First registered as a charity in 1977, the school became a C.I O. (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) in 2019. You can read more about our charity here.

Our building is the old village primary school, built around 1870 and its hall is now the main teaching studio, with another rear studio built in the 1980s. Pottery and sculpture share a studio which was also added in the 1980s. Read all about our history here.

We also have a library of around 1,000 books, all very generously donated by past tutors and students. Books are available to borrow by members and friends, and donations to increase the scope of our library are always welcome. The library is in the school common room, also used for coffee breaks and lunch.

Attending Sunningwell School of Art.

Materials.

In the main, students bring their own materials, however the school has a small shop where paper and some sundries can be purchased. We also have spare materials for students to use.

Parking

There is plenty of parking at the school both at the front and the rear, and there is an overflow car park opposite the entrance to the village pub, The Flowing Well. Extra parking is also available in the village hall car park.

Refreshments

As there is no village shop in Sunningwell, anyone attending classes should consider bringing a packed lunch. The Flowing Well, a two-minute walk away, serves food at lunchtimes, and tea, coffee and biscuits are available at the school all throughout the day.