COURSES AT

LEITH SCHOOL OF ART

Our ethos is to create a school with a vital artistic life, emphasising both tradition and innovation, and enabling each student to produce work of distinctive quality and character. Whether you are an experienced professional or an enthusiastic beginner, we aim to provide a dynamic and creative learning experience for you.  

Our year-long courses start in September and entry is by interview and portfolio. Our short courses, either day-time or evening are joined on a term-by-term basis and you can book straight onto one. We also currently run three community classes aimed at people in receipt of benefits.

The School functions on an intimate scale because we maintain a high tutor to student ratio. Our tutors have expertise in leading courses with a wide range of ability, and put great emphasis on encouraging and teaching each student at an individual level.

Our ethos is to create a school with a vital artistic life, emphasising both tradition and innovation, and enabling each student to produce work of distinctive quality and character. Whether you are an experienced professional or an enthusiastic beginner, we aim to provide a dynamic and creative learning experience for you.  

Our year-long courses start in September and entry is by interview and portfolio. Our short courses, either day-time or evening are joined on a term-by-term basis and you can book straight onto one. We also currently run three community classes aimed at people in receipt of benefits.

The School functions on an intimate scale because we maintain a high tutor to student ratio. Our tutors have expertise in leading courses with a wide range of ability and put great emphasis on encouraging and teaching each student at an individual level.

Easter Courses
Easter Courses

Young Artists' Easter Course for 9-12 year olds

with Georgie Fay Mon - Fri, 9:30am – 4:00pm 7 Apr - 11 Apr 2025 North Junction St. Campus £365.00 Places Available
Day Courses
Day Courses

Introduction to Printmaking

with Jo Richardson Thursday, 9:30am – 4:30pm Term 3: Summer, 24 Apr - 19 Jun 2025 North Junction St. Campus £590.00 Places Available
Day Courses
Day Courses

Beginners Drawing & Painting

with Ginny Elston Saturday, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Term 3: Summer, 26 Apr - 21 Jun 2025 North Junction St. Campus £295.00 Places Available
Day Courses
Day Courses

Portrait Painting Fundamentals

with Jo Richardson Friday, 2:00pm – 4:30pm 9 May - 6 Jun 2025 North Junction St. Campus £175.00 One place left, phone the School
Weekend Workshops
Weekend Workshops

Colour Mixing: The Zorn Palette

with Rachael Rebus Saturday, 10:00am – 4:00pm 10 May 2025 North Junction St. Campus £100.00 Places Available
Weekend Workshops
Weekend Workshops

Maps as Inspirations for Art

with Deirdre Macleod Sat & Sun, 10:00am – 4:00pm 17 May - 18 May 2025 North Junction St. Campus £185.00 Places Available
Weekend Workshops
Weekend Workshops

Sustainable Tetra Pak Etching

with Lauren Ferguson Saturday, 10:00am – 4:00pm 24 May 2025 North Junction St. Campus £100.00 Places Available
Weekend Workshops
Weekend Workshops

Drawing the Light

with Cat Tams Saturday, 10:00am – 4:00pm 31 May 2025 North Junction St. Campus £100.00 Places Available
Summer School
Summer School

The Water of Leith: Painting, Drawing & Monoprint

with Jo Richardson Mon - Fri, 10:00am – 4:30pm 4 Aug - 8 Aug 2025 North Junction St. Campus £470.00 Places Available