We offer a great range of courses in: drawing, painting, photography and printmaking.
They include expert guidance and a comprehensive programme of activity in order to develop your appreciation, knowledge and experience in a particular artform.
All of our programmes are led by an experienced teacher. They are also carefully planned in order to offer you the best possible learning experience.
So, select your area of study from the menu options below and join one of our professional courses.
Animal Painting
Suitable for beginners to improvers
A course designed to develop your ability to create characterful animal paintings whilst also exploring a range of watercolour techniques.
Beginner’s Drawing & Painting
Aimed specifically at beginners
On this course, you will learn how to draw and paint more successfully by learning and practising the fundamentals.
Developing Creative Flow
Suitable for beginners to improvers
A course designed to reignite your creativity and develop your ability to make impactful imagery using mixed media.
Expressive Florals
Suitable for beginners to improvers
This course offers a step-by-step programme in floral painting exploring a variety of expressive techniques.
Landscape and Still Life Photography
Suitable for beginners to improvers
During this course, you will learn the theory and practice for capturing more accomplished landscape and still life photography.
Nature Journalling
Suitable for beginners to improvers
In this course, you will explore the benefits of becoming immersed and inspired by nature and develop creative content for a nature journal.
Printmaking Techniques
Suitable for beginners to improvers
A creative course covering how to create print designs, use a variety of printmaking techniques, and explore expressive use of colour.
Watercolour Landscapes
Suitable for beginners to improvers
A course offering an opportunity to be inspired by idyllic landscapes and learn how to effectively depict them in paint.
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Backbury House Retreats
Backbury House
Checkley
Hereford
HR1 4NA
sbrookes@bhretreats.co.uk
07584 081970