COURSE CODE: SAT2401014
COURSE DATES: Saturdays, 2nd – 30th November 2024
TUTOR: Kinga Markus
DAYS: 5
TIMES: 10:00am – 12:30pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner +
FEE: £170
LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9SH
This course is a wonderful way to develop your drawing and creative skills, taking inspiration from our iconic Bankside location. Throughout the week, you will cover fundamental drawing techniques while exploring London through drawing. With the Tate Modern on our doorstep, you will be inspired by an iconic collection of modern portraits to create your own self-portraits in the studio.
Students will explore a range of themes, including:
By the end of the course, you will have gained the confidence to work outdoors and build a portfolio of exciting works, from quick sketches to more focused drawings, both inside and outside the studio. This course is suitable for all levels, and the tutor will meet each student’s needs according to their level.
If you enjoy this course, we recommend exploring our other outdoor drawing and painting courses, such as Drawing in Museums or Drawing London’s Green Spaces.
Recommend booking by: September 14, 2024
All attendees must be aged 18 and over.
This course is suitable for all levels. Students can move at their own pace depending on their experience, with as much support from the Tutor as they wish. This means an student from the following experience levels can join this course:
Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience.
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.
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.
Choose our Advanced courses if you have considerable knowledge in the taught medium. You are expected to be able to work independently and have critical discussions around your work.All Levels
Beginner
Beginner +
Intermediate
Advanced
You will need to bring your own drawing materials to the class, which you can store at The Art Academy for the duration of the course. 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:
Kinga’s subject matter ranges from crows and raw meat, to portraits of family and friends. All of her work attempts to excavate the social, political and economic ideologies by which we are invested and shaped. Kings was recently Digital Artist in Residence at Brent Museum and Archives, part of Being Brent, a community project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Taking the museum collection as her main inspiration, and drawing upon her experience of growing up and living in the area, Kinga created an animated film using charcoal drawings.
185 Park Street,London SE1 9SH 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 5 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 our Common Room during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food.
You are also welcome to make tea or coffee.
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.
£170.00