Welcome to Sunny Art Centre, an esteemed art educational institution known as one of London's premier destinations for art education. Our Kids/Teens Art Courses are highly acclaimed, offering drawing and painting classes at our central London studio in Covent Garden.
Learn from the world leading experts
London's Premier Drawing & Painting Courses for Kids and Teens
World-Leading Art Tutors
Each art course is uniquely structured and taught by world-leading art tutors and experts with educational backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as Central Saint Martins, 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. Our tutors' exceptional expertise ensures the highest standards in fine art training.
All of our tutors for the Kids/Teens Art Courses are DBS-checked.
Long-Term Personalised Study Plan
Rebook or choose specialised packages to continue your child's art education. Our expert tutors provide guidance in various mediums and subjects, including drawing, acrylic, oil, watercolour, still life, portrait, landscape, and animal subjects. They also assist in developing professional art portfolios.
Benefits
- Encourages creative thinking
- Boosts confidence and self-esteem
- Facilitates bonding in small classes
- Develops essential artistic skills
Whether for developing drawing and painting skills or assisting with GCSE/A-level portfolios, scholarships, or college applications, we tailor our study plans to your child’s needs.
Advantages
- Professional Environment: Enjoy our comfortable lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi and tea while waiting for your child.
- Small Class Sizes: Individualised attention with a maximum of 10 students per class.
- Expert Tutors: Learn from highly qualified professionals with extensive teaching experience.
- Flexible Booking: Schedule classes conveniently through our online portal.
- Certificates of Completion: Receive certificates for 40 and 60-lesson courses, and a chance to be shortlisted for our yearly student show.
Age Requirement
Open to children and teens aged 7 to 17 years.
Art Course Offerings
Our Kids/Teens Art Short Courses in drawing and painting provide the perfect opportunity for your child to develop their artistic skills under professional guidance. These courses offer a creative outlet during school holidays and provide academic support for GCSE, A-level, and art scholarship applications. We tailor long-term bespoke study plans to help your child apply for art/design foundations, colleges, and universities.
Art Course Structure
Our art classes guarantee personalised and individual tuition with a maximum of 10 students per class. This small group size ensures each student receives the necessary attention to develop their skills.
Contact
A: Sunny Art Academy, Covent Garden, Kemble St, London, WC2B 4AN
T: 020-86165990
E: info@sunnyartcentre.com
Office Opening Hours: 10 am - 6 pm (Mon - Fri)
CHOOSE YOUR ART COURSES
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Your Student Online Account:
Once you've signed up for a course, your course lessons (credits) will be added to your online account. Here's what you can do:
- Manage Your Schedule: View the course timetable and book your preferred time slots for lessons.
- Stay Organised: Easily manage your existing bookings and review your booking history.
- Stay Informed: Receive confirmation emails and text message reminders about your upcoming bookings.
Timetable
- Drawing Lesson: 9:00 am to 11:00 am Every Sunday
- Painting Lesson: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Every Sunday
- Duration: Each lesson spans 2 hours.
- Enrollment must be completed within 30 days of purchase.
- Note: To optimise your learning experience, we recommend booking a minimum of 2 consecutive lessons.

