Creative Art Breaks in beautiful South Devon England

Coombe Farm Studios has been established for over 25 years and are situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty one mile from the village of Dittisham on the River Dart in South Devon. It has a residential art centre, studios and gallery and beautiful gardens.

Our creative breaks are taught by renowned watercolour artist Paul Riley and our team of dedicated professional artists including painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics. During your stay you get to work in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in the studio and on location in the surrounding countryside and coast. Tuition is non-competitive and a mix of practical demonstrations, time alone to paint and productive critiques.

Alongside lead watercolour tutor Paul Riley, established artists Jill Fanshawe Kato, Bettina Schroeder, Mic Chambers, James Stewart and Laurel Keeley teach throughout the year as part of our expanding programme of short courses.

A wonderful combination of excellent tuition, artistic development, great food and tranquil surroundings, our creative breaks allow you to learn something new while relaxing in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK.

Courses in 2012 include:
* Being Bold with colour * From Stream to Sea - Painting Waterscapes * Flower Painting* Flowers / Life / Landscape  * Marine Painting * Moor to Sea - Dartmoor to the Coast * Portrait & Life Painting * Introduction to Oils * Painting with Bettina Schroeder * Pastels with Margaret Evans *  Drawing Skills * Painting Autumnal Colour * Introduction to Watercolour
You can find out more specific information on the courses at www.coombefarmstudios.com

In the last 20 years Paul Riley has established himself as one of Britain's leading watercolourists. Although he is equally conversant in printmaking, oils, pastels and all drawing media. He has written 3 bestselling books on watercolour painting, contributed to a TV programme (BBC 2) and writes regular articles for The Artist magazine. His work is regularly reproduced as cards and posters.

All residential courses include accommodation and all meals in the prices. Non painting partners are also most welcome to stay with us whilst you paint. For non-residential guests lunch is included in the prices below.
Courses may be residential or non-residential and you will see that we quote prices for both options (residential prices are listed first).

Accommodation is in a single storey converted long barn. The colourful bedrooms are simply furnished, with good art on the walls! In the barn there is a large light common room with a log fire for you to dine, read and relax. Should you prefer en suite facilities you may attend the course as a non resident and stay at the adjoining country house hotel or nearby bed and breakfast establishments. We would be happy to send you details on request. Camping facilities are also available by the stream.

Coombe Farm Studios are situated in a tranquil valley one mile from the picturesque village of Dittisham on the river Dart. The surrounding landscape is unparalleled for painters with access to river, sea and the wilderness of the national park and we also enjoy painting in several private gardens. For non painters we can offer fishing, sailing, walking and golf nearby as well as cultural visits to the historic towns of Totnes, Dartmouth and the Dartington estate.

You may reach us either by mainline rail service from Paddington to Totnes or by car. The nearest airport is Exeter then Bristol. By ferry the nearest port is Plymouth. (30 miles)