"Essentially, our uniqueness resides in the extent to which we recognise and foster a vital interrelation between technical skills and creative invention.

Realising one's ambition in the complex world of art requires resolve as well as imagination, but success is more achievable in this small school than in any other institution I know" - Tony Carter, Principal

The City & Guilds of London Art School has been in existence since 1879. It is committed to the skills and traditions of Art and Craft practice and is strategically well placed within easy reach of London’s cultural centres. Thanks to our location next to Kennington Tube Station, the capital's museums and galleries are right on our doorstep. The working ambience at the School is intimate and friendly; the staff to student ratio (1:12) is exceptional and ensures that technical and tutorial guidance is second to none.

Our aim is to deliver the legacy and standards of traditional skills into the most intelligent and intelligible forms of contemporary practice, by way of programmed courses and skill-based teaching. We prioritise a craft base of practice in all subject areas and continue to use tradition as a dynamic force rather than a conservative one.