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Tutor Highlight: Dreamwalker by Eugenie Vronskaya

Wednesday 11 Oct 2023

11 October - 4 November 2023

  Tutor Highlight: Dreamwalker – An exhibition of recent paintings by Eugenie Vronskaya   “The whole skin has this delightful sensitivity; it feels the sun, it feels the wind running inside one’s garment, it feels water closing on it as one slips under – the catch in the breath, like a wave held back, the […]

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Student Highlight: Heatherleys Student Jeannie Taylor wins the Ironbridge Fine Art Printmaker Prize

Thursday 21 Sep 2023

21 September - 1 October 2023

  Heatherleys Student Jeannie Taylor wins the Ironbridge Fine Art Printmaker Prize     Congratulations to Jeannie Taylor who won the Ironbridge Fine Art Printmaker Prize for her print Tiny Dancer IV at the International Original Print Exhibition at Bankside Gallery.     Works selected for this year’s International Original Print Exhibition, an open submission […]

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Heatherley Post Diploma in Figurative Painting Graduates’ Exhibition Private View 2023

Thursday 21 Sep 2023

25 September - 6 October 2023

Photos from the Heatherley Post Diploma in Figurative Painting Graduates’ Exhibition Private View 2023   Thank you to everyone who came along to our Graduates’ Exhibition Private View on Thursday 21 September. Congratulations go to all our graduating students from Heatherleys’ Post Diploma in Figurative Painting. Take a look at the gallery below. See if […]

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Work from Heatherleys Post Diploma in Figurative Painting Graduates’ Exhibition 2023

Thursday 21 Sep 2023

25 September - 6 October 2023

Revisit your favourite work form this year’s Post Diploma in Figurative Painting Graduate Exhibition   Couldn’t make the exhibition in person? Would you like to revisit your favourite work form this year’s Graduate Exhibition? See below a gallery of graduate work from Heatherleys’ Post Diploma in Figurative Painting.   Work from the exhibition  

John Walton RP Self Portrait
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In memory of Principal Emeritus John Walton RP

Saturday 02 Sep 2023

Remembering Principal Emeritus John Walton RP We have sad news. Our Principal Emeritus, John Walton, passed away peacefully in hospital on Saturday, September 2nd 2023. Even though John was in his 98th year, his death still seems a surprise to all those who knew him as Principal of the Heatherley School of Fine Art. When […]

Oil painting by Heatherleys Graduate Philip Cuttell, depicting a woman in a beige trench coat standing in front of bomb destroyed buildings and a fire red sky.
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Post Diploma Graduates Exhibition 2023

Thursday 21 Sep 2023

25 September - 6 October 2023

Be inspired by the graduates of our Post Diploma in Figurative Painting.     Visit their exhibition, opening on 21 September 2023. Free admission | No booking required Dates Private View  21 September 2023 6.00pm – 8.00pm Exhibition Continues 25 September – 6 October 2023 10.00am – 4.00pm Last entry on Friday 6 October is 3.00pm […]

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In memory of the pioneering gallerist Angela Flowers

Friday 11 Aug 2023

Remembering Angela Flowers   It is with great sadness that we share the passing of pioneering British gallerist and businesswoman Angela Flowers, on 11th August 2023, at the age of 90. She championed the work of younger British artists for more than five decades and showed that, “women could be businesswomen and make an impact […]

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Heatherleys Exhibition: Corrosion by Daniel Bibby

Thursday 24 Aug 2023

31 July – 25 August 2023

  Heatherleys presents: CorrosionAn exhibition by Daniel Bibby     Join us for an exhibition of past and recent works by studio technician and Sculpture Diploma alumnus Daniel Bibby.      Dates Private View24 August 20234:00pm – 7:00pm 31 July 2023 – 25 August 2023Open Monday – Saturday10.00am – 4.00pm LocationThe Heatherley School of Fine […]

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Heatherley Graduates’ Exhibition Private View 2023

