Overview
Paul and Tina Riley own Coombe Farm Studios where they have been running Fine Art & Craft courses since 1982 along with other artists, family and friends who all contribute to its unique ambiance. The Studios are set in attractively converted stone barns around a charming provencal style courtyard where meals are often taken alfresco in the summer months. We pride ourselves on our good home cooking which utilises mainly organic and additive free meat and homegrown vegetables and herbs. Information regarding our courses here at Coombe Farm, as well as our holidays abroad (for 2006 we are going to Venice, Prague and Southern Bohemia and Bali, Indonesia):

• Being Bold with colour
• From Stream to Sea - Painting Waterscapes
• Flower Painting
• Landscape Painting
• Portrait & Life Painting
• Oil Painting
• Pottery
• Printmaking
• Black & White Photography

The courses held at Coombe are arranged in half day sessions with full tuition periods each morning allowing time for you to relax, work on or explore the area in the afternoon. The spacious well lit studio is available for your use at all times. Courses are kept small so you can advance at a rate which will astonish you! Many of our students are complete beginners, so don't feel daunted as our aim is to instruct and help you enjoy the magical world of art in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere.

We are happy to welcome non painting partners and friends who may like to sail, walk, ride, fish or relax whilst you paint!

Over 2006 we are also offering courses to Venice in May and Morocco in November. During 2007 we will be Sailing and Painting on a gulet along the Turkish coast, Hvar island Croatia, Bali and Prague.

Pricing
Weekly courses (5 nights) , residential / non-residential	£475 / £350
Non-participants (b&b and evening meal)	£260
2 day weekend course (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) residential / non-residential	£190 / £140
Non-participants (b&b and evening meal)	£95
3 day weekend course (Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon) residential / non-residential	£295 / £210
Non-participants (b&b and evening meal)	£200
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 above.

Accommodation
Accommodation is in a single storey converted long barn. The colourful bedrooms are simply furnished, with good art on the walls! 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. In the barn there is a large light common room with a log fire for you to dine, read and relax. Camping facilities are also available by the steam.

Tutor
Paul Riley's artistic career began at the age of 15 when the Royal Academy accepted one of his works for their Summer Exhibition. At that time he was the youngest painter to have work exhibited at the Academy. Since graduating from Kingston Art School in 1965 Paul has had many solo and group exhibitions both in the UK and Europe,and further afield in Kuwait and Australia. As a result his work is to be found in many private collections worldwide. In the last 10 years Paul has established himself as one of Britain's leading watercolourists. Although he has established himself as one of Britains leading watercolour artists Paul is equally conversant in 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.

Location
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. We also enjoy painting in several private gardens. For non painters we can offer fishing, sailing and golf nearby as well as cultural visits to the historic towns of Totnes, Dartmouth and the Dartington estate.

Getting There:
You may reach us either by mainline British 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)