Price
60 Lessons (2 hrs each)
Course Content: Drawing, Watercolour, Acrylic
Duration: Complete within 12 months
Includes: Acrylic Painting Pack – Save £74.40
Price: £1,432 + VAT (Save £548)
Art Course Content
Drawing:
- Trains students to critically evaluate subjects and think creatively.
- Provides essential techniques, emphasising shapes, line quality, and shading.
- Covers perspective, proportions, tonal ranges, and mark-making.
- Introduces compositional strategies for visually compelling works.
Art Course Content
Watercolour & Acrylic Painting:
- Covers materials, tools, and basic to advanced techniques in acrylic and watercolour.
- Focuses on colour mixing, paint application, blending, and mark-making.
- Encourages experimentation with form, depth, and composition.
- Explores historical and contemporary examples, layering techniques, and opacity manipulation.
- Emphasises creative use of materials to achieve different edges, textures, and artistic effects.
Price
40 Lessons (2 hrs each)
Course Content: Drawing, Watercolour, Acrylic
Duration: Complete within 9 months
Includes: Premium Drawing Pack – Save £42
Price: £935 + VAT (Save £385)
Art Course Content
Drawing:
- Trains students to critically evaluate subjects and think creatively.
- Provides essential techniques, emphasising shapes, line quality, and shading.
- Covers perspective, proportions, tonal ranges, and mark-making.
- Introduces compositional strategies for visually compelling works.
Art Course Content
Watercolour & Acrylic Painting:
- Introduces watercolour and acrylic tools, techniques, and materials.
- Focuses on creating edges, textures, and experimenting with layering and opacity.
- Explores both historical and contemporary approaches to watercolour and acrylic.
- Enhances drawing skills with watercolour and acrylic, emphasising mark-making and artistic expression.
Price
20 Lessons (2 hrs each)
Course Content: Drawing
Duration: Complete within 5 months
Art Materials: not included
Price: £638 + VAT
Art Course Content
Drawing:
- Sharpens the ability to critically analyse subjects and find creative solutions.
- Provides a solid foundation in drawing techniques, with an emphasis on shapes, line quality, and shading.
- Covers key concepts like perspective, proportions, tonal ranges, and mark-making.
- Guides students through compositional studies, fostering artistic growth.
ADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
Benefits of Our Art Courses
- Creative Expression: Our courses foster creativity by allowing students to explore drawing and painting, promoting artistic growth.
- Skill Development: Students gain proficiency in drawing, watercolour, and acrylics, while studying subjects like still life, landscapes, and portraits.
- Confidence Building: Designed to enhance self-esteem, encourage creative thinking, and improve observational skills.
- Academic Support: We assist with school projects, GCSE art, A-levels, and foundation degrees, including scholarship and competition preparation.
Unparalleled Expertise, Exceptional Results
- Learn from the Best: Our tutors are trained at top institutions such as the Royal College of Art, École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and Central Saint Martins. They help students refine their technique and build a professional portfolio.
Additional Opportunities
- Outdoor & Museum Workshops: Enjoy en plein air workshops at Kew Gardens, Regent's Park, and Hampstead Heath, plus educational sessions at leading London museums and galleries.
- Portfolio Development: Strengthen your child’s portfolio for higher education applications.
- Yearly Student Show: Celebrate your child's progress by showcasing their artwork.
Long-Term Personalised Study Plan
- Flexible Learning Paths: After completing a package, you can rebook or choose new packages to focus on specific techniques. This approach ensures continued skill development and provides a supportive environment for creative expression.
Certificates of Completion:
- Receive certificates for 40 and 60-lesson courses, and a chance to be shortlisted for our yearly student show.
Tailored Study Plans for Success
Embark on your artistic adventure with a personalised touch. In your first lesson, engage in an introductory session with a dedicated art tutor who will assess your focus areas and skill level. This initial interaction enables the creation of a bespoke Study Plan, guiding your art course structure to maximise results.
Study with the World-leading Art Tutors
Our tutors have exceptional skills and unparalleled experience when it comes to advising students for their portfolios. they honed their valuable skills and trained at some of the most prestigious institutions in the world, including the Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy of Arts, the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Central Saint Martins College of Art, Chelsea College of Art, Bartlett School of Architecture, and Goldsmith College of Art in London, the Athens Academy in Greece and the Florence Academy of Art. They exhibit their work in the UK as well as internationally, and have appeared in various publications and programs, including those of the BBC. These qualities guarantee the high success rate our students achieve in entering the programmes of their choice.
The extraordinary efforts of the art tutors ensure that the organisation can continuously deliver bespoke cutting-edge art tuition for students both on-site at our London art studio, Sunny Art Centre or remotely online.

PLAN YOUR VISIT
OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 10:00- 18:00

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)
