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Whitechapel, London E1
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons
Tel: 07950 930301					nsf@mail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						E1 5HZ: Tue or Thu 4h30-6pm, 6-7.30pm or 7.30-9pm. All levels & techniques, intensive courses by qualified artist. Great studio - natural light, terrace overlooking London. Fees: £65/month. Home tuition zones 1-4: £40 per 90min. All materials included.

Limehouse, London E14											14+
Rachel Clark
Tel: 020 7987 8776					rachel@rachelclark.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
25 Limehouse Cut 46 Morris Road London E14 6NQ						Life painting & drawing courses for all abilities. 1-to-1 tuition with professional artist Rachel Clark in small classes - max 9 students. The school (est. 1976) is run in my large, light, fully equipped studio and is easily reached by bus, tube or DLR.

Stoke Newington, London N16											17+
Rainbow Glass Studios
Tel/Fax: 020 7249 0276					richard@rainbowglassstudios.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Richard Paton Rainbow Glass Studios 172c Stoke Newington Church St London   N16 0JL						One-day courses take the beginner through traditional stained glass, fused glass & Jewellery making. With 1:7 tuition each student designs & takes their glass home. Cost: £130 - £140, materials included. Also Tues eve to develop personal project.

Kensal Rise, London NW10
Gracelands Yard Creative Space
Tel: 07742 818 140					yard@gracelandscafe.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
118 College Road Kensal Rise London NW10 5HD						Set behind the award-winning Gracelands Cafe, Gracelands Yard offers a variety of art and craft workshops: Mosaics, Sculpture, etc. Courses in Life Drawing, Creative Writing. See website for monthly courses/workshops. Small classes (max 12).

Southwark, London SE1
											8+
The Art Academy
Tel: 020 7407 6969					info@artacademy.org.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Lambert House 55 Southwark Street London SE1 1RU						The Art Academy is a unique organisation & artistic community. Set up as an independent art school on the South Bank, we make artistic tuition accessible. Courses as shown + glass, metal, moulding & casting, life drawing taught by resident artists.

Camberwell, London SE5
											16+
Camberwell College of Arts
Tel: 020 7514 6311					shortcourses@camberwell.arts.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Peckham Road London SE5 8UF						The courses (as shown, plus photography, conservation) enable people without the time to study full-time to take bite-size courses. The College currently offers a diverse programme which includes courses to help prepare portfolios for full-time study.

Greenwich, London SE8											16+
Nick Malone
Tel: 020 8694 7800					contact@nickmalone.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						Art classes in lovely studios overlooking Canary Wharf. Free parking, small relaxed classes (around 6 students). Your chance to work in a professional artist's studio - the traditional 'atelier' system - BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME - receive maximum attention.

Lewisham, London SE14											15+
Shirley Stewart
Tel: 020 8692 2513					shirli_stewart@yahoo.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Lewisham Arthouse 140 Lewisham Way London SE14 6PD						Three-day weekend throwing and glaze technology workshops. Evening studio pottery courses. 10-day summer course in September. Children's classes and pottery parties available.

Chelsea, London SW1
											16+
Chelsea College of Art & Design
Tel: 020 7514 6311					shortcourses@chelsea.arts.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
University of the Arts London Millbank London SW1P 4RJ						Cutting-edge courses build on the College's particular strengths in interior design, fine art, textiles, multimedia, photography, design for communication, TV & video. New site next to Tate Britain - excellent state-of-the-art facilities.

Clapham, London SW4											11+
Clapham Pottery
Tel: 020 7622 0681					naine@northstreetpotters.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
24 North Street London SW4 0HB						Pottery workshops at the Old Chapel, 4A Rectory Gr SW4 0DZ. Children: after-school 6+, Family workshops, Carers & toddlers, Half term, birthday parties, Home education groups. Adults: evening, wkend classes, Seniors, Hen parties... All abilities welcome.

Kensington, London SW7											12+
Queensgate Studios
Tel: 020 7589 9235					info@queensgatestudios.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						An oasis of inspiration. Courses combine: Expert teaching of the craft of drawing and painting, inc. life drawing; Individual attention in small informal groups; Excellent light; Attractive facilities; A vast range of materials in every medium.

