Leith School of Art

Leith School of Art The official page for Scotland's leading independent art school Leith School of Art is a unique and special place. We believe in high quality teaching.

Set up over 30 years ago as an alternative to large institutions, our ethos is to focus on teaching the individual while fostering a sense of community. We are a small school which allows us to concentrate on the needs of each student and to generate a good working relationship between the students and staff. In all of our courses, we teach the elements of art and design, from basic methods and ma

terials through to the conceptual underpinning of the work undertaken. An important element is studying the work of great artists of the past, as well as that of artists working today, with lectures and seminars forming a significant part of our courses. We also believe that teaching itself is a creative activity and strive constantly to refresh our teaching, making it interesting and relevant in order to best nurture each person’s artistic gift.

💫 Bookings Open! 💫 In addition to our usual programme, we are launching two new short courses next term: Thursday Mornin...
16/06/2026

💫 Bookings Open! 💫

In addition to our usual programme, we are launching two new short courses next term: Thursday Morning Painting and Thursday Afternoon Drawing & Painting the Figure. Places are going fast for all courses (some are already fully booked) so early booking is definitely recommended!

Click the link in bio or visit the website to browse the full programme of upcoming Day & Evening Short Courses, running from Monday 14th September - Saturday 5th December.

Jewellery: Set in Stone | Summer School 2026Design and make a personal pendant or ring, learning fundamental stone-setti...
05/06/2026

Jewellery: Set in Stone | Summer School 2026

Design and make a personal pendant or ring, learning fundamental stone-setting techniques through tutor-led demonstrations and practical jewellery making

19–21 August | Tutor:

All materials included

☝️ Click the link in bio to book

Maximal Minimal | Summer School 2026Build confidence in abstract painting through experimentation with layering, collage...
04/06/2026

Maximal Minimal | Summer School 2026

Build confidence in abstract painting through experimentation with layering, collage, adding and removing materials

17–21 August | Tutor:

All materials included

☝️ Click the link in bio to book

Figuring It Out | Summer School 2026Explore the figure through drawing, painting, and clay, building confidence in line,...
03/06/2026

Figuring It Out | Summer School 2026

Explore the figure through drawing, painting, and clay, building confidence in line, form, and colour

17–21 August | Tutor:

All materials included

☝️ Click the link in bio to book

Frame Weaving for Beginners | Summer School 2026Explore frame loom weaving, translating colour and texture from a painti...
02/06/2026

Frame Weaving for Beginners | Summer School 2026

Explore frame loom weaving, translating colour and texture from a painting or image into a small textile through simple techniques and material experimentation.

17–18 August | Tutor: Fiona Pankhurst

All materials included ☝️ Click the link in bio to book.

Colour Theory in Action | Summer School 2026Explore colour theory through mixing, collage, and painting, experimenting w...
01/06/2026

Colour Theory in Action | Summer School 2026

Explore colour theory through mixing, collage, and painting, experimenting with how colour, light, and pigment interact in your own work.

10–14 August | Tutor:

All materials included ☝️ Click the link in bio to book.

Experiments & Explorations in Watercolour | Summer School 2026Experiment with watercolour, inks and mixed media in a rel...
28/05/2026

Experiments & Explorations in Watercolour | Summer School 2026

Experiment with watercolour, inks and mixed media in a relaxed, hands-on course exploring expressive mark-making, texture, and colour.

10–14 August | Tutor:

All materials included ☝️ Click the link in bio to book.

Printmaking for Textiles | Summer School 2026Explore lino and screen printing for textiles, creating patterns and expres...
27/05/2026

Printmaking for Textiles | Summer School 2026

Explore lino and screen printing for textiles, creating patterns and expressive designs on fabric through hands-on experimentation and printmaking techniques.

10–14 August | Tutor:

All materials included ☝️ Click the link in bio to book

Art & Spirituality: Shoreline of the Invisible | Summer School 2026Explore material and spiritual worlds through mixed m...
26/05/2026

Art & Spirituality: Shoreline of the Invisible | Summer School 2026

Explore material and spiritual worlds through mixed media, inspired by poetry, reflection, and artists including Mark Rothko and Agnes Martin.

5–7 August | Tutor:

All materials included ☝️ Click the link in bio to book

Stories in Paint | Summer School 2026Develop narrative paintings from memory, collage and observation, exploring story, ...
25/05/2026

Stories in Paint | Summer School 2026

Develop narrative paintings from memory, collage and observation, exploring story, composition and colour through paint.

3–7 August | Tutor:

All materials included

☝️ Click the link in bio to book

Address

25 North Junction Street
Edinburgh
EH66HW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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