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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.

LLanfechell, Isle of Anglesey											16+
Creative Arts Retreat
Tel: 01407 710245					marged.pendrell@btinternet.com
				May		Jul		Sep
Brynddu Llanfechell Anglesey LL68 0RT					4-day residential Land Art course, in private woodland and coastal coves. Relaxed, quality teaching with 2 professional artists. Small groups ensures individual attention. Accommodation in historic house, individual rooms. Organic food.

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

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.

Bodmin, Cornwall											16+
Ashley Hanson
Tel: 01208 77656					denise@ashleyhanson.co.uk
			Apr					Sep
					'Freedom in Painting in the Cornish Coastal Landscape' with renowned landscape artist Ashley Hanson - 5 day Painting Holiday, 4 Stunning Locations, 2 days in the studio. Prices from £340 incl 5 nts accomm, all lunches and more!

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.

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.

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.

Trigonos, Nantlle, Gwynedd											18+
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Tel: 07956 910427					anna@learn-to-draw-right.com
							Aug
					If you can sign your name you can learn to draw! This Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain course devised by Betty Edwards, will teach you the 5 basic skills of realistic drawing to form the global skill of drawing. Also in London. See website.

Brynaport, Highland
Bettina Schroeder Painting Holidays
Tel: 020 7609 0843					bettina.schroeder@virgin.net
					Jun
4 Cairns House, Holloway Rd Islington London N7 9SA					2012: Jun 30-Jul 6. Staggering views across Loch Kishorn to the ancient corries and hills of Applecross. The light and colours, with the history and romance of the Scottish Highlands, make Brynaport a most inspirational and dynamic place to paint.

Diss, Norfolk											14+
Zangmo Denise Alexander
Tel: 01379 687360					alexanderzangmo@googlemail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
45 Common Road Bressingham Diss, Norfolk IP22 2AY					Creative Art Courses, Workshops, Personalised 1-to-1 Art & Photography Tuition, Retreats, Breaks, Holidays, Distance Learning, Art/Meditation, A-Level. All art media. Small friendly groups, everyone welcome. Tuition Gift Vouchers. Qualified teacher.

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.

Orielton, Pembrokeshire											18+
Field Studies Council
Tel: 0845 345 4071					enquiries@field-studies-council.org
			Apr	May			Aug	Sep
					Be inspired by the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

81 Tarn, France											18+
Olivier Art
Tel: UK 07714 294485					olivierart51@googlemail.com
				May	Jun	Jul		Sep
EN OLIVIER 81470 Algans France					Each tutor offers a different programme dealing with the many varied ways of painting the landscape. Panoramic views. Residential 10-day artist workshops. Full board en-suite accommodation. Toulouse/Albi 45mins. Suitable for non-painting partner.

84 Saignon, Luberon, France											18+
Personal Provence
Tel: +33 4 90 74 08 55					mizmittle@yahoo.com
				May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct
La Maison des Arts et Lettres Place de l'Horloge 84400 Saignon FRANCE					Residential 10-day painting workshops for small groups, beginner to established artist, with charming accommodation, gourmet cuisine & wine, enthusiastic hosts, personalized instruction & coaching - and a show of your work as finale!

Carcassonne, France											16+
French House Experience
Tel: UK 01299 896819					enquiries@frenchhouseparty.co.uk
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct
The Jaylands Abberley Worcester WR6 6BN					Explore a Unique Experience. 5-day tutored breaks: Books & Drama, Creative Writing, Movie-Making, Cookery. Top-class accomm: Pool, Tennis, Boules, ensuite A/C bedrooms, fabulous cuisine, wine-tasting + restaurant outing.

Amalfi, Italy											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel: 0039 339 8256617					info@tuscanyintheframe.com
								Sep	Oct
Villa Nobile Via Degli Olmi, Farneta Cortona 52044 (AR) Tuscany   ITALY					2012: Sep 8-15, Pastel & Mixed Media with Margaret Evans. Sep 29-Oct 13 (1 wk option), watercolour with Phil Hobbs. Staying in the village of Minori, with visits to Ravello, Cetara, Positano & Amalfi itself. With quality time for painting at each town.

Ascoli Piceno, Italy											18+
The Retreat
Tel: +39 334 903 4401					info@lemarcheretreat.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Via San Taddeo 12 Force 63045 AP ITALY					Quality all-inclusive art holidays in all media in stunning surroundings with like-minded people in the heart of Italy. Suitable for all ages, from beginner to advanced and individual travellers to groups. We work in a relaxed family atmosphere.

Carrara, Italy											18+
Arco Arte studio di scultura
Tel/Fax: +39 0585 777000					info@arcoarte.it
				May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Studio Artistico Arco Arte Via Carriona di Colonnata 10 54033 CARRARA (MS) ITALIA					Sculpture for students at all levels in Carrara. Acquire sculpting techniques in marble materials , intensive work alongside expert teachers in direct interpersonal relationships. 2-week course from Euro 1050 to 1150 includes accommodation.

