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Holidays, short breaks and weekends with a difference!
Courses, workshops, classes and tuition - select subject or location from the options on the left
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Gilding and Frame Restoration Courses
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Held in London and various
venues near Oxford, Salisbury,
Hastings, Newark and Edinburgh
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| Telephone: 01424-754104 |
| Website: www.gildingcourses.com |
Using traditional methods and materials, students on one of our gilding courses will be guided through all the stages of preparation of gesso and bole to the laying and burnishing of gold and silver leaf. At the end of a 3-day course, students should have completed 3 projects to take home. We also offer a one-day intensive course covering a wide range of restoration techniques during which students will be shown how to replace, gild and tone missing sections on ornate picture and mirror frames. |
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Short Courses at Greystoke Cycle Café
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Poplin Dub
Greystoke
Penrith
Cumbria, CA11 0UT
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| Telephone: 01768-483984 |
| Website: www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk |
At the Greystoke Cycle Café, we offer an excellent range of short courses, including botanical art, cookery, first-aid, willow-weaving, bike maintenance, jewellery-making and much more. You are warmly invited to enjoy an informal and relaxing day with others at our 17th century Cumbrian farmhouse in Greystoke, discovering new skills from experienced artists and professionals in friendly surroundings. We are situated in a splendid area of outstanding natural beauty and you can also enjoy our delicious food. Visit our website and be inspired! |
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Lisa Jayne Art Studio
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The Stables
Radford Farm
Radford, near Enstone
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire, OX7 4EB
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| Telephone: 01608-677558 |
| Website: www.lisajayne.uk.com |
Set in the delightfully peaceful Oxfordshire countryside, Lisa Jayne's Art Studio offers the perfect environment for creative people. Choose from a selection of 1 to 5 day art courses, regular day art classes, evening classes, after school art clubs and summer art school as well as a fantastic art holiday in May in a luxury villa in the south of Portugal. All lessons are conducted personally by Lisa Jayne, a highly-qualified art teacher and accomplished artist. |
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Silk Screen Printing Courses
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Castletoun House
The Square
Greenlaw
Berwickshire, TD10 6UD
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| Telephone: 07931-901956 |
| Website: www.printcourse.co.uk |
As a participant in one of the courses, you will learn the basics of photographic silk screen printing. The course will teach you how to prepare your own image using various techniques, expose your own screen, mix your own colours and of course print on a variety of mediums. You will also gain confidence in the technique and get an insight into the other possibilities this media can offer in the fine art or graphics world. |
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Callington School of Art
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Lower House
9 Church Street
Callington
Cornwall, PL17 7AN
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| Telephone: 01579-383491 |
| Website: www.callingtonartschool.com |
The Callington School of Art, situated in the Tamar Valley, offers one, three and six day courses in a wide variety of media for artists of all abilities. Our courses run throughout the year and are held in our spacious light studio and workshops. We are located in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 4-star accommodation is provided in our comfortable Georgian town house. |
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Waterperry Gardens - Gardening and
Art and Craft Courses
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Waterperry Gardens
Nr. Wheatley
Oxfordshire, OX33 1JZ
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| Telephone: 01844-339254 |
| Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk |
We offer a wide range of short gardening courses and arts and crafts courses for beginners and the more experienced. A full range of gardening courses covers everything a gardener would love to know. The arts and crafts courses include watercolour painting, jewellery making, mosaics, silk painting, breadmaking, photography, basketmaking and many other subjects. The beautiful surroundings, wide range of plants and relaxed, informal classes make learning at Waterperry Gardens a pleasure and an inspiration. |
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Rainbow Cottage Workshops - Courses in
Art and Soft Furnishings
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Cwm Howell
Whitemill
Carmarthen, SA32 7HD
Wales
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| Telephone: 01267-290828 |
| Website: www.rainbowcottageworkshops.co.uk |
Enjoy a creative, rewarding and relaxing week in Wales by partaking in one of our residential courses in Art or in Soft Furnishings. Situated in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside, Rainbow Cottages provides the ideal setting for learning a new skill or hobby whilst having a holiday at the same time. Tuition is tailored to suit your level of experience and you can expect a high degree of individual attention. |
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Sharon Townsend Art Classes
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Classes are held at my studio
in Woking, Surrey
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| Telephone: 01784-464303 |
| Website: www.start-onestroke.com |
