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Whitechapel, London E1oils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsother  
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessonsdaytimeevening1-day2/3dayby arrangementbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 07950 930301nelson.ferreira.uk@gmail.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  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 E2oils/acrylics     16+
The Essential School of Paintingdaytime2/3day5+days  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 8521 6058alisonharper01@ntlworld.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJun  SepOctNovDec
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 E14oils/acrylicswatercol.drawing   14+
Rachel Clark1-day2/3day5+daysby arrangement beginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7987 8776rachel@rachelclark.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 N4oils/acrylicsdrawing    14+
Studio Hugo Grenville2/3day5+days   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 8347 8718courses@hugogrenville.comgo website
     OctNov 
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 NW10drawingsculpt/carveother    
Gracelands Yard Creative Space1-day2/3day   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07742 818 140yard@gracelandscafe.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 SE1oils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.pot/ceramicssculpt/carve
 other     8+
The Art Academydaytimeevening1-day2/3day residentl5+days residentlbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7407 6969info@artacademy.org.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 SE8oils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastels  16+
Nick Malonedaytimeevening1-day2/3dayby arrangementbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 8694 7800contact@nickmalone.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  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 SE14pot/ceramics     15+
Shirley Stewartevening1-day2/3day5+daysby arrangementbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 8692 2513shirli_stewart@yahoo.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov 
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 SW7oils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsother 12+
Queensgate Studiosdaytimeevening1-day2/3day5+daysbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7589 9235info@queensgatestudios.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  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 SW10oils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.sculpt/carvetextiles
 other     16+
Kensington and Chelsea Collegedaytimeevening1-day2/3day5+daysbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7573 3600info@kcc.ac.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul SepOctNovDec
  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 W10pot/ceramicsother    16+
Kensington and Chelsea Collegedaytimeevening1-day2/3day5+daysbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7573 3600info@kcc.ac.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul SepOctNovDec
  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 WC1Bdrawingpot/ceramicssculpt/carveother  19+
Central YMCAevening1-day2/3day  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7343 1728p.jelley@centralymca.org.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 WC1Nprint/etch.pot/ceramicstextilesother  16+
Designer Coursesdaytimeevening2/3day  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 08456 809 362info@designercourses.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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/Buteoils/acrylicswatercol.    18+
Jenifer Moffat2/3day residentl5+days residentl   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01866 822648jenifer@airdenychalets.co.ukgo website
   AprMayJun  SepOctNov 
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/Butewatercol.other    16+
Talia Lehavi2/3day    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07967 970 129mail@talialehavi.comgo website
  JulAug    
  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, Berkshireoils/acrylicswatercol.    18+
Peter Turner2/3day    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01488 681 366mail@peterturner.orggo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Buckinghamshireoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.pot/ceramicssculpt/carve
 country craftstextiles    17+
Missenden Abbey - Adult Learning1-day2/3day residentl5+days residentl  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01296 383582dcevreham@buckscc.gov.ukgo website
 FebMarAprMayJun Aug OctNov 
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, Cambridgeshireprint/etch.other     
St Barnabas Pressdaytime1-day2/3day  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01223 413792james@stbarnabaspress.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Cheshirewatercol.drawingpastelspot/ceramicssculpt/carvecountry craftstextiles
 other      
Burton Manor Collegedaytime1-day2/3day residentl5+days residentl beginnersimprovers
Tel: 0151 336 5172enquiry@burtonmanor.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Cheshireoils/acrylicswatercol.    14+
Michael Moore Art Schooldaytime1-day2/3day2/3day residentlby arrangementbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01625 574887jackie@harropstudio.fsnet.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul SepOctNov 
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, Cornwalloils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.sculpt/carve16+
Lantallack Farm Studio2/3day2/3day residentl   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01752 851281nickywalker44@tiscali.co.ukgo website
    MayJunJul     
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, Cornwalloils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.other16+
Callington School of Art1-day2/3day residentl5+days residentlby arrangement beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: 01579 383491info@callingtonartschool.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Cornwalloils/acrylicsdrawingpastelsprint/etch.other 18+
Abstract Art In Cornwall1-day2/3day5+days  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07765 157823gisseygirl@aol.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  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, Cumbriaoils/acrylicswatercol.drawing   18+
Lionel Playford2/3day residentl    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01434 381092info@penninepainting.co.ukgo website
  JulAugSepOctNov 
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, Derbyshireoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.pot/ceramicssculpt/carve
 other     18+
Sue Barber2/3day residentl5+days residentl   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01629 534215sue@derbyshirearts.co.ukgo website
 FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Devonoils/acrylics     16+
Patricia Lomax1-day2/3dayby arrangement  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01409 220377patricia.lomax@btinternet.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov 
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, Devonoils/acrylicswatercol.drawing   12+
Brambles Art Retreat1-day2/3day2/3day residentl5+days residentl beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01566 784 359janet@bramblesartretreat.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Devonprint/etch.     16+
Mary Gillettdaytimeevening1-day2/3day residentl5+days residentlbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01822 810329mary@gulwork.wanadoo.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  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, Devonoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.pot/ceramicsother
       12+
Coombe Farm Studios2/3day residentl5+days residentl   beginnersimprovers
Tel: UK 01803 722352tina@coombefarmstudios.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Dorsetother     16+
Flux 'n' Flamedaytimeevening1-day2/3day5+daysbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01258 881690aj@fluxnflame.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Dorsetother     12+
