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Whitechapel, London E1
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons
Tel: 07950 930301					info@nelson-ferreira.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					E1 5HZ: Thu 6-7.30pm or 7.30-9pm. All levels & techniques, intensive courses by qualified artist. Great studio - natural light, terrace overlooking London. Fees: £230/pack of 10 lessons. Home tuitions: £60 per 90min. All materials included.

Bethnal Green, London E2											16+
The Essential School of Painting
Tel: 07906 189855					alisonharper01@ntlworld.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
London Buddhist Arts Centre Eastbourne Ho., Bullards Place Bethnal Green, London E2 0PT					Weekend Courses in Painting & Drawing taught by professional artists in light, spacious studio in Bethnal Green. 1-1 and group tuition. Small classes, all abilities and genres covered. Tutors include Eileen Cooper R.A., John McLean, Alison Harper.

Hackney Downs, London E8
											7+
A-side B-side Gallery
Tel: 07876 340293					info@asidebsidegallery.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
A-side B-side Gallery 5 - 9 Amhurst Terrace Hackney, London E8 2BT					Toddler Art Class under 5's painting etc. Drawing & Painting 7-10yrs & 10-16yrs covering proportion to perspective, application & composition. Life Drawing Adult all levels. Let Your Art Out! Adult all levels exploring creativity through fun exercises.

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.

Wood Green, London N22											18+
Portrait Painting with Carol Tarn
Tel: 020 8883 7077					catarn@btinternet.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
The Chocolate Factory Chocolate Factory 1 Clarendon Road, Wood Green London   N22 6XJ					Tuition in a professional artist's fully equipped studio. Good natural light. Small classes, 3 pupils max. Traditional techniques in oils. Fri 10.30am-1.30pm, Sun 10.30-1.30 & 2.30-5.30. £30 per 3-hr session. Transport: Wood Green stn Piccadilly line.

Regents Park, London NW1
											16+
ZSL London Zoo
Tel: 020 7449 6551					arts@zsl.org
					Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
ZSL London Zoo Outer Circle Regents Park, London NW1 4RY					London Zoo run a variety of art courses in London throughout the year for people of all ages and ability. Specifically designed to immerse you in an enjoyable and relaxed setting, whilst discovering all about the natural world.

Southwark, London SE1
											18+
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.

Deptford, London SE8											16+
London Art Portfolio Preparation
Tel: 020 8694 7800					contact@nickmalone.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					With full-time artist Nick Malone. One-to-one advice & support to help you develop projects, present your portfolio, write an Artist's Statement, prepare for interview. Make full use of lovely working studio.

Greenwich, London SE8											16+
London Art Classes
Tel: 020 8694 7800					contact@nickmalone.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Art classes with Nick Malone in lovely studios. 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.

Vauxhall, London SE11											16+
London Atelier of Representational Art
Tel: 020 7738 8884					info@drawpaintsculpt.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
The Marmite Factory Basement Studios 1-45 Durham Street, London SE11 5JH					LARA teaches the fundamental aspects of drawing, painting and sculpture from life. The UK's only school offering renowned sight-size method. Students master expression of the human form. Now offering intensive workshops and short courses for 2013.

Chelsea, London SW											8+
Chelsea Fine Arts
Tel: 0789 990 8917					info@chelseafinearts.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
10 Chelsea Wharf 15 Lots Road London SW10 0QJ					In a working artist's studio with magnificent views over the River Thames, Chelsea Fine Arts offers weekend and after-school art classes for children who are serious about learning how to draw and paint - see website chelseafinearts.co.uk

South Kensington, London SW7											16+
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons
Tel: 07950 930301					info@nelson-ferreira.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Saturdays 10.30am-12 or 12-1.30pm. All levels and techniques, intensive courses, lessons given by qualified artist. Amazing location SW7 2BB at the Imperial College. Fees: £230/pack of 10 lessons. Home tuitions: £60 per 90min. All materials included.

Chelsea, London SW10											17+
Heatherley School of Fine Art
Tel: 020 7351 4190					info@heatherleys.org
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
75 Lots Road Chelsea London SW10 0RN					Two-year diploma courses in portrait painting and figurative sculpture. One-year portfolio course. Part-time courses in: oil painting, watercolour, sculpture, drawing, printmaking. Summer courses. Open studio.