I teach the onestroke painting technique which will give fantastic results to everyone, even those who think they cannot paint. You can learn to paint on practically any surface - customise your linen, lampshades, furniture, mirrors, glass, china, clothes - and whatever else you can imagine. |
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Stable Art Studio
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Kington
Herefordshire, HR5 3HB
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| Telephone: 01544-230871 |
| Website: www.stablestudio.co.uk |
We offer a range of drawing and painting workshops and holidays suitable for absolute beginners through to professionals. You will also have the chance to experiment with new materials and techniques at our custom-built studio set in the beautiful county of Herefordshire. |
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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
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Anna Black
5-Day Intensive Drawing Workshops
held in Central London and North Wales
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| Telephone: 07956 910427 |
| Website: www.learn-to-draw-right.com |
If you can sign your name you can learn to draw! This 5-day workshop by a certified Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain teacher, was devised by Betty Edwards and teaches the 5 basic skills of realistic drawing to form the global skill of drawing. Central London non-residential courses will be held 6th-10th April 2009 and 2nd-6th August 2009. In addition a residential workshop will be held at Trigonos, Nantlle, North Wales 2nd-7th May 2009 |
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The Hayloft at Bradgate Manor
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Abbey Hill
Netley Abbey
Southampton
Hampshire, SO31 5FB
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| Telephone: 02380-456422 |
| Website: www.bradgatemanor.org |
Bradgate Manor is set in beautiful grounds and our courses are designed to provide a relaxing and interesting day out amongst people with shared interests. We run an excellent selection of courses and workshops on art (including Chinese brush painting and acrylics), stone carving, Raku pottery, flower arranging, first-aid, gardening and horticulture, as well as hosting a course in shore-based sailing tuition. |
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Sally Hersh - Stone Carving Sculpture
Courses in France and UK
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Sycamores Studio
School Lane
Lodsworth
Petworth
West Sussex, GU28 9DH
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| Telephone: 01798-861248 |
| Website: www.sallyhersh.com |
I am a professional sculptor and sculpture tutor running 5-day residential courses in a beautiful rural part of northern France. All-day tuition with only 10 students, in the lovely country garden of a typical Normandy-style, small hotel. Full board, delicious food cooked by French gourmet chef/hotel owner. Next course dates are 6 - 11 September and 13 - 18 September 2009. Very popular, so book early! New and experienced students welcome. I also run courses at West Dean College in Sussex. |
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Martin Cheek - Mosaic & Art Courses
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Flint House
21 Harbour Street
Broadstairs
Kent, CT10 1ET
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| Telephone: 01843-861958 |
| Website: www.flinthouseart.com |
Enjoy learning to produce something beautiful, different and fun with a short course in the fascinating art of mosaics. Or try one of our art courses in icon painting, still life or portrait painting. We hold a range of 1 and 2-day courses, for all levels of skill, at our well-equipped private studio on the Kent coast. |
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Kinsale Pottery & Art School
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Ballinacurra
Kinsale
Co. Cork
Ireland
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| Telephone: 00353-214-777758 |
| Website: www.kinsaleceramics.com |
Kinsale Pottery and Art School provides arts and crafts courses and workshops for adults and children, specialising in pottery, art, drawing and painting, glass fusing and stained glass, bronze casting, silk painting and mosaic-making. |
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Michael Moore Art School
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Harrop Studio
Harrop Fold Farm
Rainow
Macclesfield
Cheshire, SK10 5UU
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| Telephone: 01625-574887 |
| Website: www.michaelmooreart.co.uk |
Professional artist Michael Moore holds one and two-day courses in watercolours and oils, held in a fine 17th Century converted barn/studio in the Peak District National Park. |
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The Garden Station
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Langley
near Hexham
Northumberland
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| Telephone: 01434-684391 |
| Website: www.thegardenstation.co.uk |
The Garden Station runs an excellent range of courses on many aspects of gardening, willow-work, painting, textiles and baking, amongst others. Come and be inspired in our beautiful, calming and relaxing surroundings. |
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Nant y Coy Arts
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The Watermill
Treffgarne Gorge
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire, SA62 5LR
Wales
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| Telephone: 01437-741671 |
| Website: www.nantycoy.co.uk |
The Nant y Coy Art Centre offers courses and workshops in the picturesque setting of a restored watermill in this beautiful part of Wales. Courses currently on offer include weaving, drawing, watercolours, and woodturning. A visit to our art gallery will be of interest to everyone who appreciates original art. |
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Twidales Art & Craft Workshops
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Jinney Ring Craft Centre
Hanbury
Near Bromsgrove
Worcestershire, B60 4BU
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| Telephone: 01905-776735 |
