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Sunny Art Centre, 30 Gray's Inn Road, WC1X 8HR, London

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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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Sunny Art Centre

The Sunny Art Centre is a leading art institution located on the historically rich Gray’s Inn Road, , only a minute’s walk from Chancery Lane tube station. The history of this location is particularly important to the identity and standards which the gallery unwaveringly aspires to.

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12 May 2023

I do not recommend this place. It is badly run, disorganised and overpriced!

13 January 2020

It’s definitely the best destination to learn academic drawing and painting in London! With such an artistic art studio environment and knowledgeable art tutors. Which I enjoyed so much! Highly recommended!! More...

31 December 2019

It's truly a very inspiring place to start your art journey! The art courses they provide include all the fundamental principles of drawing and painting techniques! You will definitely learn a lot than you expected! And the course structure is very flexible, allowing me to choose my own suitable time to attend with personalized course structure and lots of attention from the art tutors, highly recommend! More...

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24 December 2019

Such a cosy and creative environment and everyone at the centre is welcoming and doing their best to accommodate everyone's needs and levels. Mario is very helpful and quick in replying to any challenge I face during the courses. I was quite unease at first with my beginner level but after a couple of classes, as I started to get the hang of it, I reached the enjoyment level where I could relax a bit and go with the flow more. Lovely experience overall, a great way to put one's creative eye and mind to practice.Thank you, guys! More...

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17 December 2019

I purchased a package of 40 classes at Sunny Art Centre and I’m so happy with the experience. As someone with no background in art who wants to take up painting as a hobby outside of work, I find SAC such a friendly place for beginners. The classes are small, the teachers are very attentive, customer service (Mario) is excellent. I also love the decoration and the cosy atmosphere of the studio. Their flexible schedule allows me to learn at my own pace and I’ll definitely stick with SAC for the long term as I progress with my learning. Overall 10/10. More...

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7 December 2019

I’ve really enjoyed my classes here - Yinge & Mariella especially have been great teachers and it’s a nice, cosy atmosphere. I will do some more classes here and I can recommend the centre to anyone from beginner to slightly more advanced wanting regular practice and feedback More...

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7 December 2019

When I was looking for potential art schools in London, I was really hoping to find a place that would help me foster my skills in a warm and friendly environment. Well, to my great delight I was fortunate enough to find that in the Sunny Art Centre! There one can learn so many different techniques with a staff of knowledgeable, caring, and incredibly friendly teachers! The atmosphere is absolutely amazing and it really helped me find my artistic groove, so to speak! And of course I would be completely remiss if I did not mention how sweet it is that they even have a resident cat and dog who both add to the already incredibly lovely atmosphere ❤️ All in all, I 100% recommend Sunny Art Centre for anyone who ever wanted to take Art classes, as you will definitely be happy with your choice, this is truth !With all my Metta,Hanzhi Xing More...

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7 December 2019

I have had an excellent experience at the Sunny Art Centre. The vast wealth of artistic knowledge collected by the tutors here is both extremely interesting and inspiring. I feel that the information and skills I have gathered from the course I took are invaluable are things I will not forget as long as I paint. I am truly thankful to my friend for recommending me this course and I highly recommend others to try it too, whether you are already an experienced artist or not. More...

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7 November 2019

Wonderful place! Great staff! Good classes

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7 November 2019

My daughter and I really love this place. It's extraordinary to have such a marvelous resource right in the centre of town. The building has a welcoming atmosphere and all the staff have a smile when you arrive. The qualifications held by the staff and the tips and tricks they offer budding artists are of an unrivalled standard. The Sino-UK mix of artistic influences is a unique bonus. In particular, I'd like to single out Teacher Sun Yin Jie. He's not only very talented with art degrees from both China and the UK, but he's a lovely person. Despite his high academic achievements, he's very down to earth and very helpful. He responds really quickly to questions and offers real support. Sun Yin Jie's also a lot of fun with a contagious and bubbly sense of humour. He makes the challenge of learning to paint and draw a really fun activity. Basically, he's an uplifting teacher for learners young and old. He has inspired my 13 year-old daughter, who now wishes to take a GCSE in Art. And, from there, who knows. But it's all thanks to Sun Yin Jie and other members of staff the Sunny Art Centre. Many thanks for all your hard work, folks. More...

