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Drawing and Painting - This course is for beginners and for those who wish to brush up their basic skills, a mixed ability group. You will cover colour, composition, perspective and basic techniques of drawing and painting. Andy (Russell) works primarily in acrylics but will also cover oil paints and has a basic knowledge of watercolour. During the week’s course you will learn through practice and experience, and gain confidence in your ability to produce works of satisfaction. To view examples of Andy’s work click here.

Life Drawing and Painting - A course for both beginners and the more experienced. We will work in pencil, charcoal, pastel and paint in order to develop this essential part of an artists training which includes the use of life models. We allow you time for the absorbing, intensive practice that this work inevitably demands and which makes it so enjoyable.

Painted Effects - This course offers an overview of painted effects such as marbling, graining and other decorative techniques as well as the basics of trompe l’oeil and mural painting. Painted effects incorporate timeless artistic skills, which are used in interior design, decorated furniture, restoration and also in paintings. Necessarily work will be mostly practiced on boards, which can be more easily transported or local residents can bring along an item for decoration/renovation if they prefer.

Non-Residential Art Courses - Ideally suited to people who live locally. We follow the same course content as the residential painting holidays. We offer day classes, weekend breaks, short courses or one to one tuition. Times and dates are flexible to suit individuals and groups. Courses are available for children or adults in small groups, a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8. Click here to see comments from previous students.

Tailor Made Painting Courses - We are happy to design an art course tailor made to suit your requirements at a time that suits you. This is a group course, a minimum of 4 and a maximum of eight. The tutor can be available to travel and teach at a venue of your own choice.

Groups of Artists - Exclusive use of the Painting in Spain house and studio is available to groups of artists or to tutor led groups. Click here for more details.

The course tuition offered during your holiday will be tailored to suit your ability level and your own wishes. We will discuss with all students prior to the start of their course what each hopes to gain from the week. If you are a beginner we offer more studio tuition, the more experienced will have time to practice their skills and refer to the tutor, as they require.

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