All Levels

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:

Beginner

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.

Beginner +

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.

Intermediate

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.

Advanced

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.

YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN MATERIALS.

The Academy is a white spirit and turpentine free environment and only odourless spirits, such as Zest-it or Sansodor, are permitted on the premises. You must provide your own spirits, which can be recycled for longevity. 

We request that you bring 2 small jars (one with a lid, one without) to hold your spirit, and a few cloths or  rags for brush cleaning (such as an old cotton t-shirt).

Below is a list of what is currently required for the course. Please also check the ‘what to bring’ sections above. Your tutor will advise if further materials or equipment are required as the course progresses.

• A large sketchbook
• Basic drawing materials
• Canvas/ canvas paper/mdf/gesso panels as needed each week – check the timetable
• Palette and palette knife
• Only odourless spirits, Sansodor or Zest-it (the Academy is a white spirit free environment)
• Brushes: a range of these, small and large
• Paints (oil, acrylic, etc.)
• Any painting mediums you may already have, such as liquin, impasto mediums, glaze mediums. 
• If you do not have your own painting materials, there is an option to order a Painting Pack at the time of booking which will be available when you arrive for your first class.  You can purchase this via the following link;  http://artacademy.org.uk/evening-classes/materials/

Nelson Diplexcito

Nelson Diplexcito is a painter who has exhibited internationally and nationally since graduating from The Royal College of Art in 1990. In 2023 the first monograph of his work, Nelson Diplexcito:Orpheus Street Paintings was launched at TM Gallery in London.

Illustrating the fleetingness of time and memory, Diplexcito’s paintings reveal a narrative that is both mysterious and deeply intimate. A woman’s sidelong glance, a child’s shadow, a passing landscape as seen from the carriage of a train; each one expands the poetic bounds of painting. Suspended infinitely in time, Diplexcito challenges the impermanence of these moments and allows us to share in the intimacy of each one.

Since 1990, he has taught painting at a range of institutions including, Grays School of Art, Aberdeen, Loughborough University School of Art and Design, The Kent institute of Art and Design, The Folkhogskola in Gothenburg, Wimbledon College of Arts and is currently Senior Lecturer in Painting at Camberwell College of Arts.    http://www.nelsondiplexcito.net

Bankside Campus

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”.

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.

Terms and Conditions

• By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.
• You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

• If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course
• Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.
• All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.
• We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.
• Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.
• Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.