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7 November 2019

When I start to draw I thought I never can do it, but they told me everybody will get the good result and it really reveal me. Teachers are really good, beside teaching me, they always encourage me. That helps me a lot, now unbelievably I can draw nice. As they said everybody can see the result. More...

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7 November 2019

I love Sunny art center, it feels very warm and friendly.My children and myself really enjoy to go there.The staff there are fantastic.

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25 September 2019

I just started an oil painting course and I had an exceptional experience. I was unable to attend my course for couple of months due to personal issues and the management gladly extended my course till the end of year. I found the workshop to be extremely informative. Tutor's knowledge and experience as an artist is limitless. I highly recommend this course/art centre for artists of all ages. The facilities are great, staff & management are very welcoming ! More...

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25 September 2019

I bought a 20 class painting course for my mom and she absolutely loves it! Art teachers are very attentive and professional, they saw that it would be beneficial for my mom to start with some drawing first and then switch to painting when she was more ready. She is now half way through the course, she has improved a lot and these classes became the highlight of her week! Highly recommend it! More...

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25 September 2019

Absolutely fabulous art school! My 7 year old daughter loves art and just started attending classes here. She loves it and is learning a lot. The teachers are kind and helpful. I recommend it highly! More...

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5 September 2019

Nice place. Very friendly tutors!

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4 September 2019

I've only been once but loved it. Inspiring place, great teachers and a lovely relaxed vibe.

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2 September 2019

been doing the adults art courses here since last year. The tutors are wonderful and you learn all sorts of things. Highly recommended.

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27 August 2019

love this place! the art classes help me to unwind after math classes at uni and get creative outside the stressful routine of numbers :)

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9 August 2019

My daughter spent few weeks learning from great teachers, Nicholas and Marilia. She enjoyed her time and I recommend this Art Centre!

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9 August 2019

I have been taking drawing & painting classes at this center for more than a year now. The teachers are really high level, not only we learn technical skills but also creative thinking like a real artist. The centre is very beautiful with art pieces and relaxing music to provide an enjoyable environment. If you consider to take art classes, this is the place to go! More...

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9 August 2019

Very lovely and welcoming environment! I've had a great experience with Sunny Art Centre. I would highly recommend the in-depth art classes with its friendly and inspiring teachers.

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15 May 2019

Very good art courses are provided here with excellent tutors. My 9-year daughter loves here very much, especially the classes taught by Mr. Nicolas Granger-Taylor and Ms. Marilia Stagkouraki. More...

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29 April 2019

I would highly recommend attending a painting class for anyone looking to learn how to paint. It helps me to relax from the stress of life in London.

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29 April 2019

I enrolled my 8-year-old daughter who loves art but needed to learn the correct techniques in order to really flourish. The teachers are all really patient and give her lots of tips and encouragement, so she loves to go as often as she's able. As a result her skills as an artist have come on in leaps and bounds. Highly recommended. More...

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28 February 2019

Amazing place! They have a really kind and professional staff. The atmosfere is incredible, courses are very helpful and teachers are very patient and knowledgeable. Is really worth to visit this place! More...

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28 February 2019

I have been studying at the Sunny Art Centre for a year and I really like the atmosphere here, the art short courses are very useful for my art development and I truly learned a lot! The tutors works here are very knowledgeable and professional, it’s definitely a great place to learn drawing and painting ! More...

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28 February 2019

Such an amazing art studio! The tutors are very friendly and professional, the centre has relaxing and cozy atmosphere. I completely enjoyed my evening course there two years ago. I highly recommend sunny art centre to everyone who needs art courses to improve your drawing and painting. More...

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9 February 2019

Fantastic, friendly and helpful centre. I recommend Sunny Art very highly. Thank you everyone for your help, and to Mario especially.

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9 February 2019

I’m from Hong Kong and currently come to London for vacation. I was studing some subjects that related to art. This time I come here and found a short term course from Sunny Art which is very useful. The teachers from here are really helpful, and professional, which brings me a lot about the knowledge related to art. I’m really appreciate and would recommend to anyone who is interested in art. More...

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30 December 2018

Sunny Art Centre is a great place to improve drawing or painting abilities at any level. The centre has a very cosy and relaxing atmosphere, perfectly suitable for immersing yourself in the world or art. The teacher Nicolas whom I had a chance to study with is very professional and supportive! I always enjoy my time at Sunny Art Centre! More...

