In the National Gallery AM (Aged 10 – 14)

Led by practicing artists, this weekly course held at the National Gallery guides students through a range of observational drawing exercises to build a portfolio of high-quality work.
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Course details

Dates

20 September – 22 November 2025

Times

11:00 – 13:00

Duration

10 sessions

Fees

£235.00 Concessions available

Location

Museums & galleries

Overview

Held onsite at the National Gallery, this course is inspired by the incredible collection spanning 2,300 paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Sessions include figure drawing, landscape, portraiture, and mythology, with insights into art history 

Students will develop key drawing skills-line, tone, shape, form, perspective, proportion, and colour, and be encouraged to keep a regular sketchbook.  

Young artists will sharpen their observational skills, develop their own artistic voice, and work directly from artworks on display in the gallery. 

Students will be drawing in public gallery spaces at the National Gallery and, occasionally, outdoors. 

Who is it for

Students aged 10–14 (school years 5–9) with a passion for drawing and a desire to develop their skills. 

The school is committed to making all courses offered affordable and available to those who have a passion and aptitude for drawing. We offer a number of 50% and 100% means-tested scholarships for each course. Read more about our scholarships on the Young Artists page. 

What’s provided

All materials for classes are supplied. 

What to bring

Please wear suitable clothes for art making. 

Concessions

The School is committed to making all courses affordable and available to all, regardless of background or circumstance. 

We offer 50% and 100% means-tested scholarships to students with a passion for drawing and a commitment to regular attendance.

To apply for a scholarship, please complete the Scholarship Application Form.

If your application is successful, you will be added to our general scholarship database. Ahead of each term you will be asked to select your course preferences, however please note that this does not guarantee a place on a termly course. 

All courses are allocated on a first come first serve basis. If you are successful in securing a place on a course we will email you to confirm which course your Young Artist will be attending. 

Please note applications for the database will be open from Friday 26 September to Friday 10 October at midday. 

Tutors

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Hannah Tilson

Drawing Year Alumni, 2020

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Jack McGarrity

Young Artists tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2020

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Gregory Stevens

Young Artists tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2021

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Agnes Treherne

Young Artists tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2020