Browse our Weekend Courses
Looking for a creative and fulfilling way to spend your weekends? At the Art Academy, our weekend courses offer a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of art. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, our weekend courses are designed to inspire and enhance your artistic skills. With a range of disciplines to choose from, you can explore new techniques, develop your practice, and unwind while doing something you love.
Why Choose Weekend Courses at the Art Academy?
- Flexible learning: Our weekend courses are perfect for those who want to learn something new or refine their skills whilst balancing a busy lifestyle.
- Expert tutors: Learn from professional artists and tutors who bring their extensive knowledge and passion to each course.
- Courses for all levels: Whether you’re starting your artistic journey or looking to build on existing skills, our weekend courses cater for all abilities.
- Inspiring location: Study in our stunning Bankside Campus, located in the heart of London’s art district, next to the Tate Modern and Borough Market.
Explore Our Weekend Courses:
Develop your drawing skills with our courses, ranging from the fundamentals of life drawing and portraiture to exploring space and structure. Our courses offer in-depth study and practice, helping you build confidence and improve your drawing abilities.
From oil painting to acrylics and watercolour, our painting courses allow you to explore your creative potential with a range of mediums. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and develop your personal style in a supportive atmosphere.
Our printmaking courses provide a hands-on experience with techniques such as lino cutting, monoprints, Japanese woodcut, and mezzotint. You’ll have access to fully equipped studios where you can experiment with various printmaking methods and create your own unique works of art.
Get hands-on with sculpture in our courses, working with materials such as clay and plaster to create three-dimensional artworks. From clay modelling to plaster casting, our courses are designed to help you develop your sculpting skills and bring your ideas to life.
Our ceramics courses offer a comprehensive introduction to hand-building techniques and working with clay. You’ll also have the chance to learn how to throw on the pottery wheel and create both decorative and functional pieces in our ceramics studio.
Ceramics
Drawing
Digital Art
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
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At Art Academy, we offer a flexible range of courses designed to fit around your schedule, including evening, weekend and daytime classes. Whether you’re balancing work, study or other commitments, our courses make it easy to prioritise your creativity and develop your artistic skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Across all our courses, you’ll be taught by experienced, practising artists who are passionate about sharing their knowledge. Our teaching approach combines technical guidance with encouragement of individual expression, helping you to grow in confidence and develop your own creative voice.
Join us at Art Academy and discover a course that fits your schedule, supports your development, and connects you with a vibrant community of creatives.
Our evening courses, running on weekdays, are ideal for those looking to explore new techniques or build on existing skills after a busy day. Open to all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced artists, these classes cover a wide range of disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. Evening sessions provide a relaxed yet focused atmosphere, allowing you to unwind while engaging in meaningful creative practice alongside like-minded individuals.
For those with more flexibility during the week, our daytime courses provide an ideal setting for focused learning and artistic development. These sessions offer a slower-paced, immersive environment where you can fully concentrate on building skills and exploring your creative interests. Whether you’re a beginner starting your artistic journey or an experienced artist refining your practice, our daytime courses offer expert instruction across a broad range of disciplines.