COURSE CODE: EC2501016
COURSE DATES: Tuesdays, 23rd September – 25th November 2025
TUTOR: Nicholas McLeod
DAYS: 10
TIMES: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner +
FEE: £345
LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL
Advance your drawing skills to the next stage through the exciting thematic approach that this course offers. Tailored to those who have previously completed our Drawing for Beginners course, or have an initial understanding of the medium, each session provides inventive drawing methods to investigate a variety of subjects, such as:
As the course progresses, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of different drawing techniques, enhance your ability to observe and interpret various subjects, and increase your confidence in self-expression. This is a fun and creative approach to developing ideas and drawing processes in an engaging studio environment, with the opportunity to work from a life model in select sessions.
After completion, we recommend signing up to our Intermediate Drawing course.
Recommend booking by: September 9, 2025
All attendees must be aged 18 and over.
Choose a Beginner + course if you are looking to hone your skills, focus on a specific subject area and build your confidence. These courses are suitable for those with some basic skills in and knowledge of the taught medium, but still follow a structured path with guidance from the tutor.Beginner +
You will need to bring your own drawing materials to the class and these materials must be taken with you at the end of each session. If you do not have your own materials, we recommend you order the Pack, below, at the time of booking, which will be available when you arrive for your first class. There is also a mini shop in the Academy that supplies the basics such as pencils, sketchbooks, putty rubbers etc. (card purchases only).
Please also bring an apron or old clothing to wear.
Please note that pack contents are subject to change at the discretion of the Academy at any time.
The Drawing Pack contains:
graduated with an MA in painting from the Slade School of fine art in 2016. He has won the Threadneedle Prize Visitors Choice award and his work has been selected for numerous exhibitions across London. Nicholas has also had his work included in various publications including, A Brush With The Real: Contemporary Figurative Painting (Laurence King Publishing) and Imagine Architecture (Gestalten, Berlin).
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
£345.00
Please apply coupon code aa-earlybird-10% at checkout.