In the studio, Notting Dale Campus AM (Aged 10-14)

This course offers young artists the opportunity to develop their drawing skills in an inspiring studio environment. This course is designed for those with a passion to develop their drawing practice.

Drawing the Clothed Model
Drawing from Imagination

In the studio, Notting Dale Campus AM (Aged 10-14) Image

Course details

Dates

20 September – 22 November 2025

Times

11:00 – 13:00

Duration

10 sessions

Fees

Scholarship Concessions available

Location

Young Artists Venues

Tutors

Dexter Orszagh

Elizabeth McCarten

Melina Doumy

Overview

This course is a fully-funded scholarship programme open to young artists aged 10-14.

Taught by practicing artists, this course offers students the chance to sharpen their skills through a range of observational drawing exercises.

Students will explore a wide range of drawing techniques through sessions that include drawing from clothed models, still life, artworks, film, imagination, and occasional outdoor work. They’ll be encouraged to develop their own artistic voice and strengthen observation skills while experimenting with a variety of materials and mixed media.

Young artists will also draw from a contemporary art collection featuring world-renowned artists, situated across the campus.

This programme is designed to run the whole academic year. We ask students to commit to the full period to maximise their learning and skills development.

Who is it for

Students aged 15–18 (school years 10–13) with a passion for drawing and a desire to develop their skills.

We’re committed to making our courses accessible to all young people with a passion and talent for drawing. 50% and 100% means-tested scholarships are available for each course.

We still have spaces left on this course for our Autumn Term. If you would like to apply please email youngartists@royaldrawingschool.org for further information.

What’s provided

All materials are provided.

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

Dexter Orszagh

Drawing Year Alumni, 2021

Elizabeth McCarten

Tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2013

Melina Doumy

Young Artists tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2020