The Prince's Drawing School

The Prince’s Drawing School, founded by The Prince of Wales, is committed to ensuring figurative art does not become a lost art. It is one of only a few institutions in the world offering in-depth, quality tuition for those who wish to develop their observational drawing skills. It is a completely independent, non-profit art school which aims to raise the standard and profile of drawing through teaching and practice.

As well as a Drawing Year Postgraduate Programme, the School runs a broad range of affordable courses designed for both professional artists and other interested adults, including master classes in the life room, in museums and galleries and in the streets and parks of London. Drawing instruction is delivered by distinguished artists and teachers from leading institutions including The Royal Academy, The Royal College of Art and The Slade. Over 3,000 students have attended classes since 2000; there are over 130 alumni of the Postgraduate Programme.

The School is also committed to making it possible for every child with an interest in, or aptitude for drawing to achieve their potential. The School provides serious, sustained tuition and mentoring, for children age 10–14, from all backgrounds, through affordable programmes which are provided when and where it works for students.