Leith School of Art facts for kids
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| Type | Art school |
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| Established | 1987 |
| Principal | Nicholas Devison |
| Location | , |
| Website | Leith School of Art |
Leith School of Art (LSA) is a special art college in Edinburgh, Scotland. It teaches art and design to students who have finished high school. The school is located in the Leith area of Edinburgh. It's inside an old church that used to be for Norwegian sailors. This church was built a long time ago, in 1868, by architects James Simpson and Johan Schroder.
About Leith School of Art
Leith School of Art was started in 1987 by Mark and Charlotte Cheverton. They wanted to create a place where students could learn art in a lively way. Their goal was to mix old art traditions with new, fresh ideas. They hoped students would create unique and high-quality artwork.
The School Building
The school has always been in the former Norwegian Seamen's Church in Leith. Inside the main church building, there are art studios on three different levels. There are also more studios and classrooms in the old church hall behind the main building.
In 1999, a new part was added around three sides of the old church. This new section gave the school even more studio space. It also added a small library and a new entrance hall for students and visitors.
See also
- List of further and higher education colleges in Scotland