Wimbledon, London SW19
											12+
Wimbledon College of Art
Tel: 020 7514 6311					shortcourses@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
University of the Arts London 16 John Islip Street London SW1P 4JU						A range of Short Courses in Art and Design disciplines throughout the year as either evening, Saturday or daytime courses. As well as drawing and painting, Wimbledon specialises in Theatre and Costume, Art History, Photography and Jewellery.

Bloomsbury, London WC1B											19+
Central YMCA
Tel: 020 7343 1728					p.jelley@centralymca.org.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Central YMCA 112 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NQ						Large well-equipped art room. Ceramics - wheel & hand building, glazing & firing. Sculpture from Life & Drawing from Life. Jewellery design and making in cast gold, silver or pewter. General metal casting for small objects. 8-week courses.

Gt Missenden, Buckinghamshire
											17+
Missenden Abbey - Adult Learning
Tel: 01296 383582					dcevreham@buckscc.gov.uk
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun		Aug		Oct	Nov
Bookings and Enquiries: Evreham Adult Learning Centre Swallow Street Iver   SL0 0HS						Missenden Abbey offers Summer School, Easter School, Weekend & Weekday courses in Arts, Crafts, Textiles, Cultural Studies, Tai Ji, Music, Writing and Foreign Languages. Limited facilities for the disabled

South Wirral, Cheshire
Burton Manor College
Tel: 0151 336 5172					enquiry@burtonmanor.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Burton Manor College Burton Neston, South Wirral Cheshire   CH64 5SJ						Burton Manor, with its lovely gardens, provides a stimulating learning environment. Formats include day, residential, accredited courses, summer schools. Non-participating. partner welcome, numbers permitting. Some disabled access.

Nantwich, Cheshire											8+
Joy Wild
Tel: 01270 780345
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
The Firs Pottery Sheppenhall Lane, Aston Nantwich Cheshire   CW5 8DE						Have a making day classes held twice weekly (lunch included). Beginners or advanced potters welcomed. Make up your own course - throwing, handbuilding, glazing + firing (stoneware clay). Also corporate day workshops. Children during school holidays.

Macclesfield, Cheshire											14+
Michael Moore Art School
Tel: 01625 574887					jackie@harropstudio.fsnet.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov
Harrop Fold Farm Rainow Macclesfield Cheshire   SK10 5UU						Expert and sensitive tuition for all levels. Paint in a light, airy studio with extensive grounds in the Peak District National Park. Excellent home cooking and attractive 4 Star accommodation. Non-participants welcome.

Callington, Cornwall											16+
Callington School of Art
Tel/Fax: 01579 383491					info@callingtonartschool.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Lower House Church Street Callington, Cornwall PL17 7AN						We offer a variety of courses for all abilities using the beautiful nearby locations around the Cornwall/Devon border as a basis for subsequent studio work. Courses also include life drawing and photographic silk screen printing. 4 star accommodation

Lifton, Devon											12+
Brambles Art Retreat
Tel: 01566 784 359					janet@bramblesartretreat.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Brambles Sprytown Lifton, Devon PL16 0AY						Weekend and five-day painting courses in watercolour, oil and drawing. Six places per course, tuition to match your skills. Friendly relaxed atmosphere, delicious home cooking, open fires.

Tavistock, Devon											16+
Mary Gillett
Tel: 01822 833922					marygillett@davies5714.freeserve.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						Etching evening classes, Saturday, weekend & 5-day printmaking courses, 6th-form sessions, individual tuition, schools/community outreach. Flexible tuition for all. Spectacular setting: Tamar Valley, nr Dartmoor & coast. Local farmhouse B&B accom.

Ivybridge, Devon											18+
Moor to Sea Arts
Tel: 01752 895588					courses@moortoseaarts.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
8 Luscombe Close Ivybridge Devon PL21 9TT						In a relaxed atmosphere of friendliness and fun share the infectious enthusiasm of fully qualified tutors who encourage you to achieve the best from your work. Dartmoor and South Devon Coast within easy reach. Small groups. Superb cuisine.

