Our five day Art and Drawing Summer School is based in our fully-equipped Central London art studio, ready for you to explore your artistry this Summer.

This art course is a unique opportunity to capture a range of subjects in a variety of mediums, our short course provides you with the tools and techniques to develop your drawing and painting skills. You will learn about and take influence from art history and contemporary art references. Absolute beginners are welcome, and those who want to brush up on their drawing and painting skills.

London is steeped in art and architecture to be explored, captured and replicated. You will spend time in the studio honing your skills under the guidance of our professional art tutors and explore the vibrant streets of London, sketchbook in hand. Exercise your ability to capture people, places, architecture and food using everything from pencil, pastels, watercolour and more.

Our Summer School programme takes place through the months of June - September. If you would like to study as part of a five day Art & Drawing School outside of these months, you can find details of the five-day intensive course that takes place all year round HERE.

City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided.

ART AND DRAWING SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE

DAY ONE

On day one you will get back to basics using pencil, charcoal and graphite to explore simple drawing skills and techniques that are a fun and expressive start to the course, focusing on shapes and structure.

DAY TWO

Develop and expand on your newly found drawing skills by earning to make objects appear three-dimensional using light, shade and tone. In preparation for drawing outside, you’ll work on perspective and other techniques related to capturing architecture.

DAY THREE

Explore one of Europe’s most exciting cities for art and architecture by taking your newly found skills onto the vibrant streets of London. Under the guidance of your tutors, you will learn to observe and draw people, food and buildings. Get creative with a personal storyboard of your own journey. There will be an optional visit to an art materials shop should you need to top up any personal supplies.

DAY FOUR

Build on your newly found observational skills by taking a long hard look at yourself - with a self-portrait exercise! Later in the day, a life model will join the group and you will learn how to draw and paint the human form in a life drawing session.

DAY FIVE

On the final day of the course, all your newly developed skills will come together as you create a drawing and painting collage. Celebrate all the art you have created throughout the week with friends and family as part of an end of course exhibition.

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 circumstances.