Chelsea, London SW10
											16+
Kensington and Chelsea College
Tel: 020 7573 3600					info@kcc.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Kensington and Chelsea college offers a large range of part time and full time Art, Craft, Design, Fashion, Multimedia and Photography courses suitable for all ages and abilities.

Wimbledon, London SW17											16+
Go Create
Tel: 07944 094918					enquiries@gocreate.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Go Create, Studio 273 Wimbledon Art Studios 10 Riverside Yd, Riverside Way London   SW17 0BB					Creative courses in painting, drawing, photography, crafts, sculpture and ceramics. Also private tutoring, mentoring, workshop facilitation, bespoke course design, team building and events. Beginner and specialist level courses..

Regent Street, London W1B
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons
Tel: 07950 930301					info@nelson-ferreira.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Mon and Tue 6.30-8pm. All levels & techniques, intensive courses given by qualified artist. W1B 5TB. Fees: £230 per 10 lessons, all materials included. Home tuition zones 1-4: £60 per 90min lesson. All materials included.

Chiswick Park, London W4
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessons
Tel: 07950 930301					info@nelson-ferreira.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Weds 5pm-6.30 or 6.30-8pm. All levels & techniques, intensive courses given by qualified artist. W4 5YA. Fees: £230 per 10 lessons, all materials included. Home tuition zones 1-4: £60 per 90min. All materials included.

Brook Green, London W6											8+
Brook Green Art Classes
Tel: 07951 845180					info@brookgreenart.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun			Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Weekend art classes for young people aged 8-18 years. Drawing, painting (oil, acrylic), collage, printmaking, sculpture, with Lydia. www.brookgreenart.com

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

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
	Feb		Apr		Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					5 Day Painting Holidays in Cornwall with renowned landscape artist Ashley Hanson: 4 stunning locations, 2 days in the studio. Prices from £360 incl 5 nts accomm, all lunches and more! Also see blog (via website) for 1-2 day painting courses available.

Porthleven, Cornwall											18+
The Art Academy
Tel: 020 7407 6969					info@artacademy.org.uk
				May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
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.

Newlyn, Cornwall											18+
Newlyn School of Art
Tel: 01736 365557					info@newlynartschool.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
The Old Board School Chywoone Hill Newlyn, Cornwall TR18 5AN					Newlyn School of Art provides short art courses in Painting, Drawing, Printmaking and Stone Carving taught by some of the best known artists working in Cornwall today. Also Life Drawing evenings and Open Access Printmaking Fridays.

Alston, Cumbria											18+
Lionel Playford
Tel: 01434 381092					info@penninepainting.co.uk
						Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Rose House Studio Garrigill Alston, Cumbria CA9 3DU					Variety of painting, outdoor sketching and environmental sculpture courses in the heart of the beautiful North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Small group courses in purpose-built studio with experienced, professional artist and art tutor.

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.

Colyton, Devon											18+
Barritshayes
Tel: 01297 552485					info@barritshayes.co.uk
			Apr			Jul
Barritshayes Farm Colyton Devon EX24 6DU					Friendly expert tuition in stunning surroundings, 4* accommodation, excellent food, small groups allowing individual attention. Tutor Alex Jacobs, BA(Hons) Fine Art, is not only a fine tutor but also an accomplished artist.

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.

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.

Inverness, Highland											18+
Paint in Scotland
Tel: 01463 782765					paintinscotland@btinternet.com
					Jun
Druim Beag 6 Drumindorsair Beauly IV4 7AH					Untutored painting breaks in the spectacular Scottish Highlands for all levels of experience. Country house accommodation, good food and company, discussion, encouragement, feedback from others. Time and space to call your own.

Brynaport, Highland
Bettina Schroeder Painting Holidays
Tel: 020 7609 0843					bettina.schroeder@virgin.net
						Jul
4 Cairns House, Holloway Rd Islington London N7 9SA					2013: Jul 13-19. 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.

