Short courses for adults in Heritage Crafts and Fine Art
Our summer short courses are 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.
Class sizes are small, and our tutors make sure our intensive courses for adults (18+ years) are enjoyable and fun, as well as inspiring and informative. And 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.
Current or former students (Foundation, BA or MA) of the Art School are eligible for 10% discount on all our summer courses.
Any queries? Take a look at our FAQs page and for further help, please contact us at summerschool@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk
The Art School thanks The Grocers’ Charity for their generous support of this initiative.
Summer School 2024 Courses
Week 1: 1-5 July 2024
Gilding and Verré Eglomisé SOLD OUT
Etching Fundamentals SOLD OUT
Glass Sculpture: an Introduction to Pâte-de-Verre SOLD OUT
Painting: Methods and Materials
Week 2: 8-12 July 2024
Introduction to Ornamental Woodcarving SOLD OUT
Lettering in Stone SOLD OUT
Observational Drawing: Focus on the Figure
Stone Carving for Beginners SOLD OUT
Gilding and Verré Eglomisé SOLD OUT
Week 3: 15-19 July 2024
Life-Size Portrait Sculpture in Clay SOLD OUT
Medieval Painting and Manuscript Illumination SOLD OUT
Stone Carving for Beginners SOLD OUT
Introduction to Ornamental Woodcarving SOLD OUT
Introduction to Glass SOLD OUT
An Introduction to Marbling SOLD OUT
Testimonials (Summer School 2023)
“It was an intense week but was really useful as a beginner to have such an immersive experience – I felt like I was grasping the fundamentals quickly. The task was challenging but not overwhelmingly so, Ghislain was a great teacher with a very supportive and caring style” Samantha, Stone Carving for Beginners
“A wonderful and fulfilling introduction to Medieval illumination- we learnt both the modern and historic fundamentals needed to develop our own work after the course. Sarah was a very inspiring tutor who pushes us throughout the week to make the most of everything we learnt. I loved it!” Attendee, Medieval Painting and Manuscript Illumination
“The course was amazing and inspiring. I learned a lot in a short amount of time. The size of the class was perfect for individual and group instruction. I couldn’t be more pleased with the course.” Mina, Introduction to Ornamental Woodcarving
“Lovely course. Kim was great and the workshop was a lovely environment. Good quality tools, nice workshop, great model.” Stephen, Life-Size Portrait Sculpture in Clay
“The course is amazing. Small class. Brilliant tutor who can teach. Instant results which feeds gratification resulting in a quest for deeper understanding.” Eleanor, Gilding and Verre Eglomise
“Thomas is easily the best teacher I have experienced. He is calm, measured, has so much knowledge and expertise and shares all of his experience in a generous and informative way. Fantastic course!” Samantha, Observational Drawing: Focus on the Figure
“What a fantastic week. Excellent course, excellent teacher, a fantastic opportunity to discover myself.” Catalin, Lettering in Stone
“This was a much needed, fascinating, informative and inspiring course. It should be offered as part of any art graduate course to help artists navigate the mysteries of the art world and it’s eco system.” Francesca, Insider’s Guide to London’s Art World
Check out more testimonials on the course pages.