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Southwark, London SE1oils, acrylicslife drawing, life paintingwatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingpottery, ceramics
 sculpture, carving, castingglassother (various creative courses)   8+
The Art Academydaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaysbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7407 6969info@artacademy.org.ukgo to 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 + metal, moulding & casting taught by resident artists.
Oban, Argyll/Buteoils, acrylicswatercolours    18+
Jenifer Moffat2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01866 822648jenifer@airdenychalets.co.ukgo to 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.
Gt Missenden, Buckinghamshireoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingpottery, ceramicssculpture, carving, casting
 country craftstextiles    17+
Missenden Abbey - Adult Learning1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01296 383582dcevreham@buckscc.gov.ukgo to 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, Cambridgeshireoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastels  18+
Whale Barn2-3day residential    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07725 750103 go to website
  JulAugSep   
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, Cheshirewatercoloursdrawingpastelspottery, ceramicssculpture, carving, castingcountry craftstextiles
 other (various creative courses)      
Burton Manor Collegedaytime1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays beginnersimprovers
Tel: 0151 336 5172enquiry@burtonmanor.comgo to 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, acrylicswatercolours    14+
Michael Moore Art Schooldaytime1-day workshop2-3day non-residential2-3day residentialtailored tuitionbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01625 574887jackie@harropstudio.fsnet.co.ukgo to 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.
Callington, Cornwalloils, acrylicslife drawing, life paintingwatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingother (various creative courses)
       16+
Callington School of Art1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaystailored tuition beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: 01579 383491info@callingtonartschool.comgo to 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.
Alston, Cumbriaoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawing   18+
Lionel Playford2-3day residential    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01434 381092info@penninepainting.co.ukgo to 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.
Windermere, Cumbriawatercoloursdrawing    18+
Lake District Water Colour2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07799 112787info@lakedistrictwatercolour.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Derbyshireoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingpottery, ceramicssculpture, carving, casting
 other (various creative courses)     18+
Derbyshire Arts2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01629 534215sue@derbyshirearts.co.ukgo to 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.
Lifton, Devonoils, acrylicslife drawing, life paintingwatercoloursdrawing  16+
Brambles Art Retreat1-day workshop2-3day non-residential2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01566 784 359janet@bramblesartretreat.comgo to 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, Devonprintmaking     16+
Mary Gillettdaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaysbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01822 810329mary@gulwork.wanadoo.co.ukgo to 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, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingpottery, ceramicsother (various creative courses)
       12+
Coombe Farm Studios2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: UK 01803 722352tina@coombefarmstudios.comgo to 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.
Lymington, Hampshirecountry craftstextilesother (various creative courses)   16+
New Forest Holiday Courses2-3day non-residential2-3day residential   beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: 01590 644256newforestrose@btinternet.comgo to 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!
Edinburgh, Lothiancalligraphy, oriental     16+
Confucius Institute for Scotlandevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residential2-3day residentialtailored tuitionbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 0131 662 2180info@confuciusinstitute.ac.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul SepOctNov 
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, Monmouthshireoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingphotographyother (various creative courses)
       16+
Llanthony Art courses2-3day residential    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01873 890343clarewhitehead@hotmail.co.ukgo to 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.
Hexham, Northumberlandprintmakingother (various creative courses)    18+
Anne Bacon1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaystailored tuition beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01434 618681anne.bacon2@yahoo.co.ukgo to 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.
Fishguard, Pembrokeshireoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastels  16+
Indigo Brown Creative Holidays1-day workshop2-3day non-residential2-3day residentiallonger non-residentiallonger residential, holidaysbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01348 840177info@indigobrown.co.ukgo to 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.
Crymych, Pembrokeshireoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingprintmaking  16+
Studio Llwyndraindaytime1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaystailored tuitionbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01239 832054art@thornygrove.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 Bordersoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastels  16+
Art Amatoria2-3day residential    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07768 960578info@artamatoria.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 Bordersprintmaking     18+
Zuzana Gibb2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07931 901956contact@printcourse.co.ukgo to 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, acrylicswatercolourspastels   14+
Cheddar Gorge/Mendip Hills Painting Hols2-3day non-residential2-3day residentiallonger non-residentiallonger residential, holidays beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01934 744188paintingholidays@cheddargallery.co.ukgo to 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, Suffolkpottery, ceramics     14+
Deborah Baynes Pottery Studio2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01473 788300deborah@deborahbaynes.co.ukgo to 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.
Rodmell, East Sussexwatercoloursother (various creative courses)    18+
Vicky Mappin2-3day residential    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01273 486320vickymappin@hotmail.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
 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 Sussexoils, acrylicsdrawingpastelsprintmaking  8+
Dairy Studiodaytime1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01273 483311susiemd@btopenworld.comgo to 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, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingpottery, ceramicssculpture, carving, casting
 textilesphotographyother (various creative courses)   18+
West Dean College1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01243 811301short.courses@westdean.org.ukgo to 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.
Broadway, Worcestershireoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelspottery, ceramicstextilesother (various creative courses)
       18+
Farncombe Estate Centre1-day workshop2-3day non-residential2-3day residential  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01386 854100enquiries@farncombeestate.co.ukgo to 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.
11 Narbonne, Franceoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastels  18+
Chateau Ventenac2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaystailored tuition  beginnersimprovers
Tel: UK 07773 206344info@chateauventenac.comgo to 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, Francedrawingpottery, ceramicssculpture, carving, castingother (various creative courses)  16+
Frances Marsden2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaystailored tuition  beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: +33 561 90 50 21francesmarsden@wanadoo.frgo to 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.
66 Vinca, nr Prades, Franceoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsphotography 18+
Ecole de Peinture Mas Saurine1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaystailored tuition beginnersimprovers
Tel: +33 4 68 05 85 66carolynnhindesmith@hotmail.comgo to 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, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastels  18+
Lisa Jayne Art Studio2-3day non-residential2-3day residentiallonger non-residentiallonger residential, holidays beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01608 677 558info@lisajayne.uk.comgo to 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.