Young Artists courses invite young people aged 10 to 18 to develop their drawing and observational skills through creative exploration and hands-on practice.
Our term-time and holiday courses use observational drawing to develop students’ technical skills, creative thinking, and self-expression.
Courses are available in multiple locations and online for 10-14 and 15-18 year olds. All courses are taught by professional artists — alumni of our postgraduate programme, The Drawing Year — with extensive experience teaching young people.
Build strong technical skills through hands-on practice.
Develop their own ideas and artistic voice with tutor support.
Strengthen critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
Gain skills to support a wide range of creative subjects including arts, design, architecture, and science.
Build portfolios to complement students' studies at GCSE and A level, as well as supporting applications to further and higher education.
Gain confidence, build friendships, and benefit from a supportive, artist-led environment.
Scholarships
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.
Please read "How to apply" below for the guidance.
Scholarship criteria
100% scholarships are available to all students receiving Free School Meals.
50% scholarships are available if a parent or guardian receives Universal Credit.
If you do not meet the above criteria but have extenuating circumstances, please do apply. Simply include a note to your application stating why you feel you are eligible.
Please note: scholarships apply to term courses only.
How to apply
Scholarship applications are open for a limited period every term.
To nominate a student (aged 11–18), contact youngartists@royaldrawingschool.org. We understand you may not be able to share proof of benefits — please include two photos of the student’s drawings with your nomination.
How are places awarded?
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.
Key dates
Applications close on Friday 10th October.
If you have missed the application window for this term, there may be scholarship places still available. Get in touch with the Young Artist Team to enquire.
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