The week caters for artists of all levels.
Beginners attend for the high quality teaching and practicalities of working as an artist in the landscape. Experienced artists come for the landscape, the situation, to meet other practitioners as well as to reflect on their own work.

LOCATION
Gidleigh is a beautiful rural village on the edge of the Moor approximately three miles from Chagford, a Moor town with shops, banks etc.
The village hall has fantastic views, facilities and grounds with a camp-fire area and plenty of parking.

FACILITIES
Gidleigh village hall has a large communal area, a professional catering kitchen, a shower, many toilets, a badminton court and a grand piano.

SLEEPING
Most people camp in the grounds but some prefer to use a local B&B (with no reduction to the course cost).
You will need to bring all the camping equipment and bedding you require.

PAINTING
Gidleigh is perfect for landscape painting or other creative activities and within walking distance from the hall are two fantastic areas:
Gidleigh woods with the wild river Teign running through the bottom of it and
the Moor, a huge open expanse with many ancient landmarks, including a stone circle.
The village hall is set in stunning farmland, and has a long veranda perfect for both painting and breakfast. We encourage the use of all art materials. You will need to bring all the art materials you require with you.

TEACHING

Much of the teaching goes on informally as we learn from each other and during the week. There are short morning artist led workshops sessions. There are evening critiques of the work.

EVENING ACTIVITIES
After dinner the evening activities will include either of the following and will be slotted into the timetable as appropriate: Pub outings, games, discussions, camp fires etc.

FOOD
Evening meals are shared and done on a rota system in teams so you only cook and wash up once or twice (depending on the group size).
The cost of these meals is split between the team cooking that evening.
We usually have one or two meals in a local pub.
You are responsible for your own breakfast and lunch daily.

TRANSPORT
It is advisable to bring your own transport, as it is a remote area. If you are traveling by train, head for Exeter St. David’s where you can take a taxi to Gidleigh or a bus to Whiddon Down.

COST FOR THE WEEK £325.00 per person

COST FOR WEEKEND £120.00 per person