Chelsea Open Studio Short Course

Course description

Chelsea Open Studio provides you with the perfect working environment and opportunity to develop your painting practice independently under the guidance of a respected professional artist.

Using the medium of your choice, you will be encouraged to explore your own personal working methods whilst cultivating your individual expression and visual language.  Particular emphasis will be placed on developing a painting from reference material, as well as the evaluation and evolution of a composition.

There will be no projects and no limitations. Your tutor; sensitive to each student's unique needs, will actively encourage variety and individuality. Short talks and lectures will be given throughout the course in relation to artists and techniques as well as information on preparation for exhibiting.

Course outcomes
By the end of the course, you will have developed your confidence and identity as an artist. Your experience may also lead to art submissions and future exhibitions.

Who should attend
The class is suitable for students with previous experience in drawing and painting wishing to develop their personal practice. Students should be comfortable working independently and using their initiative to develop their practice in an open studio environment.

Level
Intermediate/Advanced

Clear, easy to understand lessons: 

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean. 
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand. 

Experience life on campus 

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe 
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline 
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need 
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time 
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments 
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time 

A certificate of completion: 

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it! 
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance. 
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience! 
• Certificates are great to complement your cv. 

This course is scheduled to run on campus in a face-to-face delivery format. Please note that due to the ongoing pandemic situation this course may be adapted in line with UK government guidance or other operational requirements. This may include changing course location (to another UAL site), cancellation of the course, or moving part or all of the course online. In the event of any changes being required we will inform you as soon as possible and support you in any changes required. Please bear this in mind when making any travel, visa, or accommodation arrangements.