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Whitechapel, London E1
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons
Tel: 07950 930301					nsf@mail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						E1 5HZ: Tue or Thu 4h30-6pm, 6-7.30pm or 7.30-9pm. All levels & techniques, intensive courses by qualified artist. Great studio - natural light, terrace overlooking London. Fees: £65/month. Home tuition zones 1-4: £40 per 90min. All materials included.

Bethnal Green, London E2											16+
The Essential School of Painting
Tel: 020 8521 6058					johanna_melvin@hotmail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
London Buddhist Arts Centre Eastbourne Ho., Bullards Place Bethnal Green, London E2 0PT						Summer Term (April-June) 2008: 4 weekends, each with masterclass and individual tuition: 26-27th Apr, Rosemary Beaton; 17-18th May, Sue Biazotti; 7-8 Jun, Simon Laurie; 21-22 Jun, Lesley Burr. Also included: gallery visit in May.

Limehouse, London E14											14+
Rachel Clark
Tel: 020 7987 8776					rachel@rachelclark.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
25 Limehouse Cut 46 Morris Road London E14 6NQ						Life painting & drawing courses for all abilities. 1-to-1 tuition with professional artist Rachel Clark in small classes - max 9 students. The school (est. 1976) is run in my large, light, fully equipped studio and is easily reached by bus, tube or DLR.

London N4											14+
Studio Hugo Grenville
Tel: 020 8347 8718					hugogrenville@hugogrenville.com
									Oct	Nov
157 Mount View Road London N4 4JT						'I am a romantic painter, but half of me is a scientist' - Matisse. It is this dual approach to painting that lies at the heart of our teaching philosophy. Tuition provides the technical and practical knowledge to stimulate your development as a painter.

Archway, London N19											18+
Central Saint Martins College
Tel: 020 7514 7015					shortcourses@csm.arts.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Short Course Office Southampton Row London WC1B 4AP						Byam Shaw School of Art in Archway is part of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Its short courses cover a range of fine art and photography and are suitable for all levels from beginner to professional.

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.

Camberwell, London SE5
											16+
Camberwell College of Arts
Tel: 020 7514 6311					shortcourses@camberwell.arts.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Peckham Road London SE5 8UF						The courses (as shown, plus photography, conservation) enable people without the time to study full-time to take bite-size courses. The College currently offers a diverse programme which includes courses to help prepare portfolios for full-time study.

Greenwich, London SE8											16+
Nick Malone
Tel: 020 8694 7800					contact@nickmalone.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						Art classes in lovely studios overlooking Canary Wharf. Free parking, small relaxed classes (around 6 students). Your chance to work in a professional artist's studio - the traditional 'atelier' system - BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME - receive maximum attention.

Chelsea, London SW1
											16+
Chelsea College of Art & Design
Tel: 020 7514 6311					shortcourses@chelsea.arts.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
University of the Arts London Millbank London SW1P 4RJ						Cutting-edge courses build on the College's particular strengths in interior design, fine art, textiles, multimedia, photography, design for communication, TV & video. New site next to Tate Britain - excellent state-of-the-art facilities.

Clapham, London SW4
London Atelier of Representational Art
Tel: 020 7738 8884					admin@thelara.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Unit 3h Clapham North Art Centre 26-32 Voltaire Road, London SW4 6DH						LARA teaches the most fundamental aspects of drawing, painting & sculpture from life. Through a rigorous training in accurate observation students can master the expression of the human form. Learning concepts while working directly from the model.

Kensington, London SW7											12+
Queensgate Studios
Tel: 020 7589 9235					info@queensgatestudios.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						An oasis of inspiration. Courses combine: Expert teaching of the craft of drawing and painting, inc. life drawing; Individual attention in small informal groups; Excellent light; Attractive facilities; A vast range of materials in every medium.

Wimbledon, London SW19
											12+
Wimbledon College of Art
Tel: 020 7514 6311					shortcourses@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
University of the Arts London 16 John Islip Street London SW1P 4JU						A range of Short Courses in Art and Design disciplines throughout the year as either evening, Saturday or daytime courses. As well as drawing and painting, Wimbledon specialises in Theatre and Costume, Art History, Photography and Jewellery.

Chiswick Park, London W4
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons
Tel: 07950 930301					nsf@mail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						Mondays 6-8pm. All levels & techniques, intensive courses given by qualified artist. W4 5YA - great studio with natural light. Fees: £95 per 10 lessons, all materials included. Training and workshops for companies also given.

