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Whitechapel, London E1
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons
Tel: 07950 930301					nelson.ferreira.uk@gmail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					E1 5HZ: Thu 6-7.30pm or 7.30-9pm. All levels & techniques, intensive courses by qualified artist. Great studio - natural light, terrace overlooking London. Fees: £210/pack of 10 lessons. Home tuitions: £60 per 90min. All materials included.

Bethnal Green, London E2											16+
The Essential School of Painting
Tel: 020 8521 6058					alisonharper01@ntlworld.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
London Buddhist Arts Centre Eastbourne Ho., Bullards Place Bethnal Green, London E2 0PT					12/13 June 2010: Life painting (oils or acrylics) weekend with well-known artist and tutor Alison Harper. Materials and model included (except canvas). Small class (10 only), max tuition, 10am-5pm, £160. Please e-mail or phone.

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.

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 + metal, moulding & casting taught by resident artists.

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 August. Children's classes and pottery parties available.

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.

Chelsea, London SW10
											16+
Kensington and Chelsea College
Tel: 020 7573 3600					info@kcc.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Kensington and Chelsea college offers a large range of part time and full time Art, Craft, Design, Fashion, Multimedia and Photography courses suitable for all ages and abilities.

Brook Green, London W6											8+
Brook Green Art Classes
Tel: 07951 845180					info@brookgreenart.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Weekend art classes for young people aged 8-18 years. Drawing, painting (oil, acrylic), collage, printmaking, sculpture, with Lydia. www.brookgreenart.com

Notting Hill, London W10											16+
Kensington and Chelsea College
Tel: 020 7573 3600					info@kcc.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Kensington and Chelsea College offers a large range of full time and part time courses to suit all ages and ability. Art, Fashion, Crafts, Design, Multimedia, Photography and more. Visit our website www.kcc.ac.uk for full details.

Bloomsbury, London WC1B											19+
Central YMCA
Tel: 020 7343 1728					Paul.Jelley@ymcaclub.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.

Bloomsbury, London WC1N
Kerry Hastings
Tel: 07714 234861					kerry_hastings@yahoo.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Studio E16 Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard Northington Street London   WC1N 2NP					Courses developed with a view to either introducing ceramics to the beginner or brushing up on pottery skills already attained. Throwing on the wheel, the various handbuilding techniques and glazing and firing work in kiln.

Holborn, London WC1N											16+
Designer Courses
Tel: 08456 809 362					info@designercourses.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Studio E2L Cockpit Arts Northington Street London WC1N 2NP					A unique programme of hands-on training in leather fashion techniques, handbag design and construction taught by professional designer-makers. Small classes 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					Working in Watercolours, Acrylics or Oils you will have the opportunity to explore new methods & techniques in 3 genres - landscape, still life/floral and figurative. Whatever your abilities or previous experience, you'll find this workshop stimulating.

Gigha Island, Argyll/Bute											16+
Talia Lehavi
Tel: 07967 970 129					mail@talialehavi.com
						Jul	Aug
					2009: 15-17 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

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire											18+
Liz Howe
Tel: 01638 781225					ech26@cam.ac.uk
								Sep
					11th and 12th Sept 2010, 10am-4pm: 2 day Watercolour workshop with Charles Evans based at Darwin College in Cambridge, outside if the weather is good. Fundraising for Medical Support in Romania, cost £100.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
St Barnabas Press
Tel: 01223 413792					james@stbarnabaspress.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
St Barnabas Press Belfast Yard, Coldhams Road Cambridge CB1 3EW					2010: St Barnabas Press is running termly courses and another series of intensive summer courses. Comprising a wide range of techniques from Stone Lithography and safe etching to Cyanotype and Photoshop tuition. One to one tutoring also available.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire											18+
Whale Barn
Tel: 07725 750103
						Jul	Aug	Sep
Whale Barn Knapwell Cambridge CB23 4NS					With a full programme of country walks, hands-on tutorials, all levels & techniques, intensive courses by a qualified artist, it promises to be a fun, relaxing and productive holiday.

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.

Callington, Cornwall
											16+
Callington School of Art
Tel/Fax: 01579 383491					info@callingtonartschool.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	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.

