Animal portraits with coloured pencil on black paper and grey board - WITH EXTRA NIGHT10th Apr to 12th Apr 2026
Tutor: Jonathan NeweyFriday to Sunday

For residents who require an extra nights stay on April 10th (includes Friday night dinner and B&B). Join our two-day course, Animal Portraits with Coloured Pencil on Black Paper and grey board and explore the dramatic effects of drawing with coloured pencils on a dark background. Learn techniques for layering, blending, and highlighting to create lifelike textures and striking contrast. Guided by Jonathan, you'll capture the unique character of a chimpanzee face on black paper and a capuchin monkey on grey board. Suitable for all levels, this relaxed and supportive course provides expert instruction and is perfect for developing your artistic skills.... read more

"Jonathan was an excellent and enthusiastic and helpful tutor." 

Animal portraits with coloured pencil on black paper and grey board - NEW VENUE11th Apr to 12th Apr 2026
Tutor: Jonathan NeweySaturday to Sunday

Join our two-day course, Animal Portraits with Coloured Pencil on Black Paper and grey board and explore the dramatic effects of drawing with coloured pencils on a dark background. Learn techniques for layering, blending, and highlighting to create lifelike textures and striking contrast. Guided by Jonathan, you'll capture the unique character of a chimpanzee face on black paper and a capuchin monkey on grey board. Suitable for all levels, this relaxed and supportive course provides expert instruction and is perfect for developing your artistic skills.... read more

"Jonathan was an excellent and enthusiastic and helpful tutor." 

Woodcarving11th Apr to 12th Apr 2026
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Creative Loose and Dynamic Watercolour & Ink - NEW VENUECourse Full - Add me to Waiting List15th May to 17th May 2026
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

Find your own creativity during this experimental course developing contemporary works on paper bringing together ideas to incorporate collage into pure watercolours. On this journey Jackie will encourage each individual to play with ideas, using luscious colours and a hint of original printmaking to compliment brushwork.Curious? Then come and see what happens when you gain the courage and confidence to let go......!.... read more

"Excellent tutor." 

Chinese Brush Painting - On the run with Wild Horses - INCLUDES EXTRA NIGHT15th May to 17th May 2026
Tutor: Paul MaslowskiFriday to Sunday

For resident students who want to arrive on Friday 15th May (includes Friday dinner and bed and breakfast).Capture the vitality of the horse, a symbol of spirit and speed in Chinese tradition. Under the guidance of traditionally trained artist Paul, you will deconstruct the equine form into its fundamental calligraphic strokes-balancing 'bone' (structure) with 'spirit' (movement). By integrating classical elements like rocks, trees, and water, you will learn to compose a harmonious landscape that grounds your subject. This course offers a deep dive into rhythm and ink-flow, perfect for beginners and returning practitioners alike..... read more

I really enjoyed this course and felt I learnt so much from Paul's wonderful tuition.

Woodcarving16th May to 17th May 2026
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Chinese Brush Painting - On the run with Wild Horses - NEW VENUE16th May to 17th May 2026
Tutor: Paul MaslowskiSaturday to Sunday

Capture the vitality of the horse, a symbol of spirit and speed in Chinese tradition. Under the guidance of traditionally trained artist Paul, you will deconstruct the equine form into its fundamental calligraphic strokes-balancing 'bone' (structure) with 'spirit' (movement). By integrating classical elements like rocks, trees, and water, you will learn to compose a harmonious landscape that grounds your subject. This course offers a deep dive into rhythm and ink-flow, perfect for beginners and returning practitioners alike..... read more

I really enjoyed this course and felt I learnt so much from Paul's wonderful tuition.

Butterflies, Moths & Insects - fine detail and colour - INCLUDES EXTRA NIGHT5th Jun to 7th Jun 2026
Tutor: Jackie Isard SBA Fellow CBM RHS GoldFriday to Sunday

For residents who want to arrive on Friday so also includes dinner for Friday night and an extra nights Bed and Breakfast. Learn how to draw and paint beautiful butterflies and other insects in watercolour! .... read more

Jackie Isard was really lovely and patient. Excellent tutor! Learnt so much! Thank you.

INTERPRETATIONS' (a 'watercolour assault course')5th Jun to 7th Jun 2026
Tutor: Jackie Devereux Friday to Sunday

For all levels of experience or none! Where looking at a subject to paint is one thing, but interpreting it is another. This weekend will concentrate on getting to grips with looking more deeply into a subject, whatever that may be, and working out different approaches to painting it. This could be colour choices, brush selection, and above all composition. Through some carefully curated practical exercises, we shall go on this journey together. So if you have reached an impasse, are stuck in a rut, too tight or whatever - maybe just looking for a refresh button to press - join me for this exciting weekend..... read more

"A brilliant, inspiring course with Jackie."

Woodcarving6th Jun to 7th Jun 2026
Tutor: Ernest RiallSaturday to Sunday

This course is for all levels. Complete beginners will be introduced to the basic skills of carving, chisel sharpening and wood behaviour. In further sessions you may follow a structured course of set projects or develop your own ideas.At every stage you will add to your skills and knowledge of all aspects of carving and develop design skills. Experienced carvers will be helped to develop their own projects and skills. This course will be held at the Wooburn Craft School in Wooburn Green..... read more

Excellent weekend, as ever. Resources and teaching very helpful. Thank you.

Butterflies, Moths & Insects - fine detail and colour - NEW VENUE6th Jun to 7th Jun 2026
Tutor: Jackie Isard SBA Fellow CBM RHS GoldSaturday to Sunday

Learn how to draw and paint beautiful butterflies and other insects in watercolour! .... read more

Jackie Isard was really lovely and patient. Excellent tutor! Learnt so much! Thank you.