Painting Summer School – Art Academy London
Summer holidays are ideal times to consider joining us at the Art Academy for a painting short course on our Summer School.
Abstract PaintingFrom: £345.00Course CodeSC2204041TutorKate DunnCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 24th - 28th July 2023Days5Times9.45am - 4.45pmExperience LevelAges 18+, Beginner+Fee£345LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis course has been created to be both practical and discussion led, the aim is for us to learn ways of looking, speaking and making. The central focus is to question our conditioning; how historical, political, social, gendered and other factors have influenced our relation to the visual world around us, and therefore our relation to visual art. The general daily structure of this course will be as follows: every day we will begin with an introduction to visual and theoretical references. Then we will then paint until mid-afternoon, at which point we will have a discussion about each participant's work. The last day of the course the participants will make a self-directed painting for half of the day, after lunch we will do a crit on the work, in which everyone will receive comments from the group and have a chance to respond.
Atmospheric Painting from Photos Masterclass£310.00Course CodeSC2204050TutorEleanor May WatsonCourse DatesMonday - Thursday, 31st July - 3rd August 2023Days4Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is the perfect course if you would like to be able to work from photos in an atmospheric and expressive way. This four day course will cover creating atmospheric oil paintings from photographs of landscapes or interiors. We will begin with a day of drawing from observation to focus on mark-making and surface. We will then begin to work from photos using a reduced palette and negative space to create a series of compositions. We will then explore the expressive power of colour. This course is an advanced level and requires previous experience of painting.
Jake GreenCreative Mix£345.00Course CodeSC2204030TutorVarious tutorsCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 17th - 21st July 2023Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£345LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThe Creative Mix is an ideal way to explore a variety of artistic methods. Over the five days, students will work through various exercises in drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. This is a great ‘taster’ course and an excellent opportunity to both develop skills and get creative with your own ideas.
Rachael BallDesign a Children’s Book£345.00Course CodeSC2204063TutorRachael BallCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 31st July - 4th August 2023Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£345LocationArt Academy London - Red Lion Court, Groud Floor, 46-48 Park St, SE1 9EQOn this exciting one week summer course you will learn the secrets to inventing, writing and illustrating a children's picture book; experiment with different media and approaches; benefit from regular mentoring from a published author and gain professional tips for approaching a publisher. By the end of this fun and inspirational week, you will have written a compelling story; created fabulous characters; experimented with making a finished page or pages of artwork and designed and developed a storyboard. This course is ideal for aspiring writers and illustrators who want to learn the fundamentals to making a picture book and is suitable for amateurs and professionals alike. The tutor, Rachael Ball has also taught workshops on writing and illustrating picture books and graphic novels at Anglia Ruskin University, the Arvon, the House of Illustration and the City Lit. Her first graphic novel, published by Bloomsbury was one of the Guardian’s best graphic novels 2015. Her second YA graphic novel, Wolf, published by SelfMadeHero in 2018 was described by the Times Literary Supplement as ‘wildly inventive, poignant and elegiac.’
Drawing and Painting for BeginnersFrom: £345.00Course CodeSC2204031TutorGail Seres-WoolfsonCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 17th - 21st July 2023Days5Times9.45am - 4.45pmExperience LevelAges 18+, BeginnerFee£345LocationArt Academy London - Red Lion Court, Groud Floor, 46-48 Park St, SE1 9EQThis is a structured opportunity to gain fundamental drawing and painting skills, whilst blurring the boundary between drawing and painting by using both wet and dry materials together. By looking at still life, interior/exterior and portrait, students explore various ways of seeing, increasing their understanding and confidence to draw and paint. Topics include linear drawing, tonal drawing, composition, sketching outdoors, expressive drawing/painting, study of natural forms and portrait painting. A fun and intensive course that will leave students with the knowledge and inspiration to start their own artworks. By the end of this course you will: have a series of drawings and paintings based on all the different topics explored in the course; you will also leave with increased confidence in your abilities and an enthusiasm for drawing.- Drawing and Painting for BeginnersFrom: £345.00Course CodeSC2204131TutorAndrew HitchcockCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 21st - 25th August 2023Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, BeginnerFee£345LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a structured opportunity to gain fundamental drawing and painting skills, whilst blurring the boundary between drawing and painting by using both wet and dry materials together. Students will explore various ways of seeing, increasing their understanding and confidence to draw and paint. Topics include linear drawing, tonal drawing, composition, expressive drawing/painting, study of natural forms and personal project. A fun and intensive course that will leave students with the knowledge and inspiration to start their own artworks. Please be aware that on Friday the class finishes at 4.30pm.
