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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
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.

Oban, Argyll/Bute											18+
Jenifer Moffat
Tel: 01866 822648					jenifer@airdenychalets.co.uk
			Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov
Airdeny Chalets Glen Lonan Taynuilt, Argyll PA35 1HY						Beginners Watercolour Painting courses - weekend and week Intermediate Watercolour Painting courses - weekend and week Fused glass workshops showing how to make jewellery and small dishes - week

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

Cardigan, Ceredigion											18+
Glanhelyg Holidays
Tel: 01239 682 119 /482
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Glanhelyg Lon Helyg, Llechryd Cardigan, Ceredigion SA43 2NJ						Tutored and untutored weeks. See website for details.

South Wirral, Cheshire
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.

Callington, Cornwall											16+
Callington School of Art
Tel/Fax: 01579 383491					info@callingtonartschool.com
			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

Ambleside, Cumbria											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel/Fax: 0039 075 826681					raffaelenobile@onetel.com
							Aug
Raffaele Nobile Il Molino di Bordone, C.S.116 52040 Montanare di Cortona (AR) Tuscany   ITALY						Painting in the beautiful Lake District countryside: picturesque locations with places of special interest. Inclusive holiday, dining out at traditional pubs & Restaurants. Local tutor, international watercolourist PL Hobbs.

Matlock, Derbyshire
											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.

Lifton, Devon											12+
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 833922					marygillett@davies5714.freeserve.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.

Ivybridge, Devon											18+
Moor to Sea Arts
Tel: 01752 895588					courses@moortoseaarts.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
8 Luscombe Close Ivybridge Devon PL21 9TT						In a relaxed atmosphere of friendliness and fun share the infectious enthusiasm of fully qualified tutors who encourage you to achieve the best from your work. Dartmoor and South Devon Coast within easy reach. Small groups. Superb cuisine.

Totnes, Devon											18+
Lucianne Lassalle
Tel: 01364 73110					email@luciannelassalle.co.uk
	Feb	Mar	Apr		Jun		Aug		Oct	Nov	Dec
						Working from the life model in clay. An intensive but informal class. Focus on form, proportion, flow and basic anatomy. Working without an armature the sculptures will be fired on the premises.

Dittisham, Devon
											12+
Coombe Farm Studios
Tel: 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.

Brynaport, Highland
Bettina Schroeder Painting Holidays
Tel: 020 7609 0843					bettina.schroeder@virgin.net
						Jul
4 Cairns House Holloway Road London N7 9SA						2008: June 28 - July 4. 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.

Ross-shire, Highland
North West Highlands Art Courses
Tel: 01520 733227					gillian@nwhighlandsart.co.uk
			Apr	May		Jul		Sep		Nov
Gillian Pattinson Brynaport, Kishorn Strathcarron, Ross-shire IV54 8XB						Residential courses include landscapes, life painting, various media. Fabulous scenery, great food, inspiring professional world renowned tutors. 2008 course details to be published soon. Non-painters welcome.

North Norfolk, Norfolk											18+
The Rectory Summer School
					info@norfolkpaintingholidays.co.uk
						Jul
						Painting holiday in beautiful Georgian rectory with 10 acres (4 ha) of parkland, set in pretty Norfolk village within easy travelling distance of farmlands, forests and coast. Full board, professional tuition, transportation & entertainment included.

West Somerton, Norfolk											12+
Jan Blanch
Tel/Fax: 01493 393639					info@janblanch.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cottage Flowers Leath Barn West Somerton, Norfolk NR29 4EA						Watercolour (inc line & wash) course, painting flowers, gardens etc. in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Aimed at beginners & improvers. Demonstrations, and individual tuition. See website for painting holidays in Greece also.

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.

Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
											18+
Nant y Coy Arts
Tel: 01437 741 67					info@nantycoy.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Nant y Coy Treffgarne Gorge Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 5LR						Courses either weekends or 5 weekdays duration, inc Drawing From The Imagination for artists with some experience, Felt Making, Botanical Painting, Creative painting & mixed media, Beginners Watercolours, Silk Painting, Weaving, Collage, Basket Weaving.

Cheddar/Mendips, Somerset											14+
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.

Ipswich, Suffolk											16+
DrawEast
					info@draweast.com
				May	Jun			Sep	Oct
						DrawEast's innovative drawing, painting and printmaking workshops are designed to improve your creativity and artistic skills. Drawing forms the basis of all the classes encouraging observational skills and sketchbook recording.

