Our Summer School features one-week specialist courses across a range of disciplines
Bookings for our Summer School 2026 courses are now open!
Dates: from 29 June to 17 July 2026
What do our summer short courses offer?
Our short courses in heritage crafts and fine art provide a unique opportunity to step inside our renowned Art School or embark on a journey of discovery, to explore and develop your skills and interests with our expert tutors. Discover new talents, foster existing skills and develop your creative interests in a fun and supportive setting.
Student Experience
Class sizes are small, and our tutors make sure our courses for adults (18+ years) are enjoyable and fun, as well as inspiring and informative. As a student on one of our introductory courses, you’ll receive the same warm welcome that we extend to all our friends and students.
Discount Opportunities
We are thrilled to share special offers for our upcoming Summer School 2026 at City & Guilds of London Art School.
- 10% discount for City & Guilds of London Art School students, alumni, and staff (email us at eveningcourses@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk for the code)
- Book your Summer School place and invite a friend, family member, or colleague to join you. When they book, they will receive 50% off their course fee. Enjoy the course with a companion.
To access the offer, the first booker should email summerschool@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk to request a referral link, which can then be shared with the second participant to complete their booking with the discount applied.
Support Services
Any queries? Take a look at our FAQs page and for further help, please contact us at summerschool@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk
Summer School 2026 – Programme:
Click on a link below for course information and a link to Eventbrite to book your place today!
Week 1: 29 June – 3 July
Glass Sculpture, an Introduction to Pate de Verre
Week 2: 6 – 10 July
Introduction to Ornamental Woodcarving
Observational Drawing, Focus on the Figure
Scaling Up: The City as Your Canvas (New)
Japanese Bookbinding (New)
Week 3: 13 – 17 July
Medieval Painting and Manuscript Illumination
Life-size Portrait Sculpture in Clay
Introduction to Ornamental Woodcarving
Introduction to Glass as an Artist’s Medium
A Creative Journey Through Paper (New)
Mosaic Portrait in Smalti (New)