Tuesday 18 Jul 2023

18 July – 23 July 2023

Photos from the Heatherley Graduates’ Exhibition Private View 2023   Thank you to everyone who came along to our Graduates’ Exhibition Private View on Tuesday 18 July. Congratulations go to all our prize winners and graduating students from Heatherleys’ Diploma in Portraiture, Diploma in Sculpture and Post Diploma in Sculpture. Take a look at the gallery below. See if […]

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Work from Heatherleys Graduates’ Exhibition 2023

Tuesday 18 Jul 2023

Wednesday 19 July – Sunday 23 July 2023

Revisit your favourite work form this year’s Graduate Exhibition   Couldn’t make the exhibition in person? Would you like to revisit your favourite work form this year’s Graduate Exhibition? See below a gallery of student and graduate work from Heatherleys’ Diploma in Portraiture, Diploma in Sculpture and Post Diploma in Sculpture.   2023 Prize Winners […]

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Student Spotlight: Heatherleys’ Student Phillip Cuttel shortlisted for the Jackson’s Painting Prize

Tuesday 25 Jul 2023

25 - 30 July 2023

  Heatherleys’ Student Phillip Cuttel shortlisted for the Jackson’s Painting Prize: Rising Artists     Congratulations to everyone who submitted to Jackson’s Painting Prize this year for their milestone exhibition, showcasing a shortlist of global artists at Bankside Gallery.   “We are thrilled to provide a platform for these exceptional artists to showcase their talent. […]

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Staff & Student Highlight: Heatherleys at the Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize 2023 exhibition

Saturday 23 Sep 2023

23 September - December 2023

  Staff & Student Highlight: Heatherleys at the Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize 2023 exhibition.   We’re proud to see an increasing number of our staff and students taking part in major prizes and exhibitions each year, including the Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize and exhibition. Alongside this year’s winning artwork by Colin Davidson, a […]

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Staff & Student Highlight: Heatherleys at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023

Tuesday 13 Jun 2023

13 June - 20 August 2023

  Staff & Student Highlight: Heatherleys at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023   Every year Heatherleys staff and students submit and exhibit at the annual celebration of art and artists at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. We’re proud to present some of this years Heatherleys exhibitors. Dates 13 June – 20 August 2023 Tuesday […]

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Heatherleys Graduates’ Exhibition 2023

Tuesday 18 Jul 2023

19 July - 23 July

  Heatherleys’ annual Diploma Graduates’ Exhibition Join us in celebrating the creativity and success of our students and graduates at our annual Diploma Graduates’ Exhibition. Work from the The Diploma in Portraiture and The Diploma and Post Diploma in Figurative Sculpture will be on display showing students progress and achievements. Free admission | No booking […]

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Staff & Student Highlight: Society of Women Artists 162nd Annual Open Exhibition 2023

Tuesday 06 Jun 2023

6 - 10 June 2023

  Staff & Student Highlight: Society of Women Artists 162nd Annual Open Exhibition 2023   The Society of Women Artists presents its 62nd Annual Open Exhibition 2023. Each year a number of Heatherleys staff and students submit their work. This years’ show includes works by Heatherleys tutors Sharon Low and Sarah Jane Moon, student Celia […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Heatherleys’ Graduate Sara Melly joins City & Guilds

Friday 05 May 2023

  Heatherleys’ Portrait Diploma Graduate Sara Melly joins City & Guilds     Congratulations to Heatherleys’ Graduate Sara Melly who’s been accepted on to the two year MA in Fine Art at City & Guilds of London Art School beginning in September 2023. Sara is a visual artist based in Winchester, Hampshire. She studied at […]

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Heatherleys Exhibition: Recent Paintings by Alexander McQueen Duncan

Monday 05 Jun 2023

5 June – 5 July 2023

  Heatherleys presents Recent Paintings by Alexander McQueen Duncan   Join us for an exhibition of recent paintings by tutor Alexander McQueen Duncan.   Dates Private View 12 June 2023 5:00pm – 8:00pm Second Private View 3 July 2023 5:00pm – 8:00pm 5 June 2023 – Extended till 5 July 2023 Open Monday – Saturday […]

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Tutor Highlight: Susan Wilson presents at Between Nations / Across Seas: The Transnational and Transcultural Pacific

