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“The flexible timetable really works well and means you can pick and choose times and tutors to suit your own convenience. Everyone is really friendly and the classes are small so you can be sure of individual attention.”
— Kerstin Highland ★★★★★
“This place is exactly what I’ve been looking for for so long. I love going there; it’s cozy, creative, and welcoming. The teachers are very patient and kind, and they help us progress at our own pace…”
— Christine ★★★★★
“The tutors are not only skilled artists but also amazing teachers — they break down complex techniques into simple, clear steps that are easy to follow.”
— Stephen Ray Andrada ★★★★★
Art Classes in London, Drawing & Painting Courses at Sunny Art Centre
Sunny Art Centre offers professional art classes in London for adults, children, and portfolio students. Located in Covent Garden, our art courses include drawing, watercolour, acrylic and oil painting, taught by experienced artists in a supportive atelier-style studio environment.
Long-Established Fine Art Academy in Central London
Structured, long-term training in drawing and painting for adults, aspiring art students, and creative professionals.
Atelier-Style Art Instruction
Classical teaching grounded in observation, tonal studies, colour theory, and traditional drawing and painting techniques.
Small Class Sizes, Individual Guidance
Limited groups ensure every student receives thoughtful one-to-one feedback and personalised instruction during each session.
Dedicated Central London Art Studio
Study in our Covent Garden art studio, a calm and purpose-built environment designed specifically for serious art practice.
Explore Our Drawing and Painting Classes
Whether you are starting from first principles or refining an established practice, our adult courses provide a clear academic structure, with the flexibility to attend around professional and personal commitments.
Organisations We’ve Worked With
Sunny Art Centre has worked with leading organisations, universities and cultural institutions in London and internationally.
Drawing & Painting Courses at London Sunny Art Centre
Our programmes follow a clear academic progression, allowing students to develop from foundational drawing skills to advanced painting and specialist Old Master studies. Each pathway is designed to support long-term artistic growth rather than isolated, short-term results.
ART MASTER COURSES
Master Classical Drawing and Painting Techniques with Expert Art Tutors
An Academic, Atelier-Based Approach
Sunny Art Centre follows a structured, atelier-inspired model of teaching. Rather than offering disconnected "drop-in" workshops, our courses are designed as a coherent training path that builds real, lasting skill.
Observation First
Students are trained to see with precision. Cast studies, still life arrangements, and portrait work encourage a disciplined approach to proportion, gesture, and tonal structure.
Sound Craftsmanship
We emphasise materials, craftsmanship, and traditional processes—how to prepare and handle supports, build layers of paint, and maintain a professional studio practice.
Individual Guidance
Within each class, tutors adjust their tuition to each student's level, correcting drawings directly, demonstrating techniques, and setting personalised exercises.
Dialogue with Art History
Our teaching is grounded in the traditions of European painting and drawing, while remaining open to contemporary practice. The Old Masters are a living resource.
Art Classes in London, Drawing & Painting Courses at Sunny Art Centre
Sunny Art Centre offers professional art classes in London for adults, children, and portfolio students. Located in Covent Garden, our art courses include drawing, watercolour, acrylic and oil painting, taught by experienced artists in a supportive atelier-style studio environment.
Long-Established Fine Art Academy in Central London
Structured, long-term training in drawing and painting for adults, aspiring art students, and creative professionals.
Atelier-Style Art Instruction
Classical teaching grounded in observation, tonal studies, colour theory, and traditional drawing and painting techniques.
Small Class Sizes, Individual Guidance
Limited groups ensure every student receives thoughtful one-to-one feedback and personalised instruction during each session.
Dedicated Central London Art Studio
Study in our Covent Garden studio, a calm and purpose-built environment designed specifically for serious art practice.
Explore Our Drawing and Painting Classes
Whether you are starting from first principles or refining an established practice, our adult courses provide a clear academic structure, with the flexibility to attend around professional and personal commitments.
Organisations We’ve Worked With
Sunny Art Centre has worked with leading organisations, universities and cultural institutions in London and internationally.
Drawing & Painting Courses at London Sunny Art Centre
Our programmes follow a clear academic progression, allowing students to develop from foundational drawing skills to advanced painting and specialist Old Master studies. Each pathway is designed to support long-term artistic growth rather than isolated, short-term results.
ART MASTER COURSES
Master Classical Drawing and Painting Techniques with Expert Art Tutors
An Academic, Atelier-Based Approach
Sunny Art Centre follows a structured, atelier-inspired model of teaching. Rather than offering disconnected "drop-in" workshops, our courses are designed as a coherent training path that builds real, lasting skill.
Observation First
Students are trained to see with precision. Cast studies, still life arrangements, and portrait work encourage a disciplined approach to proportion, gesture, and tonal structure.
