Be Inspired -
An Independent Scottish Art School By The Sea

We are an independent art school located by the sea, in the coastal village of Cockenzie,
East Lothian.

We offer a wide range of different courses to suit all ability levels. Our fully equipped studios offer the perfect environment to push your art to the next level. With a maximum of 10 students in each class, we provide a personal and supportive approach to learning.

Tutors

Meet our wonderful team of experienced tutors.

Our Story

Learn how Paintbox School Of Art started and about our beautiful studios.

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Years Experience

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Event & Exhibitions

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Wonderful Tutors

Learn more about our courses

Summer Courses

Aimed at providing new skills, inspiration and tuition alongside giving you the chance to relax and feel nurtured from the minute you set foot in the door!

Full Year Courses

Our courses offer full and specialist tuition and structure, aimed at developing your skills, knowledge and Artistic Practice. Designed to give 1:1 teaching in a group setting.

Short Courses

Our short courses are structured to allow you to learn, develop and hone the discipline ensuring that on completion you leave with an exciting body of dynamic work.

Short Courses

Our short courses are structured to allow you to learn, develop and hone the discipline ensuring that on completion you leave with an exciting body of dynamic work.

Weekend Courses

Our Workshops are aimed at providing new skills, inspiration and tuition alongside giving you the chance to relax and feel nurtured from the minute you arrive!

Weekend Courses

Our Workshops are aimed at providing new skills, inspiration and tuition alongside giving you the chance to relax and feel nurtured from the minute you arrive!

Professional Development Course

Designed for practicing Artists who require professional input into their work to deepen the integrity of their practice. This will help you push your work to the next level!

Online Courses

Our hub for all online, pre-recorded courses. A selection of online courses ranging from a day to a week in length (to complete) with a variety of subjects.

"Outstanding independent art ​school in East Lothian led by the dynamic Paintbox team! Having attended many year long courses, weekend workshops and summer schools I can highly recommend Paintbox. Students are supported and encouraged to find their own artistic voice in a positive and nurturing environment."

"Paintbox is a very special place with people fully committed to helping you to grow as an artist and achieve your potential. They have created a safe environment to experiment, particularly during these very challenging times and their support has proved to be a lifeline."

Upcoming Workshop and Activities

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July 2022

Sculpture Weekend Class

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July 2022

Making Mug Pottery Workshop

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July 2022

Student Pottery Exhibition

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Become part of the Paintbox Family

When you join us, we invest in your education individually, and help you develop in a way that is right for you. We have small class sizes which allows for plenty of tutor contact and personal growth. Our beautiful and inspiring location by the garden and the sea will fuel your wellbeing and feed your creativity.

Paintbox School Of Art