Professional Artists around the world

Stone Carving at Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk Learn how to use tools and master stone carving techniques in Portland Stone. The workshops are suitable for beginners and Intermediate levels with a maximum of eight students in each group. Bawdsey Manor, near Woodbridge and Felixstowe, is set in 150 acres of woodland next to the sea. Accommodation in the Manor House offers full board: single/double rooms with magnificent sea views. Self-catering cottages are also available. Rosemary Elliott, sculptor, art lecturer and advanced skills teacher, trained at The Royal Academy Schools in Fine Art and has been working at the Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust each summer since 1998. Website

Wightwatercolour Painting Holidays, Isle of Wight. Specialising in painting for beginners and improvers. Stay in one of the apartments in the peaceful 18th century home which was formally the town's vicarage. Enjoy painting outdoors in a tranquil setting (weather permitting) and studio work with a small group of no more than 6 other guests. web site kk@wightwatercolour.co.uk

Awareness Through Drawing - Yorkshire Dales This unique course consists of drawing workshops, representations on both illustration and an approach to oil painting under the directions of the international artist, Tony Heald. The venue is High Trenhouse, Centre for Management Creativity, set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales at Malham Moor, overlooking Malham Tarn. web site

Nicola Slattery A successful British artist who regularly writes for well known national art magazines. She runs a variety of weekend and midweek art courses each year. Choose from Acrylic Painting, Discover Printmaking, Mixed Media, Collage and Collagraph. She also offers several Art Sample Days and Art Holidays. Venues include Marlborough, Oxford, Cambridge and Norfolk. Suitable for all levels of ability. The number of participants is limited to ten. web site

Artaquarius - Scotland Painting holidays, friendly, instructive short art breaks in Scotland. Enjoy Scottish country houses, stunning landscape and seascapes web site

The Old Sunday School - West Cornwall Accommodation plus free use of studio in converted chapel. web site

Learn to Paint in France - Dordogne. Run by artist and chef Fred Fisher and his wife, Lucy. They live in a converted barn in the rolling Dordogne countryside, and it is from here that they run their cooking and art holidays. web site

Chalet with a view" Chamonix - Mont Blanc - France Watercolor holiday in Turner's footsteps. All levels welcome. One week between 29thSeptember and 10th October 2004 (dates to be set) with renown French landscape & wildlife artist Eric Alibert (English speaking). We will be organising drawing & painting holidays (all media) on a regular basis. The "Chalet-with-a-view" is also available for rent all year round & is SMOKE FREE. Tel 0033 450 541 368 chalet@lensch.ch web site

Villa Les Roches, Loz�re. South of France Facilities only - serviced accommodation and excellent food in the midst of glorious, unspoilt natural surroundings. A large studio/classroom, 2 enclosed verandas and three terraces provide superb painting vantage points and for peaceful, waterside painting, you can set up your easel in our own, private stretch of the river. A getaway retreat in the "middle" mountains of Loz�re, Southern France, especially suitable for painting groups - textile art groups - craft groups accompanied by their own teacher/group leader. Teachers/group leaders go free when they book one week's full board for 5-6 students/course participants. web site

HOLIDAYS/COURSES GREECE

AegeanScapes organises exclusive Painting, Raku Pottery, Icon Painting and Creative Intuition holidays on the Greek Islands of Patmos and Paros. Our weeklong courses are fully inclusive with luxury accomodation, 3 meals, all materials, equipment and tuition provided and plenty of complimentary activities like fishing trips or wine tasting. The groups are small (max 12) and our tutors are experienced to teach in all media and levels. Non-participating partners and families are welcome and enjoy special discounts and activities. For info or booking www.aegeanscapes.com - info@aegeanscapes.com - Tel. 0030-210-6410-972

Drawing, Painting and Sculpture - Nr Rome Residential courses in large, well-equipped and beautiful countryhouse located in the fantastic countryside near Rome in the Sabina. An intensive programme with an experienced teacher. web site info@artanddolcevita.it

Il Collegio Holidays David and Leonie are your hosts at "Il Collegio" providing Art, gastronomic and Touring Holidays in France and Italy, Beginners and professionals welcome. Spacious accommodation is provided in the Apuglia region of Italy, soon to be featured on the "Grand Designs" TV program. Magnificent gardens and pool. Professional tuition, fabulous food and wine. web site info@ilcollegio.com

Fresia Studios - Oil Painting Workshops on Lake Como Learn the rare and authentic method of painting used by Monet, Cezanne and other great artists during the golden age of painting from 1890-1945. Focused, structured art classes combined with the enchantment of villa living. Workshops run weekly (Sun-Sat) from May through October. Small groups guarantee personalized instruction. The instructor, Jerry Fresia Ph D, is a writer and artist whose art training was derived from his association with William Schultz and Wolf Kahn. He has taught art privately for over 20 years and has been featured in American Artist Magazine. web site jerryfresia@hotmail.com

Bush Art Safaris Practical painting and art safaris in the game reserves of South Africa with experienced wildlife artist and tutor. Small groups (max. 8 artists)and non-artist partners welcome. Staying in luxury private game lodges. Daily game walks and drives. web site