Callington School of Art

About us

We are a residential art school in Cornwall offering three-day and six-day art holidays and courses in a wide variety of media for artists of all abilities.

Our aim is to bring out the full artistic potential in all our students.

Our art holidays run throughout the year.

All guests live with us in our spacious Georgian town house, which retains many original features. The school is based in the adjoining converted Coach House.

We offer:

A warm and friendly welcome;
Three-day or six-day residential courses with a maximum of 6 students;
One-day workshops;
Courses for teachers;
Individual courses designed to your requirements;
Personalized gift vouchers for any of our courses;
Town centre location;
Comfortable 4-star accommodation;
Delicious home-made cooking;
Location in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty;
Trips to local outdoor locations;
Experienced tutors;
Spacious light studio and workshops;
Extensive art library.

Courses

Drawing techniques - Exploring skeletal structures - Life drawing
Mixed media - Exploring colour - Photographic silk screen printing
Drawing and painting techniques - Preparing portfolios for interview - How to use a sketchbook