Shotley, Suffolk											14+
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.

Lewes, East Sussex											8+
Susie Monnington
Tel: 01273 858438					susiemd@btopenworld.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Dairy Studio Old Malling Farm Lewes, E Sussex BN7 2DY						Taster days/weekend breaks throughout the year in painting, life drawing, print. Beautiful light rural studio with friendly professional tuition. Summer landscape courses in heart of South Downs. Young artists aged 8+

Chichester, West Sussex
											18+
West Dean College
Tel: 01243 811301					marketing@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 by specialist professionals in equipped workshops at internationally-renowned college in rolling downs. Drawing, painting, printing, botanical art, decorative arts, sculpture, ceramics and textiles. Residential option.

Alcester, Warwickshire											18+
Cowshed Studio
Tel: 01789 400074					gill@cowshedart.co.uk
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
						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.

Burnsall, North Yorkshire											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel/Fax: 0039 075 826681					raffaelenobile@onetel.com
							Aug
Raffaele Nobile Il Molino di Bordone, C.S.116 52040 Montanare di Cortona (AR) Tuscany   ITALY						Painting in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside: picturesque locations with places of special interest. Inclusive holiday with dining out at traditional pubs & restaurants. Tutored by highly respected Yorkshire artist Graeme Willson.

Haukivuori, Finland											16+
art centre Saksala ArtRadius
Tel: +358 50 4625675					mail@saksala.org
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Karhuntie 11 51600 Haukivuori FINLAND						In an artistic and rural area you can work intensively, during short and long term courses. There is a basic painting programme followed by one's developing individual possibilities and qualities.

11 Narbonne, France
											18+
Chateau Ventenac
Tel: UK 07773 206344					info@chateauventenac.com
		Mar	Apr	May				Sep	Oct	Nov
						Chateau Ventenac offers a selection of flexible residential painting holidays in the Spring and 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+
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.

34 Roujan, France											18+
La Maison Verte
Tel: +33 4 67 24 72 18					nicolerussell@orange.fr
						Jul
Nicola Russell,La Maison Verte 31 avenue Henri Mas 34320 Roujan France						Pottering About in the Languedoc: 5-12 July 2008. Indulge your creative side: painting with Jackie Devereux, ceramics (Cendra), sculpting (Teddy Hutton) and yoga (Ken Eyerman) by the pool or in the garden. Tuition + half board GB£450.

46 Gindou, France											18+
Le Perchoir des Paons
Tel: +33 5 6531 5488					mike.susie@wanadoo.fr
			Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct
Tournie 46250 Gindou France						Now in our 4th year Susie & Mike Griffith invite you to their stone farmhouse to relax, paint & enjoy stunning views of the beautiful Lot region. Small friendly tutored groups or workshops, full board, good food & wine, studio & pool.

66 Perpignan, France											18+
Art Course Holidays
Tel: +34 952 92 3309					artcourseholidays@hotmail.com
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct
						Beautiful haven setting amongst working farms yet only 2km to Perpignan centre. Lovely Catalan farmhouse accom, gardens, large pool. FB & homecooked food. Inspirational coaching has helped many artists. Wonderful scenery - Collioure, Roussillon, Pyrenees

81 Tarn, France											18+
Atelier Montmiral
Tel: +33 563 40 5155					bmnewth@yahoo.co.uk
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Atelier Montmiral Rue Gambetta 81140 Castelnau de Montmiral Tarn   FRANCE						Art courses in Painting & Printmaking in SW France. Set in a magnificent hilltop village location surrounded by glorious landscape. Professional qualified tuition offering flexible workshops for all abilities. Excellent studio facilities.

81 Tarn, France											18+
Olivier Art
Tel: UK 07714 294485					hermione@velvetbug.com
				May	Jun	Jul		Sep
Doctors Commons Market Place Northleach GL54 3EH						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 Remparts 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						Exclusive 5-day tutored arts & leisure breaks in top-class accomm: Pool, Tennis, Boules, ensuite rooms. Ceramics, Painting, etc. Transport provided. Wine-tasting + restaurant outing. Fabulous cuisine. All-inc. £750 pp (no single supps).

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, Fitness/Yoga. Top-class accomm: Pool, Tennis, Boules, ensuite A/C bedrooms, fabulous cuisine, wine-tasting + restaurant outing. All-inc. £750 pp.