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30 December 2018

I got a chance to attend the beginner’s drawing course at Sunny art centre as the art centre is just next to where I live, I absolutely love the art studio and the tutors. Tutors are all from the best art academies, such as Royal Academy School, Central Saint Martins, Royal College, and they are very patient and helpful. The course is based on individual tuition so I don’t need to worry that if I miss anything, and I can decide my own schedule to attend the lessons, which is very flexible and helpful! Great place to do art! Highly recommended! More...

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30 December 2018

I have never attended any art courses like what sunny art centre offered, you can choose any dates to attend your courses with any of your favorite tutors. According to students’ skill level the tutors help each student to make a unique study plan so its completely personalized course. And end of lessons tutors also record each student’s study progress in the online system so if u changed your lesson into other tutors they will be able to know your study background. More...

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30 December 2018

Sunny art centre is a great place where is suitable for people who wants to learn more about the art works and drawing even if you are a beginner. The quality of the art works in this gallery are really high standard and meaningful. The students there can do their works surround with so many gorgeous art works. Moreover, The tutors are all very professional with focusing on different students and give them suggestions to make their portfolio if they need. Each of the student can get assistant depend on their characteristic. I am one of the student of learning how to make the portfolio to apply the university. Thanks to the Sunny Art Centre, I am one of the student in the Central Saint Martins now. I regard Sunny Art Centre is a helpful place for anyone who wants to learn anything about art. More...

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9 December 2018

Amazing place. Me and my son really enjoying it. The best place to draw/paint. teachers are amazing, A++++ quality!

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9 December 2018

I have taken art class here since last autumn.It is definetly an amazing experience while I am living in London. I was a super beginner of drawing. But I'm quite goot at drawing due to my wonderful teacher. I really recommend trying to take art classes here. More...

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9 November 2018

Amazing teachers and wonderful atmosphere! Have been in and out for several years and these are definitely the best academic skill classes you can get in London. Also, amazing and speedy service in case of any queries, 100% recommend to everyone! More...

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21 October 2018

I had a drawing/painting course there. Teachers are all excellent, each one with different style and technique, but you can learn from all of them. Friendly atmosphere!

9 October 2018

I am an foundation student in Central Saint Martins, although my school provides lots of useful facilities and resource for my BA application, but Sunny Art Centre s art courses is very personalized and flexible, I could choose my own timetale to come for the lessons, and their tutors will write feedback for students in our online account in the end of each lessons, and those feedbacks are shared with all of their tutors, this allowed me to book any day s lesson with any of their tutors, as all the tutors know my background and my study progress. I found their art courses are very useful! really enjoyed it, and the studio environment is amazing ! I would highly recommend to the art students who wants to apply art colleges@ More...

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9 October 2018

I had no idea what this drawing course would offer me and after completing it I have a feeling of being reborn, refreshed and renewed with a new understanding and mindset. I told myself I couldn't draw for 44years and after this course I believe I can draw !!!!!Thank you to Emily, Nicholas, Marilla, Iris and Injei for being exactly the kind of teachers I've longed to learn from. Thank you for your patience with me, an absolute beginner and constantly encouraging me and repeating instructions and tips that I would forget at the end of each lesson. Yet every single one of you refused to give up on me. I am completely inspired. I will definitely be returning in a few months to learn more from the brilliant minds of Sunny Art Centre. The only thing that made me sad is my course is finished and I don't have enough time to start the next one. Thank you also to Mario for being extremely helpful and patient in booking this course. More...

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9 October 2018

Love the lessons! The gallery is a fantastic place to learn and all the teachers are really great. Thanks to Mario, he really helped me out when I needed it!

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9 September 2018

Sunny Art Centre provides a conducive environment to learn art the interesting way under the guidance of friendly professionals. It is definitely not a place to be missed. More...

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9 September 2018

The staff are so welcoming and we'll spoken, looking forward to my lesson's

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9 September 2018

Thank you very much guys, always striving to provide artists with great opportunities. :)

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9 September 2018

I like the painting classes, i go for the weekend classes on sunday and natalia always makes the lessons so much fun. Thanks guys!

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9 September 2018

This art course is very flexible, each class is around 5 to 8 students, so I could get enough tuition from the tutors, the art tutors here have very professional art background, and I really enjoy to go Maryam's life drawing class every Saturday's class, her works has exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery for serval times! she is also an very easy going and helpful tutors, I highly recommend her class to anyone who wants to learn how to draw and paint portrait!!! More...

