Slade School of Fine Art Courses (F12)At the Slade School of Fine Art we approach the practice of contemporary art and the history and theories that inform it in an experimental, research-oriented and imaginative way. An art school with a world leading reputation, the Slade makes a significant contribution to the field of contemporary art both nationally and internationally. FOR ALL QUERIES PLEASE USE THE CONTACT TABS FOUND IN EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL COURSES/CONFERENCES AND PRODUCTS, PLEASE ONLY CONTACT THE ONLINE STORE DIRECTLY IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PAYMENT DIFFICULTIES. Slade School of Fine Art Courses (F12)F12 An Introduction to Artists Pigments Material Manufacture & UseDescriptionDuration 03 – 07 August / 1 week Monday - Friday 10am – 4.30pm Course leader(s) Ruth Siddall and Sarah Pettitt Level - All levels
F12 Art History: The Original Masterpiece: A Guide To London's Most Innovative Historical PaintingsDescriptionDuration Monday - Wednesday 10-4pm 20 - 22 April 2026 / 3 days Course leaders(s) Rose Davey Level - Varying levels of experience
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F12 CastingDescriptionDuration 03 – 07 August 2026 / 1 week Monday - Friday 10am – 4.30pm Course leader(s) Jo Guile Level - This 5 day waste mould-making course with Jo Guile, our Slade Sculpture Technician, is suitable for beginners, more experienced students or professionals interested in different fabrication processes.
F12 Colour in Practice (In Person)DescriptionDuration 10 - 14 August / 1 week Monday-Friday 10am – 4.30pm Course leader Caroline de Lannoy Level - Varying levels of experience
F12 Drawing (In Person)DescriptionDuration 06 July – 17 July / 2 weeks Monday-Friday 10am – 4.30pm Course leader (s) Mixed Level - Varying levels of experience
F12 From Drawing To Developing Painting Practice (In Person)DescriptionDuration 20 July – 31 July / 2 weeks Monday - Friday 10am – 4.30pm Course leader(s) Mixed Level - Varying levels of experience
F12 Life Drawing (In Person)DescriptionDuration: 10 - 14 August/ 1 weeks Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:30pm Tutor(s): Andy Pankhurst Level Varying levels of experience. From beginners to painters with an independent practice, but some previous experience in drawing will be helpful.
F12 Life Painting: Sustained Pose (In person)DescriptionDuration: 13 - 17 April 2026/ 5 Days Monday - Friday 10am-4pm Course Leader(s) Andy Pankhurst Suitable for varying levels of experience. From beginners to painters with an independent practice, some previous experience in drawing will be helpful.
F12 Material & PerceptionDescriptionDuration 24 – 28 August / 1 week Monday - Friday 10am – 4.30pm Course leader(s) Malina Busch Level - Varying levels of experience. From beginners to painters with an independent practice.
F12 PaintingDescriptionDuration: 20 July - 31 July 2 weeks or 03 - 14 August 2 weeks or 17- 28 August 2 weeks. Monday-Friday 10.00am – 4.30pm Tutor(s): Virginia Verran and mixed tutors Level:- Varying levels of experience. From beginners to painters with an independent practice, but some previous experience in drawing will be helpful.
F12 Paper Making With PlantsDescriptionDuration 06 - 12 July 2026 / 1 weeks Monday-Friday 10am – 4.30pm Course leader Robert Rivers and Sarah Pettit (Slade Materials Research Associates) Level - Varying levels of experience
F12 Paperfolding MasterclassDescriptionDuration 17 – 19 August / 3 days or 17 - 21 August 1 week Monday - Friday 10am – 4.30pm Course leader(s) Paul Jackson Level - Varying levels of experience
F12 Saturday Developing Painting Practice (In Person)DescriptionDuration: 21 FEBRUARY- 21 MARCH 2026 / 5 SATURDAYS SATURDAY 10.00AM – 4.00PM Tutor(s): Ian Rowlands, Kate Hopkins, Sandra Smith This course suits a cross-section of experiences from complete beginners to those who are more experienced but would like to re-engage with first principles in Painting. We recommend that students have a rudimentary knowledge of drawing in order to obtain maximum benefit from the course. If you have already taken our Painting course, this is an ideal follow-on.
F12 Saturday Painting (In Person)DescriptionDuration: 17 JANUARY - 14 FEBRUARY 2026/ 5 SATURDAYS SATURDAY 10 – 4 PM Tutor(s): Ian Rowlands, Kate Hopkins, Sandra Smith This course suits a cross-section of experiences from complete beginners to those who are more experienced but would like to re-engage with first principles in Painting. We recommend that students have a rudimentary knowledge of drawing in order to obtain maximum benefit from the course. If you have already taken our Painting course, this is an ideal follow-on.
F12 The Art of LookingDescriptionDuration: 13- 17 July / 1 Week Monday-Friday 9:30am – 4.30pm Tutor(s): Rose Davey This course will equip students with the necessary tools to identify quality within artworks and explore the many problems this exercise poses.
F12 Wednesday Evening Life Drawing (In Person)DescriptionDuration: 14 January - 04 March 2026 / 8 Wednesday Evenings Wednesday 6 – 9.00PM Tutor(s): Andy Pankhurst This course suits a cross-section of experiences from complete beginners, to those who are more experienced, but would like to re-engage with essential skills in drawing.
F12 Wednesday Evening Painting (Online Course)DescriptionDuration: 14 JANUARY- 04 MARCH 2026 / 8 EVENINGS WEDNESDAY 6 – 9 PM Tutor(s): Kate Hopkins, Sandra Smith This course suits a cross-section of experiences from complete beginners to those who are more experienced but would like to re-engage with first principles in Painting.
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