Tresco Painting Breaks
Where better to be inspired to put brush to canvas than beautiful Tresco? Who better to teach you than artists who know the islands intimately?
The island has a longstanding relationship with the excellent Newlyn School of Art, which has gained a national reputation for providing short art courses taught by many of the most respected artists working in Cornwall today. The artists hosting our breaks all know the islands intimately and have exhibited their work at Gallery Tresco many times.
These courses offer a broad and free approach to landscape painting with water-based paints used alongside other mixed media. All levels of experience are welcome, but familiarity with painting outdoors would be helpful.
All painting materials, different types of paper and brushes are provided by the art school for the water-based mixed media we teach with. These courses offer a broader and free approach to landscape painting with water-based paints used alongside other mixed media.
With a maximum of twelve people per course, every participant can benefit from plenty of one-to-one time with the experienced tutor.
Due to the nature of the terrain on the island, this holiday course is not suitable for anyone who is unable to walk for at least a mile, often over uneven surfaces. Attendees are also required to get on and off small boats and climb steep granite quayside steps. It is also important to be agile enough to be happily seated on the ground at times.
2025 Breaks
| Dates | Tutor |
|---|---|
| 7th - 12th May | Amanda Hoskin |
| 21st - 26th May | Imogen Bone |
| 5th - 10th June | Maggie O'Brien |
| 18th - 23rd June | Sam Boughton |
| 3rd - 8th September | Paul Lewin |
| 17th - 22nd September | Imogen Bone |
Each course includes:
- Five nights' bed & breakfast accommodation at The New Inn
- Four days of painting tuition with an expert tutor from Newlyn School of Art
- Welcome drinks reception and group dinner with the tutor on the first night
- Boat trip to Bryher for a day's excursion
- Entrance to Tresco Abbey Garden & Tresco Island Spa throughout your stay
- Complimentary transfers for guests flying into Tresco with Penzance Helicopters (transfers payable locally for guests arriving at St Mary's)
Following feedback from previous participants, please note that dinner is no longer included in the break cost, giving you the freedom to enjoy as much or as little as you choose!
The cost of the break is £944 for course participants (based on two sharing). A single occupancy rate is available. Non-participating partners are welcome to join you for £720 per person.
To find out more or to book, please contact Newlyn School of Art on 01736 365557.
