Overview
Booking for our Young Artist Holiday Courses will open on Wednesday 3 June at midday.
This course will focus on observational drawing to develop students’ creative process, problem solving, idea generation, research skills, contextual knowledge and self-expression. This course will provide a creative and supportive environment for students to explore their creative intuition, collaborate with peers, ask questions, take creative risks, and build confidence in articulating ideas.
Students will have a taste of the authentic art school experience, as they are encouraged to experiment with extensive media, try experimental techniques, take part in discussions and group critiques, to bridge the gap between school/college and university.
Students will receive bespoke guidance on art school applications and portfolio preparation, tailored to the unique requirements of each individual.
As part of this course students will also have the opportunity to visit Sir Frank Bowling’s Studio, archive and education space.
Week 1: Drawing in the Studio and Contextual Studies
This week, students will focus on developing seeing and thinking skills through drawing from observation. Students will experiment with mark making, scale, tone, composition, and colour mixing. These intensive sessions will include drawing from the life (unclothed) model, interesting studio sets, and drawing outside, using the world around them as a resource for ideas and inspiration.
Students will visit leading London galleries and draw from the collections and exhibitions in both weeks, to gain a good grounding in art history and contemporary practice and develop confidence in the analysis of visual imagery. Research carried out in Week 1 will inform the work that will be made in Week 2.
Back in the studio, project-based learning will be used to explore the practice of art and design. Introducing concepts and approaches such as narrative, context, print, moving image, construction skills, imagination, and movement to push the limits of observational drawing. Students will receive individual feedback, advice on art school applications, including portfolio preparation, and personal statements reviews.
Over the two weeks, students will become familiar with the art-school practise of group critique by taking part in regular discussions designed to build confidence in analysing artwork, expand artistic vocabulary, and test out thoughts and opinions with their peers.
On the final day of the course, students will conclude the week by curating and hanging an exhibition of selected works in a sharing session for family and friends from 3.30-4pm.
To attend this course students must have a good level of spoken English.
Please note we do not take group bookings for our courses.
This course may include out of house trips in zones 1 or 2.
A full schedule will be provided in advance.
