Penzance Arts Club presents Painting holidays, with tuition and Bed & Breakfast. Qualified and experienced tutors provide the tuition. Tuition is available at all levels covering the following areas: watercolour techniques, landscape painting in watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel, charcoal etc. Life drawing and painting, still life and colour workshops. At the end of each course there will be an optional exhibition of your work with critique by visiting artists. For sensitive souls there is even a friendly ghost around! The day starts with a wonderful traditional English breakfast. Lunches, snacks and evening meals are available in our elegant and atmospheric restaurant. There are spacious indoor facilities and studio visits to local artists and to the Tate, Newlyn, local galleries and the Barbara Hepworth museum.

From £100.00 per person per day
Based on two sharing, includes one days tuition and Bed & Breakfast (£20 - single room supplement applies)

The Penzance Arts club is one of Penzance's treasured examples of Georgian architecture built in 1780. The interior has been tastefully restored exposing many delightful original features. From the Entrance Gallery the wide and graceful staircase leads top a landing, whose large bow headed window overlooks Penzance Harbour and provides far-reaching views across Mounts Bay.

Everything at the Club - The dining room has a granite flag stoned floor and a real fire to the discreet service from the friendly staff is directed at ensuring that the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The family bedrooms contain a double and a single bed with their own showers, hand basin & colour television. The Dining room is situated at the lower ground floor and has French windows leading to the patio and walled garden. Here, the light airy décor and soft lighting create an intimate and informal atmosphere.

The menu is based on home cooking, using local produce when in season, and offers a varied range of food specialising in fresh caught fish. The Bar and Lounge were once the state rooms of the Portuguese Embassy which still retain their elegance. The day’s newspapers and fresh coffee are always available. The French windows from the bar give access to the Balcony and delightful private walled garden with sea views of Mounts Bay.

THE COURSES

Both the short and longer courses are appropriate for all ability levels. The groups are small (between 1 & 10) to ensure individual attention, and stress is placed on the development of the student’s personal style.

There is a wealth of subject matter within minutes of the Arts Club; from the harbours and alleyways of old Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole to the statuesque splendour of St. Michael's Mount and sweeping expanse of Mounts bay, to the rugged drama of the cliffs, beaches, and rolling surf from, Lands End to St. Ives.

Students are encouraged to work in a wide range of media; including, pencil, pen and ink, watercolour, pastel, acrylic and oil. There is a pool of tutors, who may vary from course to course, all of which are professional artists with considerable experience in tutoring groups both in this country and abroad. They will be available for guidance and consultation throughout the duration of the courses.

Specialised Short course are available please ask for details.

THE TIMETABLE

Students are asked to meet at the club between 5.00pm - 8.00pm on the evening prior to the start of the course. The tutor will be present here to outline the course and discuss individual needs.
The day begins at 10.00am with a meeting in the club lounge. Five hours tuition per day is offered in with the cost, the timetable varying according to student's requirements. Extra tuition is available, please organise this directly with the tutor.

Students should discuss material needs with their tutor prior to arrival. Materials e.g. Easels, tables etc., will be provided in the studios. Art materials are not provided but may be purchased (7% discount) from the Art Shop, Chapel St. Penzance.

Non-painting partners should enquire on arrival for details of alternative activities, list of local and historical interests etc., are available form the club.
For further details on courses or enquiries regarding particular needs, choice of materials, equipment etc., please contact:-

Annette Robinson at the Penzance Arts Club on Penzance 01736 363761

PAINTING HOLIDAY BOOKING FORM

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Holidays are based on two sharing a double/twin room. If you require a single room a £10 supplement per day is charged.

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Discounts: Please contact the club for Groups of 6 or more and Painting holidays of 4 days or more. Please send with your booking form a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total cost. Full balance due on arrival.
Cheques are payable to The Penzance Arts Club. Most major credit cards accepted.