What we offer
Devon Art Courses is now in its sixth year and is run jointly by Mike Willdridge and his wife Sue who takes care of the catering. Teaching takes place in Mike's large, very well equipped studio and, weather permitting, outside in the surrounding countryside. On the one day classes all materials are provided as is a two course lunch and refreshments. Sue provides excellent homemade fare. Everyone sits down to lunch either in Mike and Sue's home or in their delightful garden.
There is a strong teaching element in all the courses and Mike aims to help improve his students skills and self confidence.
To make a booking please go to our contact page.
For more detailed information about our location please visit the Where we are page.
Gift Vouchers
We have gift vouchers available for all our local courses. Please visit our contact page for more details and to order.
Holidays
Please see our Courses page for further details.
Testimonials
Below are extracts from some letters sent to us:
(Names and contact telephone numbers can be supplied on request.)
"I think you have got it all absolutely right! I really couldn't fault it on anything......I won't hesitate to recommend you to friends and colleagues...." JH
"Just a note to thank you.....the painting was really great - just what I needed to kick-start me to start trying again. Mike, you are really very good...." FH
"....has given me the confidence and opportunity to begin to paint. Thank you." JM
"I just had to write and say how much I enjoyed your art course......I have learnt so much in a short time." HS
"Just a quick note to thank you for a terrific course...L and I enjoyed it immensely (L has been raving about it ever since)...Mike, your patience hugely appreciated!" MB
"Thank you Mike for your inspirational teaching and Sue for fantastic food." LP
"The course has changed my approach to water colour painting and opened up new media techniques to try and develop." AG
"I originally signed up for 5 sessions, but now I feel so much part of the group and am learning such a lot, that I have booked for another 2 terms…… a combination of your energy, and your flexible teaching skills, have worked: I am back on track and enjoying the challenges you provide." SL
"I would like to say how much I enjoy the convivial atmosphere of your current courses. The instruction in various media and the demonstrations are greatly appreciated, and the variety of projects keeps my old mind active….." JP
"Thought I’d drop you a line, to say what a brilliant day David and I had with you on your life drawing course. We have both agreed it’s one of the best days we have ever had painting……" SH & DB
"Mike’s classes are inspirational! He challenges and excites in every project he presents. Working in a variety of media he guides and encourages the student to look in new ways at the work being done…….. Even the most mundane ideas turn into something satisfying …. the result is to take the student out of the comfort zone and produce work hitherto never dreamed of. Ways of de-constructing perceptions and ideas are skilfully employed and the finished product is a piece of work that shows development. And all this is achieved in a delightful studio environment with coffee and delicious home-made shortbread to oil the creativity. Magic!" MH
