Happy New Year TO YOU ALL!
Welcoming 2026 in with open arms & wishing you a happy, healthy, fun-filled year full of art, laughter and fun!
Bespoke Workshops, Classes & Whimsical residentials of the ARTY kind. (including collaborations!)
Learn a new skill, re-ignite the passion for an old one & have some fun!
Serendipity: An opportunity to find something good (by chance!) Be Curious! Feel lucky!
Embrace 2026 with the excitement it deserves!
Jayne and Pip had a great time hosting this cosy winter retreat that embraced kindness, creativity and care (with a big dose of fun!) in a beautiful farm house in North Devon, near Bude.
This 3 night retreat kicked off with a welcome drink, a dip in the hot tub and dinner together
Friday, Saturday and most of Sunday was spent doing a multitude of lovely things alongside lovely people! We enjoyed lots of Arty activities including monotone sketching with paint, charcoal and gesso; colourful Anilinky painted birds and a spot of mono-printing - using local fauna and flora; daily walks to explore the countryside, time in the sauna and a great start to the day with morning yoga too for those who wanted it.
Delicious homemade meals and yummy cakes made with local ingredients and a dollop love featured throughout the weekend and everyone wants to return next year!!!.
I’m delighted to say THIS LOVELY ARTY RESIDENTIAL WAS A HUGE SUCCESS … IF YOU’D LIKE TO JOIN US NEXT TIME - DO PLEASE GET IN TOUCH!
Exploring Georgian Bath: A Bridgerton Experience
Wednesday 25th - Friday 27th March 2026 2 nights 3 days
Dearest Gentle Reader,
This author finds herself compelled to share the most exciting of news!
You have been cordially invited to attend a delightful stay in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath this Spring .
I do believe it promises to be the most splendid arty gathering of the season. Chaperone your creativity as we travel back in time to the wonderful world of Jane Austen and Bridgerton. You will be embracing everything delightful that Georgian Bath offers: the grand architecture that fills the city with elaborate crescents and columns; art & fashion from that glorious era, with a peek at the people who lived there - once upon a time. It is a city of story tales and you, dear reader, will be weaving your own whilst you are here.
Gentle reader, you will be residing in the centre of the city in a beautiful Georgian townhouse called ‘The Bridgerton.’ It seems only fitting that we focus our artistic talents on capturing the life and times of Georgian folk … the costumes, the architecture, the letter writing and the secrets of the time. This immersive soiree will see you mingling with the best of society. You are invited to visit No1 Royal Crescent, traverse around The Circus, and take refreshments at the home of Lady Danberry herself - rumour has it that she might even invite you for afternoon tea?! Do have your calling card to hand?
Dates: Wednesday 25th - Friday 27th March inclusive.
Meet in Bath for 12 noon on the Wednesday and leaving after lunch on the Friday.
Accommodation: I have secured a gorgeous house in the centre of Bath. 3 double ensuite bedrooms and 3 Twin rooms with shared bathrooms - alongside the usual sitting room & kitchen. The programme will be published soon but be assured it will include some lovely art activities, all meals and snacks and a chance to explore the beautiful city of Bath.
Please get in touch to find out more!!! All inclusive £450 pp… if you want to share a room with a friend, let me know - it’s £350pp
LAST 2 SPACES LEFT … COME & JOIN US IN BATH IN MARCH!
Creative Workshops, Classes & Residentials of the Arty Kind: Unleash your inner creative and let the journey begin!
It all begins with an idea.
My idea is to encourage you unleash your inner creative whilst having some fun!
Spend an afternoon/evening/day with friends, family or new friends, creating your very own art to take home. Join me for a guided art session, or a weekly class; even a full on residential, where you will create a picture to be proud of - whatever medium you use or level you’re starting at!
No prior art experience necessary and every opportunity will be offered to encourage you unleash your own creativity!
Here’s what a few folk have said:
’It’s given me a new life! A reason to get up and look forward to the day. I just love painting!’
Sandy
‘I love the friendship and comradery of these groups - its inspiring to be arty with others.”
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for always being optimistic and inspiring and for instilling confidence in my abilities. Lynne
I learn so much spending time with you and seeing how everyone interprets a painting challenge. It’s the highlight of my week!
A BEGINNERS INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING & DRAWING:
On this short course you will be using PENCIL, INK & CHARCOAL, ACRYLIC PAINT and WATERCOLOUR PAINT to introduce you to them: how they ‘work’ and the effects that can be created with them. You will be invited to ‘play’ with these mediums as a complete beginner (in a relaxed, friendly style in my studio on Cremyll Street. Plymouth.)
This THREE WEEK COURSE (or ONE FULL DAY course) is aimed at folks who want to learn the basics and enjoy new arty challenges.
Week One: Drawing with pencil, charcoal & ink.
Week Two: Painting with Acrylics
Week Three: Painting with Watercolour
All materials will be supplied, alongside friendly tuition in a lovely art studio. This course is booked as a block at £75 pp (a minimum number is needed to run it, but there will be a maximum of 8 in the class to ensure individual help and support!)
