Carolyn will take you through the most useful rules from the colour wheel to help you in your painting. Working with watercolour, you will practice mixing colours using primary and secondary colours. We will also discuss the difference between different blues, reds and yellows. Demonstrations and guided tasks will enable you to practise mixing colours so you always know where to start when trying to mix a certain colour. There is a maximum of only 7 places for the workshop to ensure that everyone obtains maximum contact with a tutor. All materials for the day. (If you do have you own paints and brushes please bring them along.) All refreshments are provided. Cancellation Policy We regret we are unable to offer a refund unless the space can be filled. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Course will run weekly in term time, on Wednesday starting April 14th 2027 10am - 3pm Suitable for beginners, those who are 'dabbling' and those already painting, who would like to explore a variety of painting techniques including oil, watercolour, gouache, and acrylic. This fantastic course covers the vital elements of art including colour, line, shape, form, value, texture, space, and guides the learner through the processes of experimentation and planning, to produce and display finished art works centred around the genre of Still Life. Students will explore the use of a sketchbook to record and evaluate their experimentation. We will provide a wide range of art materials, encourage different approaches to practice. With technical workshops coupled studio discussion, learners are encouraged to engage in the research of historical and contemporary practice to help inform and develop their own creativity. At South West Art Courses, we keep group size small at a maximum of 8 learners. This ensures a high degree of teacher contact time while enabling enough participants for engaging group discussion. Our 10 week course, offers excellent value for money at only £950. For this you will receive 50 hours of face to face, studio based tuition. Also included are the majority of the materials, drop-in studio sessions with tutors, and access to the members area of the website with class notes. Deposit 25% required at the time of booking with the balance due before enrolment in April 2027 * Payment plans available. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to arrange. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. Refund Policy: We are unable to refund unless your place can be filled. South West Art Courses Ltd. City & Guilds Centre number 009765

CREATIVE SKETCHBOOKS: A introduction for beginners to learn to use a sketchbook to develop ideas, that you can later use as a starting place for an art piece. A storyboard is the process of gathering and collecting to create a palette which will then help to inform your work. This process will help to eradicate the fear of the ‘blank page’ as you will have already sourced so many ideas to start from. Collecting images and colours that you are really drawn to helps you narrow down your choices and creates uniformity. Gathering this information in one place will help you to develop a colour palette and a theme. From this starting point you will find inspiration. You might find that from your entire collection you are drawn to just one particular image, colour or theme. This is the starting point for your artwork. Using your storyboard, you will experiment with the images you have collected and transfer them to your sketchbook. We will introduce you to many techniques, such as different drawing painting and printing ideas. As a writer who has their notebook, an artist has a 'notebook' of visual ideas to draw upon. This is an introductory day to help you start your sketchbook, and learn about the process. If you enjoy the process and would like to continue developing your sketchbook, you are welcome to join our drop-in sessions on Thursdays. (10-12) 10.30am - 3.00 pm Most materials provided. Please bring any images or 'things' that give you inspiration. Your own brushes are alway useful if you have them. Please bring a packed lunch. (We kindly ask that nuts are not brought into the studio as Jenni has a severe nut allergy!) Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. Cancellation Policy: We regret we are unable to offer a refund unless the place can be filled.

Carolyn will take you through everything you need to produce beautiful watercolour paintings. This includes:- - Choice of paper, paint and brushes - Paper preparation - Washes and working wet - Colour mixing (especially greens!) - Using masking fluid There is a maximum of only 8 places for the workshop. We ensure that everyone obtains maximum contact with a tutor. Demonstrations and guided tasks will enable you to practise the techniques of this challenging medium. A day packed with instruction and practical activities that will springboard you into painting with watercolour. All materials for the day are provided. (If you do have you own paints and brushes please bring them along.) All refreshments are provided. Please bring a packed lunch (Please avoid bringing nuts to the studio as Jenni has a severe allergy!) Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. Cancellation Policy We regret there can be no refund unless your place can be filled. Thank you.

