Enrollment, Fees & Term Dates
You’ve decided to pursue your fine art studies and are now in search of a comprehensive program that offers superlative training and a traditional approach to classical drawing and painting. Edinburgh Atelier of Fine Art (EAFA) is a good choice because it emphasises a 19th century, European atelier technique that has a proven record of success. Whether you are at an amateur or professional level, EAFA instructors are dedicated to helping you fulfil your individual artistic goals.
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Full Time
As a full time student you will have access to 3 live model sessions per week and during each ten week term you will complete a 60 hour long pose drawing or painting. You will have the most studio time to work through the core program and development is usually faster with this many hours. Working after 5pm is possible if prearranged with our faculty.
Part Time
As a part time student you will do 9 hours per week including at least 3 hours with a live model. Studying on an ad hoc basis is possible but should ideally be not less than 6 hours per week and again should include at least 3 hours with a live model. If you would like to do more hours or less hours than our part time option this may be arranged.
Amateur or professional level, EAFA instructors are dedicated to helping you fulfil your individual artistic goals.
Our Weekly Timetable
*Figure drawing sessions are split. Full time students will work from a live model either during the morning sessions or the afternoon sessions but not both.
A Guide to Fees
Term Time
Our year is split into 4 blocks of ten weeks although you are welcome to join us midway through a term.
2025 terms
- Term 1 6th January - 15th March
- Term 2 7th April - 14th June
- Term 3 21st July - 27th September
- Term 4 13th October - 20th December
2026 terms
- Term 1 5th January - 14th March
- Term 2 6th April - 13th June
- Term 3 20th July - 26th September
- Term 4 12th October - 19th December
Course Length
Our 4 level program is designed to cater for students studying full-time, part-time, or even just on a drop-in basis. For this reason course completion time varies depending on individual attendance. Each level is modular and must be completed fully before moving to the next so course length is measured by progress rather that specific term times. The approximate study time from beginner to graduation is between 2 and 4 years.
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Workshop
Composing and Painting a Still-life with Oil Paint
17
February
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21
February
2025
days
Unlock your artistic potential with our immersive still-life painting workshop, beginners and experience artists welcome.
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Workshop
Tuesday Evening Portrait Drawing Class
7
January
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11
March
2025
days
Senior Instructors Ewan McNaughton and Lea Vaughn offer their knowledge and insight into the process of drawing portraits.
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Workshop
Thursday Evening Life Drawing Classes
9
January
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13
March
2025
10
days
Join us for a ten week block of evening tutored life drawing classes. All levels welcome.
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Short Course
Colour Mixing
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1
January
2099
2
days
Explore the essentials of colour with this two-day colour mixing workshop.
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Short Course
Concepts in Portrait Drawing
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1
January
2099
4
days
In this course, you will be taught to understand the structure of the human head and principals of idealistic proportion.
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Short Course
In the Studios of the Old Masters
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1
January
2099
7
days
EAFA instructors take you through the stages of painting in the tradition of the old masters in this seven day course.
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