Drawing from 9am and painting from 11.30am, every Sunday. Two-hour lessons, booked online in three minutes.
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London’s Best Rated Art Courses for Kids & Teens
Ages 7–17 I Drawing & Painting I All Levels
SUNNY ART CENTRE I COVENT GARDEN
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The course
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” — Pablo Picasso
Welcome to Sunny Art Centre, an esteemed art educational institution known as one of London’s premium destinations for art education. Our Kids and Teens Art Courses are highly acclaimed, offering drawing and painting classes at our central London studio in Covent Garden.
These short courses give your child the chance to develop real artistic skill under professional guidance. They are a creative outlet during school holidays and academic support through GCSE, A-level and art scholarship applications alike.
Whether your child simply wants to draw and paint better, or is building a portfolio for a scholarship, a college or an art and design foundation, we tailor a long-term bespoke study plan around them. Open to children and teens aged 7 to 17.
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Your tutors
Each art course is uniquely structured and taught by world-leading art tutors and experts with educational backgrounds from institutions such as Central Saint Martins, the Slade School of Fine Art, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, the Athens Academy of Art in Greece and Charles H. Cecil Studios in Florence. Their expertise ensures the highest standards in fine art training.
Every tutor teaching on our Kids and Teens Art Courses is DBS-checked and safeguarding-trained. As a leader in art education, Sunny Art Centre has delivered workshops and courses for the National Gallery, the Royal Academy of Art, the Southbank Centre, the BBC and ITV.
Central Saint MartinsChelsea College of ArtThe Slade SchoolRoyal Academy of ArtÉcole des Beaux-Arts, ParisAthens Academy of ArtCharles H. Cecil Studios, Florence
Workshops delivered for: The National Gallery · Royal Academy of Art · Southbank Centre · BBC · ITV
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Curriculum
Drawing
Shapes, line quality and shading first, then perspective, proportion, tonal range and mark-making — the foundation everything else is built on.
Watercolour & acrylic
Materials and tools, colour mixing, paint application, blending, layering and opacity — from first washes to finished paintings.
Subjects
Still life, portrait, landscape and animal subjects, with historical and contemporary examples discussed in class.
Details
Ages 7–17 · maximum 10 students per class · Sunday mornings and lunchtimes in Covent Garden · certificates on the 40 and 60-lesson courses.
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Studying here
Our art classes guarantee personalised, individual tuition with a maximum of 10 students per class, so every student gets the attention they need to develop. Your child’s workspace is set up before they arrive, the tutor has their subject prepared, and their progress is recorded at the end of every lesson.
Rebook or choose specialised packages to continue your child’s art education. Our tutors guide students through drawing, acrylic, oil and watercolour, and in still life, portrait, landscape and animal subjects — and they help older students build a professional art portfolio.
There is a lounge next to the studio with free Wi-Fi and tea where parents are welcome to wait comfortably while their child is in class.
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Timetable & sign up
Now open for enrolment
Course Timetable & Sign Up
Drawing and painting tuition for ages 7 to 17 in a small-group studio in Covent Garden. Flexible start dates — join at any point in the term.
- Learn to draw and paint with professional, DBS-checked artists
- Maximum 10 students per class — individual attention at every easel
- Parents’ lounge next door with free Wi-Fi and tea
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 9:00 – 11:00 am · Drawing | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm · Painting | — |
Two-hour Sunday sessions · book any slot within your package
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Choose your course
Pick the package that suits your child and complete the purchase online.
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Log in or sign up
A pop-up appears at checkout. New families sign up, returning students log in, so the order syncs to the right account.
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Book your lessons
Once payment clears the lessons land in your online account and you choose the Sunday slots that suit you.
Ages 7 to 17Two-hour Sunday sessionsMaximum 10 students per classAll levels welcomeCertificate on the 40 and 60-lesson courses
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Packages
Three packages — 20, 40 or 60 lessons. The more your child paints, the less each class costs, and the 40 and 60-lesson courses include an artists’ materials pack and a certificate.
Best Value60 Lessons120 hours of professional art tuition£29.92per 2-hour classSave £660£1,795total · VAT includedYour 60-lesson package includesBook 60 Lessons★ 4.7 · 313 Google Reviews
- 60 × 2-hour professionally taught classes
- 15 months to use your lessons
- Artists’ Watercolour Painting Pack — worth £170
- Certificate of Completion
- DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained tutors
- Flexible online booking
What you’ll learn
Drawing: trains students to critically evaluate a subject and think creatively, with essential techniques covering shapes, line quality and shading, then perspective, proportions, tonal ranges and mark-making, and compositional strategies for visually compelling work. Watercolour & acrylic painting: materials, tools and techniques from basic to advanced — colour mixing, paint application, blending and mark-making, experimentation with form, depth and composition, layering and opacity, and the creative use of materials to achieve different edges, textures and effects.
Best Value40 Lessons80 hours of professional art tuition£29.00per 2-hour classSave £465£1,160total · VAT includedYour 40-lesson package includesBook 40 Lessons★ 4.7 · 313 Google Reviews
- 40 × 2-hour professionally taught classes
- 12 months to use your lessons
- Artists’ Drawing Pack — worth £80
- Certificate of Completion
- DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained tutors
- Flexible online booking
What you’ll learn
Drawing: a solid foundation in drawing technique — shapes, line quality and shading — then perspective, proportions, tonal ranges and mark-making, and compositional studies. Watercolour & acrylic painting: an introduction to the tools, techniques and materials, creating edges and textures, experimenting with layering and opacity, and exploring both historical and contemporary approaches.
