• Fine Art Foundation spaces are still available!

    The programme is a highly individual, bespoke course, where you can learn the artistic skills relevant to your creative goals.

  • Venue Hire at the Art Academy

    We offer modern, flexible spaces suitable for exhibitions, galas, brand activations, and cultural events.

  • Weekend courses

    Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, our weekend courses are designed to inspire and enhance your artistic skills.

  • Evening courses

    Our evening classes are designed for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists, and cover a variety of disciplines in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Introduction to oil painting
Introduction to oil painting

SPRING & EASTER COURSES NOW AVAILABLE

 

EASTER COURSES:

The Art Academy Easter Courses are now available for purchase here

Our Easter term will run between Monday 30th March – Thursday 2nd April and Tuesday 7th – 11th April.

 

SPRING COURSES:

Our Spring term will run between 20th April – 14th June. You can browse all of our Spring term courses here

Use code aa-earlybird-10% for a 10% discount on all Spring term courses until Friday 13th February.

Featured Courses

Illustration

Digital Art, Drawing

Digital Illustration

Tuesdays, 24th February – 24th March 2026

Bankside Campus

£175

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Ceramics

Handbuilt Ceramics: Coil Built Vases

Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April 2026

Bankside Campus

£375

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Digital Art

Digital: Moving Image

Wednesdays 14 January – 25 March 2026

Bankside Campus

£675

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figure painting

Painting

Painting the Figure

Saturdays, 28th February – 28th March 2026

Bankside Campus

£185

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Adele Williams Thrown Ceramics

Ceramics

Wheel Throwing for Beginners Plus

Tuesdays, 24th February – 24th March 2026

Bankside Campus

£220

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Printmaking

Printmaking: Collagraph

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March 2026

Bankside Campus

£170

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Young Artist

Painting, Sculpture

Young Artist: Experimentations with Painting, Sculpture and Mixed Media (11 – 15)

Tuesday 7th – Friday 10th April 2026

Bankside Campus

£350

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Manga Illustration

Digital Art

Young Artist: Manga Illustration (11 – 15)

Monday 30th March – Thursday 2nd April 2026

Bankside Campus

£350

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Drawing

Creative Sketchbook Techniques

Sundays, 1st – 29th March 2026

Bankside Campus

£175

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