Best Painting Classes in Penzance

“I had a days one to one watercolour tuition with Sarah as a gift from my husband. I hadn't painted for years and had never painted in watercolour before so I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was amazing! Sarah is so warm and welcoming in her beau...”

“I've just finished the week long landscape painting course and can't recommend it enough. The tutors and the school are super friendly and inspiring, they really couldn't have done any more for us. We learnt a phenomenal amount and my art has grown i...”

“Mirva Gallery Collective is a collection of artists and makers selling through our galleries in Penzance, West Cornwall.”

“Fantastic painting school where I have just finished a landscape palette knife course with wonderful tutor Gary Long. The courses are very well administered with a variety if tutors in many different types of artistic opportunities. Regular life dra...”

“XL palette knives and brushes are used alongside various household or diy items not usually associated with painting. Textured cloths, tooth brushes, feathers, combs, old credit cards, sand paper, spray bottles and hair-dryers are just a few of the m...”

“Paula Downing Ceramics Cornwall showcases ceramics and pottery inspired by the Cornish landscape, designed and crafted by local artist Paula Downing.”

“Karen has goven menthe confidence to pick up the pencil for the first time since I was 11 years old. Her gentle and quiet approach has allowed me to learn at a pace and in a way that is right for me. I am a match stick man when it comes to drawing. B...”

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for coming into school! Your facilitator gave all our students confidence and encouraged them to draw upon skills they didn't know they had within. Our children had someone to look up to, and someone whose faith ...”

“Karen's watercolour classes are fun. We cover a wide variety of subject matter and techniques . Karen explains everything clearly and is encouraging. My confidence and painting skills have improved enormously under her guidance.”

“Being able to learn specific skills and techniques taught at the art academy, have definitely helped me as an aspiring artist in way different ways, from drawing to painting. I know for a fact that I wouldn't have been able to achieve what I have wit...”

“We hired the main studio for a big group and it was a brilliant evening and very affordable. Paul and Viv were really accommodating, providing all the materials and a selection of easels/boards - and even helping wrap up the finished drawings to s...”

“My 5 year old did his piano lessons consistently at Southampton Arts academy for over a year. He did private lessons with Mr Hossein who was very good , professional and patient. I definitely recommend this place for your kids and if we end up moving...”

“When I joined the group this year (2022) I didn't know what to expect as I had never done life drawing before. Let's just say, I've just booked the same course for the third time because I can't get enough! This is now part of my weekly routine. It'...”

“Shabby Nook and Shereena offer amazing personalised customer service. Their products are amazing, super quality and at a great price. Shereena's expertise and product knowledge is fabulous. I highly recommend them and will contain to use Shabby No...”

“Fantastic glass fusing one-day course. Tutor and support colleague excellent, great expertise and could not have been more helpful. Small group so very easy to access help. I was a complete beginner and the course was perfect. Interestingly we spoke ...”

“This was a "quality time" Christmas gift for the family from my daughter. The instructor was kind and patient. We all had a lovely time and are looking forward to getting our creations home for (hopefully) permanent reminders. Thank you”

“Clayhill Arts is a unique location that completely understands what is needed in order to allow a learning environment to operate and flourish. Set within beautiful landscape, every detail has been considered and finished to an extremely high standar...”

“Visited Sarah's studio on Thursday for a friends 'special birthday ' activity. We were all novices yet we all had an absolutely fantastic time. Sarah used an important message for life in her teaching ...no negativity. We learnt, we laughed and we dr...”

“I enjoyed a four day portrait painting course here. The studio is spacious, bright and airy, with all the amenities you would want . There is parking on site and access is easy. The course was very well taught, using good professional models. The peo...”