East Anglia Landscapes in Pastel at Dedham Hall
I am delighted to introduce my second pastel course at Dedham Hall.
This four day course is aimed at showing you how to capture landscapes with a direct and free approach in this exciting medium. We will be studio based and will work from photographic reference or sketches.
I will do a number of demonstrations and course members will paint at least one pastel painting each day – most likely two.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
Dedham Hall, Brook Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD.
Telephone: 01206 323027
Email: sarton@dedhamhall.co.uk
Website: www.dedhamhall.co.uk
Dates:
Saturday March 15th - Wednesday March 19th
(Saturday lunch – Wednesday breakfast)
Course Fee: £875 (Inclusive of tuition, all demonstrations, breakfast & dinner with en-suite accom & lunch).
Prices are for single rooms – double rooms are £780 per person.
Non-residential £440.

Spring Watercolour at Dedham Hall
I am delighted that, once again, I have been invited to tutor at Dedham Hall, which is situated in the heart of Constable Country, just two miles from Flatford Mill. This is the second of the four courses that I will be doing here this year. Parts of the building date from the 15th century and the studio is a beautiful timber framed barn adjacent to the main building.
During the week we will paint at such delightful locations as Pin Mill, the banks of the River Stour, historic Lavenham, Long Melford and Heybridge Basin.
I will demonstrate at the start of the morning session and then, under careful guidance, course members will complete two location or studio pictures during the remainder of each day.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
Dedham Hall, Brook Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD.
Telephone: 01206 323027
Email: sarton@dedhamhall.co.uk
Website: www.dedhamhall.co.uk
Dates:
Saturday April 26th - Saturday May 3rd
(Saturday dinner – Saturday breakfast)
Course Fee: £1205 (Inclusive of tuition, all demonstrations, breakfast & dinner with en-suite accommodation & tea on arrival).
Prices are for single rooms – double rooms are £1075 per person.
Non – residential £550.

Sidmouth Pastel
I am pleased to introduce this pastel course at this popular teaching location.
This three day course is aimed at showing you how to capture landscapes/townscapes and coastal scenes with a direct and free approach in this exciting medium. We will be studio based and will work from photographic references or sketches.
I will do a number of demonstrations and course members will paint at least one pastel each day – most likely two.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
East Devon Art Academy, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 8LS.
Telephone: 01395 516284
Email: info@eastdevonart.co.uk
Dates:
Wednesday May 14th - Friday May 16th
Course Fee: £220 (inclusive of tuition and demonstrations).

Sidmouth Watercolour
This course offers all that is good about the traditional English seaside resort- fresh air, sea, sand and gently rolling waves, all beautifully set against the backdrop of the Jurassic Coast red cliffs.
After a short tutorial in the studio (400 yards from the sea front) we will be out and about painting the cliffs, beach and streets of this delightful corner of Devon.
I will demonstrate at the start of the morning session and then, under careful guidance, course members will complete two location or studio pictures during the remainder of each day.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
East Devon Art Academy, Old Fore Street,
Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 8LS.
Telephone: 01395 516284
Email: info@eastdevonart.co.uk
Dates:
Wednesday June 4th - Friday June 6th
Course Fee: £220 (Inclusive of tuition and demonstrations).

Cotswold Villages with ALPHA
This course takes in the splendour of Bradford on Avon and the picturesque villages of the southern Cotswolds and presents an opportunity to paint architecture in the landscape.
You will be based at the Leigh Park Hotel, an elegant Georgian country house hotel set in its own grounds on the outskirts of Bradford on Avon (www. leighparkhotel.co.uk). You will paint on location in such places as Castle Combe, Biddestone, Lacock and Bradford on Avon.
I will demonstrate at the start of each morning session and then, under careful guidance, course members will complete two location pictures during the remainder of each day.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
Alpha Painting Holidays, Office 6, Town Hall, 86 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6BS.
Telephone: 01934 733877
Email: joinus@alphapaintingholidays.com
Website: www.alphapaintingholidays.com
Dates:
Monday June 22nd - Friday June 26th
(Monday evening – Friday teatime)
Course Fee: £950 (inclusive of tuition, all demonstrations and full board with en-suite accommodation).
Prices are for single rooms – double room is £875 per person.
Non painting partners - £650.

