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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.

Bethnal Green, London E2											16+
The Essential School of Painting
Tel: 020 8521 6058					johanna_melvin@hotmail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
London Buddhist Arts Centre Eastbourne Ho., Bullards Place Bethnal Green, London E2 0PT						Summer Term (April-June) 2008: 4 weekends, each with masterclass and individual tuition: 26-27th Apr, Rosemary Beaton; 17-18th May, Sue Biazotti; 7-8 Jun, Simon Laurie; 21-22 Jun, Lesley Burr. Also included: gallery visit in May.

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.

London N4											14+
Studio Hugo Grenville
Tel: 020 8347 8718					hugogrenville@hugogrenville.com
									Oct	Nov
157 Mount View Road London N4 4JT						'I am a romantic painter, but half of me is a scientist' - Matisse. It is this dual approach to painting that lies at the heart of our teaching philosophy. Tuition provides the technical and practical knowledge to stimulate your development as a painter.

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.

Holborn, London WC1N											16+
Designer Courses
Tel: 0797 000 5120					info@designercourses.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Studio E2Q, Cockpit Yard Northington Street London WC1N 2NP						A unique programme of hands-on training in craft and design. As above plus jewellery, leather accessories, mosaics, knitting, felt, millinery. Tutors are professional designer-makers. Small class sizes with lots of one-to-one tuition.

Oban, Argyll/Bute											18+
Jenifer Moffat
Tel: 01866 822648					jenifer@airdenychalets.co.uk
			Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov
Airdeny Chalets Glen Lonan Taynuilt, Argyll PA35 1HY						Beginners Watercolour Painting courses - weekend and week Intermediate Watercolour Painting courses - weekend and week Fused glass workshops showing how to make jewellery and small dishes - week

Gigha Island, Argyll/Bute											16+
Talia Lehavi
Tel: 07967 970 129					mail@talialehavi.com
						Jul	Aug
						2008: 26-27 Jul, 2-3 Aug. Japanese ink painting & calligraphy workshops offering a retreat for the heart & mind. Learning & practising to capture the essence of life being depicted, whilst exploring the beautiful Achamore gardens & the island scenery.

Hungerford, Berkshire											18+
Peter Turner
Tel: 01488 681 366					mail@peterturner.org
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Marsh Studio 126 Strongrove Hill Hungerford Berkshire   RG17 0SJ						Relaxed and informal classes of 1 to 8 ensure maximum personal tuition. Choose from GoforOil or Watercolour Challenge. Weekdays & weekends. All 2-day workshops £165 inc. all materials and lunches. Antiques, canal & river walks locally.

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

Cardigan, Ceredigion											18+
Glanhelyg Holidays
Tel: 01239 682 119 /482
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Glanhelyg Lon Helyg, Llechryd Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 2NJ						Tutored and untutored weeks. See website for details.

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.

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.

Saltash, Cornwall											16+
Lantallack Farm Studio
Tel: 01752 851281					nickywalker44@tiscali.co.uk
				May	Jun	Jul
Nicky Walker Lantallack Farm Landrake, nr Saltash Cornwall   PL12 5AE						Listed Georgian farm in glorious location next to Lynher Estuary and SSSI. Large warm teaching studio with inspirational tuition ratio 1-6. Unwind in outdoor heated swimming pool after hard days work at life sculpture or mixed media painting!

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

Matlock, Derbyshire
											18+
Sue Barber
Tel: 01629 534215					sue@derbyshirearts.co.uk
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Pear Tree Farm Lea Bridge Matlock Derbyshire   DE4 5JN						Painting, Drawing and other Art Courses for beginners, improvers and advanced, learning techniques from professional artists, with AA 4-star accommodation on site. All set in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales.

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.

Lifton, Devon											16+
Philip Wakeham
Tel: 01566 780548					philip_wakeham@hotmail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Higher Cookworthy Farm Lifton Devon PL16 0ED						Courses in fine art bronze casting held in beautiful countryside at a practising sculptor's studio. Primarily 2-day beginners foundation courses. Longer in-depth courses available.

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.

Totnes, Devon											18+
Lucianne Lassalle
Tel: 01364 73110					email@luciannelassalle.co.uk
	Feb	Mar	Apr		Jun		Aug		Oct	Nov	Dec
						Working from the life model in clay. An intensive but informal class. Focus on form, proportion, flow and basic anatomy. Working without an armature the sculptures will be fired on the premises.

Dittisham, Devon
											12+
Coombe Farm Studios
Tel: 01803 722352					tina@coombefarmstudios.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Tina Riley Coombe Farm Studios Dittisham, nr. Dartmouth Devon   TQ6 0JA						Join watercolourist & author Paul Riley at his beautiful South Devon farm amid unparalleled countryside. W/colours, oils, pastel courses throughout the year. Large well-lit studio and first-class tuition. Non-residential & non-participants welcome.

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.

East Langton, Leicestershire											16+
Mary Rodgers
Tel: 01858 545365					rod.create@webleicester.co.uk
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug		Oct	Nov
Langton Studios Main St., East Langton Market Harborough Leicestershire   LE16 7TW						Drawing and Painting courses in all media, both weekly and 2-3 day courses in Summer. Beginners watercolour a speciality. Small groups, lovely location, very friendly. Accommodation list available.