Thursday 01 Jun 2023

26 – 30 June 2023

  Tutor Highlight: Susan Wilson presents at NZSA’s 27th annual conference   Heatherleys’ tutor Susan Wilson joins, Between Nations / Across Seas: The Transnational and Transcultural Pacific, the 27th annual conference by New Zealand Studies Association (NZSA) together with Stockholm University and the University of Turku. She will deliver her key note, From Te Wai […]

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Tutor Highlight: Portraits of Artists – An exhibition of work by James Lloyd and friends

Wednesday 31 May 2023

24 May – 16 June 2023

  Tutor Highlight: Portraits of Artists – An exhibition of work by James Lloyd and friends   Browse & Darby presents Portraits of Artists, an exhibition of work by Heatherleys tutor James Lloyd and a number of our tutors. The show includes works by popular Heatherleys guest lecturer Michael Ajerman, and tutors Claudia Carr and […]

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Staff and Student Highlight: Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition

Friday 05 May 2023

4 – 13 May 2023

  Staff and Student Highlight: Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition We’re extremely proud of all the staff, tutors and students who’ve exhibited the Royal Society of Portrait Painters 132nd Annual exhibition Mall Galleries this year.⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to all who made this fantastic event and showcase event happen again this year, including all […]

Laura Deacon - Drypoint Print
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Heatherleys Exhibition: Summer Printmaking Exhibition

Monday 24 Apr 2023

24 April – 12 May 2023

  Heatherleys presents it’s annual Summer Printmaking Exhibition.   A showcase of work from all our printmaking classes and a special project with students from Chelsea Academy.   Dates Private View Wednesday 17 May 2023 6:00pm – 8:00pm   15 May – 2 June 2023 Open Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm Location The Heatherley School […]

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Heatherleys Exhibition: NOVA by Christine Adams

Monday 24 Apr 2023

24 April – 12 May 2023

  Heatherleys presents NOVA an exhibition of work by the late Christine Adams.   Christine Adams, mother of Heatherleys student Catherine Macnaughton, passed away last summer leaving a huge body of work. We’re delighted to host this retrospective celebrating her creative life. Painting by Christine Adams   Dates Private View Wednesday 3 May 2023 6:00pm – 8:00pm […]

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Alumna Exhibition: Now My Eyes Can See by Sally Minns

Saturday 15 Apr 2023

15 - 20 April 2023⁠

  Alumna Exhibition: Now My Eyes Can See by Sally Minns Now My Eyes Can See is solo show by Heatherleys graduate Sally Minns (Post Diploma in Figurative Painting, 2022).     Dates Private View Friday 14 April 2023 5:00 – 8:00pm RSVP sallyminnsart@gmail.com General Opening Hours 15 – 20 April 2023 11:00 – 6:00pm […]

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Alumna Exhibition: Memory, Heritage & other works by Eileen Chamberlain

Tuesday 11 Apr 2023

11 - 15 April 2023⁠

  Alumna Exhibition: Memory, Heritage & other works by Eileen Chamberlain Memory, Heritage & other works is solo show by Heatherleys graduate Eileen Chamberlain (Post Diploma in Figurative Painting, 2022).     Dates 11 April – 15 April 2023 11.00am – 8.00pm Location 54 The Gallery 54 Shepherd Market, London W1J 7QX Contact 07794 008026 […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Natalia Glinoer wins The Michael Harding Award

Wednesday 29 Mar 2023

  Heatherleys Portrait Diploma Graduate Natalia Glinoer wins The Michael Harding Award at The Royal Society of British Artists at the Mall Galleries     Heatherleys graduate Natalia Glinoer (Diploma in Portraiture, 2021) has won The Michael Harding Award from the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) for her painting, ‘In the Artist’s Studio’. The […]

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Women at Heatherleys: Kate Heatherley

Wednesday 08 Mar 2023

  We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of posts to coincide with our Women at Heatherleys Exhibition.⁠ In this article we’re appreciating the contributions of Kate Heatherley (1852 – 1949).⁠   Unfortunately we have no photos of Kate Heatherley, the estranged wife of Heatherleys’ namesake, Thomas Heatherley. Regardless, her tenacity and work for […]

