Sarah is a member of the Pastel Society and part of the Federation of British Artists. She is the recipient of several awards, and has work in private collections worldwide.
We are delighted to be welcoming Sarah back to Coombe in 2027. Known for her landscapes, during this 5 day course Sarah will introduce you to her lively approach to mixed media painting – this time focusing on flowers in the landscape.
We plan to visit a Devon location that offers us beautiful floral inspiration. Here we’ll gather sketches and information with which we will return to the studio at Coombe and use this source material to produce exciting paintings. Through demonstration and individual guidance we will discover the limitless opportunities of interpretational colour and mark making whilst using soft pastel as the primary medium in a mixed media process.
All work is made on mount board using acrylic paint, gesso and soft pastel. Sarah is on hand throughout to guide your understanding of non-representational colour and layered painting.
If you are an experienced artist, some or all of the processes will blend into your own methods. Equally, as a beginner, there is much to be gained!
We hope to enjoy lovely June days, but in the event of poor weather it would be advisable to bring your own sketches and photographs of flowers in the landscape to work from. Bear in mind that these should not be of cut flower arrangements in the manner of a still life.
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This course is designed for all abilities working with soft pastel as the primary medium in a mixed media process.
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SUNDAY
5-7.00pm Residents arrive
7.00pm Non-residents arrive
7.00pm Welcome Drinks
8.00pm Dinner
MONDAY-THURSDAY
8.30am Breakfast for residents
9.30am Tuition starts
1.00-2.00pm Lunch
2.00-5.00pm Tuition resumes
7.00pm
FRIDAY
8.30am Breakfast for residents
9.30am - 1.00pm Final session
1.00-2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm departure
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Residential and non-residential spaces available.
RESIDENTIAL
Includes all your food, accommodation and tuition from arrival on Thursday evening through to departure after lunch on Sunday.
All rooms are for single occupancy unless coming with someone you would like to share a bed with. All rooms are shared bathrooms - there are no en-suites.
See HERE for more info
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Includes tuition, welcome drinks on Sunday night and all lunches.
NB Residents are not required to share bedrooms, but bathrooms are shared [we do not have any en suite rooms on site]. See HERE for more info
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Min 5 max 12 to allow the tutor to give everyone enough attention and time with the tutor.
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Residential
£995 + VAT (total £1,194) which covers all your tuition, accommodation and food from arrival on Sunday through to departure after lunch on Friday.
Non-residential
£715 + VAT (total £858) which includes all tuition, welcome drinks on Sunday and lunch each day.
Payment schedule & cancellations
A 20% deposit will be taken when you book, the balance of fees are due 6 weeks before the course starts. These are non refundable payments. See cancellation policy for more information.
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A first payment is due at the time of booking @ 20% of total course cost.
There is a 14 day cooling off period so if you cancel within 14 days you receive a full refund on your first payment. Thereafter it is non refundable and not transferable to any other course.
The balance of course fees are due 6 weeks before the course starts and are also non-refundable and non transferable.
Please take out adequate travel/health insurance in the event that you are unable to attend.
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Sketchbook and pencil
White, untextured mountboard DALER ROWNEY STUDLAND MOUNTBOARD in SUPER WHITE (supplied by Jackson’s 2 or 3 sheets, any size, if they are large and you can transport them we can cut them down to different sizes when you are here, or if travelling by train do bring smaller pre-cut sheets if that is easier for you)
Acrylic paints to include PAYNES GREY’
Paint palette with several deep wells
A selection of paint brushes…to include a 1-1.5 inch house decorating brush (the more ‘tired’ the better)
CLEAR gesso (Winsor & Newton)
Chalk Pastels… to include a selection of soft and also the smaller harder type (harder ones made by Conte a Paris Conte Carre Assorted Crayons)
A small set of DERWENT INKTENSE BLOCKS
Charcoal (not compressed)
Large water vessel (these can be borrowed from Coombe Farm Studios)
Cotton rags (not towelling)
Spray fixative (not hairspray)
Overalls or apron
Masking tape
Reference material of sketches and photos for use in the event of poor weather.
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We are located in Devon between Totnes and Dartmouth.
Our postcode is TQ6 0JA
Driving
We have plenty of free onsite parking.
Trains
Totnes is nearest station then we can arrange lift shares or send taxi details. We are about 20 minutes from the station and costs approx £35 each way.
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SEASON
June at Coombe is a glorious time of year. It’s starting to get warm, loads of flowers and things growing in the veg patch. We will be in the studio and going out sketching down the lanes and at nearby locations. You’ll also get to work in the comfort of the light and airy the studios. On warmer days you’l have lunch outside in the courtyard and the longer evenings can be spent relaxing here at Coombe.
BOOK IN BELOW OR CALL 01803 722352
RESIDENTIAL Total course price is £995 + VAT = £1,194 - 1st payment on booking is £239.00
NON RESIDENTIAL Total course price is £715 + VAT = £858 - 1st payment on booking is £171.00
Course takes place from 6-11th June 2027
Your 1st payment/deposit is non refundable and not transferrable to any other courses*
The balance of fees are due six weeks before the course starts and you will be invoiced for that payment.
*You have a 14 day cooling off period, if you pay the first payment and cancel within 14 days you will receive a full refund for that payment. Thereafter it is non refundable.
We strongly advise you to take out adequate travel insurance in the event that you are unable to attend.