Certaldo, Italy											18+
La Meridiana
Tel/Fax: +39 0571 660084					info@lameridiana.fi.it
Jan			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
La Meridiana Loc. Bagnano, 135 50052 Certaldo (FI) Florence   ITALY					La Meridiana has been operating for the last 25 years and is located in the heart of Tuscany. A most beautiful setting with a great studio. Workshops, seminars and residencies. Teachers of international recognition. Accredited.

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.

Lombardy/Tuscany, Italy											18+
Beautiful Italy Art Holidays
Tel: +39 333 6834649					info@bi-artholidays.com
				May	Jun			Sep	Oct
BI Art Holidays Ripa di P.ta Ticinese, 127/A 20143 Milano Italy					Painting holidays with the real flavour of Italian art, food and culture. Friendly quality tuition. Excellent accommodation. Daily excursions with guided tours. Paint while experiencing the inspiring Italian medieval and Renaissance atmosphere!

Posara, Fivizzano, Italy											18+
The Watermill at Posara
Tel: UK 020 7193 6246					info@watermill.net
				May	Jun		Aug	Sep	Oct
					In unspoit rural Tuscany, the Watermill is a beautiful setting for inspirational teaching. International tutors; true Italian lifestyle. Watercolours, oils, pastels etc. Seven-day all-inclusive courses. Non-painting partners welcome.

San Ginesio, Italy											18+
Montanaro Circle
					montanarocircle@gmail.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Contrada de Santa Maria in Alto Cielo, San Ginesio Marcerata 62560 Italia					We offer courses in traditional arts & crafts including Icon painting, woodwork, iron work, biomorphic pattern making, mosaics, geometry, parquetry, ceramics and much more.

Sicily, Italy
Bettina Schroeder Painting Holidays
Tel: 020 7609 0843					bettina.schroeder@virgin.net
			Apr
4 Cairns House, Holloway Rd Islington London N7 9SA					21-28 April 2012: Situated near the famous valley of the temples and the sea on the west coast of Sicily, the 'Fattoria Mose' is an ancient country estate overlooking gardens, with its own small chapel and a swimming pool for a dip.

Sicily (SW), Italy											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel: 0039 339 8256617					info@tuscanyintheframe.com
									Oct
Villa Nobile Via Degli Olmi, Farneta Cortona 52044 (AR) Tuscany   ITALY					2012: Oct 22-29, mixed media with Lisa Pressman. Stay in a traditional restored Borgo with endless acres of olive groves, orange & lemon groves, inspiring your painting. All inclusive quality accom/pool food & wine.

Tuscany, Italy
Bettina Schroeder Painting Holidays
Tel: 020 7609 0843					bettina.schroeder@virgin.net
				May	Jun
4 Cairns House, Holloway Rd Islington London N7 9SA					2012: May 12-19: Peralta, a medieval hamlet high in the Tuscan hills north of Pisa - an artist's mini paradise. Jun 2-9, Jun 9-16: the wonderful old village of Cotto, set above a gentle wooded valley. Both venues: swimming pools, views, walks...

Tuscany/Umbria, Italy											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel: 0039 339 8256617					info@tuscanyintheframe.com
				May	Jun			Sep	Oct
Villa Nobile Via Degli Olmi, Farneta Cortona 52044 (AR) Tuscany   ITALY					All inclusive painting or pastels/mixed media holidays: top professional tutors, en-suite accom, large pool, art studio. Meals, excursions, painting in historical towns. 2012: May 5-12, May 12-19, May 22-29, Jun15-29 (optional 1 wk), Sep 15-19, Oct13-20.

Malaga, Spain
Paint Andalucia
Tel: UK 020 8385 2024					enquiries@paint-andalucia.com
Jan			Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov
					Painting Holidays with a Personal Touch - The special light, panoramic vistas and unique architecture of Andalucia makes it the perfect place for you to explore your creativity under the guidance of our resident artist, Anna Martin.

Relleu, Alicante, Spain											18+
Almassera Vella
Tel: +34 966 856003					christopher@oldolivepress.com
			Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov
C de la Mare de Deu del M. 56 Relleu 03578 Alicante SPAIN					23-30 June 2012: A Painting Week in Spanish Village with Jennifer Johnson. Expect vibrant early summer light, warm balmy days - a relaxing pool and inspiring, sympathetic guidance from Jennifer. Also literature, walking, cookery holidays.

Trujillo, Spain											18+
Trujillo Art Courses
Tel: UK 020 7381 6000					garton@alderney.net
				May				Sep
					Painting Holidays or just rent our Special Studio in the Villa, the perfect base for bird watching, photography, painting, riding, astronomy, walking while on a self-catering short break. Shops & main square 5 mins walk. Close to public swimming pool.

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