London's Best Rated Acrylic Painting Classes
A leader in art education, the Sunny Art Centre has established itself as one of the most favoured destinations to study art in London. The efforts of our tutors ensure that the Centre can continuously deliver new cutting-edge methods and techniques to facilitate our students’ engagement with art, thus cementing the Centre’s first-class reputation in London.
Developed in the 1940s, acrylic paint has been prized by artists from the abstract expressionists onwards for its immediacy and versatility. Our acrylic courses will introduce students to the varied techniques of acrylic painting, which span those of oil and watercolour, and allow inquisitive students great freedom of expression, whether their interests lie within the realm of the figurative or the abstract.
Our tutors have exceptional backgrounds from the best art academies in the world, which means that we can provide you with the highest of standards in London when it comes to art tuition. Our experienced tutors have been teaching art classes for decades and have been teaching art students from all over the world, whether they are beginners, intermediate or advanced.
The limited number of students allowed in each art class (Max 6 students) means that we can provide you with sustained and dedicated attention throughout the art course. You can choose to book our weekdays and weekend art classes (whichever is more suitable for you). Our online booking system will allow you to book any time that you wish to attend, so you can choose to learn from your favourite tutors.
Start learning acrylic paint today and unleash the power of your creativity. Choose your acrylic course from the choices available below and book online now.
How to study art classes regularly?
In addition, after you finish a package, you can choose to continue your learning with our exceptional team through rebooking or choosing a new personalized package. Many of our alumni students choose to master a particular medium/s, develop a genre or wish to try something new.
HOW DO THE ART LESSONS WORK?
How do on-site lessons work?
- Each course follows a step-by-step structure to cover the necessary concepts and techniques according to your chosen package
- For each lesson, your workspace will be set-up for your arrival, and the tutor will have your specific subject prepared for the lesson
- You will receive group or individual demonstrations plus one-to-one expert guidance during the lessons. At the end of each class, your progress is recorded.
HOW CAN WE PROVIDE YOU WITH A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE?
Bespoke Study Plan to Ensure Our Art Course in London Is the Most Suitable for You
During your first art lesson, you will have an introductory session with a dedicated art tutor to help you understand what you will need to focus on, and your skill level. This art lesson allows the tutor to create a personalised Study Plan and art course structure that will be most suitable for you. This Study Plan will provide an overall structure that lays out what you should follow and achieve during your course to maximise your results.
Different Art Tutors from the Best Art Academy
Our tutors designed and created each of our art courses. They are expert, refined art tutors with prestigious backgrounds from the best international academies and universities such as the Royal Academy of Art and Central Saint Martins in London. Our art tutors have years of experience teaching art students from all over the world.
Small Groups with Bespoke Art Tuition
We always limit each of our art classes to less than 10 art students, allowing our teachers to work closely with every student and provide individual guidance. According to each student’s Study Plan, during each lesson, the teacher will arrange the most suitable subject for you and will teach each student appropriate techniques.
Flexible Timetable to Let You Choose the Days You Want to Attend
When you purchase a course package (e.g. a 60 art lessons course), it will be transferred to your online account. You will be able to log-in and use your course package to book any available art class at the centre or the live online art lessons (see timetable section below). We have art classes every day, and you can book them at any time. Because you can book the time slots that are most suitable for you, you can also choose your starting date as well.
Flexible Credit System to Save You Money
One lesson will be taken from your package only when you book a class. Therefore, you don’t have to book and use all the lessons immediately, but you can book them as you progress with the art course. The system is just like an Oyster Card; you use as you go.
Our Tutors Will Update Your Progress on Your Account After Each Lesson
After each art lesson, our tutor will leave internal feedback for other tutors to see. This information briefs art tutors from different time slots on your progress, including what you did in the previous art lessons and what you should do in the upcoming ones. Therefore, even if you leave for a holiday break, when you return, all your progress history will be saved there for our tutors to use to resume your art lessons.
Manage Your Bookings from Your Online Account
You can easily cancel, reschedule and book your art lessons all from your online account. Please note that we have a 48H cancellation and reschedule policy. We recommend booking art classes at least 2 days or earlier to guarantee enough availability of seats and to give you enough time if you need to reschedule/cancel the session.
ART MATERIALS PACKS
Using the right art materials plays an essential role in the art course. You can prepare your art materials by yourself from this list, to avoid the trouble of mistakenly purchasing the wrong art materials. Our art tutors have designed a variety of drawing and painting art materials packages specifically for our art courses with promising quality. They contain all the necessary art tools that you will need to use during the art lessons. You can pre-order online in the checkout page, or via this link: Art Material Packages.
HOW TO STUDY ART CLASSES REGULARLY
Many of the greatest artists throughout history trained for years to master their craft. Artists such as Turner and Millais who trained at the Royal Academy of Art (RA), would have studied up to 10 years, and for many of the RA students, the first four years were dedicated to only drawing. To achieve a high academic level in drawing and painting, one needs to continue their growth through learning under expert guidance and attend classes regularly.