Whitfield, Kent											16+
Roy Wilkinson
Tel: 01304 827487					enquiries@rollescourt.co.uk
				May				Sep
Rolles Court Church Whitfield Road Whitfield, Dover CT16 3HY					Learn the basics of oil painting in a small group (max 6) with an experienced tutor. Roy is primarily a landscape painter who regularly exhibits locally and in prime London galleries. Course is 4th & 5th May 10-4, £125 includes all materials and lunch.

Edinburgh, Lothian
University of Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 650 4400					artanddesignstudies@ed.ac.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May		Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Art and Design Studies Office of Lifelong Learning University of Edinburgh EH8 8AQ					Art and Design Studies: Short Courses at Edinburgh College of Art. 24 Sept 2012 - 28 May 2013. 11-week and some 5-week courses in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, glass, jewellery, textiles, photography, video, graphic design, illustration.

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					Relaxed, enjoyable weekend courses in stunning mountain surroundings. Experienced tutors teaching Watercolour, Oil Painting, Stone carving. Digital Photography, Printmaking. Holiday cottages in Llanthony Valley or local B&B if required.

Starston, Norfolk											16+
Nicola Slattery Art Courses Ltd
Tel: 01986 788853					artpeople@btopenworld.com
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov
					Wonderful weekend art courses with kind, generous and supportive tuition. Create art from imagination, paint with acrylics, discover printmaking. Materials and equipment supplied and included in the fee along with buffet lunch!

Diss, Norfolk											14+
Zangmo 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					Expressive Art Workshops, tiny groups. Abstract Painting, Flower Painting, Mandala Art, Watercolour Bold and Free, Meditation Art, Creative Colour and more! One-to-One Art/Photography Tuition, Creativity Coaching, Distance Learning. Everyone Welcome!

Hucknall, Nottinghamshire											16+
Robin Bellamy
Tel: 07531 035572					robinbellamy@msn.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Painting and drawing in oil, acrylic, pastel, from observation. Personal style development, relevant theory, beginners welcome, £50 for 4 lessons incl materials. Qualified teacher, good studio. See also holiday courses www.yuvaholidays.com/programme.asp

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire											16+
Robin Bellamy
Tel: 07531 035572					robinbellamy@msn.com
	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
					Oil, acrylic, landscapes, coast, urban scenes, creative development, stilllife, abstracts - teaching confident personal styles. Beginners welcome. 4lessons@£50 incl. paint, colour a specialty, personal service. Also holiday courses www.yuvaholidays.com

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.

Talgarth, Powys											16+
Art Courses Wales - Niel Bally
Tel: 01874 711212					info@artcourseswales.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul			Oct	Nov	Dec
Taflod Wernfawr Talgarth Brecon LD3 0DY					A variety of painting & drawing courses including life classes for all abilities. Purpose built studio and very attractive home. Fees include delicious lunches. Max of 8 to a class. 1 to 1 professional tuition. Stunning landscape - ideal creative break.

Duns Castle, Scottish Borders											16+
Art Amatoria
Tel: 07768 960578					info@artamatoria.co.uk
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Duns Castle Duns Berwickshire TD11 3NW					Art Amatoria offers two-day residential painting and drawing courses in the beautiful and inspiring setting of Duns Castle. The course will focus on landscape, interiors, watercolour, drawing, still life. Beginners and non-painting partners welcome.

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.

Woodhatch Centre, Surrey											16+
Art Events
Tel: 01737 763609					arteventsgroup@aol.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
7, Hillbrow Reigate Road Reigate, Surrey RH2 0QZ					Workshops Sat 10.30am-4pm covering most subjects & media. 3-week mini-courses Weds 2-4pm mainly in watercolour, drawing or pen & ink. Also, special courses for complete beginners in watercolour and drawing.

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.

Marlborough, Wiltshire
Rabley Drawing Centre
Tel: 01672 511999					info@rableydrawingcentre.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul		Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Rabley Barn Mildenhall Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 2LW					We specialise in drawing and printmaking courses led by professional artist-tutors, aimed at those who want to develop their creativity in a positive and supportive environment, with a well-equipped drawing studio, printroom and gallery.

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.

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.

