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The Wye Valley is home to Tintern Abbey and the Old Railway Station, Monmouth, St Briavels, Ross-on-Wye, Chepstow and

Lydney Harbour. There are also places to paint water and reflections within the forest such as Cannop Ponds. It is a

peaceful, tranquil place where there are many opportunities for painting including rivers with their reflections, bridges,

castles, interesting architecture, cottages, country houses, panoramic views and much more. (Symonds Yat is only

accessible on sketching and walking holidays)



Going Wild in Watercolour!

Jake Winkle

Going Wild in Watercolour!

Double Occupancy £625

Single Occupancy £675

Non-Painter £425

Dates : 6th - 9th September 2024

Media : Watercolour

Type : Studio

Join Jake Winkle on this opportunity to 'Go Wild in Watercolour!' You will learn

how to paint in his colourful and spontaneous style.


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Paint Animals and Animal Portraits in Acrylics

Dave White

Paint Animals and Animal Portraits in Acrylics

Double Occupancy £595

Single Occupancy £650

Non-Painter £425

Dates : 9th - 12th September 2024

Media : Acrylic

Type : Studio

Dave White will show you how to paint Animals and Animal Portraits in acrylics

and how to get the best of this versatile medium as he will teach you the

techniques unique to acrylics.


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Paint Horses, Dogs and other Animal Portraits in Oils

Mike Skidmore

Paint Horses, Dogs and other Animal Portraits in Oils

Double Occupancy £595

Single Occupancy £650

Non-Painter £425

Dates : 11th - 14th October 2024

Media : Oils

Type : Studio

Learn to Paint Horses, Dogs and other Animal Portraits in Oils. The course will

predominantly be about horses but Mike will also cover painting dogs and

other animal portraits of your choice.


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Paint Striking Pictures of Animals in Pastels

Carol Kibble

Paint Striking Pictures of Animals in Pastels

Double Occupancy £595

Single Occupancy £650

Non-Painter £425

Dates : 18th - 21st October 2024

Media : Pastels

Type : Studio

Carol Kibble will show you how to paint animals and birds using various

techniques with pastels.


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Paint the Beautiful Wye Valley

Peter Cronin

Paint the Beautiful Wye Valley

Double Occupancy £835

Single Occupancy £875

Non-Painter £595

Dates : 4th - 8th May 2025

Media : Watercolour

Type : Location

Paint the beautiful Wye Valley with Peter Cronin in Watercolours.


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Paint Bold & Beautiful Florals in Watercolour

Nicky Hunter

Paint Bold & Beautiful Florals in Watercolour

Double Occupancy £625

Single Occupancy £665

Non-Painter £450

Dates : 13th - 16th June 2025

Media : Watercolour

Type : Studio

Give your watercolours the Wow factor - paint bold yet beautiful florals that

have colour clarity and expression which the magical medium of watercolour

lends itself to so well. Nicky uses traditional watercolour methods in a loose &

lively contemporary style.


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Paint the Beautiful Wye Valley & surrounding villages

Belinda Biggs

Paint the Beautiful Wye Valley & surrounding villages

Double Occupancy £850

Single Occupancy £895

Non-Painter £595

Dates : 29th - 3rd July 2025

Media : Watercolour

Type : Sketching & Painting

Paint the beautiful Wye Valley with Belinda Biggs in watercolour, where we

sketch on location and return to the studio to complete full paintings


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Paint Dogs, Horses or other Animal Portraits in Oils

Mike Skidmore

Paint Dogs, Horses or other Animal Portraits in Oils

Double Occupancy £625

Single Occupancy £665

Non-Painter £450

Dates : 5th - 8th September 2025

Media : Oils

Type : Studio

Learn to Paint Horses, Dogs and other Animal Portraits in Oils. The course will

predominantly be about horses but Mike will also cover painting dogs and

other animal portraits of your choice.


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Going Wild in Watercolour!

Jake Winkle

Going Wild in Watercolour!

Double Occupancy £650

Single Occupancy £695

Non-Painter £450

Dates : 12th - 15th September 2025

Media : Watercolour

Type : Studio

Join Jake Winkle on this opportunity to 'Go Wild in Watercolour!' You will learn

how to paint in his colourful and spontaneous style.


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Paint Striking Pictures of Animals in Pastels

Carol Kibble

Paint Striking Pictures of Animals in Pastels

Double Occupancy £625

Single Occupancy £665

Non-Painter £450

Dates : 10th - 13th October 2025

Media : Pastels

Type : Studio

Carol Kibble will show you how to paint animals and birds using various

techniques with pastels.


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Paint Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls in Watercolour

Stephen Coates

Paint Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls in Watercolour

Double Occupancy £625

Single Occupancy £665

Non-Painter £450

Dates : 17th - 20th October 2025

Media : Watercolour

Type : Studio

Paint Rivers, Lakes & Waterfalls in Watercolour with Stephen Coates.


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Other holidays nearby Wye Valley are in Usk Valley

Video of Wye Valley - The Wye Valley & Tintern Abbey

Video of Wye Valley - Symonds Yat

Video of Wye Valley - Raglan Castle, Wales

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Arrival is from 2pm on the arrival date and the course introduction is at 6pm on the arrival date.


We will leave the hotel at 9.30am each morning, have lunch around 1pm and finish at 4.30pm each day.


The course finishes at 4pm on the departure date.


The deposit is £225 per person for 4 and 5 day holidays (£175 for 3 day holidays).


Most courses cater for all abilities. However, if you are a complete beginner please call to discuss the best choice for you.


For a small additional charge you can have all Art Materials provided for use only on your holiday. Please see Key Details above for more information on pricing and what is included for each medium.


Art Equipment is available and included in the price such as Easels, Chairs and Boards but please indicate on your booking form if you require these so that we can make sure we have enough available.


Prices exclude travel insurance.


You need to ensure that you have sufficient travel insurance for ALL holidays with us including the UK, Jersey & the EU. We cannot be held responsible for any guest not having sufficient travel insurance for their requirements.


Please see our Covid-19 policy on our covid-19 information page but please note that you need to ensure your travel insurance covers against you getting covid-19, needing to self-isolate or being unable to travel due to covid-19 restrictions or for any other reason.


Please see our Important Information page for more details.