About The New School of Art

The New School of Art offers training in oil painting, drawing & art history. We pride ourselves on bringing together highly regarded painters from around the world to teach courses and Masterclasses held at hand picked studios in Sussex. This international melting pot means no house style, it means pushing our students’ work in multiple directions, so an individual artistic development can be made and a strong studio practice built. By attending classes and working alongside others, much can be gained. The New School of Art is proud to be able to generate connections and supportive networks between artists.

Since late 2013, The New School of Art has been hosting weekend painting and drawing courses in Lewes, East Sussex. These have been hugely successful and very popular. The class sizes are kept small, and the courses are held in beautiful surroundings, flooded with natural light. For those looking for more adventure, landscape courses are also held in inspiring locations abroad.

The Team

CAMILLA CANNON

Founder & Director
Camilla is the founder and director of The New School of Art. She started the School in 2013. Relishing building a creative community and working with artists, Camilla brings her vision and creativity to the School. Running the school along side having a family makes sure life is always interesting.

LUCINDA GARDNER-O’BRIEN

Manager
After studying law and politics, Lucinda worked at various charities. She is now applying her talents to the day-to-day running and managing of the School. Having grown up with a professional painter as her mother, and surrounded by art, she brings her love of the art world and her technical abilities to make sure everything runs smoothly. She has an excellent eye for detail and is an integral part of the operation. Lucinda also handles all of the School’s social media.

LOUISE BALAAM

Head of Painting
Louise Balaam is an abstract landscape painter who trained at Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury, (BA) and at Christchurch University College in Canterbury (MA). As Head of Painting, Louise oversees course programming, whilst being an active tutor, regularly teaching Masterclasses and helping to lead the school in its pursuit of excellence. She brings positivity, energy and knowledge to the School.