Art and craft holidays in Cornwall
Cornwall has long been a magnet for artists and holiday makers alike. We are blessed with the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain, quaint Cornish fishing villages, dramatic cliffs and coastline, plus who can forget the beautiful moorland and our rugged countryside.
Cornwall Arts and Crafts Directory (CACD) are delighted to promote some of the many art and craft holidays available here in Cornwall.
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Newlyn School of Art![]()
An exciting art school offering holiday art courses in painting, drawing, printmaking and stone carving of 1 to 4 days in length taught by many of the best known artists working in Cornwall today including Neil Pinkett, Jason Walker, Jessica Cooper, Paul Wadsworth, Maggie O’Brien and many others. ![]() ![]() |
Coastal Valley Camping and Crafts![]()
Kick your shoes off, sit back and unwind in a beautiful landscaped valley. The sound of the babbling stream harmonises with the birds and without a car or house in sight, you have found a bit of Cornish bliss. As well as the beautiful, relaxing camp site and Glamping tents we have 3 beaches all accessed via public footpaths at the foot of the land. 1.25milem across fields and headland is Watergate Bay, (cafes, surf shops and Jamie’s Fifteen). 1m to Porth Beach or Whipsiderry Beach. Daily art and craft workshops for those that are game to explore their untapped talents and have fun. We will run very affordable activities and will ‘hold your hand’ every step of the way providing an enriching experience. We will be upcycling, textiles art, recycling, silk painting and willow weaving. See our web site for our exciting program of workshops. ![]() |
Aggie Arts![]()
Aggie Arts offers on demand arts, crafts, and foodie workshops and holidays on the stunning Cornish coast. Based in a UNESCO world heritage centre, St Agnes (‘Aggie’), near Truro, Cornwall, Aggie Arts taps in to the hidden talents of the crafty Cornish coast. Perfect for interest groups, hen parties, corporate teams or just for a wonderful break away. We offer a wide variety of workshops and courses: cornish pasty making, Bunting, dressmaking, wine tasting, millinery, painting, drawing, felting, jewellery making, and photography are just some of the workshops you can choose from. ![]() ![]() |
Penwith Painting Holidays
Penwith Painting Holidays offer short painting breaks out on location 'plein- air' on the west coast of Cornwall. Your two artist tutors who have years of experience between them, in facilitating workshops and running courses in the UK and abroad. Their combined skills cover a wide range of media and they take pleasure in empowering both beginners and experienced artists. ![]() |
The Small Shed Pottery
Offering residential pottery holidays for beginners, with day and weekend tuition also available. A fun, relaxed space for students to get creative on a traditional kick wheel and enjoy a stay in the heart of Falmouth. ![]() |
Painting Holidays in Crantock
Staying at the Fairbank Hotel, enjoy 3 days of painting around Crantock’s fantastic coastline.Personal tuition in sketching and painting ‘Plein Air’ in pastels and oil paint with artist/tutor Jojo Blacksmith. Develop skills in landscape painting including colour mixing, using brushes/palette knives, sketching and composition. Conservatory/studio space, with sea views available in bad weather.Materials/equipment provided. £510 for 3 day/4 night stay with bed, breakfast and evening meals. For more info/to book, please contact the tutor. |
Course You Can Cornwall
Join us here at Wringworthy Cottages, Looe, Cornwall for an arts and crafting weekend. The choice is yours. Either join in with one of our organised residential courses or bring your own group. Writing group, music maker, photographer, felting and quilting. Just ask. |
Plein Air Printmaking Holidays
This Plein Air experience of mobile printmaking will take you out into the wilds of West Cornwall. This printmaking experience is suitable for beginners and specialists alike. Providing you with unspolt landscapes from Mounts Bay over the moors to St Ives, Sennen and as far as Land’s End. |
Callington School of Art
Callington School of Art offers a variety of residential and day courses for both beginners and the more experienced artist. Courses are held in our excellent well equipped studio and may involve location work as well. |