Milton Abbas, Dorset											16+
Flux 'n' Flame
Tel: 01258 472100					aj@fluxnflame.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Unit 11 Luccombe Bus. & Craft Centre Luccombe Farm, Milton Abbas Dorset   DT11 0BE						Jewellery workshops in the heart of Dorset. Small classes - relaxed, friendly, fun atmosphere! Techniques include: soldering, surface decoration, stone setting, cuttlefish & sand casting, forging & raising, etc. Make your own wedding rings.

Portland, Dorset											12+
The Tiara School
Tel: 07971 058336					andrea@thetiaraschool.com
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
The Old Water Tower 8b South Way Southwell Business Park Portland   DT5 2NL						Tiara making, beaded jewellery, beaded flower: Expert tuition in inspirational setting at the heart of Dorset Jurassic coastline with views over Lyme Bay. High quality courses encourage students to realise their own unique creativity. Max 8 students.

St. Briavels, Gloucestershire											18+
Mariana-Art
Tel: 01594 530484					info@mariana-art.co.uk
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mariana-Art Gallery and Studio East Street, St Briavels Wye Valley, Gloucestershire GL15 6TQ						1-day/2-day Watercolour Workshops with tutor Mariana Robinson on specific topics (send for brochure or see website). Tailor-made painting holidays using local hotels/B&B. Between Wye Valley & Forest of Dean - idyllic surroundings for painters.

Tunbridge Wells, Kent											18+
Stoney Parsons
Tel/Fax: 01892 750099					stoney@stoneyparsons.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Stoney Parsons Glass Design The Glass Studio, Eridge Park Tunbridge Wells Kent   TN3 9JS						Stoney has been a stained glass artist for 20 years+. She runs weekday courses, beginners weekends, painting & firing weekends. Classes are practical, creative and FUN! You will learn all techniques and about construction.

Burton Lazars, Leicestershire											16+
The Ark Visual Arts
Tel: 07794 358365					thearkvisualarts@aol.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
						(near Rutland) Development of drawing, painting, mixed media and print skills/ideas & styles on Thursdays and Fridays with experienced tutor in pleasant country location. Refundable Jan/Feb taster days. 10% of profits donated to charity. Small groups.

Ruddocks, Lincolnshire											16+
Ruddocks, Helen Peake
Tel: 01522 532147					helen.peake@ruddocks.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
287 High Street Lincoln LN2 1AW						Arts and crafts courses,including card-making, calligraphy, sculpting in cold porcelain, held Mon-Sat in studios above a well-known arts shop in Lincoln. Also 10-week watercolour & life drawing courses 3 X a year. Please call/email for free brochure.

Diss, Norfolk											14+
Zangmo Denise Alexander
Tel: 01379 651355					alexanderdenise@tiscali.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
39 Heywood Avenue Diss Norfolk IP22 4DN						Free your creativity! Weekly art courses, weekend art workshops, 1-to-1 art and digital photography tuition on Norfolk Suffolk border. Beginner to advanced, all art media, small groups, with qualified art teacher Zangmo Alexander MA PGCE.

Weeting, Norfolk											16+
Sandra Walmsley
Tel: 01842 812672
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
The Old Rectory Rectory Lane, Weeting Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0PX						An experienced internationally exhibited printmaker with large studio and facilities. All printmaking genres for beginners and improvers. Delightful residential accommodation and meals available if required.

West Somerton, Norfolk											12+
Jan Blanch
Tel/Fax: 01493 393639					info@janblanch.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cottage Flowers Leath Barn West Somerton, Norfolk NR29 4EA						Watercolour (inc line & wash) course, painting flowers, gardens etc. in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Aimed at beginners & improvers. Demonstrations, and individual tuition. See website for painting holidays in Greece also.

