Drawing and Painting in Devon!
If you would like to learn more about drawing and painting, and develop your creativity, why not spend a few days with us in the glorious Devon countryside?
Coombe Farm Studios near Totnes (direct train from Paddington) is a professionally run art centre with a light and airy studio, simple accommodation and delicious food! We will take you out to secret gardens, hidden country lanes and the banks of the River Dart to draw. Watch the 2 minute video below!
Francine and Susi are experienced art teachers with lots of patience, so don’t be be nervous. We will help you find your way.
If you have any queries about the course, or about alternative accommodation (Fingals Apart self catering is literally next door if you want to treat yourself!) please email Francine and Susi with any questions.
Creative Painting and Drawing for Improvers
13-18 July 2025
4 PLACES LEFT!
Enjoy the journey!
Do you enjoy drawing and painting but feel a bit stuck? Not sure what the next step is? Perhaps you always paint the same subject in the same safe way, but want to loosen up?
This four and half day workshop will help you develop your drawing and painting skills, stretch your imagination and allow you to experiment with new mediums and ideas. Susi and Francine have been teaching together for over 10 years and have complementary teaching styles; both agree that “There is no such thing as making a mistake. Each mark you make has value, and ‘accidents’ are the first steps to creativity! It’s about enjoying the journey.”
The aim of the course is to produce bold artwork in any medium (except oils), and to help you mix it up! Don’t panic - we will set some exercises and guide you all the way. Acrylics and Indian Ink, gouache and pastel make fabulous combinations. By the end of the stay you will have tried something new and discovered a new direction. It’s a fun course!
Arrive 5pm Sunday- Depart 2pm Friday
For prices please see Coombe Farm Studios website - link below
For booking and more info about Coombe Farm click here
What to bring with you
• A hardbacked sketchbook for sketching outside - not a floppy one!
• A set of drawing pens - optional
• A small set of good qualty watercolours (eg Winsor & Newton)
• A set of acrylic paints and brushes
• An A3 pad of Watercolour 300gsm paper
• An A3 or A2 canvas or canvas board for your final artwork! (optional)
• An apron to protect your clothes
DO bring any materials you would like to try out (but not oil paints)
