17 Aug 2026
Working on improving her painting practice under the guidance of the Slade's rigorous, artist-led approach.
This summer, Susi London attended the prestigious Slade School of Art's summer intensive, in London’s historic Bloomsbury district.
The curriculum was tailored specifically for artists who already possess a foundational technique and are looking to push their creative boundaries. Set within the iconic Gower Street studios, the two-week intensive challenged participants to move beyond mere technical representation and to interrogate the deeper conceptual frameworks of their work.
Tutors this year included practicing contemporary artists from the Slade School of Fine Art community; Virginia Verran, Caroline De Lannoy, Sandra Smith, Kate Hopkins, Des Haughton, Flora Bradwell and Ian Rowlands.
For Susi, the Slade represents a critical stepping stone—a focused window of intensity that encouraged her to refine her visual voice. As the autumn season approaches, the works conceived in those high-ceilinged Bloomsbury studios are bound to influence her upcoming projects and exhibitions.