Pastel at Big Sky
I am delighted to introduce the exciting medium of pastel to north Norfolk.
This four day course is aimed at showing you how to capture landscapes and coastal scenes with a direct and free approach in this exciting medium. We will be studio based and will work from photographic references or sketches.
I will do a number of demonstrations and course members will paint at least one pastel each day – most likely two.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
Big Sky Arts
The White House, 5-7 Sussex Farm, Burnham Market, Norfolk, PE31 8JY.
Telephone: 07785 439727
Email: hello@stayatthewhitehouse.co.uk
Website: www.bigskyartcourses.com
Dates:
Sunday July 6th - Friday July 11th
(Sunday dinner – Friday breakfast)
Course Fee: £1145 single room occupancy (Inclusive of all demonstrations and tuition, breakfast and dinner with en suite accommodation).
Double room: 2 artists sharing £1870, Double room: artist sharing with non painting partner £1580, Non residential £105 per day.

Summer Watercolour at Dedham Hall
Dedham Hall is situated in the heart of Constable Country, just two miles from Flatford Mill.
During the week we will paint at such delightful locations as Pin Mill, the banks of the River Stour, historic Lavenham and Heybridge Basin.
I will demonstrate at the start of the morning session and then, under careful guidance, course members will complete two location or studio pictures during the remainder of each day.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
Dedham Hall, Brook Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD.
Telephone: 01206 323027
Email: sarton@dedhamhall.co.uk
Website: www.dedhamhall.co.uk
Dates:
Saturday August 16th - Saturday August 23rd
(Saturday dinner – Saturday breakfast)
Course fee: £1205 (Inclusive of all demonstrations and tuition, breakfast and dinner with en-suite accommodation and tea on arrival).
Prices are for single rooms – double rooms are £1075 per person.
Non-residential £550 per person.

Watercolour at Big Sky Arts
I am delighted to be returning to Norfolk to paint. All the great watercolour painters have worked here including Edward Seago and Edward Wesson. There is something special about this part of the coastline with its desolate beaches, big skys and beautiful churches.
On this course your painting locations will be selected from such iconic sites as Thornham, Brancaster Staithe, Burnham Overy and Wells next the Sea.
I will demonstrate at the start of the morning session and then, under careful guidance, course members will complete two location or studio pictures during the remainder of each day.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
Big Sky Arts
The White House, 5-7 Sussex Farm, Burnham Market, Norfolk, PE31 8JY.
Telephone: 07785 439727
Email: hello@stayatthewhitehouse.co.uk
Website: www.bigskyartcourses.com
Dates:
Sunday August 31st to Friday September 5th
(Sunday dinner – Friday Breakfast)
Course Fee: £1145 single room occupancy (Inclusive of all demonstrations and tuition, breakfast and dinner with en suite accommodation).
Double room: 2 artists sharing £1870, Double room: artist sharing with non painting partner £1580.
Non residential £105 per day.

East Anglia Landscapes in Acrylic at Dedham Hall
For this course, I return to Dedham Hall for a fourth time this year.
Following a couple of years painting in acrylic and oil, I wanted to share some of my experience with you, particularly capturing the rural scene around Dedham Hall.
This four day course is aimed at showing you how to capture landscapes with a direct and free approach. We will be studio based and will work from photographic reference or sketches.
I will do a number of demonstrations and course members will paint at least one acrylic painting each day.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
Dedham Hall, Brook Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AD.
Telephone: 01206 323027
Email: sarton@dedhamhall.co.uk
Website: www.dedhamhall.co.uk
Dates:
Satruday October 4th - Wednesday October 8th
(Saturday lunch – Wednesday breakfast)
Course Fee: £875 (Inclusive of all demonstrations and tuition, breakfast, lunch and dinner with en-suite accommodation and lunch on arrival).
Prices are for single rooms – double rooms are £780 per person.
Non-residential £440 per person.

Watercolour at Windrush House
These two single day studio based courses are a must for all who have been inspired by the work of one of England’s greatest watercolour artists - James Fletcher-Watson. They will provide a unique opportunity to visit Windrush House, his former home, where you will have the chance to see his studio, have lunch and paint some of his favourite scenes.
I will demonstrate at the start of the morning session after which course members will have the opportunity to paint under my careful guidance for the remainder of the day.

To book this course please apply direct to:-
Windrush House, Windrush, Nr. Burford, OX18 4TU.
Telephone: 01451 844425
Email: j.neil299@btinternet.com
Dates:
Thursday October 23rd and Friday October 24th
Course Fee: £195 (inclusive of demonstrations, tuition and two buffet lunches).