Courses and workshops in painting and drawing for all abilities based in the beautiful village of Gweek in Cornwall with Mike Hindle.
Upcoming courses for Summer 2026
Creating a Mandala Workshop 6th June 2026
Expressive Drawing 27th June 2026
Painting with Acrylics six week course starting 8th June 2026
Painting with Oils six week course starting 11th June 2026
Creating a mandala
Based in Mike’s lovely studio in Gweek students will learn how the humble compass was used to create many of the marvels of the ancient world, a simple instrument with which one can create countless geometric patterns. Starting with the tree of life students will learn how to use the compass accurately to create wonderful meditative geometric patterns. By the end of the day each person will have a beautiful Mandala to take home with the option of getting it framed in the studio.
Details
Tutor - Michael Hindle
One day workshop - Saturday June 6th 10am to 4.30pm
Materials provided [please ask for more details]
includes hot drinks and snacks
Number of places - Eight per course
Total cost £75 per person
Painting with Acrylics
Come along and learn or improve your painting skills in a friendly and supportive environment. There is lots of inspiration right on the doorstep here in Gweek Classic Boatyard on the edge of the Helford River. We will look at types of paint, colour theory, mixing paint, brush techniques and work towards a series of small finished paintings inspired by this beautiful part of Cornwall. We will go out sketching and painting to get source material and return to the studio to produce finished paintings. At the end of the course there will be the option of framing paintings to a gallery standard in the studio . All abilities are welcome.
Tutor - Michael Hindle
Corse duration - six weeks starting 8th June
Times - 2.5 hours per week Mondays 10am to 12.30pm OR 7pm 9.30pm (please enquire)
Some materials provided (please ask for more details)
Includes hot drinks and snacks
Number of places - Eight per course
Total cost £195 per person
Painting with Oils
Come along and learn or improve your oil painting skills in a friendly and supportive environment. There is lots of inspiration on the doorstep here in Gweek Classic Boatyard and the surrounding area of the Helford River. We will look at types of oil paint, colour theory, mixing paint, using complimentary colours and brush techniques. Exploring this wonderful part of Cornwall, students will work from sketches to produce oil paintings on both small boards and larger canvas. At the end of the course we will look at presentation and there will be the option of getting work framed to gallery standard in the studio. All abilities are welcome.
Tutor - Michael Hindle
Course duration - six weeks starting 11th June
Time - 2.5 hours per week. Thursday mornings 10am to 12.30pm OR evenings 7pm to 9.30pm
Most materials provided (please ask for more details)
Includes hot drinks and snacks
Number of places - Eight per course
Total cost £195 per person
