Painting in the UK, August 8th to 15th
This year we are offering our first UK based painting holiday.
My friend Emily, and her siblings, own a fabulous ‘country pile’ just outside Tiverton in Devon. It seems that country piles are surprisingly expensive to maintain, so, together, we are running a painting holiday to give it a hand.
I really can’t explain how enchanting Cove House is. I have been visiting since I was 14 and still find extraordinary things around each corner.
£1,000 – private room (inc. £200 deposit)
£700 – non painting partner
8th – 15th August
We have access to 5 large bedrooms at the front of the house, and further bedrooms as needed. The red room has an ensuite bathroom. Other bedrooms share 2 further bathroom. If an ensuite is essential there are other bedrooms available in the attics. Bedrooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
We will eat in the big farmhouse kitchen. Food will be catered by Emily, focusing on hearty local fayre. She grows most of the vegetables in her own kitchen garden.
We will be based in the ‘black room’, which makes an ample studio.
This general painting course will closely follow our other painting courses.
Artists are welcome to set their own agenda, and no part of the holiday is compulsory.
Days begin with a lesson/demonstration highlighting a particular aspect of painting, and incorporating exercises to help artists use the tools, free up the hand and to give confidence. The morning continues with free painting using the lessons learnt.
In the afternoon the artists can try out new media or continue with work started on previous days. We can also set up a longer painting which can be worked on at the same time each day so the light is the same(ish).
We provide all the materials and equipment that you will need to enjoy your painting or drawing holiday
Mediums covered include watercolour, pastel, acrylic, oil and gouache. We If there is anything else you like to use, or would like to try, just let us know and I’ll get it in.
Excursion day – we spend the afternoon session out and about
On at least two days we will make excursions to Exmoor, Tiverton or Dulverton (all within 15 minute’s drive). Artists can either concentrate on swift sketches or work on larger pieces. The tutor is always be on hand to help explain the process of choosing a subject, finding a mood, and the techniques available.
We can relax in the casual grandeur of the Library (child not included)
We can go on day trips to Exmoor, Tiverton, Dulverton or just stay home to paint the local views or eccentric and dramatic interiors. All amongst the rolling Devon hills.
(photos shamelessly stolen from The Best of Exmoor)
Susie, (UK)
What a magical week – until next time…
Julia (UK)
... clever, encouraging and very funny!! Thankyou
La splendissima Julie (UK)
This home has an axolotl, Whose name isn’t Aristotle...
June (USA)
What a wonderful, incredible, inspiring week..
Winifred (Netherlands)
wonderful week, full of art, good food/drinks
Sandra, Australia
kindness and generosity of spirit.... fab memories
Moira, Australia
lots of learning, laughs and brilliant food
Shirley UK
Wish I had done this course before I did the others, I wouldn’t have needed to search further afield.
Karyn, Canada
This has been the best vacation of my life!!..... I feel I now have a family in Italy.
Rob, UK
It has been great to ‘re-kindle' something that I have always loved doing.
Nancy, Canada
I produced my best paintings....
Pete, UK
my progress has been so much more than I had hoped for.
Verna,UK
Home from home with 5***** quality flair - fabulous.
Anna, Australia
Everyday has been amazing!
Sarah, UK
I have had an amazing week....
Gera, Australia
I have learnt such a lot of new techniques...
Alan , Scotland
Beautiful Italian weather and classic landscapes
Marianne & Bjorn, Norway
I couldn't have had a better teacher! I have been floating in the air for two whole weeks.
Rona, UK
You seem to attract some lovely people...
Rosemary, UK
You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place - a painting everywhere you look.
Carole & Steve, UK
I can't believe how much I have enjoyed your painting course
Sandra, UK
I have once again found my 'art mojo'!! It feels great!
Jan & Anthea, UK
Well this holiday just has to rate as one of the best weeks we have spent in a long while
John and Alison, Guernsey
... the road to Art was paved with pasta, fig crumble, laughter and good companions
Srinath & Vasanta, UK
Best, productive week in many, many years
Tricia,NY, USA
...you all made me feel so welcome
Richard, UK
...learning, laughing and lunching....
Jan, UK
Yet another great week....
Sanni, Finland
Everything has been so great ...
Johan, Finland
Yes, I agree totally to what my beautiful and happy wife said.
(he said other things but I feel this should be immortalised!)
Val, UK
Happy days – painting, singing, laughing, laughing, laughing
Wijitha, UK
My dream of learning painting came true...