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Women at Heatherleys: Mary Ellen Crompton

Wednesday 08 Mar 2023

  We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of posts to coincide with our Women at Heatherleys Exhibition.⁠ In this article we’re appreciating the contributions of Mary Ellen Crompton (1852 – 1949).⁠   When Heatherleys namesake Thomas Heatherley retired as principal his nephew John Crompton (1854–1927) and His wife Mary Ellen became the new […]

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Women at Heatherleys: Gertrude Massey

Tuesday 07 Mar 2023

  We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of posts to coincide with our Women at Heatherleys Exhibition.⁠ In this article we’re appreciating the contributions of Gertrude Massey (1868 – 1957).⁠   Gertrude Massey was born Gertrude Seth in Brixton, London, where her Prussian born father was a merchant dealing in African goods. (Artist […]

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Women at Heatherleys: Helen Wilson

Monday 06 Mar 2023

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of posts to coincide with our Women at Heatherleys Exhibition.⁠⁠ In this article we’re appreciating the contributions of Helen Wilson (1903 – 1972).⁠   ⁠   When the school fell into decline between 1946 and 1969, if it wasn’t for then Director of Studies Helen Wilson the […]

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Heatherleys Staff Exhibition 2023

Thursday 16 Mar 2023

13 March - 21 April 2023

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Heatherleys Staff Exhibition Join us for the annual Heatherleys Staff Exhibition. Free admission | No booking required Dates Private View Thursday 16 March 2023 5:30pm – 8:30pm Exhibition Opening Times Monday 13 March – Friday 21 April 10:30am – 4:00pm Location The Heatherley School of Fine Art75 Lots Road, London SW10 0RN Exhibition Invitation   […]

Reflections Exhibition Poster 2023
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Student Exhibition: Reflections – A Group Show

Thursday 16 Feb 2023

13 - 23 February 2023⁠

  Student Exhibition: Reflections Reflections is a group show of work by Heatherleys students Jenny Glenton, Magnus Menzefricke and Penny Sloane.     Dates 13 – 23 February 2023 Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 10:00pm Sunday 9:00am – 8:00pm Private View Saturday 18 February 2023 11.00am – 4.00pm Meet the Artists Tuesday 21 February 5.00pm – […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Kayoon Anderson joins the CBPP

Thursday 02 Feb 2023

  Heatherleys Portrait Diploma Graduate Kayoon Anderson becomes a member of the Contemporary British Portrait Painters (CBPP)     Kayoon Anderson was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1997. She studied architecture at the University of Cambridge and painting in Siena before returning to England to specialise in portraiture at the Heatherley School of Art. […]

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Heatherleys Exhibition: Women at Heatherleys for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

Wednesday 08 Mar 2023

27 February – 10 March 2023

  For Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Heatherleys presents: Women at Heatherleys   Dates Private View Wednesday 8 March 2023 (International Women’s Day) 6:00pm – 8:00pm 27 February – 10 March 2023 Open Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm Location The Heatherley School of Fine Art 75 Lots Road, London SW10 0RN   We often […]

A Splash Of Colour exhibition poster by the students of Heatherleys tutor Sarah Jane Moon
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Heatherleys Exhibition: A Splash Of Colour

Wednesday 01 Mar 2023

27 February – 10 March 2023

  Heatherleys presents an exhibition of work from the students of tutor Sarah Jane Moon.   Dates Private View Wednesday 1 March 2023 4:30pm – 7:00pm 27 February – 10 March 2023 Open Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm Location The Heatherley School of Fine Art 75 Lots Road, London SW10 0RN   Sarah Jane teaches the […]

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Heatherleys Exhibition: The Process by Ronald O’Neal Best

Wednesday 15 Feb 2023

13 February – 24 February 2023

  Heatherleys presents ‘The Process’, an exhibition of work by printmaking tutor Ronald O’Neal Best   Dates Private View Wednesday 15 February 6pm – 8pm 13 February – 24 February 2023 Open Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm Location The Heatherley School of Fine Art 75 Lots Road, London SW10 0RN The exhibition takes place on the […]

Heatherleys Sculpture Diploma student working on a plaster cast of a portrait head.
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Work In Progress Exhibition

