The Mayor of Lambeth, Paul Valentine, visited City & Guilds of London Art School this week to learn more about our charitable work and commitment to widening access to art and craft education across the borough.
During the visit, the Mayor toured our Print Room, Carving Department and Fine Art studios, meeting staff and discovering the specialist skills, techniques and creative work of our students. The visit provided an opportunity to learn more about the Art School’s specialist teaching, its role within the local community and the ways in which we support the next generation of artists and makers.
The Mayor also heard about our Tutors into Schools programme, which works with schools and youth clubs across London to open up creative opportunities for children and young people who might otherwise have limited access to specialist art education.
Through the programme, our tutors, alumni and students deliver practical workshops in local secondary schools, supporting art, design and craft teachers and their curriculums. The sessions introduce young people to new materials, techniques and creative skills, while helping them explore further education and potential pathways into careers in the creative industries.
As a specialist charitable art school, we are committed to making art and craft education more accessible and supporting creative learning beyond our studios. Our work with local schools and community organisations plays an important part in this, sharing the knowledge and expertise of our staff, students and alumni with young people across London. Thank you to the Mayor of Lambeth and his team for visiting the Art School and taking the time to learn more about our work.