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9 September 2018

Mario is AMAZING! The school is perfect for beginners. All teachers are very patinet, plesent to listen and the atmosphere is very cool!

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9 September 2018

I experienced the best art lesson in my life here. Staffs and teachers are really nice and considerate.

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9 September 2018

It was good experience to study in Sunny Art Centre! The staff are so nice and art class was really helpful to me.

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9 September 2018

Sunny Art Center have amazing courses that are really helpful, and great tutors that are highly knowledgeable. They understand each student’s individual needs and know how to help them improve. I had a wonderful experience with them. Highly recommend. More...

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Q&As

The Sunny Art Centre is a leading art institution located in central London, dedicated to sharing knowledge and enthusiasm for traditional fine art practices. Our tutors are highly qualified practising art professionals and our centre has been hosting courses and art events for over a decade. Our comprehensive experience extends to working with corporations such as Selfridges & Co, Harrods, Giorgio Armani, Freshfields, HSBC Bank, Royal Academy of Art, PricewaterhouseCoopers (P W C), ITV, SKY TV, BBC Worldwide and the National Gallery, etc. We offer corporate art services, lectures, participate in art fairs, as well as organise in-house exhibitions.

Our art classes are held at our gallery in central London and focus on painting and drawing techniques, as well as art portfolio building tuition. They are designed for anyone who is keen to develop and improve their visual art abilities, and for students who are interested in preparing a body of work for degree applications. We additionally offer Chinese painting and calligraphy courses.

Our drawing and painting classes provide a direction in the use of materials, offering guidance in selecting the subject matter, as well as supporting students with formal issues ranging from line, tone, colour and proportion to scale and composition.

Designed for all ages and skill levels, our classes aid students in developing confidence in the following media: Oil and acrylic paint, watercolour and inks, oil and chalk pastels, charcoal and graphite.
We also provide information on painting and drawing genres ranging from portraiture, still life, old master techniques, figure drawing and painting, Chinese calligraphy and painting. On completion of our courses, students will have acquired a diverse skill-base and a thorough understanding of techniques, in addition to learning how to instigate and develop creative ideas.

Our beginner's art courses aim to offer a step-by-step structure for understanding visual art principles. Our teachers provide tailored advice for each student using varied approaches, nurturing each individual’s perspectives, opinions, and personal goals.

Sunny Art Centre is for artists of all levels and aims to help those who wish to expand their art abilities regardless of their artistic background, ultimately establishing a unique artistic sensibility. We familiarise ourselves with our students' ambitions and customise classes to suit their objectives, whilst providing them with an inspirational environment, and encouragement to develop creativity.


https://www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk/introduction/london-art-courses-home-page/

Advantages
No fixed starting date or timetable, you can book any available lesson(s) when it suits you (Each class is two and a half hours long. Life drawing sessions are two hours long).
You can choose from a wide range of packages with different quantities of lessons to fit with the type of commitment you want to put into your artistic development.
You can book in for both drawing and painting classes using the same credits. Hence, you can split them across different lessons. You can also use the credits to book special workshops including the mixed-media and en plein air.
Only 10 students are allowed per session, this means our teacher can provide individual and targeted advice.
The classes are taught keeping your personal development in mind. Hence, subjects matter and techniques are tailored to your level and individual experience.
We can teach you how to handle every medium including oil, acrylic, and watercolour.
Figurative or abstract, we'll help you to discover your individual artistic style.
You can share your credits with family and friends so that you can bring someone along without having to pay for extra credits.

The Sunny Art Prize is an international art competition hosted by Sunny Art Centre, London. This fine art award is a global platform, giving an opportunity to emerging and established artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience. We aim to display artistic and cultural diversity to the international art scenes of London, Beijing, Guangzhou and Macau. Sunny Art Award will promote an exchange in creativity between Western and Eastern cultures.

We are looking for a variety of submissions which can range from two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings and photographs, to three-dimensional sculptures, ceramics and jewellery.

A total cash fund of £6,000 is awarded to the art prize winners.


First Prize
£3,000, a public solo exhibition at Sunny Art Centre in London, a one month residency, and a show at our partners’ galleries.

