The courses are structured individually to suit all skill levels: Beginners(*), Improvers, Intermediate, Advanced. The courses are also excellent for A level or degree students. I can help compile your portfolios and offer advice etc. The course is also excellent for anyone that is teaching and who may need to recharge their batteries and their own creative minds. I’ve been there myself! I set the pace to suit the needs of the individual. You will receive as much tuition as you require/request but also as much space and time to yourself as you need. You can paint as much or as little as you like.

* 'Just for You' course is aimed at Improver levels and above.

Abstract Contemporary Art Painting/Tours: 5 days

Ever wondered what its all about? Stuck in a rut and can’t seem to move forward? Where do you begin ? What’s all this stuff about the unconscious? Why would anyone bother to create such paintings in the first place?

You will be taken out on location at various times. Field trips and gallery visits are a crucial part of this course to help you to gain an sight into different ways of thinking, looking and responding to the world around us and into our selves.
We will gather visual references using a variety of methods.
On this course we will travel down to Newlyn to visit Penlee House which exhibits a survey of the pioneers of the St.Ives Art Colony, the Newlyn Art Gallery which is an exciting and challenging venue that exhibits contemporary art and the best of local painting and then the stunning new art space The Exchange Gallery, Penzance, opened to the public in Summer 2007. Showcasing the very best of national and international contemporary art - including that produced in the region. We will then follow the coast and the paths of many Cornish Artists to Landsend, St Just, Botallack and Zennor. Stopping for lunch on route we make our way to Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum.

I will also take you to various inspirational spots on the Cornish South Coast. We will compare and contrast dramatic coast lines of the Roseland, Ancient Churches, Tin Mines and Fishing Villages. The course also includes a walking tour of Mevagissey Harbour and an early morning walk (before breakfast!) through the wooded paths leading up to the famous Heligan Gardens.

After all this inspiration you will have 3 practical working days. The course is intensive, days are long but exciting. Be prepared to experiment and investigate. Our base is in the heart of Mevagissey. Mevagissey is a traditional Cornish fishing village located on the South Coast of Cornwall in the area known as the Cornish Riviera.
Built in 1925 Jubilee Hall lies amongst the small fisherman’s cottages. It is close to parking, shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and the harbour.

Bring sensible shoes and wet weather gear. We never know! All materials and equipment necessary to complete this course are provided but feel free to bring your favorite brush! It would also be useful to bring a small sketchbook and digital camera if you have one. Oh and an open mind!

‘Just for You’ painting Workshop: 3 Days

This course is for those who would like support and guidance with their own portfolios/ work. Groups are very small (up to 4). Although these sessions are very much about your individual work the group are encouraged to share, debate and critique the work of others and your own.