Painting Weekends: New for 2012
Staithes Art School enjoyed a wonderful year in 2011. Lots of our old friends
came back to paint in this delightful and inspiring location and many more
new painters discovered Staithes for the first time. We have put together
a similar programme of highly stimulating Residential Painting Weekends for
the coming year with tutors who are specialists in a variety of media. All
of them 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
Most 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
We provide comfortable accommodation with breakfast in our elegant Georgian maisonette above Staithes Gallery and in cosy fishermen's cottages close by 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 2011
14th - 17th June 2012:
Robert Brindley RSMA - Watercolours, Oils, Pastels
28th June - 1st July
2012: Paul Talbot-Greaves - Watercolours & Acrylics
5th - 8th July 2012: David
Curtis ROI RSMA - Watercolours and Oils
6th - 9th September 2012:
Robert Brindley RSMA - Watercolours, Oils, Pastels
13th - 16th September 2012: Paul Banning RI RSMA AROI - Watercolours
11th - 14th October 2012: Bruce Mulcahy RSMA - Opaque Materials: Oils, Acrylics and Gouache
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.
If you have any further queries about Staithes Art School or wish to make
a booking, please telephone Al Milnes on 01947 841840 or 07972012464.
Or email al@staithesgallery.co.uk