| Website: www.twidales.co.uk |
Our aim is that you "learn with fun" at one of our many art and craft workshops. Nearly all are suitable for beginners and they cover a very wide range, including bookcraft, art, patchwork, keepsake cards, painted furniture, beadwork and mosaics, amongst others. |
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Artbreaks
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Held at Country Hotels at two locations:
Herefordshire and Devon
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| Telephone: 01568-797877 (Herefordshire) |
| Telephone: 01548-561405 (Devon) |
| Website: www.artbreaks.co.uk |
This is the perfect opportunity to combine the pleasure of painting and a luxury break at one of our two hotels, both of which are located in areas of magnificent countryside. We provide a wide range of courses which are designed to suit all levels, with plenty of time for individual support. |
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Art Toscana
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Val di Pozza
Sommocolonia
Barga 55051
Lucca
Italy
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| Telephone: 01273-733798 (UK contact number) |
| Website: www.art-toscana.com |
With its fantastic views of the snow-capped Apuan Alps, our comfortable Tuscan farmhouse is the perfect location for a creative holiday in Italy. We offer exciting courses for beginners, as well as the more experienced, in a selection of subjects, including painting, sculpture, digital photography, surface decoration, silk painting and yoga. |
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Riley Arts
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Coombe Farm Studios
Dittisham
Dartmouth
Devon, TQ6 0JA
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| Telephone: 01803-722352 |
| Website: www.rileyarts.com |
Learn to paint with Paul Riley, one of Britain's foremost watercolourists and painting tutors. Either visit us at Coombe Farm Studios in Devon, or join us on one of our regular painting holidays abroad. |
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Breakaway to Bearn - Art and Writing Courses
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(Sandy and Neil Whitehead)
Courses held at Lahon
in South-West France
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| Telephone: 0033-559-049002 |
| Website: www.breakaway-to-bearn.com |
We hold a range of art, creative writing and poetry courses throughout the year in this wonderful location. Come and enjoy a relaxing break, combined with an interesting and rewarding course, whilst discovering the many pleasures of this beautiful part of South-West France. |
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Stone Carving Courses
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(Will and Lottie O'Leary)
Upper House
Knuclas
Knighton
Powys, LD7 1PN
Wales
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| Telephone: 01547-528792 |
| Website: www.stonecarving.co.uk |
Our stone carving weekends are extremely popular; people keep coming back for more. We provide tuition, studio, stones, tools, lunches, a warm welcome and a friendly relaxed atmosphere. |
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Learn-to-paint-in-France
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Painting holidays in
the Dordogne, France
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| Telephone: 0033-553-302405 |
| Website: www.learntopaintinfrance.com |
Come and enjoy a painting holiday in France where you can just indulge your passion for painting or drawing, accompanied or unaccompanied, tutored or left to your own devices. This wonderful region of France is famed for its great beauty and stunning vistas, slow pace of life, friendly people and great food. |
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"Adventures in Watercolour"
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The Vicarage
Ranworth
Norwich
Norfolk, NR13 6HT
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| Telephone: 01603-270597 |
| Website: www.adventuresinwatercolour.com |
We offer a series of watercolour painting courses throughout the year, based in the villages of the Norfolk Broads and North Norfolk, lasting one, two or three days. Courses are held in small groups so that expert one-to-one tuition may be given by our experienced tutors. |
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Burton Manor
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The Village
Burton
Neston
Cheshire, CH64 5SJ
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| Telephone: 0151-336-5172 |
| Website: www.burtonmanor.com |
Offering a wide and varied selection of day and residential courses including: Health, Art, Textiles, Photography, Personal Development, Bridge, Computer Workshops, Creative Studies, Writing, Literature, Music and Dance; we are a beautiful Grade II listed Arts and Craft building in 30 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens. |
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Shute Farm Studio
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Downhead
Nr Shepton Mallet
Somerset, BA4 4LQ
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| Telephone: 01749-880746 |
| Website: www.shutefarmstudio.org.uk |
Our Studio is situated on a working dairy farm in a beautiful and rural setting near Shepton Mallet on the edge of the East Mendip hills. We offer short courses in painting and other art subjects, stone and wood carving, willow and wire sculpture, bronze casting, mould making and wax modelling, at all levels of skill. |
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Maison des Arts
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10 rue Marechal Foch
06480 La Colle sur Loup
France
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| Telephone: 0033-493-323250 |
| Website: www.maisondesarts.com |
The charming Provence village of La Colle sur Loup is just a fifteen minute drive from Nice International Airport. Courses cover a wide range of subjects, such as painting, ceramics, cooking and stained glass. |
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Trompe l'Oeil Painting Courses
