COURSE CODE: SC2304051
COURSE DATES: Monday 8th – Friday 12th July 2024
TUTOR: Edward Sutcliffe
DAYS: 5
TIMES: 10:00am – 5:00pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Advanced, Ages 18+
FEE: £370
LOCATION: Mermaid Court Campus, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR
This week-long Portrait Painting Masterclass will offer an opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of Edward Sutcliffe with the aim of transforming their painting ability and confidence. The course will allow students the freedom to work from two models, both a male and female.
The first 2 days will be focussed on preliminary sketches and the technical aspects of portrait painting whilst the final three days students will aim to produce a completed larger painting of either of the models over the two days. Students will investigate all aspects of portraiture including drawing, tonal painting, anatomy, composition and effective colour use. During the course of the painting there will be an in-depth look at colour mixing and realism.
This exciting course is an intensive week that offers a high level of tutor contact time. Our masterclasses are a special feature of the Art Academy. Drawing on our extensive professional network we are able to persuade expert, sought-after practitioners to teach classes – people who are experts in their field.
Masterclasses are designed as a more in-depth course for students who are interested in expanding their skills with an established artist. Teaching groups are deliberately small, with intense tuition, and personalised guidance. After attending the course, students will receive an AAL Masterclass certificate of completion.
Entry Requirements: Experienced artists or those who have done several courses in the chosen medium. If you’re not sure you meet the criteria please get in touch
Recommend booking by: June 24, 2024
All attendees must be aged 18 and over.
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. Our Advanced courses include our Masterclasses.
If you do not have your own materials, we recommend you order one of our Painting Packs when booking. You can purchase this at the checkout. Once ordered, packs 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 canvas boards, paints, Zest-it etc. (card purchases only)
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. These can also be recycled on site. If you are using oil paints you must bring 1 small jar with a lid to hold your solvent as this should be reused each week. If you want to dispose of your solvent please speak to your tutor as these cannot be poured down the sink and must be disposed of correctly.
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.
Please be aware that depending on the course structure, you might need to purchase extra canvas boards, on top of the ones provided in the pack. The Oil Pack contains:
Edward is a figurative painter. His work has been shown in London, Dubai, Seoul and has been included in the BP Portrait Award Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery 8 times – in 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 winning the BP Travel Award in 2015. Edward’s work was selected for the John Moores Painting Prize in 2021.
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.
£370.00
Image / Edward Sutcliffe