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You can also contact us via phone on 01202 302702 

Please note we will probably be teaching or painting when you phone so do leave a clear message on the answerphone giving your name and contact phone number and we will return your call as soon as passible.

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29 Southern Road
Bournemouth, England, BH6 3SR
United Kingdom

01202302702

Classical Art Academy run Drawing and Oil Painting Classes Courses Workshops and Painting Holidays from their studio in Bournemouth, Dorset.  Art courses, classes and workshops in Drawing and Oil Painting for all ability levels and ages.

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• Art School • Drawing & Oil Painting • Portraiture & Figurative • Painting Holidays • Art Breaks •

Welcome To Our Atelier

The Classical Art Academy is a school of representational art. We work in small groups, to offer highly tutored classes in drawing and oil painting. Atelier is a French word meaning studio and has been adopted by certain art schools to reflect the old master's tradition of teaching aspiring artists' within their studio. Our Atelier opened in 2010, specialising in drawing and oil painting techniques used by great historical artists. Our students learn how to create beautiful portraiture, still life, landscapes, seascapes and en plein air from professional artists and highly acclaimed tutors. Anyone with a desire and determination to learn can become an accomplished artist with the right tuition. We aim to give you the techniques to express your creativity fully.

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Classical Art Academy

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OPEN & EXPERIENCE DAYS

Come and experience our studio.

Visit our open-day events, or you can book a taster class! Meet tutors, experience the studio, watch demonstrations and explore our methods.

Fancy joining us for a taster lesson? You will have a drawing lesson, experience the studio, watch demonstrations and explore our methods first-hand.

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I am totally amazed at how quickly my skills have developed under Martin, and would never have believed it before starting. I highly recommend this school to anyone interested in learning to develop as a skilled oil painter - Fabulous!
— Tony Jackson
If you’re considering this school, don’t hesitate, do it! Rachel and Martin are two of the most genuine people you could wish to meet, and Martin is the best teacher I have encountered. He teaches in a magical way knowing just how to get the best out of each student. Wonderful course, beautiful studies.
— Kellie Shemilt
I really enjoyed this course, it was absolutely fantastic. Anastasia is the best teacher I’ve had and learnt so much about classical portraiture and mixing true colour. I had the best time and even had a swim in the sea!
— Mary Liddell