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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
Mermaid Court 165a Borough High Street London SE1 1HR					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.

Glendaruel, Argyll/Bute
											18+
The Drawing Room
Tel: 01505 872515					info@ormidalehouse.com
		Mar	Apr	May				Sep	Oct	Nov
Ormidale House Glendaruel Argyll PA22 3AF					A 5 day residential course cum painting holiday, for only 16 participants, in luxury 4 star accommodation on Scotland's gorgeous west coast. Expert tuition, led by course host Charles Jamieson MFA, PIA, PPAI. Gourmet dining, swimming pool, hot tubs etc.

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

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.

Rhyd-y-creuau, Conwy											18+
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
				May		Jul	Aug
					Be inspired by the unique local landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the space and tranquillity of this stunning location in Snowdonia. Relaxed, quality teaching with small groups of like-minded people. Fee includes full board and tuition.

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.

Blencathra, Keswick, Cumbria											18+
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
				May			Aug
					Be inspired by unique local landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the space and tranquillity of this stunning location in the heart of the Lake District. Relaxed, quality teaching with small groups of like-minded people. Fee includes full board / tuition.

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.

Bampton, Devon											18+
Inspired By Gardens Art Workshops
Tel: 07763 882955					info@catherinestott.co.uk
			Apr	May				Sep	Oct
					Day Workshops and short residential courses in Garden and Flower painting based at artist's studio and local gardens. Courses run in Spring and Autumn each year, taking advantage of seasonal highlights. Garden visits. Beginners welcome.

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

Slapton Ley, Devon											18+
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
						Jul	Aug
					Be inspired by the unique local landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the space and tranquillity of this stunning location on the South Devon coast. Relaxed, quality teaching with small groups of like-minded people. Fee includes full board and tuition.

Newport, Essex											14+
Making Mosaics
Tel: 01799 501137					mosaicisfun@me.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
24 Hight Street Newport Essex CB11 3PQ					Learn to make a mosaic using glass, china, found items. Learn the disciplines of mosaic & ceramics; options include making your own ceramic pieces to include in mosaic work. From short taster courses to 2 and 3 day courses in advanced techniques.

Margam, Glamorgan											18+
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
			Apr	May			Aug	Sep	Oct
					Be inspired by the unique local landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the space and tranquillity of this stunning location in South Wales parkland. Relaxed, quality teaching with small groups of like-minded people. Fee includes full board and tuition.

Lymington, Hampshire											16+
New Forest Holiday Courses
Tel/Fax: 01590 644256					jane@newforestholidaycottage.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar
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!

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					Relaxed, enjoyable weekend courses in stunning mountain surroundings. Experienced tutors teaching Watercolour, Oil Painting, Stone carving. Digital Photography, Printmaking. Holiday cottages in Llanthony Valley or local B&B if required.

Dale Fort, Pembrokeshire
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
				May			Aug		Oct
					Be inspired by unique local landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the space and tranquillity of this stunning location on the Pembrokeshire coast. Relaxed, quality teaching with small groups of like-minded people. Fee includes full board and tuition.

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					Art courses in all media. Weekly classes, taster days, one day workshops, 3- to 5-day courses. Sympathetic, qualified tuition in small groups. Bespoke and 1 to 1 available. Beginners to advanced. Superb studio facilities in stunning location.

Kindrogan, Perth/Kinross											18+
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
	Feb	Mar		May	Jun		Aug		Oct
					Be inspired by the unique local landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the space and tranquillity of this stunning location in the Scottish Highlands. Relaxed, quality teaching with small groups of like-minded people. Fee includes full board and tuition.

Talgarth, Powys											16+
Niel Bally
Tel: 01874 711212					niel.bally@btopenworld.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul			Oct	Nov	Dec
					Structured courses suitable beginners, art school applicants, amateurs, professionals. Max 8 students, experienced tutor/practitioner. Purpose-built studio, fully equipped. Relaxed atmosphere. Attractive house, location, garden, excellent catering.

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. Beginners and 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.

Preston Montford, Shropshire											18+
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
							Aug		Oct
					Be inspired by the unique local landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the space and tranquillity of this stunning location on the Shropshire/Welsh border. Relaxed, quality teaching with small groups of like-minded people. Fee includes full board/tuition.

Cheddar/Mendips, Somerset											14+
Cheddar Painting Holidays
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.

Minehead, Somerset											18+
Call of the Wild Soul
					callofthewildsoul@gmail.com
								Sep
					A sacred art retreat with four of the world's most vibrant and beloved creative teachers - Teesha Moore, Flora Bowley, Orly Avineri and Madelyn Mulvaney. Includes yoga, sauna, jacuzzi and Exmoor!

Flatford Mill, Suffolk
											18+
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Be inspired by unique local landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the space and tranquillity of this stunning location in Constable Country. Relaxed, quality teaching with small groups of like-minded people. Fee includes full board and tuition.

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.

Lewes, East Sussex											18+
Alison Cotton
Tel: UK 07773 481492
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
					Watercolour walks in the South Downs, Cuckmere Valley & Pevensey Levels. Expert tuition outdoors or inside if preferred. Individuals or groups, less mobile painters welcome. Materials provided.

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.

Chichester, West Sussex
											18+
West Dean College
Tel: 01243 811301					bookingsoffice@westdean.org.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
West Dean Chichester West Sussex PO18 0QZ					West Dean College offers 700+ residential short courses each year in arts, crafts, food, gardening, music and creative writing. Also full-time MA/Diplomas in Visual Arts and Conservation & Making. Further information/brochure request via our website.

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.

Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire
											18+
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
			Apr	May		Jul	Aug			Nov
					Be inspired by the unique local landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the space and tranquillity of this stunning location in the Yorkshire Dales. Relaxed, quality teaching with small groups of like-minded people. Fee includes full board and tuition.

Alderney, Channel Islands											18+
Alison Cotton
Tel: UK 07773 481492
							Aug	Sep
					Intimate yet wild, Alderney offers dramatic granite coast and azure bays - painters' heaven - all close to comfortable B&B or self-catering accommodation. Confirmed for 2012: Aug25-Sep1. Go to website for further details.

31 Beauchalot, France											16+
Frances Marsden
Tel/Fax: +33 561 90 50 21					francesmarsden@orange.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.

34 Quarante, France											10+
Nicola Blakemore
Tel: +33 4 99 57 16 63					emailme@painting-holidays-france.com
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
9 rue de la Chapelle Quarante 34310 France					Come on one of my painting holidays in the Languedoc, France and not only will you have the pleasure of being in one of the best regions in France, you will also benefit from my very friendly, relaxed and patient teaching style suitable for all levels.

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.

Liguria, Italy											16+
Accademia d'Arte
Tel: +33 608177897					nicole@nicoledurand.net
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct
29 via Moretti Mortola Sup 18039 (Imp) Italy					Stone & woodcarving classes for beginners & advanced at the border of French Riviera with seaview residencies, suitable for non participating partners. Intensive workshops alongside expert teacher in a little paradise. 1 week workshop only 975 euros.

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