DON’T JUST SEE THE LANDSCAPE, FEEL IT!
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1:1 TUTORING
Not sure where to start? Need some help choosing materials? or perhaps the thought of painting in front of others seems a little scary. Not a problem, why not book some private tuition at a time convenient for you.
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BEGINNERS / IMPROVERS
Local art classes available in Minehead. All ages and experience welcome. Fun and friendly group with tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
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Advanced Workshop
Workshops designed for the more advanced who wish to become more expressive with their work and move away from adding too much detail. Suitable for those who already use oils or acrylic.
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Wednesday 18th June 2025. 10am-2pm
Learn how to paint some flowers in a vase using mixed media techniques.
Small Jacksons wooden panel provided.
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Friday 26th September 2025. 10am-2pm
A step by step illustration class using watercolour, ink and gold leaf.
Learn some clever techniques that you will be able to use in your future illustration work.
A great image for a Christmas card design!
Suitable for complete beginners.
Limited spaces!
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Friday 21st November 2025. 10am-1pm
Learn to paint a winter landscape using acrylic paints, palette knife and brush.
Suitable for beginners, music and refreshments provided.
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Friday 16th January 2026. 10am-1pm
Lets start the new year with a flash of colour by capturing the Northern Lights!
A beginners illustration class using pastels, acrylic paint, ink and watercolour pencils.
Music and refreshments provided.
Limited spaces on this one!
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Friday 13th February 2026. 10am-1pm
Lets start the new year with a flash of colour by capturing the Northern Lights!
A beginners illustration class using pastels, acrylic paint, ink and watercolour pencils.
Music and refreshments provided.
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Friday 13th March 2026. 9:30am-2:30pm
An illustration workshop using watercolours and ink and some very clever techniques to create this mystical running hare illustration.
A few techniques that we have covered before in our ‘Winter Woods’ class and some new ones.
Refreshments and music provided.
Limited spaces!
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Friday 8th May 2026. 10am-1pm
Its finally Spring!
Join us for a beginners art class where we will be creating an illustration of a Bluebell wood using some pastels, a pen and a little splash of acrylic paint.
Music and refreshments provided.
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Expressive Landscape Painting Weekend SAT 13TH/SUN 14TH JUNE Townsend House Minehead
Learn to create paintings that are based on your emotional connection to a space rather than trying to create a real life photographic depiction.
With a focus on feelings and energy and the subjective use of colour you will be able to take your paintings to an advanced level.
Theory work, discussions and plenty of practical exercises to challenge your creative minds, which will help you understand how to become more expressive with your own work.
Bring your acrylic paints, brushes and some lunch. I will supply all the other materials, coffee, tea and cakes, which can be enjoyed in the secret garden!
** FULLY BOOKED **
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Friday 3rd July 2026. 10am-1pm
A fun and easy one!
Simple layers of pastels and a biro help create this stunning image of a summer storm over a beach.
Music and refreshments provided.
testimonialS
This is such a lovely warm class. Tutoring amazing and fellow students are very friendly. No pressure to produce, all at various stages of the journey to perfection! - Christine
It was really enjoyable and I learned a huge amount. I will be back in future. - Julia
A great class again, thank you Leigh. Very relaxed, a lovely bunch of people and fabulous tuition helped us all produce results to be proud of. - Debbie
Really enjoyed today, thank you Leigh, it certainly was a challenge but we all produced some amazing results! - Amanda
I had a great time painting for the first time! Great tutor, thanks Leigh. I will definitely be returning. - Allison
Brilliant day … who knew I could paint a recognisable apple! Sadly, I’m not around for the next one but will definitely book again - Linda
Many thanks for a wonderful morning sketching on North Hill. Really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. - Diana