Paintbox School of Art

Paintbox is an independent art school located right by the sea, in the coastal village of Cockenzie, East Lothian.

About Paintbox School of Art

We are an independent art school located right by the sea, in the coastal village of Cockenzie, East Lothian (around a 30 minute drive from Edinburgh). We are also directly on the number 26 bus route from Edinburgh City Centre.

We offer high quality teaching by professional Artists to small groups of students (maximum of 10 students per class), from beginners to established professional Artists.

We run a variety of art courses over differing timescales, to suit all ability levels and help participants find the best path for their own work. We also provide a personal and supportive approach to learning.

From Weekend Workshops and Short Courses, to Full Year Courses including a Professional Development Course and much more, we offer plenty of exciting options to inspire creativity and individual artistic development!

We have two fully equipped large studios with beautiful garden and coastal surroundings, offering the perfect environment for artists to push their artwork to the next level.

Upcoming Events at Paintbox School of Art

Arts and Crafts

Artist Bootcamp

13th January 2026

Paintbox School of Art, Cockenzie and Port Seton

Are you an Artist, working away in your own studio, stuck in a big of a rut, and feel like you need an injection of energy?! Well the 5 week Artist Bootcamp course is for you!

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Arts and Crafts

DIY Printmaking Course

15th January 2026

Paintbox School of Art, Cockenzie and Port Seton

Learning a variety of accessible printmaking methods on this Paintbox School of Art's 10 week DIY Printmaking Course starting Thursday 15th January.

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Arts and Crafts

Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark

31st January 2026 - 1st February 2026

Paintbox School of Art, Cockenzie and Port Seton

In this 2 day workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.

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