    Course Code: SC1904019 Tutor: Alice Clarke, Zoe Toolan Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 13th July - 17th July 2020 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
    Young 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.
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    Young Artists: Drawing, Painting and Sculpting the Figure

    Course Code: SC1904119 Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 27th July - 31st July 2020 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 Tutor: Gail Seres-Woolfson, Rhiannon Salisbury £335.00
    Young 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.
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    Young Artists: Drawing, Painting and Sculpting the Figure

    Course Code: SC1904219 Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 10th August - 14th August 2020 Tutor: Emily Russell, Rhiannon Salisbury 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

    Young 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.

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    Young Artists: Drawing, Painting and Sculpting the Figure

    Course Code: SC1904319 Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 24th August - 28th August 2020 Tutor: Gail Seres-Woolfson, Rhiannon Salisbury 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

    Young 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.

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    Young Artists: Experimentation with Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media

    Course Code: SC1904028 Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 20th July - 24th July 2020 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

    In this interesting new course, you will experiment with a range of materials that you may not be familiar with, including different paints, textiles, plaster casting and mixed-media. The course aims to help you develop a new range of skills and expand your artistic vocabulary, and culminates in a personal project on the final day where you can translate your ideas and interests into a finished artwork using the techniques and media you have learned about. There will be time for one-to-one guidance and input from the tutor on days 3 to 5, to further help and encourage you to develop your own ideas and artistic projects.

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    Young Artists: Experimentation with Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media

    Course Code: SC1904128 Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 3rd August - 7th August 2020 Tutor: Gail Seres-Woolfson, Lynne Abrahamson 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

    In this interesting new course, you will experiment with a range of materials that you may not be familiar with, including different paints, textiles, plaster casting and mixed-media. The course aims to help you develop a new range of skills and expand your artistic vocabulary, and culminates in a personal project on the final day where you can translate your ideas and interests into a finished artwork using the techniques and media you have learned about. There will be time for one-to-one guidance and input from the tutor on days 3 to 5, to further help and encourage you to develop your own ideas and artistic projects.

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    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

    In this interesting new course, you will experiment with a range of materials that you may not be familiar with, including different paints, textiles, plaster casting and mixed-media. The course aims to help you develop a new range of skills and expand your artistic vocabulary, and culminates in a personal project on the final day where you can translate your ideas and interests into a finished artwork using the techniques and media you have learned about. There will be time for one-to-one guidance and input from the tutor on days 3 to 5, to further help and encourage you to develop your own ideas and artistic projects.

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  • Young Artists: Fine Art Workshop

    Course Code: SC1904020 Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 20th July - 24th July 2020 Tutor: Lynne Abrahamson, Zoe Toolan Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Ages 15-17, All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    An 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.

    Please note, you must complete a consent form before your child can join our Young Artists programme. This form is available for download here. Please email your completed form to shortcourses@artacademy.org.uk. Your child may also bring a completed hard-copy version of this form with them on the first day of their course.

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  • Young Artists: Fine Art Workshop

    Course Code: SC1904120 Tutor: Lynne Abrahamson, Zoe Toolan Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 17th August - 21st August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Ages 15-17, All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    An 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.

    Please note, you must complete a consent form before your child can join our Young Artists programme. This form is available for download here. Please email your completed form to shortcourses@artacademy.org.uk. Your child may also bring a completed hard-copy version of this form with them on the first day of their course.

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    Young Artists: Graphic Novels and Comics

    Course Code: SC1904121 Tutor: Chris Geary Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 3rd August - 7th August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Ages 12-16, All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    This five-day course encourages students aged 12 to 16 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.

    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!

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    Young Artists: Graphic Novels and Comics

    Course Code: SC1904021 Tutor: Chris Geary Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 20th July - 24th July 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Ages 12-16, All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    This five-day course encourages students aged 12 to 16 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.

    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!

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  • Young Artists: Manga Illustration

    Course Code: SC1904023 Tutor: Chie Kutsuwada Course Dates: Monday - Friday, 17th August - 21st August 2020 Days: 5 Times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Experience Level: Ages 12-16, All Levels Fee: £335 Location: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR £335.00

    In this NEW course students will learn all basic knowledge and techniques to complete their manga comic strip. The course focuses on the uniqueness on manga style, such as how to make pages look exciting and attractive within the limitation of monochrome and how to express the character’s emotions effectively. At the same time, it includes the very important basic skills like figure drawing. The students are encouraged to use traditional approach to ‘draw and plan’ pages and to finalise their work in digital form. The aim of the course is to make sure that all the students feel more confident creating manga illustrations and to complete at least two pages of manga style art.

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