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Summer Programmes 2026

Posted: 21st January 2026

We are delighted to share our summer courses this year for students! See here for more information see our brochure: Summer Programmes Brochure 2026 or our poster: Summer Programmes Poster 2026

 

Monday 13th July – Friday 7th August

Portfolio Preparation

2-week course
Suitable for students 16–19

A course for students who wish to develop a portfolio for university and art school. Designed for both British and International students.

The course is structured with morning classes of drawing, painting, fashion illustration, printmaking and photography. The afternoons sessions focus on making an outstanding digital portfolio, the purpose of sketchbooks, advice on writing a winning personal statement and interview techniques.

They are also introduced to contemporary art with a tutor led visits to London’s galleries and
artists’ studios.

This course is available in person and online.

All materials included in the course.

An exhibition of student work will be held at the end of the course.

 

Preparation for Drama School

2-week course
Suitable for students 16–19

This two-week programme is particularly suitable for those thinking about actor training at degree level. The course covers many aspects of actor training, including stage, voice and movement.
Emphasis is given to audition technique, benefiting those applying to full-time drama schools.

Acting Techniques:
Improvisation
Voice
Movement

Exploring Texts:
Classical to Contemporary
Comedy, Tragedy & Melodrama
Monologues, Group work & Devising

At the end of the course students will present a showcase to an invited audience in ‘The Law Theatre’.

 

Art & Design for Aspiring Artists

2-week course
Suitable for students 12-15

This course is perfect for young students with an interest in art and design who are keen to develop their talents and explore new skills and techniques.

Students have lessons in drawing, painting, printmaking, fashion illustration and photography.

They are also introduced to contemporary art with tutor led visits to London’s museums and galleries.

This course is available in person and online.

All materials included in the course.

An exhibition of student work will be held at the end of the course.

Fees per for 2 week course:

UK: £1200

INT: £1500

London Airport Transfer: £140 each way

 

To book or find out more information, please contact mail@hampsteadfinearts.com

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Universities & Careers

Most students progress to higher education either at top academic institutions or leading art colleges. We host regular talks on higher education options and future careers. We advise and help students complete their university and art school applications for institutions in the UK, Europe, US, Canada, and Australia.

Hampstead Fine Arts College became part of Dukes Education in 2015, and our students benefit from careers advice from Dukes Education’s team of Oxbridge and US admissions specialists. Students who wish to follow academic courses are regularly accepted to study at Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, LSE, King’s College, the Courtauld Institute, St Andrews, Edinburgh, York, Bristol, and Leeds. The most popular destinations for our art students are Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, Camberwell, and Kingston. Our leading American destinations are Parsons, Pratt, NYU, and Cal Arts.

Students flourish in future careers in film, fine art, fashion, creative writing, the media, and academia, amongst others. Whatever FAC students go on to do, an education at Hampstead Fine Arts College provides a strong foundation for forging a distinctive career in a changing and competitive world.