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CREATIVES HUB

Everyone has the potential to be creative, and at the Royal Hospital School, we believe in nurturing that potential. With a wide range of co-curricular opportunities designed to suit every interest, we encourage all pupils to explore new activities, uncover hidden talents, and let their imaginations flourish. By stepping beyond the familiar, our pupils gain confidence, broaden their horizons, and discover passions that inspire them both inside and outside the classroom.

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OUR CREATIVE

FACILITIES

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NINE ART & DESIGN STUDIOS

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ART EXHIBITION SPACE - THE ATRIUM

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DT WORKSHOPS

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CERAMICS KILN

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PHOTOGRAPHY DARKROOM

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PROFESSIONAL GRADE PERFORMANCE SPACES

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PERSONAL SIXTH FORM STUDIO SPACES

CREATIVE

SUBJECTS

FINE ART

Our purpose-built, fully equipped art studios sit at the heart of the RHS creative hub. Here, pupils explore drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture, engage with genres and global cultures, and develop figurative, abstract and conceptual approaches through Art and Design lessons, open studio sessions, clubs and masterclasses.

ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN A LEVEL

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Pupils benefit from well-equipped design technology workshops, enabling them to design and create three-dimensional outcomes using wood, metal, textiles and plastics, while developing practical skills, problem-solving and an understanding of materials

ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN A LEVEL

DRAMA

Drama is taught in dedicated performance spaces, including our newly renovated, professional-grade theatre, Greenwich Hall.

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ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN A LEVEL

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Our well-equipped food technology kitchens provide pupils with the space to combine practical cooking with theoretical food study, developing essential life skills, nutritional understanding and confidence in safe, creative food preparation.

ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN A LEVEL

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Our graphic design classrooms provide access to professional-level software, including the Adobe suite, enabling pupils to develop digital creativity, technical proficiency and an understanding of industry-standard design processes.

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MEDIA STUDIES

Our media studies facilities give pupils hands-on experience with professional equipment and software, allowing them to explore film, photography, and digital media while developing creative storytelling, technical skills, and critical analysis.

ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN A LEVEL

PHOTOGRAPHY

Our creative hub offers extensive digital and analogue photography facilities, including film and digital cameras, a studio with lighting, backdrops and props, and a 12-enlarger darkroom. Pupils access the Adobe suite, explore film and alternative processes, and develop confident practice in lens- and light-based media.

Royal Hospital School pupil uses camera during photography class

CERAMICS

With a dedicated ceramics studio featuring throwing wheels, casting facilities and kilns, ceramics is central to RHS sculpture. Specialist teachers support building, sculpting, casting and glazing, encouraging exploration of figurative and abstract form. Ceramics is taught from Year 7, alongside year-round 3D masterclasses throughout school.

Royal Hospital School pupils take part in ceramics class

TEXTILES

Artists with an interest in textiles are supported in specialist studios equipped with industrial sewing machines, looms and printing facilities. Pupils explore dyeing, embroidery, knitting and felt alongside paint, with strong opportunities in fashion design. Many specialise in textiles, with alumni succeeding in fashion and homewares industries.

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CREATIVE

SPACES

THE ATRIUM

The Atrium is a bright, airy space designed to showcase pupils’ work. This grand area often hosts exhibitions and special events, celebrating creativity and achievement.

PERSONAL STUDIO SPACE

Each Sixth Former has a dedicated studio space to focus on their assignments and projects.

PROFESSIONAL GRADE THEATRE

Greenwich Hall is our newly renovated theatre, designed and equipped to professional performance standards

CREATIVES

BEYOND SCHOOL

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Hear from Harriet Barber, Head of Art:




 

HEAD OF ART: MRS HARRIET BARBER
hbarber@royalhospitalschool.org
Instagram: @art_rhs