Mevagissey/St Ives, Cornwall											18+
Abstract Art In Cornwall
Tel: 07765 157823					gisseygirl@aol.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					My holidays incorporate 2 tours full of inspiration & revitalisation inc Newlyn, St Ives and the south coast. Days in the studio covering lots of techniques & ways of looking. Be prepared to experiment, investigate & de-stress!

Alston, Cumbria											18+
Lionel Playford
Tel: 01434 381092					info@penninepainting.co.uk
						Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Rose House Studio Garrigill Alston, Cumbria CA9 3DU					Variety of painting and drawing courses in the beautiful North Pennines. Small relaxed classes, in a warm and well lit artists studio with experienced tutor.

Windermere, Cumbria											18+
Lake District Water Colour
Tel: 07799 112787					info@lakedistrictwatercolour.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
67 Windermere Park Windermere Cumbria LA23 2ND					Watercolour painting and drawing courses on the shores of Lake Windermere in a Victorian mansion. Prices are all inclusive of tuition, meals and accommodation. Guided walks can be arranged as part of the course.

Matlock, Derbyshire
											18+
Derbyshire Arts
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.

Sidmouth, Devon
											12+
East Devon Art
Tel: 01395 516284					info@eastdevonart.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
East Devon Art Academy Old Fore Street Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8LS					Art courses held in light, spacious studio, two minutes from beautiful coastline. AONB. Professional tuition in a warm and friendly environment. Summer courses. Open studio. Low cost, high quality teaching.

Northlew, Devon											16+
Patricia Lomax
Tel: 01409 220377					patricia.lomax@btinternet.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Lower East Kimber Farm Northlew Okehampton, Devon EX20 3NG					An informal introduction to creating abstract paintings suitable to all levels of experience. Fab studio, fab countryside, yummy home cooking, individual attention and development, free materials. Max 5 students.

Lifton, Devon											16+
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 810329					mary@gulwork.wanadoo.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.

Dittisham, Devon
											12+
Coombe Farm Studios
Tel: UK 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 881690					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.

Lymington, Hampshire											16+
New Forest Holiday Courses
Tel/Fax: 01590 644256					newforestrose@btinternet.com
Jan	Feb	Mar							Oct	Nov	Dec
Glenhurst 86 Wainsford Road Everton, Lymington SO4 10UD					Fun, friendly and informative courses on Patchwork and Quilting, French/German conversation and Rambling in the New Forest. Comfortable and relaxing venue with good food and bottomless Tea/Coffee pots!

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 professional stained glass artist for 20 years+. She runs weekday courses, beginners weekends and project courses which include Painting and Firing. Classes are practical, creative and FUN! A very good grounding.

nr Clitheroe, Lancashire											18+
Trevor Lingard
Tel: 01282 778326					art@trevorlingard.co.uk
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
2 Pendleside Close Sabden Nr Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 9DJ					An opportunity to push boundaries, learn the techniques and experience the loose approach to watercolour painting. Indoor tuition at spacious rural venue in Pendle Hill country. 1- and 2-day courses. Max 8 class members for individual attention.

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.

Edinburgh, Lothian											16+
Confucius Institute for Scotland
Tel: 0131 662 2180					info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov
Abden House 1 Marchhall Crescent Edinburgh EH16 5HP					Next workshop 7-9 July 2010: Calligraphy, Brush Painting, Seal Making. Regular evening classes for beginners & improvers over ten-week terms. With Chi Zhang, Chinese Calligraphy & Brush Painting artist in the beautiful surroundings of Abden House.

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
Simon Cooley, StudySculpture Workshops
Tel: 01873 830410					info@studysculpture.com
				May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
					Introductory short courses exploring different disciplines: Sculpting the Head in Clay, Stone Carving, Metal Sculpture. Led by working sculptor Simon Cooley at his glorious rural hillside studio.

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 687360					alexanderzangmo@googlemail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
45 Common Road Bressingham Diss, Norfolk IP22 2AY					Creative expressive art courses, workshops, 1-to-1 Art & Photography tuition.GCSE, A-Level Art. Beginner to advanced, all art media, small friendly groups. Qualified artist/art teacher, Norf/Suffolk border. Also individually tailored distance learning.

