Sidney Cooper School of Art, Canterbury

~ THE SIDNEY COOPER SCHOOL OF ART ~

School of Science & Art

23 ST. PETER'S STREET, CANTERBURY

A picture CVB c. 1902

"Mr. T. Sidney Cooper R.A. the artist, of Harbledown, has established, at his own expense, a gallery of casts, statues and drawings for the use of students, in the house in which he was born, High Street?(should read St. Peters street), which is to be carried on as a School of Art in connection with South Kensington."

Kellys Directory of Kent 1882

"School of Science & Art (Thomas Sidney Cooper R.A.), 23 Peter Street, George A. Wood F.R. Hist. S. principal; George F. Francis, hon. sec.; John Chandler, curator."

Kellys Directory of Kent, Surrey & Sussex 1891

Founded by Thomas Sidney Cooper, M.V.O., R.A., in 1868. Presented by him to the City in 1882, and affiliated in the same year to the Science and Art Department, South Kensington, of the Committee of Council on Education. In making the presentation the artist stated that he had two objects in view, 1st to dedicate the Gallery to the memory of his mother, who died in 1865 in the adjoining cottage now used as a vestibule, 2ndly, to give the youth of Canterbury and neighbourhood, who felt a desire to study art, those opportunities which were denied to himself.

Thomas Sidney Cooper was born on September 26th, 1803, in the small room with the latticed projecting window of the cottage. He died in his 99th year at his residence on the outskirts of Canterbury, in February, 1902. Two of his most important pictures are hung in the Gallery of the Royal Museum, where his last work, with his pallette and brush are also preserved.

The School is vested in the Coropration of Canterbury and is under the management of the Royal Museum Committee of the Canterbury Town Council.

Head Master - Mr. Joseph Ogden*

Assistants: Miss E. C. Brothers, Mr. W. E. Taylor and Miss N. Craig

Secretary: Mr. G. F. Francis

The Session is divided into three terms of about 14 weeks each. First Term will commence about the beginning of May, October 2nd, and the 3rd about the middle of January.

Day Classes

Evening Classes - Elementary

Woodwork Class

Pupil Teachers' Class

Advanced

Prizes and Scholarships

c. 1902

The late Mr. T. Sidney Cooper C.V.O, R.A. of Harbledown (d. 1902) established at his own expense, in the house in St. Peter's street in which he was born, a gallery of casts, statues and drawings for the use of students, which is carried on as a School of Art in connection with the Art Department of the Board of Education, South Kensington; the school is managed by the Education Committee. 1913

1891 - George A. Wood F.R. Hist. S. Principal

In the early l900's Joseph Ogden was in his late 30's and an Art Master, he was living with his wife Martha Ogden at 7 St. Dunstan's Terrace. He was born in Lancashire.

The Kentish Observer, Thursday, December 20th, 1894

School of Art - The Masters Report

The Master (Mr. H. ALLEN) reported that the Mayor distributed the prizes on Friday, the 14th at the Forester's Hall. He (Mr. Allen) recommended that Miss Nellie CRAIG, Miss Mary CALDWELL, and Miss Ellen BEAR continue their free scholarships in the day class and that Mr. Lionel SOUTHEE be granted a free studentship. The school closed for the Christmas holidays on the 18th and re-commences on Monday, January 7th, 1895.

Councillor Russell moved and Alderman Sanderson seconded that the suggestions be acceded to.

On being put to the vote the motion was carried.

The Chairman then introduced Mr. Barwell, one of her Majesty's Inspectors from South Kensington, to the members.

Mr. Barewll, in a few remarks on the technical part of the school, suggested that the Committee should apply to South Kensington for the loan of some of their high class embroidery so that the students at the school might have good examples to work from.

Alderman Mason said he was sure they were very much obliged for the suggestion. He was convinced that these examples would stimulate the work.