We have art tutors specializing in drawing, acrylic, oil and watercolour, who can provide expert guidance in perspective drawing, architecture drawing, still life, portrait, landscape, botanical, and range of other subjects. Through our exceptional team, we offer personalized study plans, and many of our of alumni students choose to master a particular medium/s, develop a genre or wish to try something new.
How to Top Up
You can visit your online account and click 'reorder' for the same package or choose another course from our website. Whatever you choose, your credits will automatically sync into your online account, which allows you to book your art lessons to continue your study plan with us.
STUDENT ONLINE ACCOUNT
Every student has a personal online account. Once you sign up for a course, your course lessons will be added to your online account. You can log in or sign up for a student account after clicking Book Now under your preferred course. The online account allows you to:
1. Check the course timetable and book the time slots of lessons you want to attend.
2. Manage your existing bookings and check your booking history.
3. Receive confirmation emails and text messages with reminders about your bookings.
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE ART COURSE?
Step 1. Purchase your preferred art course from this page below by clicking on the Book Now button.
Step 2. The Login/Signup pop-up window will appear after clicking on the Book Now button. Signup (new student) or Login (returning student) to proceed to payment as you need an account to sync your order and book your lessons.
Step 3. After payment, the system will redirect you to your Online Account to book your preferred time slots from the timetable for your on-site sessions at the centre.
You will receive a confirmation email once the booking is confirmed.
Timetable (GMT)
Studio Art Lessons STUDIO 2hr/Lesson
You can find the timetable below for our Studio Art Lessons (held in our Covent Garden studio).
Tuesday
4pm-6pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday
4pm-6pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday
4pm-6pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Friday
4pm-6pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday
9am-11am
11:30am-1:30pm
2pm-4pm
Sunday
closed
Sunday
Timetable
Studio Art Lessons STUDIO 2hr/Lesson
You can find the timetable below for our Studio Art Lessons (held in our Covent Garden studio).
Tuesday
4pm-6pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday
4pm-6pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday
4pm-6pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Friday
4pm-6pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday
9am-11am
11:30am-1:30pm
2pm-4pm
Sunday
closed
ACRYLIC COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
50
lessons
Upon completion of a full-length beginner’s course for acrylic painting, art students are expected to have a sound knowledge of the foundational elements of composition and technique. This course is also intended to allow the student to experiment with a variety of genres by completing a series of works of selected subjects. Most art students continue into an intermediate level where they can expand upon their technical handling of the medium as well as explore their own unique painterly touch.
40
lessons
This extended series of lessons will expand upon the basic techniques, allowing students the time to explore the immediacy that makes acrylic paint such a unique medium. Through practice, students will gain confidence in the application of paint and in the creation of a greater sense of form and depth.
20
lessons
This series of lessons will introduce the student to the materials and basic techniques of acrylic painting. Colour mixing and the basics of paint application and blending will be covered. Experimentation with mark making will be encouraged as the student grows more comfortable with the medium.
50 Art Lessons (2 hours each)
40 Art Lessons (2 hours each)
20 Art Lessons (2 hours each)
50 Art Lessons
£1,265 + VAT (£1,615 | save £350)
11-months expiry
- Introduction to materials and tools used for acrylic painting
- Introduction to basic techniques
- Colour mixing
- Paint application
- Blending
- Acrylic mark-making
- Manipulate the immediacy of acrylic paint
- Emphasis on form and depth
- Compositional techniques
- Experiment and practice with learned techniques on a variety of subjects
Certification
- VIP tickets to exhibition parties and opening receptions
- Your work displayed online
- Be part of our annual exhibition for students
- Access to life drawing and museums sessions
40 Art Lessons
£1,045 + VAT (£1,295 | save £250)
9-months expiry
- Introduction to materials and tools used for acrylic painting
- Introduction to basic techniques
- Colour mixing
- Paint application
- Blending
- Acrylic mark-making
- Manipulate the immediacy of acrylic paint
- Emphasis on form and depth
Certification
- VIP tickets to exhibition parties and opening receptions
- Your work displayed online
- Be part of our annual exhibition for students
- Access to life drawing and museums sessions
20 Art Lessons
£660 + VAT
5-months expiry
- Introduction to materials and tools used for acrylic painting
- Introduction to basic techniques
- Colour mixing
- Paint application
- Blending
- Acrylic mark-making
No Certification
- VIP tickets to exhibition parties and opening receptions
- Your work displayed online
- Access to life drawing and museums sessions
50
lessons
A full course of 50 lessons will allow students with a passion for the immediacy and scope for experimentation with acrylic to fully develop a unique style and touch. Skills learnt in this course can also be applied to the practices of watercolour and oil painting, lending further value to this body of knowledge.
40
lessons
Students committed to experimentation with acrylic paint will benefit from the professional guidance of our art tutors over this extended program of lessons. Examples of artists practising complementary techniques will provide further inspiration, and students can expect to develop a full and varied portfolio.
