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.

If you would like your business listed here, please use our on-line submission forms and we may be able to help you promote your business.

Newlyn School of Art Address: Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Cornwall TR18 5AW Telephone: 01736 365557 Email: info@newlynartschool.co.uk Web site: www.newlynartschool.co.uk Contact: Henry Garfit 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. Find Newlyn School of Art on Facebook Follow Newlyn School of Art on twitter

Coastal Valley Camping and Crafts Address: Trevelgue Road, Porth, Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4DA Telephone: 07922 821211 Email: Admin@coastalvalley.co.uk Web site: www.coastalvalley.co.uk Contact: Ms T Kingsley 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. Find Coastal Valley Camping and Crafts on Facebook

Aggie Arts Based in: St Agnes - Restormel Telephone: 07979 205574 Email: Annie@aggiearts.co.uk Web site: www.aggiearts.co.uk Contact: Annie Lucas 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. Find Aggie Arts on Facebook Follow Aggie Arts on twitter

The Small Shed Pottery Based in: Falmouth - Carrick Telephone: 07860 507353 Email: thesmallshedpottery@gmail.com Contact: Taz 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. Find The Small Shed Pottery on Facebook

Penwith Painting Holidays Telephone: 01736 787872 Email: rosemaryschneider@btinternet.com Web site: www.penwithpaintingholidays.co.uk Contact: Rosie Schneider Penwith Painting Holidays is a Network Cornwall Member 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. Find Penwith Painting Holidays on Facebook