Second Prize
£2,000, a group exhibition, a one month residency and a show at our partners’ galleries.

Third Prize
£1,000, a group exhibition, a one month residency and a show at our partners’ galleries.

30 Shortlisted Artists’ works will be exhibited during the summer at Sunny Art Centre, London. Out of these 30, 10 artists will exhibit their artworks at our partners’ galleries.
Accepted Media
Painting, Drawing, Illustration, Photography, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramic, Video Art & Moving Image, Installation.


https://www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk/artprize/

The London Pop Up Art Fair is hosted by Sunny Art Centre in the heart of the city London. This art fair is intended to be a launch pad for the very best young and emerging artists from across the UK and the world. You will be able to immerse yourself in a place filled with many different contemporary artists, from painters, illustrators, graphic designers, 3D artists, to ceramic and jewellery designers, you will explore a great gamut of practices.

The Pop Up Art Fair is scheduled every six months and takes place over three days. The fair will give you a chance to mingle with a variety of talented artists and art enthusiasts. Our expert team of curators constantly works to bring the best cutting-edge artists whose practise are not only local but national and international as well. We hope to promote a relaxed environment where artists and guests can spark up conversations about their practice, artworks and all areas of the creative world.

Our mission is to make art available to wider audiences and to allow individuals to explore and also collect the art that they love. This event is, therefore, open to everyone. Whether you are an art lover or a collector you can be sure you will find the finest rising artists.

https://www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk/fairs/london-pop-up-art-fair/

Services

We provide drop in evening and weekend art lessons in London. Our art classes are designed for anyone who wants to develop and improve their drawing and painting skills, and also for students are looking to prepare their art portfolio for degree applications. Drawing and painting classes provide an introduction to the use of drawing and painting media and materials, the selection and development of subject matter, and the use of line, tone, colour, proportion, scale and composition.

Our London Art Classes are designed to develop confidence in the handling of media and materials, including; oils, acrylics, watercolours, pastels, charcoal and graphite and in the development of themes such as; calligraphy, portraiture, still life, old master techniques, Chinese painting, life drawing and cast drawing.

On completion of the course, students will have acquired a broad skills base and a thorough understanding of a range of techniques and of the use of drawing and paint based media. Students will also have learned how to instigate and develop creative ideas. These courses cover a variety of skill-levels that are suitable for both complete beginners and experienced artists.

Our art classes aim to provide students with an easy to follow structure to understand principles. Our tutors work individually with each student using different methods to help everyone find their own value and opinion on art, which enables our students to come up with a great completed works that exceed expectations.

In order to meet increasing demand, Sunny Art Centre has designed a set of academic art classes for the students at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Students can choose 4-24 classes according to their personal needs.

Our aim is that each student will ultimately develop a unique artistic sensibility which they can call their own.

We hold off-site landscape painting and drawing workshops once a month. Providing the perfect opportunity for you to hone your light, colour, and tonal skills within a plein-air atmosphere. Be inspired to experiment and push your technical boundaries, or come with specific ideas of what you’d like focus on for the full day, and treat yourself to some fresh air and perhaps a little picnic as well. Our art teachers will be there to support you with your compositional and technical skills, as well as provide background information on the long and complex tradition of the landscape genre.

Our London Chinese Painting Course provides a basic and systematic approach to traditional Chinese ink painting techniques. It introduces students to the use and care of basic ink painting materials. Studio practice includes basic brush strokes in the xieyi or spontaneous style, the outline or meticulous style and the integrated style of painting.

Chinese calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters. Students are taught how to use the brush and given an artistic and etymological introduction to China’s system of writing, which is an important key to understanding and appreciating Chinese art, history and culture. Students learn and practice basic brush strokes and characters in a meditative, relaxed atmosphere. Classes often begin with a demonstration, followed by time for individual attention, allowing students to learn at their own pace. Knowledge of Chinese or brush techniques is not necessary.

Our London fine art portfolio development course helps you in creating an extraordinary body of artworks that will round out your school applications, prepare you for college, and strengthen the impression you will make on admission and scholarship committees. Our tutors have all graduated from world leading art colleges and have many years of portfolio preparation experiences. The tutors on our courses will focus on your development as an individual, whatever your background or age. This will ensure a high success rate in entering the art college of your choice.

Our London corporate art services works closely on special art events to create unique programs that cater to a corporation’s internal and external client base.