Painting Weekends: New for 2008

Painting in Staithes BeckFor 2008 we have put together a programme of exciting Residential Painting Weekends with highly accomplished tutors specialising in a variety of media. All our tutors are experienced at working with students of all abilities, so whether you are just starting out or already a proficient painter, they will be able to help you progress.

The piercing North Sea light, towering cliffs and moody seas of Staithes have always attracted artists. The winding paths up and between picturesque cottages offer immense variety of perspective. No matter how much time you spend here you will never run out of subjects for painting.

With help and advice from our experienced tutors, themselves professional artists, even the complete beginner can produce excellent results.

Plein Air Painting in Staithes

Artist at work at Staithes Art SchoolMost artists will tell you that the best way to paint in Staithes is "en plein air" as the Staithes Group liked to paint. But even they had to take cover from time to time. At Staithes Art School you can also make use of the original studio, recently restored and refurbished, where Staithes Group artists Laura and Harold Knight painted. We also have a large light room above Staithes Gallery where you can work indoors.

Accommodation in Staithes

Dinner at Staithes Art SchoolWe provide comfortable accommodation with breakfast above Staithes Gallery and in cottages nearby in the village. Dinner with wine, prepared by award-winning chef Lisa Chapman, is served each evening in the large private dining room above the gallery. Staithes Art School is a real opportunity to put aside everyday cares and concerns and to concentrate on painting in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Programme for 2008

15th - 18th May 2008 David Allen RSMA - Working with Pastels

5th - 8th June 2008 Sue Ford - Working in Watercolours, Line and Wash, Pastels

17h - 20th July 2008 Robert Brindley RSMA - Working in Watercolours or Oils

14th - 17th August 2008 Ian Burke MA - Drawing to Lino-cut Printing

18th - 21st September 2008 Sue Ford - Working in Watercolours, Line and Wash, Pastels

9th - 12th October 2008 Bruce Mulcahy RSMA - Working in Opaque Materials: Oils, Acrylics and Gouache

 

Artist David Curtis painting in StaithesThe cost of a Residential Painting Weekend at Staithes Art School, including accommodation with breakfast and dinner, and three full days' tuition, is £290 per person.

Non-painting partners are also welcome and there are many other activities available in Staithes and the surrounding area: sailing, fishing, cycling, walking, surfing, golf - to name but a few. Please contact for details.