Cober Hill Mix Media Painting Holidays 2025/2026
Mixed Media Courses (Monday to Friday)
2026 Dates
- 6 -10 April
- 14–18 September
- 9–13 November
- New 2027 dates February 15-19
- April – 5-9
- September 13- 17
- November 22-26
I look forward to welcoming my students back to Cober Hill, a popular venue known for its excellent painting studio, superb food, and beautiful surroundings.
Course Details
- Cost: £501 for residential students. Non-residents: £130.
- Booking: Early booking is essential to secure your place. Contact Cober Hill at:
Phone: 01723 870310
Email: enquiries@coberhill.co.uk
Included in Your Stay
- Full board, including all meals.
- En-suite rooms with tea and coffee facilities.
- Access to 6 acres of well-maintained grounds with stunning views near the sea.
- No single supplement.
- Excellent studio facilities with Wi-Fi throughout.
- Tuition and evening demonstrations.
What to Expect
- Evening demonstrations in various subjects and media.
- Daily exercises with one-to-one tuition.
- Work in watercolour, acrylic, pastel, and mixed media.
Arrival Details
Please arrive at 3 PM on Monday and bring your materials to the Joseph Rowntree Art Room, where I’ll greet you.
Sample Itinerary
(A new itinerary will be provided before each course.)
- Monday Evening: Watercolour painting – Turtle.
- Tuesday: Watercolour exercise – Boys on the Beach.
Tuesday Evening: Acrylic painting – Cockerel. - Wednesday: Acrylic painting – Peaky Blinders.
Wednesday Evening: Acrylic with oil pastel – Castle. - Thursday: Collage – Flowers.
Additional Information
- Students are responsible for their materials (not included in the course fee).
- I’ll have watercolour and pastel paper available for purchase.
- If you need me to bring a drawing board or easel, let me know in advance.
- Handouts for each exercise will be provided.
Materials to Bring
Watercolour:
- Quarter imperial paper (e.g., Saunders Waterford or Bockingford 600 GSM/300lb).
- Watercolours (warm and cool primary colours):
- Cadmium Red, Permanent Rose, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue/Azure Blue, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow.
- Additional colours: Yellow Ochre, Cobalt Violet, Burnt Sienna.
- Brushes, masking fluid, kitchen towel, and a table covering.
Acrylic:
- Similar colours to watercolours, plus a larger tube of System 3 White Acrylic.
- Canvas or board (approx. 18×20 inches).
- Brushes, mixing plate, and apron.
Collage:
- Board, card, or canvas (approx. 18×20 inches).
- PVA glue, old brush, and embellishments.
Acrylic & Oil Pastel:
- A3 card, acrylics, and oil pastels (e.g., Sennelier).