NEW START DATE!!!!! MARCH 2026: TUESDAY 10th, 17th & 24th
Comments from folk who’ve attended so far:
I feel like a bloody artist! SANDY
Loved it! When can I start a weekly class? CLAIRE
I really did enjoy the class - thank you. SUE
Enjoyed yesterday. Thanks. MIKE
I really enjoyed ‘playing’ with different tools and mediums - now I can’t wait to practice! TASH
This is absolute MAGIC! I never believed I’d draw & paint - but I LOVE it. Thank you. JOANNA
I can’t believe how popular these classes have been and so I will be scheduling more! Watch this space for dates or please get in touch!!
If you find you enjoy one medium more than the others, you’ll be invited to join a group that focus’ on that. If you like all 3 then we’ll set something up to incorporate all mediums … and although there’s obviously no pressure to continue after the beginners course, I’m hoping it might spark some interest for you, unleashing your creativity and inspiring you to do more!
All materials will be provided on the beginners course and I’m happy to advise on what materials to get to set you up if you want to continue.
I even have art packs for you to purchase, if you’d like.
Equally, you may well have your grandads paints in the wardrobe, waiting to be let free again!
NEW ART CLASSES FOR ALL! Beginners & Continuing Artists classes are ongoing!
Do you have a hankering to pick up a pencil, or a paintbrush, or even a stick of charcoal but don’t really know where to start?? Whatever your ability, from complete beginner to experienced artist, you’re welcome to join one of my friendly, supportive classes and start realising your dreams today!
Bookable monthly from £60pm for 4 classes.
Please click the link below the info to get in touch.
KICK START ART
JOIN ME FOR A ONE-OFF DAY OF ARTINESS - AIMED AT THOSE OF YOU WHO’VE ‘DONE’ ART BEFORE, BUT HAVEN’T PICKED UP A PENCIL OR A PAINT BRUSH FOR AGES!!!! (& AGES!)
WHAT: Come along to studio and play! Be prepared to unleash your creativity and reignite your passion for art through a series of exercises using pencil, charcoal, ink and paint! I will provide the materials, tuition & inspiration - you just come along with an open mind, ready to be drawn back into the world of art! Everyone welcome - with a minimum number needed to run the course and a maximum of 8 to ensure individual attention.
WHEN: Either Friday 27th OR Saturday 28th FEBRUARY 10am-3pm (let me know which is best!)
WHERE: 64, CREMYLL STREET PL1 3RE (the old voice recording studios, oppasite Ferry Stores.)
THIS ONE-OFF CLASS IS £50 each with all materials & a light refreshments included.
Please bring your own lunch!
WE MEET in the new ART STUDIO I’ve created with acclaimed Portrait Artist Mick Hands
PLEASE get in touch for more information and PAYMENT DETAILS … thank you!
PAINTING FOR ALL using ACRYLIC and WATERCOLOUR:
MONDAYS 6pm-8.30pm starting Monday 2nd February 2026
(please ask about spaces)
This class is aimed at folks who enjoy new arty challenges, in a friendly environment. Working at your own pace you can learn new skills and techniques, have a laugh and create your own portfolio of art in colour. Some weeks we’ll work in watercolour, some in acrylic - or you can choose to simply use one! Bring your own watercolour AND/OR acrylic paints and prepare yourselves for a relaxing evening of art-i-ness!
We might choose an artist to emulate, a topic to trial or a style to have a stab at … whatever it is, I promise to provide a variety of stimulus to inspire. You’ll bring your very own, unique creativity and together we’ll create something awesome! Everyone is welcome.
We meet on a Monday evenings at the new studio: 64, Cremyll Street.
PAINTING FOR ALL using WATERCOLOUR (& Acrylic):
1.30pm-4pm starting Tuesday 3rd February 2026 (this class is full)
This class is aimed at anyone with a love of painting with watercolour (or acrylics!) who wants new challenges to develop their painting skills in a contemporary style. Using a range of stimuli aimed at developing new skills whilst feeding your individual subject passion, this is a friendly, supportive art class for all. Bring your watercolour paints, brushes and paper along and be prepared to dive right in! Join a group where everyone matters and you can work at your own pace to create some unique art. Everyone welcome.
PAINTING FOR Improvers using WATERCOLOUR:
10am-12.30pm starting Wednesday 4th February 2026
(Please ask about spaces)
This class is aimed at folks who are just beginning their arty journey and enjoy new arty challenges based in a friendly, supportive environment. Assuming you know some of the basics, you’ll be working at your own pace as you are introduced to new skills and techniques, have a laugh and start to create your own portfolio of art in colour. This is a watercolour class where you bring your own watercolour paints & paper, brushes, etc but I’m happy to supply or advise if you’d like some guidance!
ALL CLASSES ARE £15 each payable in a monthly block of 4 at £60
WE MEET in the new ART STUDIO I’ve created with acclaimed Portrait Artist Mick Hands at
64, CREMYLL STREET PL1 3RE (the old voice recording studios, oppasite Ferry Stores.)
PLEASE MESSAGE ME FOR more information and PAYMENT DETAILS … thank you!
NEW MONTHLY ARTY WORKSHOPS
in collaboration with the Royal William Yard, the
Upcycled Home, Victoria @the greenhousesparetreat & others are being planned for 2026 …
Alternatively, why not gather some friends who want to try something arty and new and let me create a bespoke workshop for you. We’ll make an afternoon or evening of it! You’ll all have a giggle, learn something new and embrace the moment! Birthdays, A different Hen Party, Instead of the cinema! Family groups.
Give me a call! 07887813143
“We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing…”
— George Bernard Shaw