Looking to start your artistic journey in the heart of London? Whether you’re a total beginner or want to reignite your passion, Sunny Art Centre’s beginner art classes are designed for you. Located in Covent Garden, our studio offers a relaxed yet professional environment where you’ll learn the core fundamentals of drawing and painting.

Our art tutors are accomplished artists from top institutions, such as Central Saint Martins College of Arts, Chelsea College of Art, Slade School, the Royal Academy of Art in London, École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, the Athens Academy of Art in Greece, and the Charles H. Cecil Studios in Florence.

With years of experience and a strong passion for teaching, they’ll guide you through traditional and contemporary techniques, helping you unlock your full potential.

As a leader in art education, Sunny Art Centre has become a preferred destination for studying art in London. Our dedicated art tutors consistently introduce cutting-edge methods, solidifying the Centre's first-class reputation. We have conducted art workshops and drawing and painting courses for prestigious institutions including the National Gallery, Royal Academy of Art, Southbank Centre, BBC, ITV, and more.

At Sunny Art Centre, we offer a comprehensive, hands-on approach to learning the core principles of drawing and painting. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, our courses are designed to guide you through the essential techniques and methods, including:

• Drawing Techniques: Master fundamental skills such as line work, contour drawing, structure, volume and form, value scales, shading, blending, tonal shading, perspective, blocking in, cross-hatching, and composition.
• Painting Methods: Learn key approaches like wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, glazing, underpainting, impasto, grisaille, chiaroscuro, colour mixing, palette knife painting, colour temperature, and understanding paint application and values.

Our courses encourage media exploration, allowing you to practice with a range of materials, including graphite, charcoal, pastels, oils, watercolours, and acrylics.

Each class is designed around engaging themes, including life drawing, portraiture, still life, and landscapes, offering opportunities for both studio work and en plein air experiences. Whether you're working indoors or outdoors, you'll develop your artistic skills in dynamic settings.

No need to worry about rigid timetables. At Sunny Art Centre, you can:

• Choose your preferred class dates and times, with flexible booking available 5 days a week.
• Manage bookings easily through your online account—book, reschedule, or cancel at your convenience.

With personalised instruction in small groups, you'll receive tailored feedback and support, helping you grow as an artist at your own pace. We limit our class sizes to 10 students, ensuring each participant gets dedicated attention from expert instructors.

We believe in customised learning. Your assigned art tutor will develop a bespoke study plan based on your current skill level and artistic goals, ensuring that every lesson is thoughtfully tailored to optimise your progress.

By the end of the course, you'll:

• Master foundational drawing and painting skills.
• Gain confidence in using multiple media.
• Create finished works of art, from life drawings to painted landscapes.
• Have the option to continue advancing with personalised packages or specialised media.

Our art classes are perfect for:

• Beginners are eager to explore their creative side.
• Hobbyists looking to improve their art skills.
• Young students preparing for art school applications.
• Professionals seeking a creative outlet after work.

Whether your goal is to relax and have fun or pursue serious artistic training, we have a course for you.