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LLanfechell, Isle of Angleseyother (various creative courses)     16+
Creative Arts Retreatlonger residential, holidays    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01407 710245marged.pendrell@btinternet.comgo to website
    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/Buteoils, acrylicslife drawing, life paintingwatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingsculpture, carving, casting
 glasstextiles    18+
The Drawing Room2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01505 872515info@ormidalehouse.comgo to website
  MarAprMay   SepOctNov 
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.
Hungerford, Berkshireoils, acrylicswatercoloursphotography   18+
Peter Turner2-3day non-residential    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01488 681 366mail@peterturner.orggo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Marsh Studio
126 Strongrove Hill
Hungerford
Berkshire   RG17 0SJ
Relaxed and informal classes of 1 to 8 ensure maximum personal tuition. Choose from GoforOil or Watercolour Challenge. Weekdays & weekends. All 2-day workshops £165 inc. all materials and lunches. Antiques, canal & river walks locally.
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, Cambridgeshireprintmakingphotographyother (various creative courses)    
St Barnabas Pressdaytime1-day workshop2-3day non-residential  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01223 413792james@stbarnabaspress.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
St Barnabas Press
Belfast Yard, Coldhams Road
Cambridge
CB1 3EW
2011: St Barnabas Press is running termly courses and another series of intensive summer courses. Comprising a wide range of techniques from Stone Lithography and safe etching to Cyanotype and Photoshop tuition. One to one tutoring also available.
Nantwich, Cheshirepottery, ceramics      
Joy Wild1-day workshoplonger non-residentialtailored tuition  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01270 780345 go to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The Firs Pottery
Sheppenhall Lane, Aston
Nantwich
Cheshire   CW5 8DE
Have a making day classes held twice weekly (lunch included). Beginners or advanced potters welcomed. Make up your own course - throwing, handbuilding, glazing + firing (stoneware clay). Also corporate day workshops.
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.
Rhyd-y-creuau, Conwywatercoloursdrawingphotography   18+
Field Studies Council2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 0845 345 4071enquiries@field-studies-council.orggo to website
    May JulAug    
 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, 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.
Bodmin, Cornwalloils, acrylics     16+
Ashley Hansonlonger residential, holidays     improvers
Tel: 01208 77656denise@ashleyhanson.co.ukgo to website
   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!
Porthleven, Cornwalloils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelssculpture, carving, casting 18+
The Art Academylonger non-residential    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7407 6969info@artacademy.org.ukgo to website
    MayJunJulAugSep   
Mermaid Court
165a Borough High Street
London
SE1 1HR
New courses in creative painting and creative sculpture at the Lifeboat House Art Studios in Porthleven, near Helston, Cornwall. A new and refreshing type of holiday art course.
Blencathra, Keswick, Cumbriawatercoloursphotography    18+
Field Studies Council2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 0845 345 4071enquiries@field-studies-council.orggo to website
    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, 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.
Bampton, Devonwatercoloursdrawingpastelsother (various creative courses)  18+
Inspired By Gardens Art Workshops1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07763 882955info@catherinestott.co.ukgo to website
   AprMay   SepOct  
 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, 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.
Plymouth, Devonglass      
Glow-worm stained glass1-day workshop2-3day non-residentiallonger non-residential  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01752 340586 go to website
JanFebMarAprMayJun AugSepOctNovDec
5 Chantry Mill Business Park
Marshal Road
Plympton, Plymouth
PL7 1YB
We offer 1-day, weekend and 5-day holiday courses in stained and fused glass work. Work in our friendly, spacious, professional studio with qualified tutor in the heart of the West Country. Accommodation available nearby.
Dittisham, Devonoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingpottery, ceramicsother (various creative courses)
       12+
Coombe Farm Studios2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: UK 01803 722352lara@coombefarmstudios.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, Devonoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsphotography 18+
Field Studies Council2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 0845 345 4071enquiries@field-studies-council.orggo to website
  JulAug    
 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.
Milton Abbas, Dorsetother (various creative courses)     16+
Flux 'n' Flamedaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residentiallonger non-residentialbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01258 881690jesa@fluxnflame.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Unit 11
Luccombe Bus. & Craft Centre
Luccombe Farm, Milton Abbas
Dorset   DT11 0BE
Jewellery workshops in the heart of Dorset. Small classes - relaxed, friendly, fun atmosphere! Techniques include: soldering, surface decoration, stone setting, cuttlefish & sand casting, forging & raising, etc. Make your own wedding rings.
Newport, Essexpottery, ceramicsother (various creative courses)    14+
Making Mosaicsdaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day residentialtailored tuitionbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01799 501137mosaicisfun@me.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul SepOctNovDec
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.
Epping Forest, Essexphotography     18+
Field Studies Council1-day workshop    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 0845 345 4071enquiries@field-studies-council.orggo to website
    May    Oct  
 Be inspired by the unique local landscapes and wildlife in Epping Forest. Learn how to use your camera taking photographs of the flora and fauna nearby. Relaxed, quality day courses with small groups of like-minded people.

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