Weston Hotel Scarborough January 2026

Mixed media holiday at a beautiful hotel, friendly staff, and facilities

Join Sue Ford for a creative mixed media holiday in a beautifully furnished hotel with friendly staff and excellent facilities.

Dates & Prices:

January 11–16, 2026 Cost: £420 for Residential Guests + £85 Tuition Fee (paid directly to Sue). Day Students: £130 for the week + £85 Tuition Fee. Total £215.

November 2026- 22-27

pricing is slightly different

Inland single is £95 per night

Sea view double with sole occupancy is £100 per night

Sea-view king with sole occupancy is £110 per night

Sea view King/twin (sharing) £100 per person per night

Inland King/twin £95 per person per night

Sea view single is £100 per night

Based on dinner, bed and breakfast

5 night painting break

Early booking is recommended for this exceptional value holiday.
How to Book:

Book your accommodation directly with the hotel.
Send the tuition fee (£80) directly to Sue Ford via direct debit or cheque.

Venue:

The Weston Hotel
33-34 Esplanade, South Bay, Scarborough, YO11 2AR
Located near the Spa Pavilion and beach, with convenient access via the cliff lift.

What’s Included:

En-suite accommodation with TV and coffee-making facilities.
Dinner, bed, and breakfast.
Designated art studio for exclusive use.
Free parking discs provided by reception.

Course Schedule

Sunday: Arrive after 2–3 pm. Opening demo: Skier in the Snow (watercolour).
Monday: Watercolour exercise – Red Squirrel.
Tuesday: Acrylic seascape.
Wednesday: Collage/acrylic – Lady with Flowers.
Thursday: Flowers in watercolour and pastel.

Materials Required

Watercolour exercises: Quarter imperial paper (300 lb/600 gms), paints (tubes or pans), brushes, drawing board, 2B pencil, putty eraser.
Acrylic seascape: Canvas (18×20 inches or similar), acrylic paints, larger tube of System 3 white acrylic, brushes, kitchen towels, easel.
Collage: Board/canvas (18×20 inches or larger), magazines with flowers, PVA glue, embellishments (old jewellery, glitter, gold acrylic paint).
Pastel flowers: Smooth paper (hot pressed or thick cartridge), soft pastels, watercolours, easel.

Sue will have pastel paper and watercolour paper for sale. Drawing boards or easels can be provided upon request – please let Sue know in advance.

Additional Information:

If you prefer, you may work on your own projects or dip into selected exercises.
Bring reference photos, swimwear, iPad, baby wipes, Sharpie pens, and a tablecloth (optional).
Updated itineraries will be sent before the course begins.

www.redleahotel.co.uk and email info@redleahotel.co.uk

Looking forward to seeing you! Best wishes, Sue