Chilwell, Nottinghamshire											18+
Beyond-the-Pond
Tel: 0115 925 9604					di.chisholm@btinternet.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
7 North Drive Chilwell Nottingham NG9 4DY						Mosaic, Kiln Formed Glass, Stained Glass workshops, taught by professional artists in studios nestling in an organic garden with sculptures, wildlife, pond. Classes throughout year, all levels. Also Customised, Corporate and 1-to-1 workshops inc lunch.

Fishguard, Pembrokeshire											16+
Indigo Brown Creative Holidays
Tel: 01348 840177					info@indigobrown.co.uk
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Swmbarch House Letterston Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA62 5UE						High quality residential painting holidays & courses in some of the most beautiful and stunning landscapes Wales has to offer. Enjoy our delicious home cooking in a wonderfully relaxed environment. Unwind, discover and recover your creative energies.

Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
											18+
Nant y Coy Arts
Tel: 01437 741 67					info@nantycoy.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Nant y Coy Treffgarne Gorge Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 5LR						Courses either weekends or 5 weekdays duration, inc Drawing From The Imagination for artists with some experience, Felt Making, Botanical Painting, Creative painting & mixed media, Beginners Watercolours, Silk Painting, Weaving, Collage, Basket Weaving.

Leek, Staffordshire											16+
The Frink School
Tel: 01538 266983					r.barnett@yahoo.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cross Street Mill Leek Staffordshire ST13 6BL						Located on the edge of the Peak District, The Frink offers courses in Life Drawing and Painting, as well as Stone and Wood Carving, all taught by experienced professional artists.

Woking, Surrey											16+
RHS Garden Wisley
Tel: 01483 212387
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Education Department RHS Garden Wisley Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB						The Wisley botanical art programme offers visitors the chance to enjoy workshops and courses given by qualified tutors in the beautiful Garden setting. Ring for course brochure (botanical art, photography, etc.)

Woodhatch Centre, Surrey											16+
Art Events
Tel: 01737 763609					arteventsgroup@aol.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
11 Blackstone Hill Redhill Surrey RH1 6BE						Workshops Sat 10.30am-4pm covering most subjects & media. 3-week mini-courses Weds 2-4pm mainly in watercolour, drawing or pen & ink. 4-week course on Fri mornings 10-12am for complete beginners in w/colour.

Lewes, East Sussex											8+
Susie Monnington
Tel: 01273 858438					susiemd@btopenworld.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Dairy Studio Old Malling Farm Lewes, E Sussex BN7 2DY						Taster days/weekend breaks throughout the year in painting, life drawing, print. Beautiful light rural studio with friendly professional tuition. Summer landscape courses in heart of South Downs. Young artists aged 8+

Chichester, West Sussex
											18+
West Dean College
Tel: 01243 811301					marketing@westdean.org.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
West Dean Chichester West Sussex PO18 0QZ						Year-round short courses by specialist professionals in equipped workshops at internationally-renowned college in rolling downs. Drawing, painting, printing, botanical art, decorative arts, sculpture, ceramics and textiles. Residential option.

Broadway, Worcestershire
											18+
Farncombe Estate Centre
Tel: 01386 854100					enquiries@farncombeestate.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Farncombe Estate Centre Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7LJ						Day and Weekend courses on a beautiful 300-acre private Estate in the North of the Cotswolds. Ensuite accommodation optional. Superb relaxing location & excellent tuition. All meals provided.

Vinca, nr Prades, France											18+
Ecole de Peinture Mas Saurine
Tel: +33 4 68 05 85 66					carolynnhindesmith@hotmail.com
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Mas Saurine 66320 Joch Pyrenees Orientales France						SE France Painting holidays. Individual, sensitive tuition. Small groups, spacious studio fully equipped: paper, paints, easels, specialist lighting. V comfortable accom adjoining the studio. Visits to villages & coast. 30 mins from Perpignan airport.

Umbria, Italy											17+
Hannah Thompson
Tel/Fax: +39 0744 956 009					hans_uk@hotmail.com
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Voc. Fontana Buona, Baschi (Orvieto) TR 05023 ITALY						The course is based on developing 'right brain' skills; re-assessing our ability to visually express how and what we see, through studio exercises, in situ work, including perspective, negative space, figure drawing and colour.

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