Daytime Courses at the Art Academy
If you have some time available during the week, our daytime courses at the Art Academy offer a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in creative learning. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll find expert instruction across a variety of disciplines through these courses, fitting them around your weekly routine. Join us and discover new techniques, develop your skills, and meet like-minded creatives in a supportive environment.
Why Choose Daytime Courses at the Art Academy?
- Flexible learning: Daytime courses are ideal for those who have free time during the day and want to explore or advance their artistic abilities.
- Expert tutors: Our tutors are professional, practising artists with years of experience, offering in-depth guidance in a wide range of techniques.
- Courses for all levels: Whether you’re new to art or looking to further develop your skills, we offer courses that cater for all abilities.
- Small class sizes: We ensure class sizes are small, ensuring that each student receives individual attention and tailored feedback from our tutors.
- State of the art studios: Our well-equipped studios provide you with everything you need to explore different mediums and techniques, from drawing and painting to printmaking and sculpture.
- Inspiring location: Our Bankside Campus is perfectly situated near the Tate Modern and Borough Market, close to good transport links and providing a vibrant backdrop for your learning experience.
Explore Our Daytime Courses:
Develop your drawing skills with our daytime courses, ranging from the fundamentals of life drawing and portraiture to exploring space and structure. Our courses offer in-depth study and practice, helping you build confidence and improve your drawing abilities.
From oil painting to acrylics and watercolour, our daytime painting courses allow you to explore your creative potential with a range of mediums. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and develop your personal style in a supportive atmosphere.
Our daytime printmaking courses provide a hands-on experience with techniques such as lino cutting, monoprints, Japanese woodcut, and mezzotint. You’ll have access to fully equipped studios where you can experiment with various printmaking methods and create your own unique works of art.
Get hands-on with sculpture in our daytime courses, working with materials such as clay and plaster to create three-dimensional artworks. From clay modelling to plaster casting, our courses are designed to help you develop your sculpting skills and bring your ideas to life.
Our daytime ceramics courses offer a comprehensive introduction to hand-building techniques and working with clay. You’ll also have the chance to learn how to throw on the pottery wheel and create both decorative and functional pieces in our ceramics studio.
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At Art Academy, we offer a flexible range of courses designed to fit around your schedule, including evening, weekend and daytime classes. Whether you’re balancing work, study or other commitments, our courses make it easy to prioritise your creativity and develop your artistic skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Across all our courses, you’ll be taught by experienced, practising artists who are passionate about sharing their knowledge. Our teaching approach combines technical guidance with encouragement of individual expression, helping you to grow in confidence and develop your own creative voice.
Join us at Art Academy and discover a course that fits your schedule, supports your development, and connects you with a vibrant community of creatives.
Our evening courses, running on weekdays, are ideal for those looking to explore new techniques or build on existing skills after a busy day. Open to all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced artists, these classes cover a wide range of disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. Evening sessions provide a relaxed yet focused atmosphere, allowing you to unwind while engaging in meaningful creative practice alongside like-minded individuals.
If you’re looking for a more immersive experience, our weekend courses offer the perfect opportunity to dedicate time to your creativity. Designed to fit into your weekends, these courses allow you to fully engage with your chosen discipline, whether you’re trying something new or developing an established practice. With expert tuition and small class sizes, you’ll receive personalised guidance while exploring techniques, materials and ideas in greater depth. Weekend courses are also a great way to step away from routine and enjoy a fulfilling, creative break.