Evening Classes At The Art Academy

At the Art Academy, we offer a wide range of evening courses every weekday evening, perfect for those who want to learn new skills or enhance their artistic abilities after work, study or childcare. Our evening classes are designed for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists, and cover a variety of disciplines in a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages growth and creativity.

 

Why Choose Evening Classes at the Art Academy?

  • All our courses are taught by professional artists with extensive expertise in their field, offering high-quality guidance and feedback.  
  • We prioritise individual attention with small class sizes, ensuring you receive the support you need to develop your skills.  
  • Our state of the art Bankside Campus is ideally located next to the Tate Modern, providing an inspiring environment to nurture your creativity, close to good transport links so it’s easily accessible.
  • You’ll join a vibrant and friendly community of artists and students, perfect for networking, collaboration, and finding inspiration.

Explore Our Evening Classes:

  1. Drawing

Our drawing evening classes are perfect both for beginners and for those looking to improve their skills. Classes cover a wide range of techniques, including use of line and tone, sketching, shading, measurement and perspective.  You’ll have the chance to draw from live models and real-life settings whilst learning essential techniques that form the foundation of great drawing or help you to develop your skills further.

  1. Painting

Through our painting evening classes, you can learn a variety of techniques and work with different painting mediums, including oil paint, watercolour, and acrylics. Whether you’re interested in expressive landscapes or detailed portraiture, still life or abstract painting, these courses offer expert guidance to help you to develop your skills and your style.

  1. Printmaking

Discover the art of printmaking in our evening classes, where you can experiment with lino cutting, monoprints, Japanese woodcut, and mezzotint. Learn traditional and contemporary techniques to create your own unique prints under the guidance of experienced printmakers.

  1. Sculpture

Get hands-on with sculpture in our evening courses, working with different materials including clay, plaster, and wire. Learn techniques in clay modelling, life sculpture, and plaster casting, and bring your creative ideas to life in three dimensions.

  1. Ceramics

Our ceramics evening classes allow you to explore the art of pottery. Learn how to work with clay, from hand-building techniques to throwing on the wheel, and create beautiful, functional or decorative ceramic pieces.


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