Figure and Portrait Painting Masterclass with James BlandFrom: £385.00Course CodeSC2204051TutorJames BlandCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 10th - 14th July 2023Days5Times9.45am - 4.45pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£385LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRA fun and intensive week of life and portrait painting appropriate for advanced skill level. By the end of the masterclass, you will have developed your existing skills and knowledge of structure, tone, colour, composition under the guidance of an experienced practicing artist. The emphasis will be on learning practical skills as well as bringing out your intuitive ability. The course will cover planning a painting and executing two types of portrait: head and shoulders and a full figure composition.
Figure Painting Masterclass with Charles PickardFrom: £385.00Course CodeSC2204251TutorCharles PickardCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 24th - 28th July 2023Days5Times9.45am - 4.45pmExperience LevelAdvancedFee£385LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRIn this exciting five-day course, under the Tuition of Charlie Pickard, students will tackle the most challenging and important academic subject to master: the human figure. Students will have the opportunity to study a model from life for a 5-day pose, allowing enough time to thoroughly observe the nuances of form and colour, by painting the model for a total of six hours per day. Critiques will be focused on achieving a high level of academic accuracy, building a strong foundation that will aid in all further artwork. Charlie Pickard will also demonstrate a painting alongside students, using a direct painting method. This course is designed for experienced, advanced oil painters.
Des HaughtonIntermediate Portrait Painting with Des HaughtonFrom: £385.00Course CodeSC2204151TutorDes HaughtonCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 17th - 21st July 2023Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, IntermediateFee£385LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis five-day portrait painting course will offer an opportunity for intensive study under the tuition of Des Haughton. This is a five-day intermediate course in painting portraits from observation in oils and it is designed for students with previous painting experience. The aim of this exciting Portrait course is to give students opportunity to focus exclusively on the challenges faced when painting a portrait. The course will cover a variety of techniques including how to construct a portrait, how to mix colours, how to see and understand “Tone” and to explore the important role tone (light) plays in creative volume. The final part of the course examines “expression” and the possibilities within portraiture. It's an intensive five days that offer a high level of tutor contact time with Des giving demonstrations, individual guidance, criticism and advice. The course aims to stimulate, refresh and advance your practice on an individual basis. Please be aware that on Friday the class will finish at 4.30pm.
Introduction to Oil PaintingFrom: £345.00Course CodeSC2204037TutorNicholas McLeodCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 7th - 11th August 2023Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, BeginnerFee£345LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRA well-structured and systematic course for those who have never painted before or want to start from the beginning. Students learn to see colour, shape and tone and relate all these elements together through composition. This course aims to foster self-confidence and enjoyment of painting in a stimulating community environment. There will be work from both still-life and life models. Students will learn how to handle oil paint and understand different ways of approaching painting. Throughout the course students will learn from works of many artists to improve their development. There is plenty of guidance from the tutor and the course is fun and relaxing.
Landscape Painting MasterclassFrom: £350.00Course CodeSC2204055TutorJulia Hawkins ROI NEACCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 14th - 18th August 2023Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, AdvancedFee£350LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis exciting course ventures outside to explore the possibilities of plein-air landscape painting. With our London Bridge studio as a base, we will make use of the historically fascinating and energetic surroundings to create dynamic urban landscapes, considering movement, detail and narrative potential. Visiting some of London's green spaces, we will develop an understanding of colour and atmosphere, working towards vibrant paintings that capture the time of day and the weather. Looking at different historical and contemporary artists, students will also have the chance to consider alternative ways of thinking about the genre of "landscape painting". This course is suitable for all levels, and will build confidence both in fundamental skills of painting such as understanding tone, colour mixing, composition and mark making, as well as the practicalities of setting yourself up to paint outside.