Sound Craftsmanship
We emphasise materials, craftsmanship, and traditional processes—how to prepare and handle supports, build layers of paint, and maintain a professional studio practice.
Individual Guidance
Within each class, tutors adjust their tuition to each student's level, correcting drawings directly, demonstrating techniques, and setting personalised exercises.
Dialogue with Art History
Our teaching is grounded in the traditions of European painting and drawing, while remaining open to contemporary practice. The Old Masters are a living resource.
ART & DESIGN PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
ART & DESIGN PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
Prepare a competitive portfolio for art and design university applications with our Art Portfolio Preparation course in London. Guided by professional artists, students develop technical skills, creative thinking, and a cohesive body of work for admission to leading art schools.
Kids & Teens Art Classes in London
Our Kids & Teens programmes introduce young artists (ages 7–17) to the fundamentals of drawing and painting in a calm, structured environment.
Kids & Teens Art Classes in London
Our Kids & Teens programmes introduce young artists (ages 7–17) to the fundamentals of drawing and painting in a calm, structured environment.
Under the guidance of professional tutors, students learn:
- How to observe shape, proportion, and light
- How to work confidently with pencil, charcoal, and paint
- How to build a coherent body of work over time
We offer:
- Weekly Sunday classes
- Half-term and holiday courses
- Portfolio support for GCSE, A-level, and art school entry
HALF TERM ART COURSE
Classes are deliberately small, allowing us to nurture each student's confidence, creativity, and technical fluency.
Under the guidance of professional tutors, students learn:
- How to observe shape, proportion, and light
- How to work confidently with pencil, charcoal, and paint
- How to build a coherent body of work over time
We offer:
- Weekly Sunday classes
- Half-term and holiday courses
- Portfolio support for GCSE, A-level, and art school entry
HALF TERM ART COURSE
Classes are deliberately small, allowing us to nurture each student's confidence, creativity, and technical fluency.
LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING CLASS IN LONDON
LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING CLASS IN LONDON
Develop your observational skills through professional life drawing classes in London at Sunny Art Centre. Working from a live model, students explore proportion, gesture, anatomy, light and tonal structure in a focused studio environment.
Our classes welcome beginners, intermediate and advanced artists, with tutors providing individual guidance to help each student improve their drawing skills.
Located in Covent Garden, central London, our studio offers a calm and supportive setting for studying the human figure.
How Our Art Courses Work
Our structured programme makes Sunny Art Centre one of the most established places to study drawing and painting classes in London.
Lesson Structure
- 2-hour sessions
- Carefully structured exercises for each level
- Clear progression from fundamental drawing to advanced painting projects
Levels & Progression
- Foundations: drawing basics, line, proportion, simple tonal studies
- Intermediate: cast drawing, more complex still life, introduction to paint
- Advanced: portrait, figure, Old Master-inspired projects, independent work
Flexible Attendance
- Multiple weekly time slots
- Evening and weekend options
- Lesson credits allow you to book across different classes and tutors
Studio & Online Options
- Study in our Covent Garden studio
- Join selected courses online
- Maintain continuity even when travelling or based abroad
How Our Art Courses Work
Our structured programme makes Sunny Art Centre one of the most established places to study drawing and painting classes in London.
Lesson Structure
- 2-hour sessions
- Carefully structured exercises for each level
- Clear progression from fundamental drawing to advanced painting projects
Levels & Progression
- Foundations: drawing basics, line, proportion, simple tonal studies
- Intermediate: cast drawing, more complex still life, introduction to paint
- Advanced: portrait, figure, Old Master-inspired projects, independent work
Flexible Attendance
- Multiple weekly time slots
- Evening and weekend options
- Lesson credits allow you to book across different classes and tutors
Studio & Online Options
- Study in our Covent Garden studio
- Join selected courses online
- Maintain continuity even when travelling or based abroad
CONTACT US
ADDRESS:
Sunny Art Centre
Covent Garden
Kemble St
London
WC2B 4AW
TELEPHONE:
020-86165990
PLAN YOUR VISIT
OPENING HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 10:00- 18:00 Sat: 9:00-16:00
Sun: Close to the Public
TUBE
Covent Garden: Picadilly Line
Holborn: Central Line/Picadilly Line
BUSES
Aldwych Kingsway ( Stop F )
Buses: 1,68,91,168,188,N1,N68,N91,N171,SL6
CAR PARKS
Lincoln's Inn Fields Car Park (Open 24/7)
Urban Parking Shelton Street (Open 24/7)
NCP London Covent Garden (Open 24/7)
Intelli-Park Covent Garden (Open 24/7)
