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Whitechapel, London E1oils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsother (various creative courses)  
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessonsdaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residentialtailored tuitionbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 07950 930301nelson.ferreira.uk@gmail.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
 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: £210/pack of 10 lessons. Home tuitions: £60 per 90min. All materials included.
Dalston, London E8other (various creative courses)     16+
The School of Stuffdaytimeevening series   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 0797 0149395stuff@theschoolofstuff.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
73-75 Shacklewell Lane
London
E8 2EB
The School of Stuff offers evening, daytime and weekend classes in a range of crafts, including upholstery, cabinet-making, soft furnishings, leather crafts, furniture restoration and carving & gilding. Lovely, well-equipped studio. Small class sizes.
Stoke Newington, London N16glassother (various creative courses)    17+
Rainbow Glass Studiosdaytimeevening series1-day workshop  beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: 020 7249 0276richard@rainbowglassstudios.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Richard Paton
Rainbow Glass Studios
172c Stoke Newington Church St
London   N16 0JL
One-day courses take the beginner through traditional stained glass, fused glass & Jewellery making. With 1:7 tuition each student designs & takes their glass home. Cost: £130-£140, materials included. Also Tue & Thu eve to develop personal project.
Kensal Rise, London NW10life drawing, life paintingdrawingsculpture, carving, castingother (various creative courses)   
Gracelands Yard Creative Space1-day workshop2-3day non-residential   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07742 818 140yard@gracelandscafe.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
118 College Road
Kensal Rise
London
NW10 5HD
Set behind the award-winning Gracelands Cafe, Gracelands Yard offers a variety of art and craft workshops: Mosaics, Sculpture, etc. Courses in Life Drawing, Creative Writing. See website for monthly courses/workshops. Small classes (max 12).
South Bank, London SE1oils, acrylicslife drawing, life paintingwatercoloursdrawingpastelsother (various creative courses)18+
Topolski Centurydaytimeevening series   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7620 1275education@topolskicentury.org.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul  OctNovDec
Topolski Century
150-152 Hungerford Arches
South Bank, London
SE1 8XU
Art courses will be for 10 weeks throughout the Winter, Spring and Summer terms of 2010/2011. These include: Drawing, Portraiture, Introduction to Watercolour, Portfolio Preparation, Drawing Outside. Fees for all courses are £200.
Southwark, London SE1oils, acrylicslife drawing, life paintingwatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingpottery, ceramics
 sculpture, carving, castingglassother (various creative courses)   8+
The Art Academydaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaysbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7407 6969info@artacademy.org.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 + metal, moulding & casting taught by resident artists.
Kensington, London SW7oils, acrylicslife drawing, life paintingwatercoloursdrawingpastelsother (various creative courses)12+
Queensgate Studiosdaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residentiallonger non-residentialbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7589 9235info@queensgatestudios.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
 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.
Chelsea, London SW10oils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingsculpture, carving, castingtextiles
 photographyother (various creative courses)    16+
Kensington and Chelsea Collegedaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residentiallonger non-residentialbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7573 3600info@kcc.ac.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul SepOctNovDec
 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.
Putney, London SW15textilesother (various creative courses)    16+
The Sewing Roomsdaytimeevening series1-day workshoptailored tuition beginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 8780 0126info@thesewingrooms.com
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
14 Lacy Road
Putney
London
SW15 1NL
We run sewing clubs several times a week. Students can book in for however long they wish and pay on leaving. It is so flexible that it works for everyone. Email for full details.
Regent Street, London W1Boils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsother (various creative courses)  
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessonsevening seriestailored tuition   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07950 930301nelson.ferreira.uk@gmail.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
 Mon and Tue 6.30-8pm. All levels & techniques, intensive courses given by qualified artist. W1B 5TB. Fees: £210 per 10 lessons, all materials included. Home tuition zones 1-4: £60 per 90min lesson. All materials included.
Chiswick Park, London W4oils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsother (various creative courses)  
Nelson Ferreira - Art Lessonsevening seriestailored tuition   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07950 930301nelson.ferreira.uk@gmail.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
 Weds 5pm-6.30 or 6.30-8pm. All levels & techniques, intensive courses given by qualified artist. W4 5YA. Fees: £210 per 10 lessons, all materials included. Home tuition zones 1-4: £60 per 90min. All materials included.
Notting Hill, London W10pottery, ceramicstextilesphotographyother (various creative courses)  16+
Kensington and Chelsea Collegedaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residentiallonger non-residentialbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7573 3600info@kcc.ac.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul SepOctNovDec
 Kensington and Chelsea College offers a large range of full time and part time courses to suit all ages and ability. Art, Fashion, Crafts, Design, Multimedia, Photography and more. Visit our website www.kcc.ac.uk for full details.
