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Art Summer Schools

Unearth your creativity with our incredible range of summer schools for budding artists.

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Why Choose Our Art Summer Schools?

  • Three amazing art summer schools to choose from
  • Options for all ages from 11-18
  • Summer schools in London, Cambridge, and Dorset
  • Learn from expert art teachers and professional artists
  • Explore a range of forms and media – from sculpture to life drawing

Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC and InvestIN, the UK’s leading multi-campus summer school and provider of career experiences.

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Unearth your creativity

Art Summer Courses with Dukes Plus

Aspiring to become an artist? Explore your creative side this summer on our summer art schools.

You’ll learn from expert art teachers and professional visiting artists, work in highly equipped studios, and discover a variety of forms and media as you prepare your own unique portfolio.

With options for students aged 11-18, our courses are perfect whether you’re just beginning to develop your artistic skills or you’re committed to a career in art and want to learn more about how to break into the industry.

Discover more about our range of summer art schools and book your place today.

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Our Art Summer Schools

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Students from
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countries around the world

We’re the UK’s
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multi-campus summer school

We’ve welcomed
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students since 2008

Recommended by
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of career summer course students

Why Book Our Summer Art Schools?

Our students benefit from 15-25+ hours per week of instruction from expert art teachers. Plus, all our summer art schools include guest lectures and masterclasses from professional artists and designers, allowing participants to learn from their extensive experience.

Try your hand at a dazzling array of different forms. From animation and book binding to life drawing and sculpture, students will have the chance to explore a wide range of artistic media – all in well equipped studios and under the tutelage of our experienced teaching staff or visiting professional artists and designers. Hone your skills in your favourite form or discover a new passion as you develop your own portfolio.

Our students always rave about the amazing programme of social activities we provide in the evenings. From quizzes to film nights or karaoke, our social programme is the perfect chance to relax after a day’s work and develop lifelong friendships.

Understanding the art world and how to develop a career in this unique but demanding industry is vital for any aspiring artist. All our summer art schools, even those for younger students, include an element of careers advice and mentorship from working artists. This is a particular focus on our Young Artist Summer Experience, which also includes networking opportunities to launch your career as an artist.

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Our Art Summer School Campuses

Our art summer schools take place at some of the most inspiring settings for learning in the UK.

Ages 11-16

Canford School

Canford offers a blend of exciting multi-activity and academic programmes for an action-packed summer to remember. Spanning over 250 picturesque acres, the Canford campus boasts 10 boarding houses and impressive facilities including the Layard Theatre, music school, sports centre, and art studios. With cricket fields, a double-court indoor sports hall, a dance studio, as well as a heated indoor 25-metre swimming pool with 6 lanes, the campus boasts an excellent variety of sporting choices.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £3,750
  • 2-4 weeks
  • 29 Jun, 13 & 20 Jul 2026

Ages 14-17

Dukes Cambridge

Our Cambridge campus, hosting pre-university summer schools for students aged 14-17. Lessons take place at some of Cambridge’s most prestigious schools and the historic university city is on your doorstep. Beyond the classroom, students enjoy supervised excursions in Cambridge and London. They live in comfortable, purpose-built modern accommodation.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £4,395
  • 2 weeks
  • 29 Jun, 13 & 27 Jul 2026
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Ages 15-18

University College London

At University College London (UCL), students aged 15-18 discover thrilling career possibilities. All our immersive career experiences take place at UCL, where students can experience living and studying at one of the leading universities in the world. With the thriving professional culture of London on your doorstep and exclusive site visits to some of London’s top firms, it’s the ideal place to launch your career.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £2,250
  • 1-2 weeks
  • 6, 27 Jul & 17 Aug 2026

Testimonials

“I managed to try out many different media and meet many professionals in different fields. Trying out so many things right before my last year of school helped me solidify my decision on what university course I will do. It was a big learning experience, both academically and socially.”

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FAQs

Our summer art schools each cater to a different age range. Overall, we welcome students aged 11 to 18 onto our programmes.

Students will explore a variety of artistic disciplines. This could include drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and performance art. Participants will receive expert tuition in each form or medium.

 

Our summer art schools take place in London (University College London campus), Cambridge, and Dorset (Canford School). Students will have access to excellent facilities including well equipped art studios.

Yes, there are accommodation options for all of our summer schools if required. Meals and guardianship are also included.

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