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STUDY A RANGE OF SUBJECTS ON THE WEEKEND
The Art Academy offers two day weekend courses which range from introductory courses for the Beginner to Masterclasses for the more experienced. Numbers in the class are kept to a maximum of 15 (lower for some classes) so that the tutor has plenty of time to go around and speak to each student individually throughout each day, as well as teaching the group as a whole.
We offer a range of classes for all abilities and our superb central London location means we are easily accessible from in and out of London. We have a great choice of courses all of which are taught by our expert tutors who are specialist’s in their respected fields.
Our Weekend Masterclasses are a special feature of the Art Academy. Drawing on our extensive professional network we are able to persuade expert, sought-after practitioners to teach classes – people who are experts in their field and who rarely teach. Masterclasses are designed for people who have some experience, and want to take their work further. Teaching groups are deliberately small, with intense tuition, and personalised guidance.
Material packs can be purchased with some of our courses. Please check the details of the individual class. You can also buy an Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting or Drawing Pack individually on our Materials Page.
Please note, our courses are only suitable and available for students 18 years old and above. If you are 17 and keen to apply to a particular adult course, please ring the office and in some instances we may be able to accommodate you. We also have variety of courses specifically designed for under 18’s as part of our Young Artists programme.
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Open Life ClassFrom: £230.00Course CodeSAT1703001TutorEigil Nordstrøm, Hannah Turner-DuffinDatesSaturdays 21st April – 23rd June 2018Days10Times10.30am – 1.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£230LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThe “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. The class runs over two studios with a tutor in each room, students can go between the studios as they wish. 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 £25 per session. More information here.
Young Artists – Saturdays£130.00Course CodeSAT1703N123TutorAlice Clarke, Emily RussellDatesSaturdays, 26th May - 23rd June 2018Days5Times2.00pm – 4.30pmExperience LevelAges 11-16Fee£130LocationThe Art Academy Newington, 155 Walworth Road SE17 1RSYoung Artists is an exciting five day course for ages 11-16 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.
SATURDAY OPEN LIFE
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Animal Sculpture Masterclass with Tanya Russell£265.00Course CodeWC1704048TutorTanya RussellDatesFriday & Saturday & Sunday, 20 - 22nd July 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelIntermediate/AdvancedFee£265LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 3-day course is perfect for those who have previously studied or practiced figure sculptures in a more traditional manner and are looking to explore more creative approaches. This course works through the preparation, process, materials and techniques required to make creative, vibrant and characterful animal sculptures. You will choose your own animal and pose, build an armature and then model your chosen animal. You will leave the course with a sculpture ready for moulding or casting. The course will also look at useful methods of gathering source material, will help you develop modelling techniques and will explore the creation of texture and form that expresses your chosen character.
Cyanotypes Blue Prints£255.00Course CodeWC1704PR89TutorMelanie KingDatesFriday & Saturday & Sunday, 24th August - 26th August 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£255LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRAlso sometimes known as sun printing, the Cyanotype process is one you can easily learn to do in a weekend. It offers a perfect introduction to alternative and traditional photographic processes and to the use of computers to produce photographic negatives for such processes. The course takes place in the Print Studio and also utilises the Digital Suite at the Art Academy. Both facilities offer a much wider programme of evening, weekend and daytime courses throughout the year. The cyanotype process is simple, non-toxic and can be adapted and incorporated into a range of other printmaking techniques such as photo-etching and mono-printing. It also offers a gateway to exploring other alternative and traditional photographic processes such as Salt and Gelatine Printing.
Drawing for AllFrom: £160.00Course CodeWC1703001TutorRebecca GloverDatesSaturday & Sunday, 5th & 6th May 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£160LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRA 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.
Experimental Etching£160.00Course CodeWC1703PR99TutorSue CorkeDatesSaturday & Sunday, 19th – 20th May 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£160LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRExplore a novel 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 Sue Corke, Head of Printmaking at the Art Academy. Along time ago she served an apprenticeship in etching and lithography with Edinburgh Printmakers and she has since worked in a number of other notable British and European institutions. 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.
Introduction to Oil PaintingFrom: £160.00Course CodeWC1703037TutorGail Seres-WoolfsonDatesSaturday & Sunday, 2nd and 3rd June 2018Days2Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£160LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRA 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.
Introduction to PaintingFrom: £160.00Course CodeWC1703013TutorRhiannon SalisburyDatesSaturday & Sunday, 12th & 13th May 2018Days2Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£160LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 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.
Introduction to Pewter Casting£160.00Course Codewc1703032TutorRobert Worley MRBSDatesSaturday & Sunday, 19th – 20th May 2018Days2Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£160LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis practical course is suitable for beginners and experienced artists who want to experiment with metal cast sculpture. Pewter is a metal that can be cast and finished in your own studio, with relatively basic equipment, and without the need of a foundry. Pewter is a silver coloured tin metal alloy which melts at low temperatures. During the course you will model a sculpture in wax, learn how to cast in pewter using plaster waste moulds and the ‘lost wax’ casting technique. Bring your own ideas or come with an open mind and be inspired to work with new materials and sculpture techniques. This is a practical workshop based course with one to one and group guidance from the tutor.
Lino Etching MasterclassSold OutCourse CodeWC1703PR14TutorSteve EdwardsDatesSaturday & Sunday, 5th May & 6th May 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£170LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRSold Out - Contact us to join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available shortcourses@artacademy.org.uk
Linocut Illustration in Colour£255.00Course CodeWC1704PR85TutorNeil MorleyDatesFriday & Saturday & Sunday, 31st August - 2nd September 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£255LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 3-day weekend 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. 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.
