If you have starting painting in watercolour and are finding it tricky this is the day for you. Steve will take you through more techniques to help in painting landscapes and botanicals. - Lifting out - adding texture - Mixing colours - and much more! There is a maximum of only 6 places for the workshop to 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 help you with painting with watercolour. All materials for the day are available but it is important to bring your own paints and brushes. Getting to know your equipment is really important. All refreshments are provided. Please bring a packed lunch 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.

Steve 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!) There is a maximum of only 6 places for the workshop to 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 SWAC reserves the right to change the content of the workshop to suit the learning level and experience of the group. 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.

Decorative Stitch Drop-in Come and practise your craft in a relaxed creative studio full of beautiful stuff with tutor on hand for guidance in various techniques including appliqué, embroidery, and kantha. Bring you own materials to work on, start a new project, or finish that one you have started! Some materials available for purchase. Tuesdays 10.00 - 12.00 noon 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.

Come and spend 2 hours working on your own personal creativity. Practise your skills in painting and mixed media in a relaxed and friendly environment with tutors on hand for guidance. All levels welcome. Wednesdays 10.00 - 12.00. Please bring your own painting equipment. Some mixed media materials supplied. 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.

Come and spend 2 hours working on your own personal creativity. Acquire new ways of working with Mixed Media, and acrylic in a relaxed and friendly environment with Jenni on hand for guidance. All levels welcome. Fridays 10.00 - 12.00. Please bring your own painting equipment. Some mixed media materials supplied. 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.

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 6 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.

Oil painting techniques on two Tuesday afternoons in Sherborne An intensive course introducing painting 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. demystifying the medium of oil, and explaining the basic equipment needed. We will look at the main technique of alla prima, and practice painting wet on wet, scumbling and glazing. Looking at landscapes we will work towards at least one finished painting. 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. Small class of maximum 6 All levels welcome. All materials provided, however if you do have brushes and oils please bring them. 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. You are welcome to pull into the yard in order to unload before parking. 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.

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 6 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 6 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. 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)

Embroidery is an amazingly versatile way to decorate textiles. In this workshop you will learn the basic stitches that will equip you to create beautiful designs. No previous sewing experience is necessary. Taking time to hand stitch sample pieces, the key is to maintain regular stitch length and even tension. This way you will establish a rhythmic pattern of working that will support your style going forward with future projects. You will explore different fabrics and threads and how to apply them together create exciting dimensional stitched compositions. All materials are provided (and coffee and cake!) for this enjoyable relaxing creative hand sewing session. 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 30th 2025 Suitable for beginners, those who are 'dabbling' and those already painting, who would like to explore a variety of mixed media techniques. 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. 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. We will cover techniques** such as mono printing, fabric printing, paint, collage and cyanotype. At South West Art Courses, we keep group size small at a maximum of 6 learners. This ensures a high degree of teacher contact time. 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, the equivalent of £19 per hour. in addition to the 50 hours tuition the price also includes the majority of the materials, drop-in studio sessions with tutors, and access to the members area of the website with class notes and instruction videos. There is an option to submit your work at the end of the course for assessment for a City & Guilds award. Deposit 25% required at the time of booking with the balance due before April 2025 * Payment plans available. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to arrange. ** May be changed or replaced by other techniques. ***Cancellation - we regret we cannot offer refunds 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. Term dates 2025 Tuesday 22nd April - Friday 25th July Half term May 26-30th South West Art Courses Ltd. City & Guilds Centre number 009765

Course will run every Thursday 10.00am - 3.00pm, for 3 terms. September 18th 2025- July 2026 South West Art Courses are pleased to be offering a fantastic opportunity to study the Level 2 Certificate in Textiles. It is designed for learners who wish 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. There will be 165 hours of studio time and an additional 2 hours (minimum) a week study or practice at home. The course will be divided into four units, which between them allow the learner to achieve the required number of credits to gain the certificate. You will be working in sketchbooks to collate and develop your ideas, which will be influenced by your research into historical, contemporary and cultural designer makers who specialise in textile design. We will be covering numerous techniques including fabric manipulation, dyeing, hand stitch and machine stitch, appliqué, embellishment, printing, slashing, colouring, beading, 3D mediums, stencils, batik, heat transfer and many more. 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. 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. 3. 'Textile Decoration' teaches you to refine processes to develop and produce a minimum of 10 individual samples in a variety of decorative textile techniques leading to a final design in which you produce, and present a one metre length by the manufacturer's width of fabric, as a decorated piece. 4. 'Design and make a hand embroidered item' provides you with the practical skills and knowledge to produce an item of hand embroidery to a saleable standard using either traditional innovative techniques. At least 3 preliminary design ideas are produced for an item to be developed into a finished item. Course Fee £3950. Deposit 25% required at the time of booking. Payment plans are available. 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.