COURSE CODE: EC2304015
COURSE DATES: Mondays, 1st July – 9th August 2024
TUTOR: Various Tutors
DAYS: 8
TIMES: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner
FEE: £275
LOCATION: Art Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR
An ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learn new artistic skills, and discover what you enjoy most. Students work across the different disciplines of:
Throughout the course, students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills, experiment with sculptural techniques, develop fundamental painting skills and have an engaging introduction to printmaking. This course is suitable for All Levels, and is aimed at those who are looking to step into the art world and gain a basic understanding of different practices. You will be able to develop new skills, experiment with materials and explore creative ideas.
This course is a great way to try out different mediums before committing to one of our specialised courses.
Recommend booking by: June 17, 2024
All attendees must be aged 18 and over.
Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Students spend time learning the very basics of the taught medium, for example, how to mix colours, use different tools, set up an easel. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience, they tend to follow a more structured path than our other courses, ensuring each student receives the guidance they need from the tutor.
All materials will be provided. For certain sessions, you might be asked to or want to bring in some stuff of your own. The tutor will discuss this with you. Please bring an apron or an old shirt to protect your clothes!
During your Sculpture module, if you work in clay without an armature, you will be offered the opportunity to have your clay pieces fired. This is optional and additional hollowing and firing costs will apply. Hollowing is necessary before a piece can be fired.
Firing Fees: £15 for a small figure; £20 for a portrait head; £20 for a large figure
Hollowing fees: £15 for a small figure; £20 for a portrait head; £20 for a large figure
165A Borough High Street London SE1 1HR tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969
Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Borough (both a 5 minute walk).
Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough High Street”.
We cannot store your bikes at the Academy, however there is on-street bike parking near our Mermaid Court site.
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.
£275.00