North Lincs., Lincolnshire											16+
Xceptional designs
Tel/Fax: 01469 530992					welban@btinternet.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Welban House Humber Bank West North Lincolnshire DN19 7RY						An intensive weekend - facilities include 2 well-equipped workshops - one for jewellery/silversmithing, one for welding/forging - and 2 experienced tutors. 6 students maximum. Sorry, no wheelchairs.

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Simon Cooley, StudySculpture Workshops
Tel: 01873 830410					info@studysculpture.com
				May	Jun		Aug	Sep	Oct
						Introductory short courses exploring different disciplines in sculpture:- Sculpting the Head in Clay, Stone Carving, Metal Sculpture, Casting. Try a 4-day Sculpture Taster in May, or one of the specialised courses. New for 2008: drawing, 21-23 June.

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire											16+
Llanthony Art courses
Tel: 01873 890343					clarewhitehead@hotmail.co.uk
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Broadley Farm Llanthony Abergavenny, Wales NP7 7NW						Relaxing and enjoyable courses in stunning mountain surroundings. Experienced art tutors give short courses in Watercolour, Oil Painting, Digital Photography, Lino Cut. Beautiful cottage or local B&B if required. Click on website and ask for brochures.

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.

Dorchester, Oxfordshire											16+
Rebecca Hind
Tel: 01865 340633					post@rebeccahind.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
8 Manor Farm Road Dorchester-on-Thames Oxon 0X10 7HZ						Traditional English watercolours. First class tuition by demonstration and one-to-one, indoors and out. Held in Dorchester Abbey's Medieval Hall and other S. Oxon venues.

Radford, Oxfordshire
											5+
Lisa Jayne Art Studio
Tel: 01608 677 558					info@lisajayne.uk.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
The Stables, Radford Farm Radford Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 4EB						Creative Art & Design Courses for a broad age range. Courses and Classes are conducted within the delightfully peaceful Oxfordshire countryside, creating the perfect environment for creative people wanting to explore & learn.

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.

Cheddar/Mendips, Somerset											14+
Cheddar Gorge/Mendip Hills Painting Hols
Tel: 01934 744188					paintingholidays@cheddargallery.co.uk
				May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct
Cheddar Gallery Ltd The Cliffs, nr Gough's Cave Cliff Road, Cheddar Gorge Cheddar   Somerset   BS27 3QE						Come and paint in the stunning Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills with fantastic views. Learn to paint landscapes, nature and wildlife. Excellent full board accommodation with en-suite rooms. Non-painting partners welcome.

Ipswich, Suffolk											16+
DrawEast
					info@draweast.com
				May	Jun			Sep	Oct
						DrawEast's innovative drawing, painting and printmaking workshops are designed to improve your creativity and artistic skills. Drawing forms the basis of all the classes encouraging observational skills and sketchbook recording.

Shotley, Suffolk											14+
Deborah Baynes Pottery Studio
Tel/Fax: 01473 787055					deborah@deborahbaynes.co.uk
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Nether Hall Shotley Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1PW						Serious fun for potaholics - every summer since 1971. Expert friendly tuition - handbuilding, throwing, decorating, raku and salt glaze. Excellent food wine and accommodation in our 16th Century hall by the Orwell Estuary.

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.)

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.

Alcester, Warwickshire											18+
Cowshed Studio
Tel: 01789 400074					gill@cowshedart.co.uk
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
						Painting, Drawing, Life Drawing, all media, qualified tutors. Fully equipped private studio in Warwickshire countryside. Arrange days, weekends or times to suit. Private or group tuition, or tuition in your own home. Accommodation can be arranged.

Marlborough, Wiltshire											16+
Rabley Drawing Centre
Tel: 01672 511999					info@rableydrawingcentre.com
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
Rabley Barn Mildenhall Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 2LW						As shown, plus Mixed Media. Rabley Drawing Centre is a research and exhibition centre specialising in Drawing. We offer 3 levels of course: beginners, intermediate and masterclasses. All tutors are professional lecturers at graduate level.

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.

Skipton, North Yorkshire											18+
The Coniston Hotel
Tel: 01756 748080					sales@theconistonhotel.com
							Aug
Coniston Cold Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4EB						Residential art course with internationally acclaimed artist Ashley Jackson in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales over three days: 18-20 Aug 2008. Learn some of Ashley's secrets and tips while you paint the beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery.

11 Narbonne, France
											18+
Chateau Ventenac
Tel: UK 07773 206344					info@chateauventenac.com
		Mar	Apr	May				Sep	Oct	Nov
						Chateau Ventenac offers a selection of flexible residential painting holidays in the Spring and Autumn, all run by experienced tutors. The Chateau is set on the banks of the Canal du Midi in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

31 Beauchalot, France											16+
Frances Marsden
Tel/Fax: +33 561 90 50 21					francesmarsden@wanadoo.fr
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Frances Ceramics 31360 Beauchalot FRANCE						Ceramic Sculpture / Pottery / Drawing courses inspired by the magnificent landscapes of the Pyrenees. Exciting courses with excellent tuition, designed with care to ensure the maximum enjoyment and creative fulfilment for all levels and abilities.

Vinca, nr Prades, France											18+
Ecole de Peinture Mas Saurine