High St Kensington, London W8											16+
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons
Tel: 07950 930301					nsf@mail.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
						Saturdays 10-11.30am All levels and techniques, intensive courses, lessons given by qualified artist. Amazing location W8 4EH and beautiful studio. Fees: £75/month. Home tuitions zones 1-4: £40 per 90min lesson. All materials included.

London WC1B
											18+
Central Saint Martins College
Tel: 020 7514 7015					shortcourses@csm.arts.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Short Course Office Southampton Row London WC1B 4AP						One of the country's largest short course programmes dedicated to the arts, design and performance - as shown plus Fashion, Graphic Design, photography, Animation. Nearest tube: Holborn, Buses: 19, 38, 59, 68, 91, 168, 188

Charing X Road, London WC2H											18+
Central Saint Martins College
Tel: 020 7514 7015					shortcourses@csm.arts.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Short Course Office Southampton Row London WC1B 4AP						Central Saint Martins offers one of the country's largest short course programmes. Its Charing Cross Road site specialises in Fashion and fine art courses. Nearest tubes: Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road.

Hungerford, Berkshire											18+
Peter Turner
Tel: 01488 681 366					mail@peterturner.org
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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, 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.

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.

Saltash, Cornwall											16+
Lantallack Farm Studio
Tel: 01752 851281					nickywalker44@tiscali.co.uk
				May	Jun	Jul
Nicky Walker Lantallack Farm Landrake, nr Saltash Cornwall   PL12 5AE						Listed Georgian farm in glorious location next to Lynher Estuary and SSSI. Large warm teaching studio with inspirational tuition ratio 1-6. Unwind in outdoor heated swimming pool after hard days work at life sculpture or mixed media painting!

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

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.

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.

Burton Lazars, Leicestershire											16+
The Ark Visual Arts
Tel: 07794 358365					thearkvisualarts@aol.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
						(near Rutland) Development of drawing, painting, mixed media and print skills/ideas & styles on Thursdays and Fridays with experienced tutor in pleasant country location. Refundable Jan/Feb taster days. 10% of profits donated to charity. Small groups.

East Langton, Leicestershire											16+
Mary Rodgers
Tel: 01858 545365					rod.create@webleicester.co.uk
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug		Oct	Nov
Langton Studios Main St., East Langton Market Harborough Leicestershire   LE16 7TW						Drawing and Painting courses in all media, both weekly and 2-3 day courses in Summer. Beginners watercolour a speciality. Small groups, lovely location, very friendly. Accommodation list available.

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						Relaxing and enjoyable courses in stunning mountain surroundings. Experienced art tutors give short courses in Watercolour, Oil Painting, Digital Photography, Lino Cut. Beautiful cottage or local B&B if required. Click on website and ask for brochures.

Diss, Norfolk											14+
Zangmo Denise Alexander
Tel: 01379 651355					alexanderdenise@tiscali.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
39 Heywood Avenue Diss Norfolk IP22 4DN						Free your creativity! Weekly art courses, weekend art workshops, 1-to-1 art and digital photography tuition on Norfolk Suffolk border. Beginner to advanced, all art media, small groups, with qualified art teacher Zangmo Alexander MA PGCE.

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.

Radford, Oxfordshire
											5+
Lisa Jayne Art Studio
Tel: 01608 677 558					info@lisajayne.uk.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
The Stables, Radford Farm Radford Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 4EB						Creative Art & Design Courses for a broad age range. Courses and Classes are conducted within the delightfully peaceful Oxfordshire countryside, creating the perfect environment for creative people wanting to explore & learn.

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.

Leek, Staffordshire											16+
The Frink School
Tel: 01538 266983					r.barnett@yahoo.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cross Street Mill Leek Staffordshire ST13 6BL						Located on the edge of the Peak District, The Frink offers courses in Life Drawing and Painting, as well as Stone and Wood Carving, all taught by experienced professional artists.

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.

Woodhatch Centre, Surrey											16+
Art Events
Tel: 01737 763609					arteventsgroup@aol.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
11 Blackstone Hill Redhill Surrey RH1 6BE						Workshops Sat 10.30am-4pm covering most subjects & media. 3-week mini-courses Weds 2-4pm mainly in watercolour, drawing or pen & ink. 4-week course on Fri mornings 10-12am for complete beginners in w/colour.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Normandy, France											15+
Elizabeth Watkins
Tel: +33 2 33 21 19 51					elizabeth.watkins@tiscali.fr
					Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
3 Rte Hameau Vasselin 50390 Besneville Normandy France						Based in the Normandy Cotentin Peninsula, the course is open to all abilities with individual tuition given by an experienced artist and teacher in all mediums. Gite in the artist's home available. Brochure.

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.

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