Join us in Devon

If you would like to learn more about drawing and painting, and develop your creativity, why not spend a few days with us in the glorious Devon countryside? Coombe Farm Studios near Totnes (direct train from Paddington) is a professionally run art centre with a light and airy converted barn studio, simple accomodation and delicious food! We also go out to secret gardens, hidden country lanes and the banks of the River Dart to draw.

Francine and Susi are experienced art teachers with lots of patience, so don’t worry if you are a beginner. Equally we’ll help you develop your skills if you have a little experience under your belt.

See our TWO unique courses below!

If you aren’t sure which one is for you, please email Francine with any questions.

Creative Painting & Drawing for Improvers

21 - 26 July 2024

Arrive 5pm Sunday- Depart 2pm Friday

For prices please see Coombe Farm Studios Website - link below

Do you enjoy drawing and painting but feel a bit stuck? Not sure what the next step is? Perhaps you always paint the same subject in the same safe way but want to loosen up?

This five-day workshop will help you develop your drawing and painting skills, stretch your imagination and allow you to experiment with new mediums and ideas. Susi and Francine have been teaching together for over 10 years and have very different but complementary teaching styles. But both agree that “There is no such thing as making a mistake. Each mark you make has value, and ‘accidents’ are the first steps to creativity! It’s about enjoying the journey.”

The aim of the course is to produce bold artwork in any medium (except oils), and to help you mix it up! Don’t panic - we will set some exercises and guide you all the way. Acrylics and Indian Ink, gouache and pastel make fabulous combinations. By the end of the stay you will have tried something new and discovered a new direction. It’s a fun course!

You can book directly with Coombe Farm here: Creative Painting for Improvers

If you have questions, would like more info, or don’t know which course to choose, please email Francine and Susi by clicking here for more details

Drawing and Painting for BEGINNERS

22 - 27 September 2024

Arrive 5pm Sunday- Depart 2pm Friday

For prices please see Coombe Farm Studios Website - link below

This course is designed for absolute beginners. Spread over five days, the aim is to have some fun, be inspired and gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to draw. If you have always wanted to draw and paint but are familiar with the ‘fear of the blank page’, have the feeling that you can’t draw, or just don’t know where to start, this course is for you! We start with the absolute basics: the difference between an HB pencil and a 6B pencil, why use charcoal? what’s a soft pastel and what’s an oil pastel? ink or watercolour? How to make objects look 3D. How to draw/paint a fabulous landscape.

Francine and Susi passionately believe that everyone CAN draw. We will show you the secrets to successful drawing that you probably weren’t taught at school.

Francine Lawrence and Susi Hoyle have taught over 2000 people to draw and given them the confidence to keep drawing.

You can book directly with Coombe Farm here: Drawing and Painting for Beginners

If you have questions, would like more info, or don’t know which course to choose, please email Francine and Susi by clicking here for more details