Summer art classes at Heatherley's

	Drawing / Life Drawing

	Oil Painting

	Watercolour

	Printmaking/Print Workshop

	Figurative Sculpture

	Open Studio

	Day & Evening Classes Timetable

	Summer Courses

Heatherley's School of Fine Art
Chelsea. Established 1845

Heatherley’s was one of the first art schools to offer classes in July and August and has now been running successful summer courses for many years attracting students from all over the world. This year for the first time we are holding the summer courses at our new premises, a purpose-built art school at 75 Lots Road, where we will be located from 1st June 2008.

Our summer courses programme continues to emphasise the importance of drawing as an essential foundation for the development of ideas encouraging students to explore both traditional and contemporary approaches to visual imagery.

We offer a professional yet friendly working environment and our aim is to provide you with both helpful criticism and personal attention. The tuition is matched to your individual needs and experience and therefore we are happy to welcome applicants of all abilities.

Each course has a defined set of aims and objectives and by selecting a range of courses you will be able to create a useful portfolio of work. This folio may form the foundation of future vocational study.

Heatherley’s new studios have excellent north east light and have been purpose built to an exacting specification. The school is situated in the west of Chelsea close to the River Thames and Chelsea Harbour, with London’s museums, galleries and theatres within easy access.

The courses are Monday to Friday (except Course 19 which is five successive Saturdays) from 10am – 4pm and cost £195.

For details of accommodation in the area please see General Information.

To see details of 2008 summer courses dates and fees and to download application form (Microsoft Word) click here.


		Introduction to Oil Painting Course 1 14 - 18 July Course 5 21 - 25 July Course 11 4 - 8 August Course 16 18 - 22 August This is a course for beginners and for those who have some experience of this medium. The aim will be to provide a comprehensive introduction to the materials and techniques of oil painting, giving you a clear understanding of colour, tone and composition. Subject matter includes the human figure and still life projects.

		The Human Head and Portraiture Course 2 14 -18 July Course 8 28 July – 1 August Course 10 4 – 8 August Course 14 11 - 15 August During this course you will study the human head both from an objective and a subjective point of view. A visual language for drawing and painting the portrait will be developed via the observation of anatomy, gesture and facial expression. A portrait model will be available every day

		Introduction to Drawing and Life Drawing Course 3 14 - 18 July Course 15 11 - 15 August This course is aimed particularly at those who have a limited experience of life drawing. Approaches to the drawing process and use of media will provide a visual vocabulary for figurative composition. Part of the course will focus on the interpretation of tonal values in subject matter. There will also be an introduction to human anatomy and its relevance to the artist. A life model will be available for part of the course.

		Watercolour Painting Course 4 21 - 25 July Course 13 11 - 15 August A step-by-step guide through the use of watercolour techniques will enable students to gain confidence in using this fascinating medium. Methods and practicalities such as glazing, painting wet into wet, the use of colour and choice of paper, will be introduced and you will be able to develop your own approach. Subjects will include still life, flower painting, aspects of landscape and the figure. This course is suitable for both beginners and for those who wish to re-cap and practise their watercolour techniques.

		Figurative Painting from the Life Model Course 6 21 - 25 July Course 12 4 - 8 August Course 17 18 - 22 August This course is for those who have some experience of oil painting and who wish to work on an ambitious painting. Advice will be given on selection of colours and the technical principles of oil painting. This course is intended to help you develop your individual potential. A life model is available throughout.

		Printmaking Course 7 28 July – 1 August Suitable for beginners this course will cover aspects of etching, aquatint, dry point, woodcut and lithography. Print imagery will be developed both through drawing and more experimental approaches.

		Figurative Sculpture Course 9 28 July – 1 August Course 18 18 – 22 August During this course you will have the opportunity to model a life-size human head and make a small scale figure. You will be introduced to the casting process and be encouraged to appreciate both objective and subjective values in figurative sculpture.

		Objective Life Drawing and Painting Course 19 19, 26 July and 2, 9, 16 August (5 consecutive Saturdays) This is an advanced objective life drawing and painting course in which the same pose will be maintained throughout five Saturdays. The course is intended for those who are interested in the representation of the human figure by a measured and sustained approach.