COURSE CODE: SC2404119
COURSE DATES: Monday 4th – Friday 8th August 2025
TUTOR: Jess Routley Farnoush Amini MRSS
DAYS: 5
TIMES: 10:00am - 4:30pm
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 15 - 17, All Levels
FEE: £450, £750
LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL
This Young Artist’s course in drawing, painting and sculpting the figure is an exciting five-day course for ages 15 – 17 providing high level art tuition, including drawing workshops, contemporary painting, specialist sculpture techniques, and using experimental media.
Focused classes create a supportive environment, and there is a strong focus on personal outcomes and solutions to develop independent judgement. Access to specialist materials and facilities improve technical skills, and discussion and presentation sessions build confidence and critical understanding.
During this course we’ll cover:
This course is ideal for those studying a range of arts based subjects, or wanting to advance their artistic skills and creative confidence.
Our Young Artist courses have three booking options for UK Residents, International students and a limited number of scholarship spaces for Free School Meal recipients.
To apply for a scholarship place, please fill out this form and one of the team will get back to you.
For UK Residents we will require a proof of residency within the Parental Consent Form, sent to you on completion of booking.
Recommend booking by: July 21, 2025
This course is suitable for students between the ages of 15 to 17 only, and is open to all skill levels.Young Artist 15-17
Please bring old clothes and two jam jars or containers for water. Please also bring a camera/phone to photo document your work.
Preparation for the Personal Project day: students should bring in a range of images of a place, object, or concept, that excites and inspires them, to help develop their personal project.
Materials, including clay, are included in the cost of the course. You will be offered the opportunity to have your clay pieces fired. Hollowing-out is necessary before a piece can be fired. This is optional and additional hollowing and firing costs will apply.
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
Jess is a painter and printmaker who is primarily concerned with themes of marginalised identity and representation. Prior to completing her degree in Contemporary Portraiture at Art Academy London, she studied Politics and Community Development. Her art practice is socially informed and wholly influenced by her own identity. Her works have been shown across London, including at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Show.
Farnoush is an Iranian artist who lives and works in London. She graduated from the Art Academy London in 2019. She aims to question the divisions created by religion, politics and cultural differences. Exploring material language and connections to her chosen subject are her main focus. She extensively researches her ideas through documentary footage, articles and photos. Her works have been exhibited internationally. She is a twice winner of Sheros Revoluciones in 2019/2020 and People’s Choice Award in 2019 by Passion For Freedom Art Festival. She was elected as a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors in 2020.
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
£450.00 – £750.00