Art Courses Camberwell

Art courses near Camberwell: The New School of Art offers a diverse and exciting array of art classes for beginners and established artists in easy reach of Camberwell. Our centres in Lewes, Brighton and London host courses in drawing, oils painting and art history led by inspiring tutors, all highly regarded artists and art historians.
Camberwell, inspiring and diverse, is a hub for the Arts. Not only established artists but also many emerging creatives call Camberwell home. If you are considering taking an art course, Camberwell should be your first choice. The New School of Art offers courses that are led by highly regarded, well established and experienced artists and art historians who will guide and support you through your chosen course.

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Beginners Art Classes Camberwell

Our art courses have been designed with artists of all levels in mind, from beginner to professional.If you are new to painting, starting a new hobby or looking to develop an existing painting practice, our tutors will work with you at your current level.Our small, intimate Beginner art classes are capped at a maximum of 10 or 12 students so as to allow the students to benefit from all the direction they need from the tutors.Our Beginner art lessons combine individual projects and group projects.You will be able to share ideas with other students and focus on your individual needs with one to one time with your tutor.

Advanced Art Classes Camberwell

Our Advanced art courses in the greater Camberwell area are ideal for professional artists who are looking for more experience, depth or focus on the work they already create.All of our tutors are practising artists and will be able to give you technical support and provide an insight into the industry as it stands right now.On an Advanced art course you are bound to find yourself in a class of like minded artists aiming to develop and define their work and challenge their skills and expand their knowledge.We realise that as working professionals it can be hard to juggle your responsibilities and taking part in a course, so we have timetables which can accommodate your busy schedule.

Fine Art Courses Camberwell

For a broader overview of fine art, the New School of Art offers a Fine Art course in the greater Camberwell area.The tutors will provide an introduction to fine art practice, including drawing and painting, which will help the students focus on and effectively critique their artworks.This programme is taught by professional artists allowing students to be involved in class workshops and discussions, as well as one to one tutorials.Over the course, students will understand how their course tutor works and so develop their own skills.

Life Drawing Classes Camberwell

Our Life Drawing classes which we offer in the greater Camberwell area are proving to be a popular choice.The philosophy of our Art school is based on the belief that rigorous study in drawing is essential to all figurative work.The class entails drawing the life model in a range of different poses.The Life Drawing classes offer an opportunity for artists to explore their creativity and practise their draftsmanship in a focused but supportive environment.Guidance and instruction will be provided by the tutors.This programme will improve your skills, no matter your level of ability.This class not only provides tuition and direction, but it is a good opportunity to focus on drawing in a more social setting.

Landscape Painting Courses Camberwell

We offer 2 day Landscape Painting workshops in the greater Camberwell area which are led by artist Louise Balaam NEAC, member of the New English Art Club.This course will introduce you to Louise’s work and painting style.You will concentrate on learning to work dynamically, quickly and freely.Weather permitting, students will draw outside, working on simplifying, abstraction and working with pencil and watercolour, before moving onto painting in the studio.Students will be encouraged to make several paintings over both days and Louise will be on hand to provide advice and individual tuition.You will be given the opportunity to examine some of her sketchbooks and then you will use your own sketchbooks as reference and as a source of ideas for your own painting.The second day will provide an opportunity for the group to critique each other’s work.

Portrait Painting Camberwell

We also offer a 2 day Portrait Painting Masterclass in the greater Camberwell area, led by Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, artist Tim Benson VPROI.On this course, students will get to know the artist and his work, as well as the philosophy behind his work.The first day will be begun with a demonstration by Tim, and then you will create your own small, quick oil sketches which focus on tone, colour and form more than detail.The second day will give students the opportunity to create a large painting, again without adding detail.A thorough discussion of students’ work and their individual choices throughout this process will lead to an identification of how to create interest and tension in the composition.The course will conclude with a one on one assessment of the student’s work.