Outdoor PaintingFrom: £345.00Course CodeSC2204024TutorEigil NordstrømCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 24th - 28th July 2023Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£345LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a fun course that offers the fantastic opportunity to paint in and around London’s urban landscape. The Art Academy is just a short stroll from the Thames, conveniently situated in the historic Southwark London Bridge area which will feature as the main focus of this course. Working with quick sketches in oil or acrylic, students will practice how to efficiently and accurately capture tone and colour in the outdoors. Creating loose and vigorous paintings, we will look at how to capture a sense of light and atmosphere at different times of day. Looking at the works of other artists we will discuss different ways of composing a painting in an urban setting. Basic painting techniques such as tone, colour and texture will be addressed, as well as creative expression in the application of paint. Painting outside of the studio is always an exciting experience and students of all levels are sure to enjoy painting outdoors.
Painting the Figure in SpaceFrom: £335.00Course CodeSC2204033TutorCarl RandallCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 31st July - 4th August 2023Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, IntermediateFee£345LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis course is a packed week covering a range of ways to paint the human figure in different types of spaces, and is a good introductory course or works as a refresher for those with painting experience. We start by painting the life model in the studio space, focusing on perspective and placing the figure in the room. The next day we look at a technique used by contemporary painters and the old masters, of working from miniature models as a way of working out interesting compositions. Days 4 and 5 are one project – gathering information collected from outside, and then constructing your own compositions in the studio, incorporating 3 figures into the space as a way of suggesting narrative. Oils and acrylics both welcome.
Portrait PaintingFrom: £345.00Course CodeSC2204018TutorCharlie SchafferCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 21st - 25th August 2023Days5Times9.45am - 4.45pmExperience LevelAges 18+, Beginner+Fee£345LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a well structured course with an emphasis on learning to understand the construction of the head and its features and using these skills to better create more intense, expressive portraits. Working with oil paints students will develop a series of artworks, from short expressive painting sketches, to longer more detailed pieces. The students will also be encouraged to work intuitively and expressively in tandem with an emphasis on accuracy of observation. The class has the benefit of 1:8 model to student ratio, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist, Charlie Schaffer. Students will receive one-to-one guidance throughout the course, and Charlie will be on hand to give regular feedback and constructive advice. He will also be demonstrating and painting alongside the students.- Portrait PaintingFrom: £345.00Course CodeSC2204118TutorCharlie SchafferCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 14th - 18th August 2023Days5Times10.00am – 5.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, Beginner+Fee£345LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis is a well structured course with an emphasis on learning to understand the construction of the head and its features and using these skills to better create more intense, expressive portraits. Working with oil paints students will develop a series of artworks, from short expressive painting sketches, to longer more detailed pieces. The students will also be encouraged to work intuitively and expressively in tandem with an emphasis on accuracy of observation. The class has the benefit of 1:8 model to student ratio, as well as tuition from a talented professional artist, Charlie Schaffer. Students will receive one-to-one guidance throughout the course, and Charlie will be on hand to give regular feedback and constructive advice. He will also be demonstrating and painting alongside the students.
Portrait Painting Masterclass with Andy PankhurstFrom: £385.00Course CodeSC2204351TutorAndy PankhurstCourse DatesMonday - Friday, 7th - 11th August 2023Days5Times9.45am - 4.45pmExperience LevelAges 18+, AdvancedFee£385LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRFor some artists the portrait can be about purely formal aspects, with no relevance placed on the character of the sitter. Under the tuition of Andy Pankhurst you will be encouraged to explore and discover what you personally want to "paint about", working from a model throughout the week. Starting with preliminary drawings on day one you will be introduced to the concepts of measurement and proportion, form, tone, space, composition and pictorial structure. The focus will then be on producing a colour oil sketch from the portrait model with a particular emphasis on colour and temperature. The final three days of the course will be spent on a large-scale portrait painting of a sustained pose. This exciting course is an intensive five days that offers a high level of tutor contact time.