The City & Guilds of London Art School is a long-established, not-for-profit institution offering an important, specialist alternative to other models of art and craft higher education in the UK.Our courses have a proven track record and are widely respected. We offer graduate and postgraduate courses in contemporary Fine Art, Conservation of cultural objects and Historic Carving (the only full-time study of carving available at this level in the UK). Our highly successful Foundation Diploma prepares students for further study in many different areas of art and design.Founded in 1854 as a social enterprise, the Art School is proud of its heritage, expertise, high standards and student-centred approach. It remains small in scale because we know from experience the huge benefits of a supportive creative community.