COURSE CODE: E2503D03
COURSE DATES: 24th April 2026 – 12th June 2026
TUTOR: James Otto Allen
DAYS: 8
TIMES: 10:30am – 4:30pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Intermediate
FEE: Early bird: £490.50 / Standard price: £545
LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL
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.
Students will be able to:
Recommend booking by: April 14, 2025
All attendees must be aged 18 and over.
Our Intermediate courses are suitable for students who have considerable prior knowledge of the taught medium or have completed a Beginners/Beginners + course with the Art Academy.
These courses tend to be less structured and instead are tailored to the classes’ needs and the direction they want to advance in. Choose an Intermediate course if you are looking to improve your skills and have more critical discussions around the work you produce.Intermediate
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN MATERIALS.
Please see the ‘what to bring’ each week sections above for information on what to provide.
If you do not have your own drawing materials, there is an option to order a Drawing Pack at the time of booking which will be available when you arrive for your first class or posted to you. You can purchase this via the following link; http://artacademy.org.uk/evening-classes/materials/
A Drawing Pack contains:
Certain materials can also be purchased from the Academy shop during shop hours. Please check in advance of your class if the item you require is available, as the Academy may not stock all items listed above.
James Otto Allen studied Fine Art at Camberwell College of Arts, Accademia delle Belle Arti, Viterbo, Italy and gained a BA in Fine Art from the University of Wales, Cardiff. He was awarded the Harry Holland Prize for ‘Best Figurative Artist’ on graduating and his work has been shortlisted for the BP Portrait Awards. James exhibits regularly with the ‘Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ and his work has also appeared in the ING Discerning Eye and Painter Stainers Company exhibitions. He studied anatomy and biomechanics, aligning his figurative work with the discipline of scientific study of the human body. James has over 15 years experience teaching art and workshops to students of all levels. In his studio while executing commissions and paintings, he surrounds himself with anatomical plaster casts of skulls, torsos and other anatomical aids for constant reference.
185 Park Street,London SE1 9BL tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969
This is our new purpose built accessible campus. Find more information here
Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Southwark (both a 10-15 minute walk). Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.
Bankside Campus
Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.
Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.
We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.
If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here. Terms and Conditions
Materials & Equipment
Concessions and Discounts
Gift Vouchers
Early bird 10% off until the 9th of March 2026
Artwork by James Otto Allen