An intensive day course introducing painting landscapes in oil especially for those who have been putting off trying this fantastic medium. You will be guided through the stages of preparation and paint application to produce a simple landscape. Advice on colour mixing and composition will also be given along with tips on what to buy should you wish to continue. Oil is a versatile and forgiving medium which can be used in a variety of styles. This workshop is suited to beginners and to experienced watercolour and acrylic painters who are thinking of making the jump to oils. Maximum size of group - 8 participants Refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch. (Bringing any brushes you have would be very useful!) Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Carolyn will take you through everything you need to produce beautiful watercolour paintings. This includes:- - Choice of paper, paint and brushes - Paper preparation - Washes and working wet - Colour mixing (especially greens!) - Using masking fluid There is a maximum of only 8 places for the workshop. We ensure that everyone obtains maximum contact with a tutor. Demonstrations and guided tasks will enable you to practise the techniques of this challenging medium. A day packed with instruction and practical activities that will springboard you into painting with watercolour. All materials for the day are provided. (If you do have you own paints and brushes please bring them along.) All refreshments are provided. Please bring a packed lunch (Please avoid bringing nuts to the studio as Jenni has a severe allergy!) Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. Cancellation Policy We regret there can be no refund unless your place can be filled. Thank you.

Drawing is the fundamental basis for all art and design. This workshop simplifies the principles of 2 point perspective to enable you to draw accurately. Most suited for drawings of buildings and other key elements of landscape, this workshop will teach you how to draw with accurate perspective. Once you have practised the basic rules you will be able to apply them to drawings and paintings. Plus you will be able to quickly check and identify any perspective 'mistakes' on work you produce. We will finish with producing a pen and wash drawing on watercolour paper. All materials provided. Refreshments included. Only 7 places to ensure maximum tutor contact time. Held at Compton Court, Coldharbour, Sherborne. DT9 4AG Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. Cancellation We regret there can be no refunds unless the place can be filled.

Only 8 places to ensure maximum tutor contact time. Jenni will take you through everything you need to produce striking acrylic paintings. This includes:- - Colour mixing - Blending - Texture - Glazing Demonstrations and guided tasks will enable you to practise the techniques of this versatile medium. A day packed with instruction and practical activities that will springboard you into painting with acrylic.* All refreshments are provided - please bring your own lunch. (Please avoid nuts as Jenni has a nut allergy!) All materials provided, if you do have your brushes please bring them along. Refund policy. We regret we are only able to offer a refund if your place can be filled. *Structure and content maybe subject to change Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. Reviews "Welcoming and friendly. Time flew, learnt a lot about colouring and blending. Everyone present were helped throughout and produced excellent work." Jon M (Attended Acrylic for Beginner's January 13th 2024) "Excellent. Such fun. Learnt a lot" Sarah J and Susan B (attended Acrylic for Beginners 13th January 2024) "Excellent. Thank you for running it on a weekend so I can attend - I work full time. I look forward to coming on another and picking up my painting again. Great detail and content covered." Amy S. (Beginner's Acrylic 13/01/2024) "Loved the workshop, very informative and Jenni and Carolyn are lovely! Thank you so much" Pip N. (Acrylic for Beginners 13/01/2024)

Course will run every Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm, for 14 weeks starting April 16th 2026 It is designed for learners who wish to gain skills and knowledge in the basic foundation elements of art to enable them to develop their skills and creativity in textiles, either for career progression in the textiles sector, or for those who simply want to expand their knowledge and skills for personal development. The classes are limited to a very small number of learners to ensure that everyone has enough tutor time. The course will be divided into two units, which between them allow the learner gain the foundation unit credits (7161 - 201/202). You will be working in sketchbooks to collate and develop your ideas. This foundation course will give you the creative underpinning you will need to expand your work with textile art. It looks at the elements common to all forms of art and will give you a solid base to take your work further. 1. 'Developing Design Ideas' involves experimenting with ideas using a range of craft materials, tools and equipment to develop a 3D form using 2D materials. We will look at the fundamental art elements colour, line, texture, shape and form. 2. 'Sampling Techniques for Textile Design' guides you to develop design ideas. and techniques for textile design producing a minimum of 7 design ideas in a style that are suitable for display to a client. Foundation course fee units 201 and 202 - £1330 Most materials are included although learners may wish to purchase more or different materials for their design ideas. Deposit 25% required at the time of booking. Payment plans are available. There is the option to gain the City and Guilds unit accreditation. This requires an addition registration fee of £100 payable at the end of the course and before formal assessment. Further study of two other units, Textile Decoration (7161-203) and Hand Embroidery (7161-204) available as separate, bookable unit courses in term 2 and 3, will be needed to gain the full Level 2 Certificate. Credits gained from all four units gain a City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Textiles. Parking There is no parking directly at the venue. Two disabled spaces are available to book in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book.

