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| Whitechapel, London E1 | |||||||||||
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| Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons | |||||||||||
| Tel: 07950 930301 | nelson.ferreira.uk@gmail.com | ||||||||||
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| 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: £180/pack of 10 lessons. Home tuitions: £60 per 90min. All materials included. | |||||||||||
| Bethnal Green, London E2 | 16+ | ||||||||||
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| The Essential School of Painting | |||||||||||
| Tel: 020 8521 6058 | alisonharper01@ntlworld.com | ||||||||||
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| London Buddhist Arts Centre Eastbourne Ho., Bullards Place Bethnal Green, London E2 0PT | The School is closed for two terms for re-organisation until April 2009. New course details will be posted a.s.a.p. To be on our mailing list, please e-mail or phone us. You can also visit our web-site. | ||||||||||
| Limehouse, London E14 | 14+ | ||||||||||
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| Rachel Clark | |||||||||||
| Tel: 020 7987 8776 | rachel@rachelclark.com | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| Studio Hugo Grenville | |||||||||||
| Tel: 020 8347 8718 | courses@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 | |||||||||||
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| Gracelands Yard Creative Space | |||||||||||
| Tel: 07742 818 140 | yard@gracelandscafe.com | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 8+ | |||||||||||
| The Art Academy | |||||||||||
| Tel: 020 7407 6969 | info@artacademy.org.uk | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Greenwich, London SE8 | 16+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| Queensgate Studios | |||||||||||
| Tel: 020 7589 9235 | info@queensgatestudios.co.uk | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||
| Notting Hill, London W10 | 16+ | ||||||||||
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| Kensington and Chelsea College | |||||||||||
| Tel: 020 7573 3600 | info@kcc.ac.uk | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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 craft and design. As above plus Jewellery, Leather accessories, Millinery, Silkscreen printing, Fashion sewing, Dressmaking. Tutors are professional designer-makers. Small classes with lots of 1-to-1 tuition. | ||||||||||
| Oban, Argyll/Bute | 18+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 17+ | |||||||||||
| Missenden Abbey - Adult Learning | |||||||||||
| Tel: 01296 383582 | dcevreham@buckscc.gov.uk | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| South Wirral, Cheshire | |||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Matlock, Derbyshire | |||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Northlew, Devon | 16+ | ||||||||||
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| 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 | 12+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Portland, Dorset | 12+ | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Lymington, Hampshire | 16+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Bury, Lancashire | 18+ | ||||||||||
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| Bury Crafts | |||||||||||
| Tel: 01617 962924 | enquiries@burycrafts.co.uk | ||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Beehive Works Hollins Lane Unsworth, Bury BL9 8AA | Bury Crafts is an adult educational jewellery workshop. We provide long and short courses for beginners to the more experienced. Students are assisted to make, design and repair jewellery with expert tuition. | ||||||||||
| East Langton, Leicestershire | 16+ | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Abergavenny, Monmouthshire | |||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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, 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Greenlaw, Scottish Borders | 18+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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.) | ||||||||||
| Lewes, East Sussex | 8+ | ||||||||||
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| Dairy Studio | |||||||||||
| Tel: 01273 483311 | susiemd@btopenworld.com | ||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Alcester, Warwickshire | 18+ | ||||||||||
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| Cowshed Studio | |||||||||||
| Tel: 01789 400074 | gill@cowshedart.co.uk | ||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||
| Upton Lovell, Wiltshire | 16+ | ||||||||||
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| Althea Wynne ARCA FRBS | |||||||||||
| Tel: 01985 850106 | althea.wynne@btinternet.com | ||||||||||
| May | Aug | Sep | Oct | ||||||||
| Mizmaze 26c Upton Lovell Warminster, Wilts. BA12 0JW | I specialize in large ceramic sculpture for outdoors, but will also run classes in portraiture. Small groups so individual attention. Lunch and copious tea, coffee and home-made cakes provided. | ||||||||||
| Broadway, Worcestershire | |||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Whitby, North Yorkshire | 18+ | ||||||||||
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| Whitby Art Courses | |||||||||||
| Tel: 01947 603118 | prospectvillawhitby@hotmail.com | ||||||||||
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| 13 Prospect Hill Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1QE | Batik: create wonderful pieces using hot wax & dyes through the expert tuition of Heather Gatt, renowned Batik artist from Whitby. Digital Photography: Learn how to use Photoshop & other programs to enhance your photos with Jonathan Eden. | ||||||||||
| Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | 14+ | ||||||||||
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| Dionne Swift: Textile Artist | |||||||||||
| Tel: 07974 747080 | info@dionneswift.co.uk | ||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Radiant Works Back Union Street Huddersfield, W Yorks. HD1 6AL | Creative textile workshops in an inspirational studio environment. Dionne Swift has 20 years lecturing experience and offers a friendly and informative atmosphere. ''You have renewed my love of textiles - Thank you'' | ||||||||||
| Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire | |||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| Chateau Ventenac | |||||||||||
| Tel: UK 07773 206344 | info@chateauventenac.com | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| 65 Labatut Riviere, France | 18+ | ||||||||||
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| Les Trois Petits Pots | |||||||||||
| Tel: +33 562 966782 | paula@pyraneanactivityholidays.com | ||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 1 Chemin du Canal Labatut Riviere 65700 France | Residential pottery course South of France, suitable for beginners. Accommodation either self-catering or catered in large house with swimming pool in a valley below the Pyrenees. See our website for further information: www.pyraneanactivityholidays.com | ||||||||||
| Vinca, nr Prades, France | 18+ | ||||||||||
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| 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+ | ||||||||||
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| Lisa Jayne Art Studio | |||||||||||
| Tel: 01608 677 558 | info@lisajayne.uk.com | ||||||||||
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| 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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