Kirsty, UK
... I cannot wait to come back
Pat, Canada
...it has turned into the best holiday I have had. (I have had lots of holidays).
Mo, Australia
Loved it from start to finish...
Painting in the UK, August 8th to 15th
This year we are offering our first UK based painting holiday.
My friend Emily, and her siblings, own a fabulous ‘country pile’ just outside Tiverton in Devon. It seems that country piles are surprisingly expensive to maintain, so, together, we are running a painting holiday to give it a hand.
I really can’t explain how enchanting Cove House is. I have been visiting since I was 14 and still find extraordinary things around each corner.
£1,000 – private room (inc. £200 deposit)
£700 – non painting partner
8th – 15th August
We have access to 5 large bedrooms at the front of the house, and further bedrooms as needed. The red room has an ensuite bathroom. Other bedrooms share 2 further bathroom. If an ensuite is essential there are other bedrooms available in the attics. Bedrooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
We will eat in the big farmhouse kitchen. Food will be catered by Emily, focusing on hearty local fayre. She grows most of the vegetables in her own kitchen garden.
We will be based in the ‘black room’, which makes an ample studio.
This general painting course will closely follow our other painting courses.
Days begin with a lesson/demonstration highlighting a particular aspect of painting, and incorporating exercises to help artists use the tools, free up the hand and to give confidence. The morning continues with free painting using the lessons learnt.
In the afternoon the artists can try out new media or continue with work started on previous days. We can also set up a longer painting which can be worked on at the same time each day so the light is the same(ish)
We provide all the materials and equipment that you will need to enjoy your painting or drawing holiday
Mediums covered include watercolour, pastel, acrylic, oil and gouache. We If there is anything else you like to use, or would like to try, just let us know and I’ll get it in.
Excursion day – we spend the afternoon session out and about
We can relax in the casual grandeur of the Library (child not included)
We can go on day trips to Exmoor, Tiverton, Dulverton or just stay home to paint the local views or eccentric and dramatic interiors. All amongst the rolling Devon hills.
Susie, (UK)
What a magical week – until next time…
Julia (UK)
... clever, encouraging and very funny!! Thankyou
La splendissima Julie (UK)
This home has an axolotl, Whose name isn’t Aristotle...
June (USA)
What a wonderful, incredible, inspiring week..
Winifred (Netherlands)
wonderful week, full of art, good food/drinks
Sandra, Australia
kindness and generosity of spirit.... fab memories
Moira, Australia
lots of learning, laughs and brilliant food
Shirley UK
Wish I had done this course before I did the others, I wouldn’t have needed to search further afield.
Karyn, Canada
This has been the best vacation of my life!!..... I feel I now have a family in Italy.
Rob, UK
It has been great to ‘re-kindle' something that I have always loved doing.
Nancy, Canada
I produced my best paintings....
Pete, UK
my progress has been so much more than I had hoped for.
Verna,UK
Home from home with 5***** quality flair - fabulous.
Anna, Australia
Everyday has been amazing!
Sarah, UK
I have had an amazing week....
Gera, Australia
I have learnt such a lot of new techniques...
Alan , Scotland
Beautiful Italian weather and classic landscapes
Marianne & Bjorn, Norway
I couldn't have had a better teacher! I have been floating in the air for two whole weeks.
Rona, UK
You seem to attract some lovely people...
Rosemary, UK
You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place - a painting everywhere you look.
Carole & Steve, UK
I can't believe how much I have enjoyed your painting course
Sandra, UK
I have once again found my 'art mojo'!! It feels great!
Jan & Anthea, UK
Well this holiday just has to rate as one of the best weeks we have spent in a long while
John and Alison, Guernsey
... the road to Art was paved with pasta, fig crumble, laughter and good companions
Srinath & Vasanta, UK
Best, productive week in many, many years
Tricia,NY, USA
...you all made me feel so welcome
Richard, UK
...learning, laughing and lunching....
Jan, UK
Yet another great week....
Sanni, Finland
Everything has been so great ...
Johan, Finland
Yes, I agree totally to what my beautiful and happy wife said.
(he said other things but I feel this should be immortalised!)
Val, UK
Happy days – painting, singing, laughing, laughing, laughing
Wijitha, UK
My dream of learning painting came true...
Kirsty, UK
... I cannot wait to come back
Pat, Canada
...it has turned into the best holiday I have had. (I have had lots of holidays).
Mo, Australia
Loved it from start to finish...
| Cookie name | Active |
|---|
