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SUBJECT: What subjects are taught at this venue?
oils/acrylics   oil painting and/or acrylics watercol.   watercolours
drawing   drawing pastels   pastels
print/etch.   printmaking / etching pot/ceramics   pottery / ceramics
sculpt/carve   sculpture / carving country crafts   country crafts
textiles   textiles other   other - see text of entry
What is the minimum age for courses at this venue?
14+ In this example, the minimum age for unaccompanied participants is 14.
Younger participants may possibly be accepted if accompanied by an adult - check with the artist/college
DURATION: How long are the courses at this venue?
daytime daytime series - usually spread across a term, e.g. 12 x Friday mornings evening evening series - usually spread across a term, e.g. 10 x Monday evenings
1-day a one-day course or workshop 2/3day a 2- or 3-day non-residential course, usually over a weekend
5+days a non-residential course lasting a week or longer 2/3day residentl a 2- or 3-day residential course. Accommodation provided, but sometimes 'tuition only' may be available
5+days residentl a residential course or holiday lasting a week or longer. Sometimes 'tuition only' may be available by arrangement Tailored tuition by arrangement with the artist
or correspondence course
Are the courses for beginners or improvers?
beginners at least one of the courses is suitable for beginners improvers at least one of the courses is suitable for improvers
Which months of the year do the courses run at this venue?
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun     Sep Oct Nov  
The example above is a venue where no courses take place in July, August or December. The months which are shown do not guarantee availability. Use the contact details to check whether there are free places.
How can I find out more about the courses?
    If go website is shown, click on it and check that first.
    Most of the artists/colleges have a detailed brochure. You could request one by:
  • sending an e-mail (we recommend this) if an e-mail address is shown, or
  • telephoning/faxing the number shown, or
  • sending an s.a.e. to the postal address shown.