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(Janet Shearer)
Higher Grogley Farm
Withiel
Nr. Bodmin
Cornwall, PL30 5NP
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| Telephone: 01208-831926 |
| Website: www.trompeloeil.co.uk |
Looking for something completely different? Join one of my inspirational Trompe L'Oeil (Trick-The-Eye) courses to learn exciting new observational skills and techniques. Beginners welcome! |
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The Verrocchio Arts Centre
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Casole d'Elsa
Tuscany
Italy
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| Telephone: 0208-869-1035 (UK contact number) |
| Website: www.verrocchio.co.uk |
Art courses are held in the beautiful hill-top Tuscan village of Casole d'Elsa from May to October, described by many of our visitors as 'Utopia'. Anyone with a willingness to learn is very welcome, whatever their standard. |
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Elda Abramson - Art & Weaving Courses
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The Studio
9a Old Orchard Road
Eastbourne
Sussex, BN21 1DD
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| Telephone: 01323-648494 |
| Website: www.elda-abramson.com |
I offer a selection of courses throughout the year at my studio in Eastbourne on the Sussex coast. Courses are held for painting and for weaving, both being suitable for beginners as well as those with previous experience. I also organise occasional courses in France and Spain. |
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Pear Tree Farm - Art Courses
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Lea Bridge
Matlock
Derbyshire, DE4 5JN
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| Telephone: 01629-534215 |
| Website: www.derbyshirearts.co.uk |
Set in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, with inspiring countryside and the company of like-minded people, our courses are the perfect creative holiday for any aspiring artist. We run a wide range of courses for beginners and improvers, as well as those with more advanced skills. |
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Tiana Marie Art Studios
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PO Box 127
Kendal
Cumbria, LA9 5XA
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| Telephone: 01539-732129 |
| Website: www.tianamarie.co.uk |
Expand your creative horizons and commune with the beauty of Nature with the guidance of your creative imagination. Suitable for the complete beginner or an experienced painter looking for a new approach to their art work. |
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Janet Whittle - Watercolour Workshops
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Held at Barrowby,
Grantham, Lincolnshire
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| Telephone: 01476-571577 |
| Website: www.janetwhittle.co.uk |
Janet is a professional artist and teacher, specialising in flowers and landscapes in watercolour. She runs a series of watercolour workshops throughout the year which are suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced. |
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Babwell Farm - Art Breaks
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Cucklington
Nr. Wincanton
Somerset, BA9 9PU
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| Telephone: 01747-840500 |
| Website: www.artbreaks.com |
We offer creative and inspirational watercolour art breaks with expert painting tuition by Mariella Wolff to small groups of painters. Babwell Farm is in a beautiful location, overlooking the famous Blackmore Vale. Painting holidays in Crete, Morocco and Italy are also available. |
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Filbert Splosh Art Experiences
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held at various venues in Herefordshire,
Shropshire and Worcestershire
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| Telephone: 01568-617433 |
| Website: www.paulpriestley.com |
Whether your interest in art is drawing, watercolours, acrylics or pen and ink, artist Paul Priestley offers the perfect course for you. Learn to draw and paint in stunning countryside with vineyards, black and white buildings and traditional country pubs. Heavenly weekends. |
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Arkleside Art Studio
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New Lathe
Horsehouse
Leyburn
North Yorkshire, DL8 4TU
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| Telephone: 01969-640463 |
| Website: www.arklesideart.co.uk |
We offer art courses at our well-equipped studio where you will find plenty of inspiration from the wonderful countryside that surrounds us. Come and enjoy some time where there is beautiful scenery, creativity and good food. |
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Hotpaint-no51 - Painting Holidays
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51 Avenue General de Gaulle
66500 Prades
France
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| Telephone: 0033-468-057427 |
| Website: bed-breakfast-prades.com/hotpaint%2Dno51 |
Join us in the south-west of France, just 40 minutes from Perpignan airport, in the delightful market town of Prades. Our painting holidays cover all levels of ability and are held in a relaxing atmosphere, with fine food and wine. |
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David Coupe - Watercolour Courses
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153 Shuttlewood Road
Bolsover
Chesterfield
Derbyshire, S44 6NX
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| Telephone: 01246-826311 |
| Website: www.coupe.uk.net |
At a Coupe Watercolour course you will be taken through the steps of successful watercolours, from the basics right through to your very first masterpiece. Classes are always held in small groups to ensure personal attention. They range from 2-hour lessons and Saturday workshops to life classes and painting holidays. |
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Mary Boudier Art Classes
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Art classes are held at various venues
