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Summer School

Our Summer School programme is a fantastic opportunity to explore what we do at the School, meet our tutors and enjoy a week of creative inspiration. 

We have a range of week-long courses exploring drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery, textiles and mixed media. From total beginners to professional artists, our aim is to provide excellent quality teaching suitable for all levels of ability. Our tutors are all practising artists and are highly qualified and passionate about their subject; we also have several tutor supports and technicians who ensure the smooth running of the courses.

Our course fees include all the necessary materials, which will be laid out for you at the beginning of the class. This helps you to make the most of your time at the School and means there are no additional costs.

Edinburgh is an exciting city during the summer months and many of our courses involve exploring Edinburgh’s museums, cityscapes and the surrounding landscape. Most days start with a lecture relating aspects of art history to the practical work in the studio.

There is an intimate community atmosphere at Leith School of Art. We hope you will come and be part of our Summer School, spend some time in our unique building and enjoy what the School has to offer. An early booking discount of £25 per course is available if you book before the end of February 2019.

 

 

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Experimental Sculpture

with Rachel McBrinn
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 15 Jul - 19 Jul 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Places Available

Relief Printmaking

with Jo Richardson
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 12 Aug - 16 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Places Available

Abstract Painting: Nature & Rhythm

with Andrew Paterson
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 12 Aug - 16 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Places Available

Introduction to Silver Jewellery

with Jo Pudelko
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 19 Aug - 23 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £374.00 Places Available

Exploring Intaglio Printmaking

with Nick Devison
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 5 Aug - 9 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £364.00 Places Available

Beyond Representation: Painting Towards Abstraction

with Val Mclean
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 19 Aug - 23 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Places Available

Fine Art Textiles

with Jenny Martin
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 5 Aug - 9 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Places Available

Portfolio Preparation

with Brigid Collins
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 29 Jul - 2 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £333.00 One place left, phone the School

Artists' Books: Palimpsest

with Susie Wilson
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 22 Jul - 26 Jul 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Two places left, phone the School

Textures of Time: Drawing and Painting

with Matthew Storstein
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 19 Aug - 23 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Two places left, phone the School

Drawing & Painting for Beginners

with Maria Hadam
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 15 Jul - 19 Jul 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Portrait: Painting with Oils

with Owen Normand
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 15 Jul - 19 Jul 2019 North Junction St. Campus £374.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Trace and Time: A Week of Drawing & Painting

with Di Hope
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 22 Jul - 26 Jul 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Mixed Media Drawing & Painting: Layers of Meaning

with Colin Black
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 22 Jul - 26 Jul 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Young Artists' Summer School for 11-15 Year Olds

with Ginny Elston
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 29 Jul - 2 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £333.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Landscape Drawing & Painting

with Paul Mowat
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 29 Jul - 2 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Introducing Life Drawing

with David Henderson
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 5 Aug - 9 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £374.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Objects & Artefacts: From Oil Pastel to Oil Paint

with David Martin
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 12 Aug - 16 Aug 2019 North Junction St. Campus £359.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Featured Course

Drawing Course

Drawing is the foundation of art. It informs the artist’s mind, brings rigour to observation and underpins work in any discipline. It can be used for many purposes: to inform, to explore ideas, to record or for its own sake. 

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