I highly recommend attending one of Heatherleys’ many courses as a professional or beginner artist, their knowledge is second to none. It’s an honour to learn from and be inspired by members of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and other well known British art societies.

Heatherleys is one of the last proper art schools around, and to learn traditional techniques in drawing and painting, it must be one of the best. I learnt loads.

Heatherleys is a great place to construct and develop your art practice. Brilliant tutors, insightful, patient, and very passionate about creative strategies.

My experience here has been superb. The teachers are amazing. The Diploma in Portraiture course is very in depth and the overall atmosphere is very open and friendly. I would recommend the school to all artists.

Heatherleys has been an empowering spring board for my further education and career. Most importantly my passion for art and its endless possibilities is ignited every time I walk into the building.

I did a two-year diploma in Painting and Printmaking at Heatherleys, was taught by a large number of staff who were all very professional and inspiring. Heatherleys takes pride in teaching drawing skills, but for me even more helpful was hearing from teachers what else is involved in a contemporary artist’s life, as they all continue to do art themselves.