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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.

This year Summer School runs from 13th July until 21st August 2020. We have a range of week-long courses exploring drawing, painting, printmaking, jewellery, mixed media and more. 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.

You can browse the full Summer School 2020 programme online or pick up a copy of our printed brochures at our campuses in Leith.

We are delighted to offer an early booking discount of £25 per course when you book by 28th February 2020.

 

 

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Adventures in Collage and Mark Making

with Jonathon Place
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 13 Jul - 17 Jul 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Drawing & Painting for Beginners

with Dominic McIvor
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 13 Jul - 17 Jul 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Ways of Seeing: Representation into Abstraction

with Val Mclean
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 13 Jul - 17 Jul 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Developing Sketchbooks: A Place to Play

with Colin Black
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 20 Jul - 24 Jul 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Printmaking: Materials, Processes and Ideas

with Nicholas Devison
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 20 Jul - 24 Jul 2020 North Junction St. Campus £370.00 £345.00 Places Available

Still Point of the Turning World: Art and Spirituality

with Carol Marples
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 20 Jul - 24 Jul 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Oil Painting the Colourfully Clothed Figure

with Kenneth Le Riche
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 27 Jul - 31 Jul 2020 North Junction St. Campus £380.00 £355.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Portfolio Preparation

with Brigid Collins
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 27 Jul - 31 Jul 2020 North Junction St. Campus £338.00 £313.00 Places Available

The Urban Landscape

with Paul Mowat
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 27 Jul - 31 Jul 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Drawing & Painting the City Garden

with Catharine Davison
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 3 Aug - 7 Aug 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

What Makes a Still Life?

with Jo Richardson
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 3 Aug - 7 Aug 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Young Artists' Summer School for 11-15 year olds

with Fiona McWilliam
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 3 Aug - 7 Aug 2020 North Junction St. Campus £338.00 £313.00 Waiting list, please enquire

Contemporary Art Practice

with Rachel McBrinn
Mon - Fri, 1:00pm – 1:00pm 10 Aug - 14 Aug 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Creative Connections: Developing a Visual Language

with Dominic McIvor
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 10 Aug - 14 Aug 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Everyday Scenes: Drawing & Painting the Figure

with David Henderson
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 10 Aug - 14 Aug 2020 North Junction St. Campus £380.00 £355.00 Places Available

Colour in Action: Oil Painting by the Sea

with Ginny Elston
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 17 Aug - 21 Aug 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

Flowing Forms: Introduction to Silver Jewellery Making

with Jenny Deans
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 17 Aug - 21 Aug 2020 North Junction St. Campus £380.00 £355.00 Places Available

Introduction to Icon Painting in Egg Tempera

with Andrew Paterson
Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm 17 Aug - 21 Aug 2020 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 £340.00 Places Available

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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