The Tiara School1-day2/3day   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07971 058336andrea@thetiaraschool.comgo website
  MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct  
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, Hampshirecountry craftstextilesother   16+
New Forest Holiday Courses2/3day2/3day residentl   beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: 01590 644256newforestrose@btinternet.comgo website
JanFebMar      OctNovDec
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, Kentother     18+
Stoney Parsons1-day2/3dayby arrangement  beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: 01892 750099stoney@stoneyparsons.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Lancashireother     18+
Bury Craftsdaytimeevening1-day2/3day2/3day residentlbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01617 962924enquiries@burycrafts.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul SepOctNovDec
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, Leicestershireoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastels  16+
Mary Rodgersdaytime2/3dayby arrangement  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01858 545365rod.create@webleicester.co.ukgo website
 FebMarAprMayJunJulAug OctNov 
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, Monmouthshiredrawingsculpt/carve     
Simon Cooley, StudySculpture Workshops2/3day5+days   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01873 830410info@studysculpture.comgo website
    MayJunJulAugSep   
  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, Monmouthshireoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.other16+
Llanthony Art courses2/3day residentl    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01873 890343clarewhitehead@hotmail.co.ukgo website
  MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov 
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, Norfolkoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsother 14+
Zangmo Denise Alexanderdaytime1-day2/3day5+daysby arrangementbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01379 687360alexanderzangmo@googlemail.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Northumberlandprint/etch.other    18+
Anne Bacon1-day2/3day residentl5+days residentlby arrangement beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01434 618681anne.bacon2@yahoo.co.ukgo website
 FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov 
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, Nottinghamshireother     18+
Beyond-the-Ponddaytimeevening1-day2/3dayby arrangementbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 0115 925 9604di.chisholm@btinternet.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Oxfordshirewatercol.drawing    16+
Rebecca Hinddaytime1-day2/3day5+days beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01865 340633post@rebeccahind.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Oxfordshireoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.country craftstextiles
 other     5+
Lisa Jayne Art Studiodaytimeevening2/3day5+daysby arrangementbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01608 677 558info@lisajayne.uk.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Pembrokeshireoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastels  16+
Indigo Brown Creative Holidays1-day2/3day2/3day residentl5+days5+days residentlbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01348 840177info@indigobrown.co.ukgo website
  MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct  
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 Bordersprint/etch.     18+
Zuzana Gibb2/3day residentl5+days residentl   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07931 901956contact@printcourse.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Somersetoils/acrylicswatercol.pastels   14+
Cheddar Gorge/Mendip Hills Painting Hols2/3day2/3day residentl5+days5+days residentl beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01934 744188paintingholidays@cheddargallery.co.ukgo website
    MayJunJul SepOct  
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, Suffolkpot/ceramics     14+
Deborah Baynes Pottery Studio2/3day residentl5+days residentl   beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: 01473 787055deborah@deborahbaynes.co.ukgo website
  MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct  
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 watercol.drawingother   16+
RHS Garden Wisley1-day2/3day   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01483 212387adultlearning@rhs.org.ukgo website
  MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 Sussexoils/acrylicsdrawingpastelsprint/etch.  8+
Dairy Studiodaytime1-day2/3day residentl5+days residentl beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01273 483311susiemd@btopenworld.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 Sussexoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelsprint/etch.pot/ceramicssculpt/carve
 textilesother    18+
West Dean College1-day2/3day residentl5+days residentl  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01243 811301short.courses@westdean.org.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Warwickshireoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastels  18+
Cowshed Studiodaytimeevening2/3day residentl5+days residentlby arrangementbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01789 400074gill@cowshedart.co.ukgo website
  MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov 
  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, Wiltshirepot/ceramicssculpt/carve    16+
Althea Wynne ARCA FRBS2/3day2/3day residentl   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01985 850106althea.wynne@btinternet.comgo website
    May  AugSepOct  
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, Worcestershireoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastelspot/ceramicstextilesother
       18+
Farncombe Estate Centre1-day2/3day2/3day residentl  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01386 854100enquiries@farncombeestate.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 Yorkshirewatercol.country craftstextilesother  18+
Whitby Art Courses2/3day residentl5+days residentl   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01947 603118prospectvillawhitby@hotmail.comgo website
 Feb  MayJun  SepOctNov 
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 Yorkshiredrawingprint/etch.textiles   14+
Dionne Swift: Textile Artistdaytime1-day2/3dayby arrangement beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07974 747080info@dionneswift.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 Yorkshireoils/acrylicsdrawingtextiles    
Northlight Art Studiosdaytimeevening1-day2/3day beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01422 843519info@northlightstudio.co.ukgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Franceoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastels  18+
Chateau Ventenac2/3day residentl5+days residentlby arrangement  beginnersimprovers
Tel: UK 07773 206344info@chateauventenac.comgo website
  MarAprMayJun  SepOctNov 
  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, Francedrawingpot/ceramicssculpt/carveother  16+
Frances Marsden2/3day residentl5+days residentlby arrangement  beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: +33 561 90 50 21francesmarsden@wanadoo.frgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Francepot/ceramics     18+
Les Trois Petits Pots2/3day residentl5+days residentlby arrangement  beginnersimprovers
Tel: +33 562 966782paula@pyraneanactivityholidays.comgo website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Franceoils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastels  18+
Ecole de Peinture Mas Saurine1-day2/3day residentl5+days residentlby arrangement beginnersimprovers
Tel: +33 4 68 05 85 66carolynnhindesmith@hotmail.comgo website
  MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct  
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, Portugaloils/acrylicswatercol.drawingpastels  18+
Lisa Jayne Art Studio2/3day2/3day residentl5+days5+days residentl beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01608 677 558info@lisajayne.uk.comgo website
  MarAprMay   SepOctNov 
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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