Best Value20 Lessons40 hours of professional art tuition£38.50per 2-hour class£770total · VAT includedYour 20-lesson package includesBook 20 Lessons★ 4.7 · 313 Google Reviews
- 20 × 2-hour professionally taught classes
- 8 months to use your lessons
- DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained tutors
- Flexible online booking
What you’ll learn
Drawing: sharpens the ability to critically analyse a subject and find creative solutions. Provides a solid foundation in drawing technique with an emphasis on shapes, line quality and shading, covers perspective, proportions, tonal ranges and mark-making, and guides students through compositional studies.
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Advantages
Professional environment
A purpose-built Covent Garden studio, with a comfortable lounge, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea for parents waiting next door.
Small class sizes
A maximum of 10 students per class means individual attention and real feedback in every lesson.
Expert tutors
Highly qualified professional artists with years of teaching experience — and an enhanced DBS check for every one of them.
Flexible booking
Lessons sit in your online account like an Oyster card and are deducted only when you book a class, so your child goes at their own pace.
Certificates of completion
Awarded on the 40 and 60-lesson courses, with a chance to be shortlisted for our yearly student show.
Academic support
School projects, GCSE art, A-levels and foundation degrees, including scholarship and competition preparation.
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Safeguarding & wellbeing
Enhanced DBS checks
Every tutor and member of staff working with children holds an enhanced DBS check. No exceptions.
Supervised throughout
Classes run in a secure, supervised and supportive environment, with staff present from arrival to collection.
Parents’ waiting area
A lounge next to the studio with free Wi-Fi and tea, so you can stay close by for the whole two hours.
Tailored to your child
A dedicated tutor assesses your child’s level and interests, then shapes a bespoke study plan that guides the rest of the course.
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Inside the kids & teens studio
Real classes at our Covent Garden studio — small groups, professional tutors, and a workspace set up before your child arrives.
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Our art tutors
Our tutors have exceptional skills and unparalleled experience when it comes to advising students on their portfolios. They honed their craft at some of the most prestigious institutions in the world, exhibit in the UK and internationally, and have appeared in publications and programmes including those of the BBC — qualities that guarantee the high success rate our students achieve in entering the programmes of their choice.
Their extraordinary efforts ensure we continuously deliver bespoke, cutting-edge art tuition — on site at our London studio and remotely online.
Royal College of ArtRoyal Academy of ArtsÉcole des Beaux-Arts, ParisCentral Saint MartinsChelsea College of ArtBartlett School of ArchitectureGoldsmiths, LondonAthens AcademyFlorence Academy of Art
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Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most, answered. The full list lives on the course FAQ page.
Where can I find art classes for kids in London?
Sunny Art Centre offers in-person art classes for children and teenagers at our professional art studio in Covent Garden, Central London. Our regular Sunday classes teach drawing, watercolour and acrylic painting through structured, personalised programmes. We also run intensive summer and half-term art courses during the school holidays. Explore our kids and teens art classes in London to compare course packages, lesson content and the current timetable.
What ages are your children's art classes suitable for?
Our regular children’s and teenagers’ art classes are open to students aged 7–17. Students are taught according to their individual age, experience and technical ability rather than being expected to complete exactly the same project. Parents of children outside this age range should contact our office before purchasing a course so that we can recommend the most appropriate option.
Are your classes suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. Complete beginners are very welcome. Your child does not need previous art lessons, a portfolio or any natural artistic ability to join. The tutor will assess their current level and introduce suitable exercises gradually. Beginners normally start by developing observation, line control, shape, proportion, shading and basic composition before progressing to more advanced drawing and painting projects.
Are these structured art lessons or arts-and-crafts sessions?
Our courses are structured fine-art lessons rather than general arts-and-crafts activity sessions. Students learn practical drawing and painting skills, including proportion, perspective, tonal values, colour theory, colour mixing, brush control, composition and the correct use of art materials. We encourage creativity and personal expression, but this is supported by a strong technical foundation.
When are your regular weekend art classes for kids?
Our regular children’s and teenagers’ classes take place every Sunday: Drawing: 9:00am–11:00am Painting: 11:30am–1:30pm Each lesson lasts two hours. Students can attend drawing, painting or both sessions, depending on their course package, current study plan and availability. Visit our Sunday art classes for kids and teens page to view course options and book lessons.
Can my child attend both drawing and painting on Sunday?
Yes. Subject to available places and appropriate course credits, children can attend both the morning drawing lesson and the later painting lesson. The break between the two classes gives students time to rest and prepare for the next session. Attending both sessions can be helpful for students who want to make faster progress or apply their drawing skills directly to painting.
SUNNY ART CENTRE
Plan your visit
ADDRESS:
Sunny Art Centre, Covent Garden,
Kemble St, London WC2B 4AW
TELEPHONE:
020 8616 5990
GENERAL ENQUIRIES:
info@sunnyartcentre.co.uk
OFFICE HOURS:
10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday
Tube
Covent Garden — Piccadilly Line
Holborn — Central / Piccadilly Line
Buses
Aldwych Kingsway (Stop F)
1, 68, 91, 168, 188, N1, N68, N91, N171, SL6
Car parks
Lincoln’s Inn Fields · Urban Parking Shelton Street
NCP Covent Garden · Intelli-Park Covent Garden — all 24/7