Welcome to South West Art Courses
Studio Based Workshops and Courses
South West Art Courses offer studio based classes for adults, with a wide range of one-day workshops and longer courses suitable for all abilities and experience. We also offer courses designed for school age learners with an interest in art and design, which can be delivered to students with special educational needs.
We offer a huge selection of courses and workshops in a large vatiety of different techniques; these are just a few of those that we offer: painting (watercolour, acrylic, oil), printing, drawing, and textile art. You are sure to find something that you'll enjoy in our wonderful, welcoming, purpose designed and expansive studios, in Sherborne, in the Southwest of England.
City & Guilds Approved Centre
We are proud to be a City & Guilds approved centre delivering and assessing art & design qualifications. Having started by delivering courses to students from Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire, we are now in the progress of expanding our portfolio of courses to make them accessible to students around the world (see below for further information).
Long Distance Learning
We are excited to announce that we're currently developing a range of our courses which will soon become available to be studied at home, with online support from our tutors. Additionally, we are recording some shortform instructional videos which you will be able to purchase through our website. Please email us if you are interested in finding out more - admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk
Are you looking for a place that nurtures you on your artistic journey?
At South West Art Courses we are committed to providing you with a supportive, friendly space where you can forget about the stresses of your day, relax, be inspired and learn new techniques and skills. We're devoted to bringing the artist out in all our students, we strive to instil creativity and teach form and function in order to provide you with a well-rounded artistic experience.
So look no further. We’re here and we can’t wait to see what you can create!
Featured Courses & Workshops
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Tuesday 17th September 1.30-4pm Learn how to draw with 2 point perspe...
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65 British pounds - Read More
An introduction to painting landscapes in oil - all materials included...
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95 British pounds - Read More
A 2 day course on a Wednesday afternoon 1.30-4.30pm, 15th & 22nd Octob...
Starts Oct 15
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Workshop introducing the main aspects of painting with watercolour. 1...
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Learn how to make art through journals and sketchbooks. 10.30am - 1.30...
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75 British pounds - Read More
2 day Saturday and Sunday CLASSIC TAILORED LAMPSHADE WORKSHOP - 10.30a...
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350 British pounds - Read More
Pique Assiette Day Course Tuesday 16th May 10.00AM - 4.00pm
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130 British pounds - Read More
A day's intensive course introducing the main aspects of painting with...
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95 British pounds - Read More
Learn how to translate an image of your choice into a beautiful stitch...
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60 British pounds - Read More
For beginners Fri 10.00am - 1.00pm Learn the basics of modern calligra...
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75 British pounds - Read More
Sunday 10.00AM -1.00PM An introduction to painting landscapes in oil -...
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75 British pounds - Read More
A day's intensive course introducing the main aspects of painting with...
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95 British pounds - Read More
FULLY BOOKED - please email to be put on the waiting list. 29th Februa...
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25 British pounds - Read More
Friday 19th April 2.00-5.00pm Learn how to draw with 2 point perspec...
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65 British pounds - Read More
A 2 day course on a Wednesday afternoon 1.30-4.30pm, 10th and 17th Apr...
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150 British pounds - Read More
Level 2 - 12 weeks - Mondays from February 24th 2025 Term time. 10.00a...
Starts Feb 24, 2025
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Intensive 33 wk Level 2 course - Oct 9th 2024 Explore fine art techniq...
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A 2 hour mixed media & painting drop-in, Wednesdays 10am-12noon
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A day's intensive course introducing the main aspects of painting with...
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A day's intensive course creating a sculpture from wire, textile and p...
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95 British pounds
How to find us
South West Art Courses can be found at Compton Court, Coldharbour, Sherborne, DT9 4AG (There is parking at Coldharbour Car Park DT9 4FL)