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Painting Holidays 2026

 

 

Landscape & Nature in Watercolour

Flatford Mill Field Studies Centre, Suffolk

Tues 7th April 2026 19:00 - Fri 10th April 2026 16:00

This course is for people of all abilities. It will include step-by-step demonstrations throughout, plus a focus on colour-mixing (from a limited few) to match the colours of nature. There will be a mixture of outdoor and studio work. We will look for outside reference, ideas and inspiration within the grounds to create our own artwork working outdoors if possible, as well as developing ideas in the studio. My aim is to try and capture something of the mood and atmosphere of the place and the moment as simply and directly as possible. I recommend that students work in sketchbooks/workbooks (cartridge and watercolour paper) to build up a visual diary that can then be used for further reference and experimentation.  

Prices: £302 - £495 


 

Watercolour: "Experimental & Abstract Watercolour"

Flatford Mill Field Studies Centre, Suffolk

Fri 10th April 2026 19:00 - Sun 12th April 2026 16:00

Explore the world of Experimental and Abstract Watercolour. This experimental, non-figurative watercolour course is designed to free the painter from any preconceived ideas such as acceptability, success and failure, and go with the flow of colour, feeling, and emotion. Using numerous watercolour techniques, mediums, and approaches, we will quite simply have fun with paint!  

Prices: £225 - £320 


 

Watercolour or Acrylic: "Paint Buxton, the Peak District & surrounding villages"

Alpha Painting Holidays

14th - 18th June 2026

Join me with Alpha Painting Holidays in Buxton where we will paint the varied beautiful locations of the Peak District including moorland scenes, villages and panoramic views.

Level: Open to all

Single: £925. Double: £825. Non-painting partner £625.

 

Watercolour: "Residential Week of Creativity"

Four night Residential. Cober Hill, Scarborough

Mon 13th - Fri 17th July 2026

Over three days of expert-led tuition, participants will delve into three core disciplines spanning traditional and contemporary art. They are:

- Experimental Watercolour Techniques with Jeremy Ford

- Understanding Perspective with Christopher Shaw

- Traditional Folk Art with Stuart Garfoot

During the week there will also be a number evening activities at Cober Hill which you are welcome to attend.


Price: £845


 

Landscape & Nature in Watercolour

Flatford Mill Field Studies Centre, Suffolk

Mon 3rd August 2026 19:00 - Fri 7th August 2026 16:00

This course is for people of all abilities. It will include step-by-step demonstrations throughout, plus a focus on colour-mixing (from a limited few) to match the colours of nature. There will be a mixture of outdoor and studio work. We will look for outside reference, ideas and inspiration within the grounds to create our own artwork working outdoors if possible, as well as developing ideas in the studio. My aim is to try and capture something of the mood and atmosphere of the place and the moment as simply and directly as possible. I recommend that students work in sketchbooks/workbooks (cartridge and watercolour paper) to build up a visual diary that can then be used for further reference and experimentation.  

Included in this course will be a day visit to Benton End, the former home of The East Anglian School of Art. Students will be able to spend time in the extensive grounds of this beautiful house, with time to study, enjoy and create before returning to Flatford.


Prices: £400 - £610 

 

Watercolour: "Experimental & Abstract Watercolour"

Flatford Mill Field Studies Centre, Suffolk

Fri 7th August 2026 19:00 - Sun 9th August 2026 16:00

Explore the world of Experimental and Abstract Watercolour. This experimental, non-figurative watercolour course is designed to free the painter from any preconceived ideas such as acceptability, success and failure, and go with the flow of colour, feeling, and emotion. Using numerous watercolour techniques, mediums, and approaches, we will quite simply have fun with paint!  

Prices: £225 - £320 



Watercolour or Acrylic: "Paint the Amazing Light & Colour of the Western Algarve"

Alpha Painting Holidays

3rd - 10th October 2026

Join me with Alpha Painting Holidays in The Western Algarve, that is known for it's amazing light conditions and vibrant colours where you will paint the Algarve Coast, fishing villages, marinas and inland towns.

Level: Open to all

Single: £1,725. Double: £1,495. Non-painting partner £1,125

Luxury Painting Holiday With 5 Professional Artists: Jeremy Ford (Me), Denise Allen, Sharon Hurst, Ali Hargreaves and Matthew Palmer

19th-21st November – Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath, Somerset

Limited Availability

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Onboard Watercolour Cruise Classes 2026

In Search of The Northern Lights - Fed Olsen Cruise on Balmoral. 3rd - 13th March 2026

Scenic Coastlines of The British Isles - Fed Olsen Cruise on Balmoral. 19th - 28th March 2026

Jan - Feb Zoom Workshops March - April Zoom Workshops


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Painting  Holidays

With a wealth of experience Jeremy is the ideal tutor for the first-time painter as well as the advanced painter, adapting his one-to-one teaching to your individual needs.

A highly versatile artist with over forty years teaching experience, he will help you to learn and enjoy painting in a friendly and informal atmosphere.

 

Workshop Dates

Workshops are held in a number of towns and cities across the UK.
Details are added to the web page for each new Year period to allow time for you to choose which is suitable. 
  Please note that its possible a workshop may be added to the list, so do please check back periodically.
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Contact Information

Jeremy C Ford. BWS, FIGA, Cert.Ed.
16 Hartley Park Avenue,
Pontefract. WF8 4AW
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Mobile : 07720 132797

Please  take into consideration that during Holidays and Workshop dates, I may not be able to answer within 24  hours.