throughout the Home Counties and
Southern England
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| Telephone: 0771-545-5534 |
| Website: www.maryboudier.co.uk |
I teach painting following the highly successful Bob Ross technique of "wet on wet" oil painting on canvas. The classes are based on Floral, Landscape and Wildlife painting - the results are really amazing. The philosophy is that anyone can, and should, paint. |
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David Weston - Watercolour Courses
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The Studios
Little Glebe
11 Longcroft Avenue
Harpenden
Hertfordshire, AL5 2RD
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| Telephone: 01582-622606 |
| Website: www.artisticactivities.co.uk |
Watercolour has the unique quality of translucency which can only be displayed if the basic skills in handling the medium are learned. Come and discover the techniques of successful watercolours at one of my short courses. |
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The Art Trail Centre
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(Jill McKay)
38 Bracken Road
Ferndown
Dorset, BH22 9PE
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| Telephone: 01202-877369 |
| Website: www.arttrailcentre.co.uk |
We provide high-quality art tuition to adults of all standards and abilities. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are held throughout the year in many subjects. In addition, various other events occur each season, including painting outings, outdoor classes during the summer and painting holidays. |
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Terry Harrison - Art Courses
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9 Comfrey Close
Cove
Farnborough
Hampshire, GU14 9XX
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| Telephone: 01252-545071 |
| Website: www.terryharrison.com |
Terry has a schedule of workshops, which take place at his Gallery in Farnborough and at the local Canal Centre. The workshops are suitable for all levels of artists, including beginners, and the main part of the day will be spent painting a complete landscape the easy way! |
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Bridge House Art
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(Eleanor K White)
Ullapool
Ross-shire, IV26 2TG
Scotland
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| Telephone: 01854-612281 |
| Website: www.bridgehouseart.co.uk |
Bridge House Art provides a creative and exciting environment for making and studying art. The studio sits above the fast-flowing Ullapool River and offers excellent facilities which are open to all, the beginner or experienced artist alike. |
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Broadway Foot - Watercolour Courses
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(Anne Lang)
Hawnby
Nr Helmsley
York, YO62 5LT
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| Telephone: 01439-798214 |
| Website: www.broadwayfoot.co.uk |
Broadway Foot is a Seventeenth Century thatched cottage surrounded by a large, well-kept garden full of interest and colour. It is the perfect place for a watercolour course as there is a huge variety of subject matter to draw and paint. |
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Lantallack Farm Art Holidays
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Landrake
Near Saltash
Cornwall, PL12 5AE
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| Telephone: 01752-851281 |
| Website: www.lantallack.co.uk |
An opportunity not to be missed! Come and paint this stunning landscape - rolling hills, steep wooded valleys, streams and meadows full of wild flowers. Also sculpture, printmaking and life drawing. Large warm studio, delicious food and comfortable accommodation. |
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Nicola Slattery - Art Courses
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Abbey Farm
Mill Road
Alburgh
Harleston
Norfolk, IP20 0DS
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| Telephone: 01986-788853 |
| Website: www.nicolaslattery.com |
A wide range of art courses and art holidays are held at this excellent teaching venue in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk Broads. Techniques covered include acrylic painting, mixed media, printmaking and collage, amongst others. Excellent B&B accommodation is available. |
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Bawdsey Manor
Art Courses & Watersports
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Bawdsey
Woodbridge
Suffolk, IP12 3AZ
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| Telephone: 01394-411633 |
| Website: www.bawdseymanor.co.uk |
This beautiful and historic manor is situated at the mouth of the River Deben, a perfect holiday destination for relaxing. Whilst here you can enjoy one of our Art or Sculpture Courses held in our new Art Centre or try our Watersports Centre where we offer Dinghy Sailing instruction. |
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Brambles Art Retreat
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Sprytown
Devon, PL16 0AY
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| Telephone: 01566-784359 |
| Website: www.bramblesartretreat.com |
Learn to paint, or brush up those skills in a beautiful setting. Why not take a break and come on a painting course at the Brambles Art Retreat in Devon. Paint as much as you wish, visit some great locations and enjoy delicious home-cooking in relaxing surroundings. |
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Wood of Shaws - Art Courses
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Alvah Banff
Aberdeenshire, AB45 3UL
Scotland
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| Telephone: 01261-821223 |
| Website: www.woodofshaws.co.uk |
We offer a wide selection of painting courses throughout the year at our well-equipped studio set in idyllic surroundings beside the River Deveron in Aberdeenshire. Painting holidays are also available on the wilder dramatic West Coast of Scotland and the Isle of Skye, as well as in the inspirational settings of Italy and Tunisia. |
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