Thursday 26 Jan 2023

23 January – 10 February 2023

Heatherleys presents: Work In Progress An exhibition of work by students of the Sculpture and Portrait Diploma and Post Diploma courses. This group exhibition showcases student work made or in the process of being made since the beginning of their diploma programme at Heatherleys. Students from both portrait and sculpture will be showing works together […]

Post Diploma graduate Miguel Sopena with his painting Mycenae 5, oil impasto on unstretched canvas, 200x150 cm at The Stone Space.
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Alumnus Exhibition: Miguel Sopena presents his solo exhibition Starry Night: Monochrome Works

Thursday 05 Jan 2023

22 December 2022 -15 January 2023

  Alumnus Exhibition Starry Night: Monochrome Works by Miguel Sopena   Portrait Diploma graduate Miguel Sopena presents an ensemble of works executed in a monochrome pictorial language.   Miguel Sopena with Mycenae 5, oil impasto on unstretched canvas, 200×150 cm Dates Private View Thursday 5 January 6:30pm – 8:00pm 22 December 2022 -15 January 2023 Opening times: […]

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Student Spotlight: Jenny Eclair and Judith Holder visit Heatherleys

Thursday 15 Dec 2022

Jenny Eclair and Judith Holder visit Heatherleys Best friends and comediennes Jenny Eclair and Judith Holder visit Heatherleys Open Studio Drop In Sessions for a day of Life Drawing with Director of Studies and Course Director Tony Mott HDFA. Hear what they got up to as they share their experience on their hilarious podcast Older […]

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Tutor and Student Exhibition: Winter Exhibition at the Wood Norton Hotel⁠

Wednesday 14 Dec 2022

6 November 2022 - 15 February 2023⁠

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  Tutor and Student Exhibition: Winter Exhibition at the Wood Norton Hotel⁠   Dates 6 November 2022 – 15 February 2023⁠ Location Wood Norton Hotel⁠ Worcester Road⁠ Evesham⁠ Worcestershire WR11 4YB⁠ Tel. 01386 765611⁠ info@thewoodnorton.com⁠   Selected works from the exhibition     Heatherleys Tutors Daniel Shadbolt Laura Smith Sarah Jane Moon ⁠ Heatherleys Students […]

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Open Studio Exhibition 2022

Tuesday 06 Dec 2022

1 December - 20 January 2022

Heatherleys presents it’s annual Open Studio Exhibition 2022 An exhibition of paintings and drawings by artists who’ve attended Open Studio / Drop In Sessions from last academic year to the present. Dates Private View Wednesday 7 December 4:30pm – 7:30pm 1 December – 20 January 2022 Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm Location:  The […]

SUSAN WILSON (B. 1951) Cereza Tardia / The Mountain Cherry Box from Spain with Hyacinths oil on board
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Tutor Spotlight: Susan Wilson in the Browse & Darby Christmas Exhibition

Friday 02 Dec 2022

2 - 22 December 2022

Susan Wilson in the Browse & Darby Christmas Exhibition An exhibition of British and French paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture from the early 20th Century. It also shows a select group of works from Browse & Darby contemporary gallery artists.     Dates 2 – 22 December 2022 Location Browse & Darby 19 Cork Street […]

Christoforos Savva, Christoforos, Two Women at a Table, 1952–54. Credit: Courtesy of Ghika Savva
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Alumnus Exhibition: Christoforos Savva: Unbound

Wednesday 07 Dec 2022

7 Dec 2022-21 Jan 2023

  Alumni Exhibition Christoforos Savva: Unbound Christoforos Savva, Christoforos, Two Women at a Table, 1952–54. Credit: Courtesy of Ghika Savva via The Helenisic Centre. Dates 7 Dec 2022-21 Jan 2023 Monday – Saturday, 11am-5pm, Thursdays, 11am – 8pm Location: The Hellenic Centre 16-18 Paddington Street London W1U 5AS Christoforos Savva: Unbound, curated by Marina Christodoulidou, is […]

Fare well to Otto, painting collage by Lucy Bennet.
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Heatherleys Exhibition: Work In Progress – Painting – Develop Your Own Visual Language Through Abstraction

