A Flexible, Alternative Development Programme for Artists.
Artist-developed, led and approved, our development programme meets you where you are and helps you advance your practice and career. We are proudly non-selective and have developed a radical pedagogy to support artists working in all mediums at any point in their development. Whether you have been working as a professional for years, or are serious about your hobby, if you want to take things further, we can help you.
FIND YOUR GROUP
IncredibleĀ Syllabus
10-weeks of learning per term in small, mixed groups to challenge your thinking and support your growth.
Crits
Two opportunities per term to get honest and considerate critical feedback on your work from a group of artists.Ā
Exhibitions
At least two opportunities per term to show your work at our group exhibitions. Looking to get your work out there, we have you covered.
A radical model and an accessible philosophy
We aren't like other art schools. At Nimble our programs are designed to meet you where you areā€”flexible, accessible, and tailored to your creative journey.Ā IfĀ full-time study or expensive courses arenā€™t an option, we provide hands-on, bespoke support to help you grow. Term 1 focuses on deepening and exploring your art practice. No formal qualifications? No problem. We welcome everyoneā€”untrained artists, graduates, professionals, emerging creativesā€”anyone committed to developing their craft in any medium. This is your space to reflect, connect, thrive.
Each weekly 2-hour session includes:
- a weekly seminar round the resources and themes in our curriculum designed to open new thinking and challenge the way you see your work.
- practical exercises for you to work on during the week, with resources and questions aimed at reflecting on they way you work.
- a group critique. In these sessions, we look at two artists' work for 30 mins in-depth as a group. Whether you have specific questions, want feedback on works in progress, or want to see how the work reads to others, your cohort is here to help.
Enrolling now:
Term 1 - Online - Saturdays - 11am
Our online groups have proved a great way for people to connect and learn wherever they are in the world or with their practice. A great option for you if there is no group close to you, if feel more comfortable learning online from home/studio, or if you want a really diverse range of perspectives and ideas. Join us from home, cafe, or wherever you are on a Saturday morning via Zoom and find your ecosystem of support for your artistic practice. You get absolutely everything that the in-person crews get, and we have tailored these digital cohorts so they are the same great experience!
Ā£295.00 GBP
Term 1 - Hastings - Tuesdays at 12 noon - starting 21st January
Born in Hastings... thriving in Hastings. We are proud to continue to run our Artist Development Programme in the hometown we started in. Originally Hastings Art School, we are so excited to continue our programme at our Hypha Studios unit in Priory Meadow shopping centre. This cohort will be run by local artist and Nimble Art School graduate, Oliver Salmon, who will be facilitating the weekly sessions. Our flagship programme in its original context you will be part of a thriving local art scene and part of a legacy we hope continues for a long time to come.
Ā£295.00 GBP
Term 1 - Hurstpierpoint - Tuesdays - 6pm
It is our belief that all communities are thriving creative communities, and we are so excited to be launching our first cohort outside of a large urban area. Join Nimble director and founder Julia Kotziamani in the beautiful village of Hurtspierpoint to explore and engage with other local artists in the rural mid-Sussex district. You will be given opportunities to engage locally and with our Brighton-based groups for exhibitions and networking events. Shake up your practice and connect with others in the area, this is for you if you worry that great arts education and discourse is only available in metropolitan areas...not when you are Nimble!
Ā£295.00 GBP
Term 1 - Brighton - Tuesday at 12.30pm - starting 21st January
Venturing along the Sussex coast, we are opening our very first Brighton cohort in 2025. Nimble Art School creator/director, Julia Kotziamani, will facilitate meetings in an exciting new venue (TBA). We are absolutely thrilled to have a new group in Brighton, which has been a dream since our inception. You will get all of the same great content we delivered in hastings, along with Brighton and Hove-specific exhibition opportunities and networks. Sessions will be held in-person on Tuesday afternoons and you will join a great network of alumni based in Brighton.
Ā£295.00 GBP
Term 2 - Online - Thursdays at 6pm - starting 2nd January
Term runs online from 2nd Jan, on Thursdays from 6-8pm. Transitioning into Term 2, this online cohort sharpens focus on refining your artistic voice and concerns, preparing you for real-world applications through solo shows and public events. Deepen your understanding of your practice, contextualize it within the broader artistic landscape, and effectively communicate your insights to your audience.
