Join our Evening Courses
At the Art Academy, we offer a wide range of evening courses every weekday evening, perfect for those who want to learn new skills or enhance their artistic abilities after work, study or childcare. 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 that encourages growth and creativity.
Why Choose Evening Classes at the Art Academy?
- All our courses are taught by professional artists with extensive expertise in their field, offering high-quality guidance and feedback.
- We prioritise individual attention with small class sizes, ensuring you receive the support you need to develop your skills.
- Our state of the art Bankside Campus is ideally located next to the Tate Modern, providing an inspiring environment to nurture your creativity, close to good transport links so it’s easily accessible.
- You’ll join a vibrant and friendly community of artists and students, perfect for networking, collaboration, and finding inspiration.
Explore Our Evening 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.
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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.
If you’re looking for a more immersive experience, our weekend courses offer the perfect opportunity to dedicate time to your creativity. Designed to fit into your weekends, these courses allow you to fully engage with your chosen discipline, whether you’re trying something new or developing an established practice. With expert tuition and small class sizes, you’ll receive personalised guidance while exploring techniques, materials and ideas in greater depth. Weekend courses are also a great way to step away from routine and enjoy a fulfilling, creative break.
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.