Provence, France											16+
Guy Eills
Tel: +33 475910603					guy@les-trois-puits.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Quartier St. Laurent 26160 Portes en Valdaine FRANCE						Inspiring painting courses in a variety of media for the beginner to the more experienced painter. The light, the lavender, sunflowers, colourful markets and hilltop villages provide limitless painting possibilities.

St Quentin laPoterie, France											18+
Taste Provence Ltd
Tel: +33 686 451310					info@tasteprovence.com
					Jun			Sep
						Affordable, luxury painting holidays in the South of France, with the emphasis on comfort. We supply the relaxed atmosphere, artists, local cuisine, and then let France take care of the rest.

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. Individual, sensitive tuition. Small groups, spacious studio fully equipped: paper, paints, easels, specialist lighting. V comfortable accom adjoining the studio. Visits to villages & coast. 30 mins from Perpignan airport.

Paros Island, Greece											16+
Aegeanscapes
Tel/Fax: +30 210 6410972					info@aegeanscapes.com
							Aug	Sep	Oct
Karali 79 Papagou 15669 Athens Greece						Fine Art Holidays & Courses, inc photography on Paros. Experience the beautiful landscapes, the intriguing history & culture deriving from the Cycladic civilization. All-inclusive, equipment, paints, well-known tutors, traditional festivals.

Patiteri, Greece											18+
Painting Alonissos - Christopher Hughes
Tel: UK 01905 24560					janechris.hughes@tesco.net
				May	Jun			Sep
2 Barbourne Court Barbourne Crescent Worcester WR1 2LJ						I first taught on Alinossos 20 years ago and have just built a new house and studio. The island is stunning and brilliant for painting with a great variety of scenery. The classes are informal, relaxed and enjoyable... like the island!

Patmos Island, Greece
											16+
Aegeanscapes
Tel/Fax: +30 210 6410972					info@aegeanscapes.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Karali 79 Papagou 15669 Athens Greece						Fine Art Holidays & Courses on this holy island. We invite you to experience the beautiful landscapes, intriguing history & culture produced by Patmian people for 2000 years. All-inclusive, equipment, paints, well-known tutors, traditional festivals.

Amalfi, Italy											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel/Fax: 0039 075 826681					raffaelenobile@onetel.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Raffaele Nobile Il Molino di Bordone, C.S.116 52040 Montanare di Cortona (AR) Tuscany   ITALY						Sensational coastal scenery of limestone cliffs, serpentine roads, terraced lemon groves. Stunning views of the coastline dotted with old fishing villages. All-inclusive itinerary: tuition, quality accommodation, meals, wine and excursions.

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 various materials, above all marble, through intensive work alongside expert teachers in direct interpersonal relationships. 2-week course from Euro 1050 including accom.

Certaldo, Italy											18+
Pietro Elia Maddalena
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.

Citta di Castello, Italy											16+
Painting in Italy
Tel: UK 01580 754971					info@paintinginitaly.com
				May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Roedean Eton Place, The Moor Hawkhurst, Kent, UK TN18 4NW						Accommodation in country house hotel with 1st class restaurant. Painting or Cooking Class each morning, lunch/siesta/swim followed by excursions to beautiful historical towns. Art History, food & wine make the holiday. Guests return every year.

Ghiffa, Italy											18+
Progetto Ecate
Tel: +39 0331 592909					elena@progettoecate.com
				May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Corso Belvedere 127 28823 Ghiffa Lake Maggiore ITALY						Printmaking courses in a beautiful manor house in Monferrine countryside. Relaxed and informal classes, suitable both for beginners and Academy students. Maximum personal tuition and exhibition at the end of the summer.

Lake Como (Bellagio), Italy											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel/Fax: 0039 075 826681					raffaelenobile@onetel.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Raffaele Nobile Il Molino di Bordone, C.S.116 52040 Montanare di Cortona (AR) Tuscany   ITALY						Painting in majestic Gardens, lake shores with colourful hillside towns, serene crystal clear waters with reflections of imposing mountains, small fishing harbours. All inclusive professional tuition meals wine and more. IT 0039 3398256617

Posara, Fivizzano, Italy											18+
The Watermill at Posara
Tel/Fax: UK 01888 568375					bill@medialliance.net
				May	Jun		Aug	Sep	Oct
The Watermill at Posara c/o Garden Cottage The Forglen Estate, Turriff AB53 4JP						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.

Sicily, Italy
Bettina Schroeder Painting Holidays
Tel: 020 7609 0843					bettina.schroeder@virgin.net
			Apr
4 Cairns House Holloway Road London N7 9SA						19-26 April 2008: 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 owned by the Agnello family for generations.