Painting OutdoorsFrom: £160.00Course CodeWC1704024TutorEigil NordstrømDatesSaturday & Sunday, 4th & 5th August 2017Times10am - 5pmExperience LevelAll Levels, BeginnerFee£160This 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.- Portrait Painting for BeginnersFrom: £160.00Course CodeWC1703018TutorTommy GolunskiDatesSaturday & Sunday, 16th & 17th June 2018Days2Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£160LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a well-structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before or would like to reassess their approach to painting. This two day portrait course will offer an opportunity to learn how to paint a portrait with Thomas Golunski. The course will allow students the freedom to work from two models, both a male and female. It is an intensive two days experience that offers a high level of tutor contact time. Students are encouraged to use Acrylic paints.
Portrait Painting Masterclass with Anastasia PollardSold OutCourse CodeWC1703052TutorAnastasia PollardDatesSaturday & Sunday, 26th & 27th May 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelIntermediate, Intermediate/AdvancedFee£190LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis two day portrait course will offer an opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of an experienced working artist. The course will allow students the freedom to work from two models, both a male and female. Starting with preliminary sketches we will aim to produce a more ‘finished’ painting of either of the models over the two days. The aim of this course is to give students not only the practical skills to complete a portrait, but also the confidence to produce a portrait that is expressive and full of personal style. This exciting course is an intensive two days that offers a high level of tutor contact time.
Portrait Sculpture for BeginnersSold OutCourse CodeWC1703054TutorAnthony WatersDatesSaturday & Sunday, 28th & 29th April 2018Days2Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£170Sold Out - Contact us to join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available shortcourses@artacademy.org.uk- Printmaking Masterclass – Collagraph£255.00Course CodeWC1704PR86TutorKatherine JonesDatesFriday & Saturday & Sunday, 10th - 12th August 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£255LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 3-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.
- Printmaking Masterclass – Collagraph£170.00Course CodeWC1703PR86TutorKatherine JonesDatesSaturday & Sunday, 2nd & 3rd June 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£170LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 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.
Printmaking Taster£160.00Course CodeWC1703PR01TutorSue CorkeDatesSaturday & Sunday, 16th & 17th June 2018Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£160LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis popular course is ideal for beginners, repeat attendees or visitors to London, offering an in-depth introduction to printmaking. You will develop two print editions in one weekend. Working in both relief and intaglio, you will create a series of multicoloured reduction relief prints on linoleum with Japanese woodcut tools and a second series of hardground black and white line etchings on zinc using a saline sulphate mordant. This course will be tutored one-to-one by artist Victoria Browne. Victoria is an Associate Professor of Printmaking and Drawing, at Kunsthøgskolen, Oslo and founder of Kaleid Editions. There is a maximum of ten students per course guided by one to one tutoring from Victoria Browne, with ten years printmaking experience. The printmaking taster weekend can be followed up by evening or weekend courses specialising in either relief or etching. Open Access runs on Thursday evening and Saturday during the day, giving you the opportunity to further develop your printmaking skills.
Re-Usable Rubber Mould Making£150.00Course CodeTCS1703002TutorSeamus CuddihyDatesFriday, Saturday & Sunday, 8th, 9th & 10th June 2018Days3Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£150This 3-day course teaches the basics of making a reusable rubber mould from flexible silicon rubber with a supporting hard jacket made with resin which can be used to produce up to 20 casts of a sculpture*. Skills taught are based on practical and safe application methods of both silicon rubber and polyester resin materials, including building seam walls, mixing and the application of silicon rubber, key making, mixing and applying the resin jacket, applying mould supports and finally cleaning and dismantling the mould. Students will leave with a fully finished mould and enough knowledge to be able to construct a mould on their own. Maximum sculpture size: 30cm, approx lifesize portrait head, 2-piece mould, simple shape. * Please note: For students wishing to cast from their mould we will be running a Resin Casting from a Re-usable Rubber Mould course 16-18 June 2017.
Resin Casting from a Re-Usable Rubber Mould£150.00Course CodeTCS1703003TutorSeamus CuddihyDatesFriday, Saturday & Sunday, 15th, 16th & 17th June 2018Days3Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£150Following on from the Reusable Rubber Mould weekend*, this 3-day course teaches practical skills in the use of polyester resin (fibreglass) to cast a sculpture from a rubber mould and the addition of materials such as bronze powder, showing the different finishes that can be achieved as well as the removal and repair of seam-lines, ready for patination and waxing. * Please note: This course is designed as a follow on from Re-usable Rubber Mould Making course 8th - 10th June 2018. Students must have their own silicon rubber mould in order to take this class.
Weekend Creative Mix£160.00Course CodeWC1703015TutorBeñat Olaberria, Lynne Abrahamson, Theo Ereira-GuyerDatesSaturday & Sunday, 9th & 10th June 2018Days2Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£160LocationThe Art Academy, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 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.- Young Artists – Saturdays£130.00Course CodeSAT1703N123TutorAlice Clarke, Emily RussellDatesSaturdays, 26th May - 23rd June 2018Days5Times2.00pm – 4.30pmExperience LevelAges 11-16Fee£130LocationThe Art Academy Newington, 155 Walworth Road SE17 1RSYoung Artists is an exciting five day course for ages 11-16 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.