ONLINE TUITION AND MENTORING

Study in the traditions of the old masters, comfortably in your home.

How the Online Program Works

The Online Program with Mentorship combines structured classical training with ongoing personal mentorship, allowing you to study from anywhere while receiving expert guidance throughout your artistic development.

Your progression is supported through four key elements:

Personal Critique

As you work through each project, simply photograph your progress and send it directly to your instructor. You’ll receive detailed written or visual feedback within 48–72 hours, allowing you to make corrections, ask questions, and continue developing with confidence.

This creates an ongoing dialogue throughout your studies rather than waiting until a project is complete.

Bi-Weekly Mentoring Sessions

Students are invited to an optional online meeting every two weeks to discuss progress, ask questions, review work, and set goals for the next stage of their development. Sessions are held on Thursdays at a pre-arranged time.

Structured Learning

Every student follows a carefully designed curriculum consisting of high-quality video demonstrations, written instruction, reference material, and practical exercises.

Each project builds upon the last, progressing from fundamental skills to increasingly complex subjects. Rather than relying on isolated tutorials, you’ll follow a clear pathway based on the methods of the classical atelier.

Community

Students also gain access to our online community, where they can share work, receive encouragement, discuss techniques, and connect with fellow artists studying the same curriculum.

A Personal Course of Study

While every student follows a structured progression, your artistic interests remain central to your education.

Together with your tutor, you’ll choose the subjects most relevant to your goals, whether your interests lie in portraiture, still life, landscape, or figure painting. Alongside the core exercises, you’ll be encouraged to pursue personal projects that develop your creativity while strengthening your technical ability.

As your understanding grows, each assignment increases in complexity, building confidence, knowledge, and skill through a logical sequence of study.

Learn with Confidence

Great painting is not a mystery. It is the result of sound instruction, deliberate practice, and consistent feedback.

The Scottish School of Classical Art combines structured learning with ongoing mentorship, giving you the guidance needed to build a solid foundation in classical drawing and painting. Study at your own pace, develop lasting skills, and progress with the support of an experienced instructor every step of the way.