The Inspector said there was a difficulty in getting fine designs, and he thought it might prove of greater help to the students to see some of the works. There was another thing he noticed and that was that some of the ladies, two expecially, were making illustrations of a story from Hans Anderson. For this they required some sort of figure; if they could afford a small sum for a draped model, it would be a great thing. It was a little hard on the students to have to pay for one out of their own pockets. In large towns where they had big classes, they had drawings from the nude of both sexes. He would, however, suggest a draped model, as they could only get the form of a limb drawn satisfactorily from nature.

Alderman Sanderson said they had already drawn from a model, but they had to pay something for it.

The Inspector stated that he had always taken great interest in their school, and he was present at the meeting when Mr. Sidney Cooper formally handed it over. He thought it was in a very helathy state, and he was glad to see some practical application in the embroidery class.

Alderman Mason thanked the Inspector exceedeingly for his visit and kind advice.

Councillor Lukey propsed that application be made for the loan of the high-class embrodiery and needlework.

Councillor Russell seconded, and it was agreed to.

Alderman Sanderson inquired as to the cost of a model for the year.

The Head Master said it would cost about £8 and it was decided that he should engage a model when necessary at a cost not to exceed £8.

This was all the buiness.

Kentish Observer, Thursday, December 20, 1894

The Sidney Cooper School of Science and Art

An examination for free scholarships at the above School took place on the 30th ult. The conditions this year differed from those of previous years, the examination being open only to past and not present pupils of the elementary schools. Some 32 candidates presented themselves. Then were, however, disqualified, through being students at elementary schools. The maximum number of points was forty, and the subject freehand drawing from a flat copy. The work was generally very good, and the following were the successful candidates with the number of points gained: Miss Bear, 36, Louisa Surry*, 36; William Jarrett, 35, George Jarrett, 34; Rose Surry*, 32, Frank Collingwood, 30, Arthur Rye, 30, Ernest Ingleton, 29; Mabel Sewel, 29, George Parry, 28; Robert Holness, 27; George Coppen, 26; James Spillett, 24; Alexander Twyman, 23; - Hopkins, 16; Forwood, 8.

*50 Broad Street

1903 - Joseph Ogden, Principal; George F. Francis, hon. sec.; Arthur John HARRIS, Curator