Course will run weekly in term time, on Fridays 10am - 3pm Starting 4th Sept 2026 Suitable for beginners, those who are 'dabbling' and those already creating and interested in filling in those foundation basics. This fantastic course covers the vital elements of art, including colour, line, shape, form, value, texture, space, and guides the learner through the processes of experimentation and planning, to produce a series of 6 designed samples covering many different techniques and media. Students will explore the use of a sketchbook to record and evaluate their experimentation. We will provide a wide range of art materials, and provide advice on starting your own collection of art supplies. Students on the course will have the opportunity to come to our drop-in sessions for free for practice and catch-up. At the end of the course participants have the option to put in for formal assessment with City and Guilds to obtain two units, (7156-201) Developing design ideas and (7156 - 202) Using sampling techniques for 2D and 3D work. Further study can lead to C&G Level 2 Certificate in Creative Techniques or Textiles. (Please note, if you would like to be formally assessed for the City and Guilds foundation units, there is an additional £100, not included in the course fee, which covers registration and assessment.) At South West Art Courses, we keep group size small at a maximum of 8 learners. This ensures a high degree of teacher contact time while enabling enough participants for engaging group discussion. . Deposit 25% required at the time of booking with the balance due before enrolment in September. Payment plans available. Please email for details. Cancellation Policy We regret we are unable to offer a refund unless the space can be filled. We provide tea and coffee (and biscuits), please bring a packed lunch. We are a zero nut studio as Jenni is allergic to Hazelnuts and Almonds! Thank you. South West Art Courses Ltd. City & Guilds Centre number 009765

Course will run weekly in term time, on Mondays 10.00AM - 3.00PM Starting Sept 21st 2026 Discover the magic of printmaking in this richly varied 11-week course, where complete beginners and experienced artists alike are guided step-by-step by our highly experienced tutor, Barbara. With just 6 places available, you’ll enjoy plenty of individual attention as you explore monoprint, lino, drypoint, collagraph, screen printing and more — creating beautiful, frame-worthy prints to treasure, gift, or submit for City & Guilds assessment. City & Guilds Unit 208 (7516) Using Printing Techniques This 10 week course looks at the material, processes and techniques to create prints. Processes include, monoprint, linocutting, drypoint and etching. Techniques include intaglio, and relief, screenprinting and collagraphs. We will cover the elements involved in print making, line, mark, layers, texture, tone and colour. Finishing with the design and production of 12 prints for an exhibition. Please note:- This course requires the learner to stand for a while, as screen prints are unable to be pulled sitting down. Also learners need to have sufficient strength and dexterity in their hands to carve a lino and hand print it. Refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch. Most materials provided. However due to the high costs involved in printing, there will be a small extra charge for some of the techniques. SWAC reserve the right to change the structure and content of any course. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. South West Art Courses Ltd. City & Guilds Centre number 009765

Course will run weekly in term time, on Mondays 10.00AM - 3.00PM Starting September 21st 2026 Discover the magic of printmaking in this richly varied 11-week course, where complete beginners and experienced artists alike are guided step-by-step by our highly experienced tutor, Barbara. With just 6 places available, you’ll enjoy plenty of individual attention as you explore monoprint, lino, drypoint, collagraph, screen printing and more — creating beautiful, frame-worthy prints to treasure, gift, or submit for City & Guilds assessment. City & Guilds Unit 208 (7516) Using Printing Techniques This 11 week course looks at the material, processes and techniques to create prints. Processes include, monoprint, linocutting, drypoint and etching. Techniques include intaglio, and relief, screenprinting and collagraphs. We will cover the elements involved in print making, line, mark, layers, texture, tone and colour. Finishing with the design and production of 12 prints for an exhibition. Please note:- Most materials are provided, however there will be some extra charges for a few of the printing techniques. Should you wish to be formally assessed for City and Guilds there is a registration fee of £100 (not included in the course.) Teas and coffees provided, but please bring your own lunch. There is a fridge and microwave in the studio. We kindly ask that nuts are not brought on site due to Jenni's nut allergy. Thank you Please note:- This course requires the learner to stand for a while, as screen prints are unable to be pulled sitting down. Also learners need to have sufficient strength and dexterity in their hands to carve a lino and hand print it. SWAC reserve the right to change the structure and content of any course. Cancellation Policy We regret we are unable to offer a refund unless the space can be filled. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. South West Art Courses Ltd. City & Guilds Centre number 009765