RICHMOND SCHOOL OF ART
Richmond School of Art and College of Music, at Halford House, Halford Road, Richmond, Surrey was established in 1873 and over the next fifteen years had a connection with the Science and Art Department at South Kensington and in 1895 Mr D Marwood was headmaster. In 1910 Frank Percival Brown (1877-1958) was appointed headmaster but resigned in 1916 to work as a machine gun hand at the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich. In 1922 Mr J.M. Smith was appointed full time headmaster and of the Reigate and Redhill art classes, at a salary of £500 per annum. In 1932 the School had 42-day students and 96 evening students of which 20 were both day and evening students, and in the same year Francis Joseph Terence Maloney (1917-2008), William McLaren (1923-1987) and William Ware (1915-1998) were awarded free tuition. In 1941 their premises, still at Halford Road, Richmond not at present in use, were let out. In 1973 it was noticed that 'Richmond School of Art was enlarging its adult facilities to accommodate students from Ealing School of Art.'
2. In 1946 Jack Leslie Fairhurst (1905-1989) was the principal also the art master at Richmond and East Sheen school. Currently [2024] Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College RHACC is one of nine institutes of adult learning in the UK and was established on 1 October 2017 through the merger of Richmond Adult and Community College and Hillcroft College. With two campuses including a dedicated Art School and Business School. Honor Surie studied ceramics at Richmond.
Website: https://www.rhacc.ac.uk
3. The New School of Art offers a diverse and exciting array of art classes for beginners and established artists in easy reach of Richmond. Our centres in Lewes, Brighton and London host courses in drawing, oils painting and art history led by inspiring tutors, all highly regarded artists and art historians. Richmond is an inspiring and diverse centre for the Arts. It is the home of choice for many established artists but also a must visit destination for aspiring artists. Richmond is an easy choice if you are thinking of doing an art course. The New School of Art presents courses led by well established, highly regarded art historians and artists who will support and guide you through the course of your choice. Susie Joyce studied painting at the New Richmond School of Art with David Wiseman 1993-1997
Website: https://thenewschoolart.org