1917 Directory - J. Ashleigh Ogden, Whitstable Road, ARTIST


~ THE SIDNEY COOPER SCHOOL OF ART ~ School of Science & Art 23 ST. PETER'S STREET, CANTERBURY A picture CVB c. 1902 "Mr. T. Sidney Cooper R.A. the artist, of Harbledown, has established, at his own expense, a gallery of casts, statues and drawings for the use of students, in the house in which he was born, High Street?(should read St. Peters street), which is to be carried on as a School of Art in connection with South Kensington." Kellys Directory of Kent 1882 "School of Science & Art (Thomas Sidney Cooper R.A.), 23 Peter Street, George A. Wood F.R. Hist. S. principal; George F. Francis, hon. sec.; John Chandler, curator." Kellys Directory of Kent, Surrey & Sussex 1891 Founded by Thomas Sidney Cooper, M.V.O., R.A., in 1868. Presented by him to the City in 1882, and affiliated in the same year to the Science and Art Department, South Kensington, of the Committee of Council on Education. In making the presentation the artist stated that he had two objects in view, 1st to dedicate the Gallery to the memory of his mother, who died in 1865 in the adjoining cottage now used as a vestibule, 2ndly, to give the youth of Canterbury and neighbourhood, who felt a desire to study art, those opportunities which were denied to himself. Thomas Sidney Cooper was born on September 26th, 1803, in the small room with the latticed projecting window of the cottage. He died in his 99th year at his residence on the outskirts of Canterbury, in February, 1902. Two of his most important pictures are hung in the Gallery of the Royal Museum, where his last work, with his pallette and brush are also preserved. The School is vested in the Coropration of Canterbury and is under the management of the Royal Museum Committee of the Canterbury Town Council. Head Master - Mr. Joseph Ogden* Assistants: Miss E. C. Brothers, Mr. W. E. Taylor and Miss N. Craig Secretary: Mr. G. F. Francis The Session is divided into three terms of about 14 weeks each. First Term will commence about the beginning of May, October 2nd, and the 3rd about the middle of January. Day Classes Evening Classes - Elementary Woodwork Class Pupil Teachers' Class Advanced Prizes and Scholarships c. 1902 The late Mr. T. Sidney Cooper C.V.O, R.A. of Harbledown (d. 1902) established at his own expense, in the house in St. Peter's street in which he was born, a gallery of casts, statues and drawings for the use of students, which is carried on as a School of Art in connection with the Art Department of the Board of Education, South Kensington; the school is managed by the Education Committee. 1913 1891 - George A. Wood F.R. Hist. S. Principal In the early l900's Joseph Ogden was in his late 30's and an Art Master, he was living with his wife Martha Ogden at 7 St. Dunstan's Terrace. He was born in Lancashire. The Kentish Observer, Thursday, December 20th, 1894 School of Art - The Masters Report The Master (Mr. H. ALLEN) reported that the Mayor distributed the prizes on Friday, the 14th at the Forester's Hall. He (Mr. Allen) recommended that Miss Nellie CRAIG, Miss Mary CALDWELL, and Miss Ellen BEAR continue their free scholarships in the day class and that Mr. Lionel SOUTHEE be granted a free studentship. The school closed for the Christmas holidays on the 18th and re-commences on Monday, January 7th, 1895. Councillor Russell moved and Alderman Sanderson seconded that the suggestions be acceded to. On being put to the vote the motion was carried. The Chairman then introduced Mr. Barwell, one of her Majesty's Inspectors from South Kensington, to the members. Mr. Barewll, in a few remarks on the technical part of the school, suggested that the Committee should apply to South Kensington for the loan of some of their high class embroidery so that the students at the school might have good examples to work from. Alderman Mason said he was sure they were very much obliged for the suggestion. He was convinced that these examples would stimulate the work. The Inspector said there was a difficulty in getting fine designs, and he thought it might prove of greater help to the students to see some of the works. There was another thing he noticed and that was that some of the ladies, two expecially, were making illustrations of a story from Hans Anderson. For this they required some sort of figure; if they could afford a small sum for a draped model, it would be a great thing. It was a little hard on the students to have to pay for one out of their own pockets. In large towns where they had big classes, they had drawings from the nude of both sexes. He would, however, suggest a draped model, as they could only get the form of a limb drawn satisfactorily from nature. Alderman Sanderson said they had already drawn from a model, but they had to pay something for it. The Inspector stated that he had always taken great interest in their school, and he was present at the meeting when Mr. Sidney Cooper formally handed it over. He thought it was in a very helathy state, and he was glad to see some practical application in the embroidery class. Alderman Mason thanked the Inspector exceedeingly for his visit and kind advice. Councillor Lukey propsed that application be made for the loan of the high-class embrodiery and needlework. Councillor Russell seconded, and it was agreed to. Alderman Sanderson inquired as to the cost of a model for the year. The Head Master said it would cost about £8 and it was decided that he should engage a model when necessary at a cost not to exceed £8. This was all the buiness. Kentish Observer, Thursday, December 20, 1894 The Sidney Cooper School of Science and Art An examination for free scholarships at the above School took place on the 30th ult. The conditions this year differed from those of previous years, the examination being open only to past and not present pupils of the elementary schools. Some 32 candidates presented themselves. Then were, however, disqualified, through being students at elementary schools. The maximum number of points was forty, and the subject freehand drawing from a flat copy. The work was generally very good, and the following were the successful candidates with the number of points gained: Miss Bear, 36, Louisa Surry, 36; William Jarrett, 35, George Jarrett, 34; Rose Surry, 32, Frank Collingwood, 30, Arthur Rye, 30, Ernest Ingleton, 29; Mabel Sewel, 29, George Parry, 28; Robert Holness, 27; George Coppen, 26; James Spillett, 24; Alexander Twyman, 23; - Hopkins, 16; Forwood, 8. *50 Broad Street 1903 - Joseph Ogden, Principal; George F. Francis, hon. sec.; Arthur John HARRIS, Curator 1917 Directory - J. Ashleigh Ogden, Whitstable Road, ARTIST
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