Sicily (SW), Italy											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel/Fax: 0039 075 826681					raffaelenobile@onetel.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Raffaele Nobile Il Molino di Bordone, C.S.116 52040 Montanare di Cortona (AR) Tuscany   ITALY						Greek temple ruins(Selinunte) Salt flats+windmills in Trapani fishing harbours: Sciacca/San Vito lo Capo Is. of Mozia. Is. of Levanzo & more. All inclusive Quality acc/pool food & wine. The best tutors you could wish for. IT 0039 3398256617

Siena, Italy											16+
Sue Kennington
Tel: UK 07711 339749					kennington.sue@gmail.com
							Aug
Poggio Boldrini San Giovanni d'Asso 53020 SI Italy						Sue Kennington will be leading a colour workshop this summer, aimed at painting students who want to extend their understanding of colour. The course is project based, and aims to enhance and increase your sense of colour awareness and sensitivity.

Torri in Sabina, Italy											16+
Art and dolce vita
Tel/Fax: 0039 0765608200					info@artanddolcevita.it
						Jul		Sep
Marina Buening Via Palica Tiburzi 32 02040 S. Polo Sabino (RI) Italy						Residential courses in large, well-equipped and beautiful country house located in the fantastic countryside near Rome in the Sabina. An intensive programme with an experienced teacher. Website: ENGLISH, DEUTSCHE, ITALIANO.

Tuscany, Italy
Bettina Schroeder Painting Holidays
Tel: 020 7609 0843					bettina.schroeder@virgin.net
				May	Jun
4 Cairns House Holloway Road London N7 9SA						2008: May 10-17: Peralta, a medieval hamlet high in the Tuscan hills north of Pisa - an artist's mini paradise. May 31-Jun 7, Jun7-14: the wonderful old village of Cotto, set above a gentle wooded valley. Both venues: swimming pools, views, walks...

Tuscany (Cortona), Italy											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel/Fax: 0039 075 826681					raffaelenobile@onetel.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Raffaele Nobile Il Molino di Bordone, C.S.116 52040 Montanare di Cortona (AR) Tuscany   ITALY						7&10 days all-inclusive Painting holiday: experienced professional tutors, en-suite accom, swimming-pool, all meals, quality restaurants, excursions to historical towns, hot springs, wine tasting. NEW course: Cookery with Italian language.0039 3398256617

Umbria, Italy											17+
Hannah Thompson
Tel/Fax: +39 0744 956 009					hans_uk@hotmail.com
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Voc. Fontana Buona, Baschi (Orvieto) TR 05023 ITALY						The course is based on developing 'right brain' skills; re-assessing our ability to visually express how and what we see, through studio exercises, in situ work, including perspective, negative space, figure drawing and colour.

Venice, Italy											16+
Tuscany in the Frame
Tel/Fax: 0039 075 826681					raffaelenobile@onetel.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Raffaele Nobile Il Molino di Bordone, C.S.116 52040 Montanare di Cortona (AR) Tuscany   ITALY						Dates TBA (see website). All inclusive of accom meals wine tuition. Painting close to St.Marks, Textures of old buildings & gondolas' reflections, the island of Burano, evening Concert & more. International artist Phil Hobbs. 0039 3398256617

Carvoeiro, Portugal											18+
Lisa Jayne Art Studio
Tel: 01608 677 558					info@lisajayne.uk.com
		Mar	Apr	May				Sep	Oct	Nov
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.

Granada, Spain											18+
Art Course Holidays
Tel: +34 952 92 3309					artcourseholidays@hotmail.com
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
						In peaceful valley between Granada and Malaga - full board with homecooked food, pretty gardens and swimming pool. Unlimited field trip possibilities with traditional Andalucian villages and landscapes. Inspirational coaching has helped many artists.

Malaga, Spain											16+
Paint Andalucia
Tel: UK 020 8385 2024					enquiries@paint-andalucia.com
					Jun	Jul		Sep
						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.

Matienzo, Spain											18+
Creative Karst Workshops
Tel: +34 942 619903					ian@alto-ason.com
				May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct
Calle de el Camino, 155 Matienzo, 39812 Ruesga Cantabria   SPAIN						Development workshops for all artists and writers who wish to work creatively in any medium stimulated by prehistoric art in caves. Flexibly structured to suit your requirements.

Relleu, Alicante, Spain