Home›Art & Drawing›How to draw classes›Art & Drawing Intensive Courses – 5 days Art & Drawing Intensive Courses - 5 days BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Join our five day Art & Drawing Intensive courses and explore the world of art through painting and drawing in our dedicated Central London art studio. Whether you are new to art, looking to refresh your skills or build a portfolio, this is a great intensive art course. Gain confidence in drawing, learn about different mediums and take your art to the next stage with an exhibition of your work open to friends and family. You will spend time in the art studio as well as the bustling streets of London (if weather permits), with beautiful architecture and busy cafes and restaurants. If you are looking for an Art & Drawing program during the summer months (June - September) visit our Art & Drawing Summer School page HERE. ART & DRAWING INTENSIVE COURSES CONTENT: Part of our summer schools and art intensives programme, during our Art School you will: Learn or refresh the basics of drawing in pencil and charcoal Explore the use of colour with still life pastel and watercolour work Begin a sketchbook of people, buildings and city scenes through outdoor observation Improve your observation skills with portrait and life drawing Gain confidence in your artistic skills and master various mediums 📊 LEVEL For all levels, absolute beginners welcome 🏷 EQUIPMENT All art materials and equipment are provided ART & DRAWING INTENSIVE COURSES SCHEDULE: DAY ONE On our first day we will go back to basics focusing on pencil, charcoal and graphite drawing. Whether you are learning for the first time or refreshing your skills, this will be a fun and explorative start to the course. DAY TWO We'll develop more drawing skills, learning to make objects appear three-dimensional using light, shade and tone. We will also touch on perspective and other vital skills in preparation for drawing outside DAY THREE On our third day it's time to venture out into the vibrant streets of London (weather permitting). You will learn to observe and draw what's around you, drawing people, food and buildings. Throughout the day you will be creating a travel journal and personal storyboard of the area. There will be an optional visit to one of the terrific art materials shops nearby. DAY FOUR Continuing to build on the power of observation, day four will start with a self-portrait exercise. In the afternoon there will be a life drawing session. DAY FIVE For the last day you will bring together all the skills you have developed throughout the week and create a drawing, painting or collage. To celebrate the art you have created throughout the week, there will be an exhibition in the evening for family and friends, with your work on display. NB: Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on the group of students and their needs as well as weather cirumstances. Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors City Academy Art Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 06 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £488.75 15% OFF Book Now 12 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) City Academy Art Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £575.00 Book Now 06 Jul 06 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 £488.75 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:15% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Oct 12 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 £575.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: City Academy Art Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Art & Drawing Intensive Courses – 5 days' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 . CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. City Academy Art Tutors View Profile