Hexham, Northumberland											18+
Anne Bacon
Tel: 01434 618681					anne.bacon2@yahoo.co.uk
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Wooley High Hall Allendale Northumberland NE47 9AH					STARS (Shared Traditional Artists Resources) offers courses in historic techniques of painting and printmaking and in the conservation of works of art. The conservation courses include visits to museum conservation studios.

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					Kiln Formed Glass, Mosaic, Contemp Jewellery workshops, taught by professional artists in studios nestling in organic garden with sculptures, wildlife, pond. Classes throughout year, all levels. Also Customised, Corporate & 1-to-1 workshops inc lunch.

Dorchester, Oxfordshire											16+
Rebecca Hind
Tel: 01865 340633					post@rebeccahind.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	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.

Crymych, Pembrokeshire											16+
Studio Llwyndrain
Tel: 01239 832054					art@thornygrove.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Llwyndrain Mynachlog-Ddu Clynderwen, Pembs. SA66 7SB					Situated in the heart of the beautiful Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, Studio Llwyndrain is a unique facility in Wales for art tuition. Whether you are a nervous beginner, an experienced artist or a teacher, we have a course to suit you.

Duns Castle, Scottish Borders											16+
Art Amatoria
Tel: 07768 960578					info@artamatoria.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Duns Castle Duns Berwickshire TD11 3NW					Art Amatoria offers two-day residential painting and drawing courses in the beautiful and inspiring setting of Duns Castle. The course will focus on landscape, interiors, watercolour, drawing, still life. Non-painting partners welcome.

Greenlaw, Scottish Borders											18+
Zuzana Gibb
Tel: 07931 901956					contact@printcourse.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Castletoun House The Square Greenlaw, Berwickshire TD10 6UD					Warm friendly atmosphere in professional studio, 11m print table, space for everyone to create. Learn the basics of photographic silk screen printing: prepare & expose your own screens, colour mixing, printing on various mediums. 36 miles from Edinburgh.

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.

Shotley, Suffolk											14+
Deborah Baynes Pottery Studio
Tel: 01473 788300					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					adultlearning@rhs.org.uk
		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.)

Rodmell, East Sussex											18+
Vicky Mappin
Tel: 01273 486320					vickymappin@hotmail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Beautiful cottage and studio set in historic downland village. Professional tuition for max five students. Covering all aspects of botanical painting in watercolour. Attractive comfortable accommodation. A lovely peaceful weekend retreat.

Lewes, East Sussex											8+
Dairy Studio
Tel: 01273 483311					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 workshops throughout the year in oil painting and drawing. 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					short.courses@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 at internationally-renowned West Dean College, situated in South Downs National Park. Drawing, painting, printing, botanical art, decorative arts, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and photography. 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.

Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Northlight Art Studios
Tel: 01422 843519					info@northlightstudio.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Valley Road Hebden Bridge West Yorks HX7 7BZ					Daytime, evening, weekend and holiday art courses exploring a wide range of approaches set in this visually stunning Pennine town. Expert tuition for all abilities in a truly creative artists cooperative studio setting.

11 Narbonne, France											18+
Chateau Ventenac
Tel: UK 07773 206344					info@chateauventenac.com
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov
					Chateau Ventenac offers a selection of flexible residential painting holidays and art/design courses in the Spring & 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.

66 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. Also cookery, photography weeks. Individual, sensitive tuition. Small groups, spacious studio fully equipped. Very comfortable accom adjoining the studio. Visits to villages & coast. 30 mins from Perpignan airport.

Carvoeiro, Portugal											18+
Lisa Jayne Art Studio
Tel: 01608 677 558					info@lisajayne.uk.com
		Mar	Apr	May				Sep	Oct	Nov
The Stables, Radford Farm Radford Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 4EB					Set within a premier Algarve villa, Lisa Jayne offers a selection of exclusive art classes that resonate the region. Seascapes & landscapes with strong Moorish architectural influences provide a wonderful vista for creative classes.

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