20
lessons
Through the study of great acrylic painters, intermediate students will be encouraged to try new methods of paint application, as well as expanding upon traditional painting methods in this modern medium. Through projects covering a range of subjects, tutors will hope to introduce students to a variety of textures and manners of expression.
50 Art Lessons (2 hours each)
40 Art Lessons (2 hours each)
20 Art Lessons (2 hours each)
50 Art Lessons
£1,265 + VAT (£1,615 | save £350)
11-months expiry
- Understanding of different methods of paint application
- Focus on developing and manipulate textures
- Understanding and development of different manners of expression with acrylic paint
- Introduction to examples of modern artwork and artists
- Expand the arsenal of learnt techniques
- Begin development of a body of work with acrylic paint
- Learning of cross-skills and techniques that can be used when handling different media (such as oil and watercolours)
Certification
- VIP tickets to exhibition parties and opening receptions
- Your work displayed online
- Be part of our annual exhibition for students
- Access to life drawing and museums sessions
40 Art Lessons
£1,045 + VAT (£1,295 | save £250)
9-months expiry
- Understanding of different methods of paint application
- Focus on developing and manipulate textures
- Understanding and development of different manners of expression with acrylic paint
- Introduction to examples of modern artwork and artists
- Expand the arsenal of learnt techniques
- Begin development of a body of work with acrylic paint
Certification
- VIP tickets to exhibition parties and opening receptions
- Your work displayed online
- Be part of our annual exhibition for students
- Access to life drawing and museums sessions
20 Art Lessons
£660 + VAT
5-months expiry
- Understanding of different methods of paint application
- Focus on developing and manipulate textures
- Understanding and development of different manners of expression with acrylic paint
- Introduction to examples of modern artwork and artists
Art Materials Not Included
No Certification
- VIP tickets to exhibition parties and opening receptions
- Your work displayed online
- Access to life drawing and museums sessions
50
lessons
Our most comprehensive acrylic course, this package allows the student to choose their own path through the wide scope of technical possibilities opened up by this medium. Moving beyond foundational drawing and composition, the student will have ample time to develop a unique style through a mastery of application techniques. This course is a must for those passionate about acrylics.
40
lessons
Through prolonged expert guidance, students will further develop their own unique style of acrylic painting, pushing the relatively unexplored limits of the medium. Lessons will be tailored to the individual requirements of the student so that a series of fully completed projects can be achieved.
20
lessons
For students with a passion for acrylic paint, we offer an advanced course in which each lesson is tailored to the needs of the student. Drawing from personal expression and reference to the practice of modern masters, students will create a substantial body of work exploring a variety of subjects, from landscapes and still life to portraiture and abstraction.
50 Art Lessons (2 hours each)
40 Art Lessons (2 hours each)
20 Art Lessons (2 hours each)
50 Art Lessons
£1,265 + VAT (£1,615 | save £350)
11-months expiry
- Stylistic approaches to different genres
- Develop and expand a substantial body of work/portfolio
- Approaches to abstract art
- Emphasis on technical refinement and adjustments depending on the projects involved
- Focus on complex compositional arrangements and how to handle the medium
- Development of personal style and independence when approaching acrylic painting and a specific subject matter
Certification
- VIP tickets to exhibition parties and opening receptions
- Your work displayed online
- Be part of our annual exhibition for students
- Access to life drawing and museums sessions
40 Art Lessons
£1,045 + VAT (£1,295 | save £250)
9-months expiry
- Stylistic approaches to different genres
- Develop and expand a substantial body of work/portfolio
- Approaches to abstract art
- Emphasis on technical refinement and adjustments depending on the projects involved
- Focus on complex compositional arrangements and how to handle the medium
Certification
- VIP tickets to exhibition parties and opening receptions
- Your work displayed online
- Be part of our annual exhibition for students
- Access to life drawing and museums sessions
20 Art Lessons
£660 + VAT
5-months expiry
- Stylistic approaches to different genres
- Develop and expand a substantial body of work/portfolio
- Approaches to abstract art
Art Materials Not Included
No Certification
- VIP tickets to exhibition parties and opening receptions
- Your work displayed online
- Access to life drawing and museums sessions
NEED ART MATERIALS?
Please note that the classes do not include materials. We have various drawing and painting package combinations for sale at our studio which have been recommended by our professional art teachers. After purchasing a package, our tutors will go through the use and application of all the materials included.
OIL PAINTING PACK
£320 | £228 (exec. VAT)
- 1o Winsor & Newton Winton oil colours set, 37ml (Cadmium Red Hue – Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue – French Ultramarine – Phthalo Blue – Permanent Green Light – – Viridian Hue – Yellow Ochre – Burnt Sienna – Ivory Black – Titanium White)
- Wooden Palette
- 1 practice canvas
- 4 hog flat brushes of different sizes
- 6 palette knifes with different sizes (2 small, 2 mediums, 2 large)
- Brush cleaner
- Linseed oil
- Turpentine
- Stainless steel oil brush-washer
- Stainless steel oil container
- A4 hard cover sketchbook
