Paint in the stunning Cheddar Gorge and beautiful Mendip Hills with Michael Sanders, who is local to the West Country, where you will learn how to paint dramatic paintings of gorges, cliffs and marine landscapes in oils and acrylics. All abilities welcome. The tuition is 5 days, is very hands on and will include painting at different locations. You will be in a group of approximately 12 guests. Please bring paints and materials. Some folding chairs, boards and easels will be available for use when on site but if you have your own it is advisable to bring them.

The holiday takes place at The Penscot Inn in Shipham which is a little village on the edge of the Mendip Hills and has a typical Somerset village green opposite, thus providing plenty to inspire you to paint. The hotel is full of character and traditional charming features. All rooms have TV and are en-suite.

Michael Sanders who lives in the West Country and knows the area well having painted in the area before has many years experience in painting and in teaching people how to paint. He will teach you how to paint simple yet effective local landscapes including Cheddar Gorge, Burrington, Uphill and other spots with fantastic views in the Mendip Hills. We will also be painting at a selection of the locations given in the painting locations page on this web-site.

Guests will arrive from 4pm on the Sunday, where drinks will be served and there will be an evening meal. We will also run through the proposed itinerary which will also be sent in advance of the holiday for your reference. Painting will start at 9.30-10am and finish at 4-4.30pm and there will be a light lunch each day. This will either be at the hotel, a pub lunch or packed lunch dependant on location. The holiday will finish at about 4pm on the Friday after lunch.