Artbreaks at Sampsons Farm

Professional artist, Sarah Bell teaches one day watercolour painting for beginners classes, and short break art holidays in a studio housed in a converted barn at her home: Sampsons Farm Hotel and Restaurant by the meadows of the River Teign. Ducks and chickens scratch around the orchard; there are thatched cottages in the hamlet, Sarah Bell - signature graphic and the river is just down the lane. Dairy cows walk past the gates twice a day to go to the neighbouring farmer's milking parlour: it's pretty relaxed down here!

Sarah Bell is a practising artist and illustrator, and a qualified art tutor with many years experience. Her fresh, contemporary watercolours can be found in private collections in Europe and the US, and her painting and workshops have been featured on ITV's Arts and Crafts, and Country Lives series. The TV producer enjoyed filming so much that she booked for a workshop herself! A bright and enthusiastic tutor, Sarah believes that with the right tuition anyone can be taught to paint and draw. Workshops take place in the Studio set within the courtyard of Sampsons Farm Hotel and Restaurant, a charming medieval thatched former farmhouse in the tiny hamlet of Preston, near Newton Abbot. Chickens and ducks scratch around in the paddock, and the River Teign winds lazily through the meadows just down the lane. A haven of tranquillity, yet less than fifteen minutes drive from both Exeter and Torquay.

Sarah’s vibrant, contemporary watercolours hang in all the public and private rooms here. Click here for details of Watercolour courses, and for the gallery of Sarah’s paintings. Dates are listed below.

July

Fri 02 Beginners: Adults (at Darts Farm)
Sat 03 Beginners: Parent & Child (at Darts Farm) (half day workshop)
For Darts Farm workshops, e-mail Rachel or phone her on 01392 878228.
Sat 24 Beginners

August

Fri 06 Beginners
Sat 07 Painting Buildings
Wed 18 Beginners
Thu 19 Improvers, and pre-Painting Chickens and Ducks preparation!
Fri 20 Painting Chickens and Ducks

September

Sat 11 - Sat 18 Painting holiday at Matisse's villa near Nice, France.
Thu 30 - Fri 01 Introduction to Watercolours (2 days)

October

Sat 02 Landscapes for Beginners
Thu 14 Drawing with Simple Shapes
Fri 15 Printmaking: Celebration cards

November

Thu 03 - Fri 04 Introduction to Watercolours (2 days)
Sat 05 Exciting Paintings from Photos
Fri 26- Sun 28 Sarah's Exhibition!
e-mail Sarah for an invitation

December

Thu 02 Printmaking: Christmas cards

May 2011

Sat 21 - Fri 27 Painting holiday at The Sidholme Hotel, Sidmouth, Devon.

Courses spread over multiple days do not include accommodation

A one day workshop is great value at only £65, which includes a two course lunch in the restaurant, all materials, and tea and coffee.