64 Orthez, France											16+
Art Holidays France
					info@art-holidays-france.com
			Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
					All Inclusive - Screen Printing, Watercolour, Acrylic & Oil Painting Holidays in SW France. Includes accommodation in our French farmhouse with swimming pool, all food & drink, all the equipment & materials that you will need on your art course.

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 Castres, France											4+
Art Holidays in the South of France 2013
Tel: +33 6 0395 8563					nous@giteartiste.com
				May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
					We provide tuition, inspiration & encouragement to artists of all levels. Surrounded by sunflower fields, we'll absorb you in the French rural experience with tantalising local food & lashings of wine. Sunshine's on order & a warm welcome awaits you!

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.

Lot Valley, SW, France
											18+
Cubertou Holiday Courses for Adults
Tel: +44 7775 898 723					liz.cutts@cubertou.biz
				May		Jul	Aug	Sep
46700 St Martin Le Redon France					Music . Art . Creative Writing . Photography . Astronomy Beginners to Advanced - World Class Tutors Idyllic old farm, new pool, excellent food, fun, supportive Max 16 per course. See www.cubertou.com

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.

Azzano, Italy											18+
Campo dell' Altissimo
Tel: +49 30 694 44 42					info@campo-altissimo.com
		Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
					The oldest summer academy for sculpting, painting and drawing in Tuscany offers 1- to 2-week courses for beginners and advanced students with a team of 13 renowned artists as teachers. Campo dell' Altissimo is situated in the village of Azzano, Tuscany.

Guardia Sanframondi, Italy
Terra Vivente Art Studio
					hwadsley@telus.net
						Jul
					Terra Vivente Art Studio is offering a one-week inclusive painting workshop in July. It includes daily outdoor activities and healthy, locally-sourced food. Daily painting exercises will appeal to the beginning and intermediate painter.

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.

Sicily, Italy
Bettina Schroeder Painting Holidays
Tel: 020 7609 0843					bettina.schroeder@virgin.net
			Apr
4 Cairns House, Holloway Rd Islington London N7 9SA					13-20 April 2013: 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.

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					2013: May 11-18 Peralta, a medieval hamlet high in the Tuscan hills north of Pisa - an artist's mini paradise. Jun 8-15: the wonderful old village of Cotto, set above a gentle wooded valley. Both venues: swimming pools, views, walks...

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.

Montanchez, Spain											18+
Finca-art courses
Tel: UK 01766 590638					hafod.art@virgin.net
		Mar		May	Jun			Sep	Oct
Finca Acehuche 10170 Montanchez Caceres, Extremadura SPAIN					Explore unspoilt rural Spain, stay at a country finca with fine views of the Sierra de Montanchez. Experienced artist and tutor Noelle Griffiths teaches painting & drawing. Non-painting friends can join Richard walking or Pippa's cookery courses.

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					Almassera Vella: Sawday listed converted olive press; an arts centre in a Spanish mountain village in Alicante province. Retreats, residential courses - creative writing, painting, mountain walking: www.oldolivepress.com

Trujillo, Spain											18+
Trujillo Art Courses
Tel: UK 020 7385 5345					info@trujillovillasespana.com
				May	Jun			Sep	Oct
					Art and cookery courses in historic palacio overlooking the main square in medieval Trujillo. Capture the imagination in the birthplace of the Conquistadors, where history meets an artist's paradise. Sightseeing & meals included. Luxurious private pool.

Faralya, Turkey											18+
Robin Bellamy
Tel: 07531 035572					robinbellamy@msn.com
					Jun
					24 June - 1 July 2013: Art and Yoga Holiday with Robin. Creative and therapeutic: drawing and painting outdoors, supported by energizing yoga and tranquil meditation. More about this and other Yuva eco holidays at www.yuvaholidays.com/programme.asp

Online/Correspondence
iCan Art
					info@ican-artcourse.co.uk
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					Step by step work through the fundamentals of drawing and painting with advanced ideas interwoven. Comes with worksheets, record sheets, self evaluation sheets and choice to submit work for a critique.

Online/Correspondence											14+
The Art Course.com
Tel: 07554 443454					amanda@theartcourse.com
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
					Online art course offering affordable supported distance learning that teaches a foundation of skills with over 80 hours of practical tasks, encouraging creativity whilst exploring art history and theory. Join our community today!

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