Open Days

Thank you for considering City & Guilds of London Art School for the next step of your education.

For our BA and MA courses, we run school-wide undergraduate and postgraduate Open Days. This will give you a chance to meet fellow prospective students across all disciplines alongside experiencing the Art School and learning more about your chosen course. Our Foundation Diploma in Art & Design has separate, dedicated Open Days.

OPEN DAYS

Attending an in-person open day is the best way to get a feel for life at City & Guilds of London Art School before submitting your application. The event begins with a welcome from the Art School Principal, after which you will be given a full tour of our workshops and facilities. During the Open Day you will meet course staff and have the chance to chat with current students and see their work. After your visit, we encourage you to explore Kennington and the local area.

FOUNDATION OPEN DAYS

Wednesday 22 October (10:30 and 14:30) – Foundation
Wednesday 14 January (10:30 and 14:30) – Foundation

BA AND MA

Monday 3 November (11:00) – BA, GradDip, MA
Monday 19 January (11:00) – BA, GradDip, MA

WHOLE SCHOOL

Saturday 22 November (11:00 and 13:30) – Whole School
Saturday 28 February (11:00 and 13:30) – Whole School

VISITING INFORMATION

Parts of the Art School are accessible via flights of stairs. If you require accessibility assistance, please contact us in advance of your visit on office@cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk so that we can seek to make suitable arrangements.

We are not able to accommodate dogs, except guide dogs and assistance dogs. There is no cloakroom facility.

STUDENT VIRTUAL CHATS

Our monthly Student Virtual Chats on Zoom offer a relaxed space to speak directly with current students. These sessions are ideal for getting real insight into student life at the Art School, from course content and studio space to accommodation and the application process.

Tuesday 21 October 2025 (17:30) – Whole School
Tuesday 18 November 2025 (17:30) – Whole School
Tuesday 16 December 2025 (17:30) – Whole School
Tuesday 20 January 2026 (17:30) – Whole School
Tuesday 17 February 2026 (17:30) – Whole School
Tuesday 17 March 2026 (17:30)- Whole School

ONLINE OPEN DAYS

If you’re unable to attend in person, our Online Open Days are a great way to explore the Art School from wherever you are. These live sessions offer an overview of our distinctive learning environment, with the chance to hear directly from staff and ask questions in real time. It’s an opportunity to gain valuable insight into what makes studying at the Art School unique.

Monday 1 December (15:00) – Whole School
Monday 16 March (10:00) – Whole School

WEBINARS

Our course-specific webinars offer a deeper dive into each programme, covering curriculum details, teaching styles, and potential career pathways. Led by tutors and Student Ambassadors, these sessions are perfect if you already know which course you’re interested in and want to explore it in more depth before applying.

Wednesday 8 October (14:00) – Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Webinar
Tuesday 21 October (14:00) – Graduate School Webinar
Wednesday 5 November (14:00) – Illustration Webinar
Monday 24 November (14:00) – Carving Webinar
Tuesday 25 November (14:00) – Conservation Webinar
Monday 1 December (14:00) – Fine Art Webinar