Bloomsbury, London WC1Blife drawing, life paintingdrawingpottery, ceramicssculpture, carving, castingother (various creative courses) 19+
Central YMCAevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residential  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 020 7343 1728Paul.Jelley@ymcaclub.org.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Central YMCA
112 Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3NQ
Large well-equipped art room. Ceramics - wheel & hand building, glazing & firing. Sculpture from Life & Drawing from Life. Jewellery design and making in cast gold, silver or pewter. General metal casting for small objects. 8-week courses.
Holborn, London WC1Ntextilesother (various creative courses)    16+
Designer Coursesdaytimeevening series2-3day non-residential  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 08456 809 362info@designercourses.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Studio E2L Cockpit Arts
Northington Street
London
WC1N 2NP
A unique programme of hands-on training in leather fashion techniques, handbag design and construction taught by professional designer-makers. Small classes with lots of one-to-one tuition.
Bedford, Bedfordshirewatercoloursdrawingother (various creative courses)   16+
David Lewry Workshopsdaytimeevening series1-day workshop  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01234 822965davidlewry@hotmail.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
 Evening and daytime classes for beginners and improvers in watercolours, drawing & sketching and botanical illustration in Bedford & surrounding villages. Also specialist Saturday workshops throughout the year.
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
2010: 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.
South Wirral, Cheshirewatercoloursdrawingpastelspottery, ceramicssculpture, carving, castingcountry craftstextiles
 other (various creative courses)      
Burton Manor Collegedaytime1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays beginnersimprovers
Tel: 0151 336 5172enquiry@burtonmanor.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, 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.
Mevagissey/St Ives, Cornwalloils, acrylicsdrawingpastelsprintmakingother (various creative courses) 18+
Abstract Art In Cornwall1-day workshop2-3day non-residentiallonger non-residential  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 07765 157823gisseygirl@aol.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
 My holidays incorporate 2 tours full of inspiration & revitalisation inc Newlyn, St Ives and the south coast. Days in the studio covering lots of techniques & ways of looking. Be prepared to experiment, investigate & de-stress!
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.
Sidmouth, Devonoils, acrylicslife drawing, life paintingwatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingtextiles
 other (various creative courses)     12+
East Devon Artdaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residentiallonger non-residentialbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01395 516284info@eastdevonart.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
East Devon Art Academy
Old Fore Street
Sidmouth, Devon
EX10 8LS
Art courses held in light, spacious studio, two minutes from beautiful coastline. AONB. Professional tuition in a warm and friendly environment. Summer courses. Open studio. Low cost, high quality teaching.
Dittisham, Devonoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingpottery, ceramicsother (various creative courses)
       12+
Coombe Farm Studios2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays   beginnersimprovers
Tel: UK 01803 722352tina@coombefarmstudios.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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.
Milton Abbas, Dorsetother (various creative courses)     16+
Flux 'n' Flamedaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residentiallonger non-residentialbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01258 881690aj@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.
Lymington, Hampshirecountry craftstextilesother (various creative courses)   16+
New Forest Holiday Courses2-3day non-residential2-3day residential   beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: 01590 644256newforestrose@btinternet.comgo to website
JanFebMar      OctNovDec
Glenhurst
86 Wainsford Road
Everton, Lymington
SO4 10UD
Fun, friendly and informative courses on Patchwork and Quilting, French/German conversation and Rambling in the New Forest. Comfortable and relaxing venue with good food and bottomless Tea/Coffee pots!
Abergavenny, Monmouthshireoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingphotographyother (various creative courses)
       16+
Llanthony Art courses2-3day residential    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01873 890343clarewhitehead@hotmail.co.ukgo to website
  MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov 
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.
Hexham, Northumberlandprintmakingother (various creative courses)    18+
Anne Bacon1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaystailored tuition beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01434 618681anne.bacon2@yahoo.co.ukgo to website
 FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov 
Wooley High Hall
Allendale
Northumberland
NE47 9AH
STARS (Shared Traditional Artists Resources) offers courses in historic techniques of painting and printmaking and in the conservation of works of art. The conservation courses include visits to museum conservation studios.
Chilwell, Nottinghamshireglassother (various creative courses)    18+
Beyond-the-Ponddaytimeevening series1-day workshop2-3day non-residentialtailored tuitionbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 0115 925 9604di.chisholm@btinternet.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
7 North Drive
Chilwell
Nottingham
NG9 4DY
Kiln Formed Glass, Mosaic, Contemp Jewellery workshops, taught by professional artists in studios nestling in organic garden with sculptures, wildlife, pond. Classes throughout year, all levels. Also Customised, Corporate & 1-to-1 workshops inc lunch.
Radford, Oxfordshireoils, acrylicslife drawing, life paintingwatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingcountry crafts
 textilesother (various creative courses)    5+
Lisa Jayne Art Studiodaytimeevening series2-3day non-residentiallonger non-residentialtailored tuitionbeginnersimprovers
Tel: 01608 677 558info@lisajayne.uk.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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.
