The Cornish Landscape


​The West Penwith peninsular is an area of outstanding natural beauty,  with its rugged landscape and quality of light. Artists have been drawn here from the 19th century. With the forever changing weather, along with the variable light it continues to bring inspiration to so many. Situated at the most westerly point of Cornwall with sea on three sides, the coastal paths are a haven for wild life and fauna.  The dark granite cliffs act as buffers against the wild Atlantic sea. It is an exposed landscape which is amazing in its uniqueness. 

 Painting course breaks

We hope to make the most of being out in the landscape and painting plein-air.
Sun cream and a hat are essential kit for spending the days outside!
The emphasis of our painting sessions will be on experimenting with Mixed Media, Watercolours, Acrylics, Pen and Ink, Charcoal, Wax and Oil Resist in relation to landscape.and seascape.
​Instruction from will be given on different processes and techniques. Most of the time we will be outside painting on the nearby cliffs where you will be guided to a viewpoint each day. Each course will run from 10 am until 4pm with a break for lunch which will be outside at our pre arranged location depending on the weather. We are never far away from facilities if they are needed, or if you prefer to have lunch in a cafe/pub. All materials will be provided. We ask that you bring an A4 sketch book and pencil and you are welcome to bring your own packed lunch.
If it rains, we will be able to paint inside at a studio location!

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​​Guide to prices 2025
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Water colour and Mixed Media course for three days £250.00 inclusive of materials and a home cooked snack lunch

One day taster courses depending on how many days and numbers start at £80.00

Please use the contact page for any information on the above​


                                                                           

Also Painting and Collage workshops led by Fiona Athanassaki and Susan Kinley
Combining water colour techniques and collage


The course will run over three days, with watercolour sessions in the morning painting outside (weather permitting) and collage workshops in the hotel studio in the afternoon. 
Sources for painting ideas would be sea, sky, landscape and micro landscapes such as rocks, lichen, seaweed. Then turning these studies into layered collages using handmade papers, inks and dyes.

You will gain knowledge on how use a viewfinder to select compositions, lay down quick colour washes and experiment with different painting techniques to achieve layered colour and texture. These ideas can be taken a step further to make exciting collages or used as a base for a collage.

Susan and Fiona use layering and transparencies as an essential part of their different practises.
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painting sessions