Tuesday 15 Nov 2022

14 - 25 November 2022

  We’re pleased to present an exhibition of Work In Progress by the students of: Painting – Develop Your Own Visual Language Through Abstraction with Eugenie Vronskaya Dates Private View Tuesday 15 November 2022 6pm – 8pm Monday 14 – Friday 25 November 2022 Location: Heatherleys School of Fine Art Select works from the exhibition […]

First page of a feature on artists James Hague in Artists & Illustrators November 2022 issue.
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James Hague in Artists & Illustrators November 2022 Issue

Monday 31 Oct 2022

  Artist and Heatherleys tutor James Hague featured in Artists & Illustrators November 2022 Interviewed by editor Niki Browes, James Hague shares why he always comes back to painting. With a string of prizes and scholarships to his name, James is what many would call a successful artist. Yet, in his own words, “if you […]

DooMBAR, oil on canvas, Helena Moock, October 2022
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Heatherleys Exhibition: DooMBAR – Paintings and Prints by Helena Moock

Thursday 27 Oct 2022

31 October - 11 November

  We’re pleased to present DooMBAR: Paintings and Prints, an exhibition by Heatherleys print technician Helena Moock.   Dates Private View Monday 31 October 2022 6pm – 8pm Monday 31 October – Friday 11 November Location: Heatherleys School of Fine Art The exhibition takes place on the ground floor and in the conservatory on the […]

First page of a feature on artists Sarah Jane Moon in Artists & Illustrators October 2022 issue.
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Sarah Jane Moon in Artists & Illustrators October 2022 Issue

Wednesday 26 Oct 2022

  Artist and Heatherleys tutor Sarah Jane Moon featured in Artists & Illustrators October 2022 Interviewed by editor Niki Browes, Sarah Jane Moon shares her journey, experiences and elements of her creative process for Artists & Illustrators October 2022 issue. She tells how she went from an academic career to full immersion in drawing and […]

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Heatherleys Exhibition: Ian Rowlands

Monday 17 Oct 2022

17 - 29 October 2022

  We’re pleased to present an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Heatherleys tutor Ian Rowlands   Dates Private View Tuesday 25 October 2022 6pm – 8pm Monday 17 – Saturday 29 October 2022 Location Heatherleys School of Fine Art The exhibition takes place on the ground floor and in the conservatory on the first […]

Ephemera, oil painting by Sara Melly
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Post Diploma Graduates’ Exhibition 2022

Monday 26 Sep 2022

26 September - 7 October

Be inspired by the graduates of our Post Diploma in Figurative Painting. Visit their exhibition opening on 26 September 2022. Free admission | No booking required Dates 26 September – 7 October Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm Last entry on Sunday 7 October is 3.00pm Location The Heatherley School of Fine Art 75 Lots […]

black and white Archive Photo of a Heatherleys Open Studio / Drop in Session, Life Drawing Class
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The History of Open Studio

Tuesday 26 Jul 2022

The History of Open Studio – Heatherleys Drop In Sessions This article tells the history of Open Studio, from its 19th century origins to its renaming as Drop In Sessions in 2022. Open Studio has been part of Heatherleys’ provision for artists since we were founded in 1845. Based on the traditional French Atelier system, […]

Painting of Tenisia by Saskia Berkin
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Heatherleys Graduates’ Exhibition 2022

Tuesday 28 Jun 2022

20 July – 24 July

  The Diploma in Portraiture and The Diploma and Post Diploma in Figurative Sculpture Join us in celebrating the creativity and success of our students and graduates at our annual Diploma Graduates’ Exhibition. Free admission | No booking required Dates Wednesday 20 July – Sunday 24 July 10.00am – 4.00pm Last entry on Sunday 24 […]

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Remembering Susan Engledow

Thursday 09 Jun 2022

I am writing with sadness to tell you that Susan Engledow, a much-loved member of our teaching staff and former Director of the Portrait Diploma at Heatherleys, passed away peacefully at her home on May 28, 2022 after a long illness. She leaves her family, precious daughters Alice and Clare and four young grandchildren. Susan […]