Study art online with the London Art College from the USA
If you’re based in the United States and you’ve always wanted to study art with a UK college, the London Art College offers flexible distance learning courses you can complete entirely from home. You’ll work through clear projects, submit your artwork online and receive friendly, constructive feedback from experienced tutors based in the UK.
Our courses are vocational and hobby-friendly rather than academic. They’re ideal if you’d like structured guidance, but still want the freedom to learn at your own pace alongside work, family or other commitments.
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Why our courses work well for students in the USA
Many of our US-based students are looking for a calm, structured way to develop their art, without the time pressure or cost of regular in-person classes. Studying with a UK distance learning college can be a good fit if you:
- Like the idea of learning with a long-established British art college.
- Prefer to study from home rather than travelling to classes.
- Want personal feedback on your artwork, not just videos to watch.
- Need a course that fits around shift work, caring responsibilities or busy family life.
- Are looking for a hobby course rather than a formal degree or credit-bearing programme.
How studying from the USA works in practice
Although we are based in the UK, our distance learning courses are designed so that you can study comfortably from the USA without worrying about time zones or international admin.
- Choose a course from our online art courses page.
- Enrol online and pay in pounds sterling (GBP). Your bank or card provider will convert the fee into US dollars automatically.
- Access your course materials through our online student area.
- Work through projects and assignments at your own pace from home.
- Submit your coursework online and receive personal feedback from your tutor.
There are no live sessions you have to attend. You decide when to study, upload your assignments when they are ready, and your tutor reviews them and replies with comments and suggestions.
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Courses our US students often choose
Students in the USA choose a wide range of subjects, but we’ve noticed a few clear favourites. Many begin with drawing-based courses using simple, easy-to-source materials, then move into more specialised areas once their confidence has grown.
We also find that many US students enjoy exploring aspects of traditional British art, such as landscape drawing. Britain’s long history of landscape painting — from Turner and Constable to the Norwich School — continues to inspire students who enjoy working from nature, travel sketches or local scenery.
- Beginners’ Drawing – for complete beginners or anyone returning to drawing after a long break.
- Drawing with Pens – a good choice if you enjoy line work, sketching and ink.
- Coloured Pencil – ideal if you like detail and prefer a clean, portable medium.
- Pastels Certificate – for students who enjoy bold colour and expressive mark-making.
- Illustrating Children’s Books Diploma – popular with US students who love storytelling, characters and picture books.
- Botanical Painting Course – perfect if you enjoy detailed, nature-based subjects and want to develop accurate observational painting skills.
- Landscape Drawing – inspired by the strong British landscape tradition; ideal if you enjoy sketching nature, parks or the places you travel.
Practical details for students in the USA
- Course format: fully online distance learning, with tutor feedback on your submitted coursework.
- Who courses are for: mainly hobby artists, beginners and improvers.
- Time frame: you usually have up to two years to complete your course.
- Payments: fees are listed in GBP; your bank converts the amount into USD.
- Awards: Certificates or Diplomas from the London Art College (vocational, not academic).
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Frequently asked questions for students in the USA
Can I really study with a UK college from the USA?
Yes. All London Art College courses are delivered through distance learning, and we have many students in the USA. You study from home, upload your coursework online and receive feedback from your tutor in the UK.
How does payment work from the USA?
You enrol and pay for your course in pounds sterling (GBP) on our website. Your bank or card provider automatically converts this into US dollars at their exchange rate.
Do I need to be online at specific times?
No. There are no scheduled live classes. You study when it suits you, submit your assignments when they are ready, and your tutor replies with feedback once they have reviewed your work.
Will I have to pay extra for shipping?
Most course materials and feedback are provided online. You will purchase your own art materials locally in the USA.
What will I receive when I finish my course?
When you successfully complete your course, you will receive a London Art College Certificate or Diploma. These are vocational awards and do not carry academic credits.
Ready to study art online from the USA?
If you live in the United States and would like to study with a long-established UK distance learning art college, we would be delighted to welcome you as a student.