Art education for adults
Drawing, Painting and Specialist Art Courses for Adults
Develop practical skills, creative confidence and an individual artistic voice through structured drawing, painting, printmaking and specialist art courses at our North London studios.
Find the Right Way to Study Art
Art Class London offers an adult art programme for complete beginners, returning students and experienced artists who want to continue developing their practice.
Students can build strong foundations through our progressive drawing and painting courses, concentrate on a specialist discipline, explore printmaking and book arts or take part in more independent and social studio activities.
All classes are taught by practising artists in our studios at 502 Hornsey Road, within easy reach of Crouch End, Finsbury Park, Archway and Highgate.
Experience the studio first
Try a Taster Class Before You Join
Taster sessions let you experience the teaching approach and studio before joining a complete 10-week course. They are available during the opening weeks of each term, subject to availability.
01 · Core programme · 10-week courses
Drawing and Painting
Our core drawing and painting programme provides a progressive route from essential foundations to advanced artistic development. Students learn observational drawing, colour, composition, painting techniques and visual problem-solving while developing confidence and a personal approach to making art.
02 · Structured courses · 10-week courses
Specialist Art Courses
Our specialist adult art courses provide focused tuition in particular disciplines, materials and methods. Each structured course combines practical demonstrations, guided exercises, individual tutor support and opportunities to develop your own creative work.
03 · Specialist practice · 5- and 10-week courses
Printmaking and Book Arts
Explore traditional and experimental printmaking processes through practical, tutor-led courses for beginners and developing artists. Our programme also includes creative book arts, bringing together bookbinding, image-making, structure and personal storytelling.
04 · Independent and social
Studio Activities
Our studio activities provide more flexible ways to make art, continue an existing practice and spend creative time with other artists and students.
05 · Personal tuition
Private Art Lessons
One-to-one art lessons offer focused tuition tailored to your experience, preferred medium and the areas you would like to develop.
06 · Our creative community
From the Studio to the Exhibition Wall
Our students are invited to take part in two Art Class London exhibitions each year. These exhibitions provide an opportunity to present completed work professionally, share it with the public and offer artwork for sale. They also celebrate the progress, individuality and creative achievements of our studio community.
Begin or Continue Your Creative Practice
Explore all current adult art classes or use the timetable to find a course that works with your schedule.