Stoke, Staffordshiredrawingother (various creative courses)     
Staffordshire Universitydaytime1-day workshop    improvers
Tel: 01782 294000 go to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Staffordshire University
College Road
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs
ST4 2DE
The Faculty of Arts, Media and Design offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees and some short courses inc Art & Design, Media, Film & Broadcasting. All supported by respected academics and practitioners as well as modern, well-equipped facilities.
Woking, Surrey watercoloursdrawingphotographyother (various creative courses)  16+
RHS Garden Wisley1-day workshop2-3day non-residential   beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01483 212387adultlearning@rhs.org.ukgo to website
  MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Education Department
RHS Garden Wisley
Woking, Surrey
GU23 6QB
The Wisley botanical art programme offers visitors the chance to enjoy workshops and courses given by qualified tutors in the beautiful Garden setting. Ring for course brochure (botanical art, photography, etc.)
Woodhatch Centre, Surrey oils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelstextilesother (various creative courses)16+
Art Eventsdaytime1-day workshoptailored tuition  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01737 763609arteventsgroup@aol.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJul SepOctNovDec
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. Also courses for complete beginners in watercolour, monthly silk painting courses, Tue am.
Rodmell, East Sussexwatercoloursother (various creative courses)    18+
Vicky Mappin2-3day residential    beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01273 486320vickymappin@hotmail.comgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
 Beautiful cottage and studio set in historic downland village. Professional tuition for max five students. Covering all aspects of botanical painting in watercolour. Attractive comfortable accommodation. A lovely peaceful weekend retreat.
Chichester, West Sussexoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsprintmakingpottery, ceramicssculpture, carving, casting
 textilesphotographyother (various creative courses)   18+
West Dean College1-day workshop2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidays  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01243 811301short.courses@westdean.org.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
West Dean
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0QZ
Year-round short courses at internationally-renowned West Dean College, situated in South Downs National Park. Drawing, painting, printing, botanical art, decorative arts, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and photography. Residential option.
Broadway, Worcestershireoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelspottery, ceramicstextilesother (various creative courses)
       18+
Farncombe Estate Centre1-day workshop2-3day non-residential2-3day residential  beginnersimprovers
Tel: 01386 854100enquiries@farncombeestate.co.ukgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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.
31 Beauchalot, Francedrawingpottery, ceramicssculpture, carving, castingother (various creative courses)  16+
Frances Marsden2-3day residentiallonger residential, holidaystailored tuition  beginnersimprovers
Tel/Fax: +33 561 90 50 21francesmarsden@wanadoo.frgo to website
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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.
81 Tarn, Franceoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelsother (various creative courses) 18+
Olivier Artlonger residential, holidays    beginnersimprovers
Tel: UK 07714 294485olivierart51@googlemail.comgo to website
    MayJunJul 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.
Carcassonne, Franceoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelstextilesother (various creative courses)16+
French House Experiencelonger residential, holidays    beginnersimprovers
Tel: UK 01299 896819enquiries@frenchhouseparty.co.ukgo to website
   AprMayJunJul SepOct  
The Jaylands
Abberley
Worcester
WR6 6BN
Exclusive 5-day tutored arts & leisure breaks in top-class accomm: Pool, Tennis, Boules, ensuite rooms. Textile arts, Painting, etc. Transport provided. Wine-tasting + restaurant outing. Fabulous cuisine. All-inc. from £750 pp (no single supps).
Carcassonne, Franceother (various creative courses)     16+
French House Experiencelonger residential, holidays    beginnersimprovers
Tel: UK 01299 896819enquiries@frenchhouseparty.co.ukgo to website
   AprMayJunJul SepOct  
The Jaylands
Abberley
Worcester
WR6 6BN
Explore a Unique Experience. 5-day tutored breaks: Books & Drama, Creative Writing, Movie-Making, Cookery. Top-class accomm: Pool, Tennis, Boules, ensuite A/C bedrooms, fabulous cuisine, wine-tasting + restaurant outing. All-inc. from £750 pp.
Relleu, Alicante, Spainoils, acrylicswatercoloursdrawingpastelstextilesother (various creative courses)18+
Almassera Vellalonger residential, holidays    beginnersimprovers
Tel: +34 966 856003christopher@oldolivepress.comgo to website
   AprMayJun  SepOctNov 
C de la Mare de Deu del M. 56
Relleu
03578 Alicante
SPAIN
2010: May 22-29 with Sue Whitmore exploring mountain and villagescapes in paint. Wild flowers rampaging, nightingales in full song. October 2-9 gentle guidance & instruction from Jennifer Johnson. All inclusive (excl Flights & insurance) from GBP595.