Art Classes & Courses
Art Classes & courses at Wildwood Art Gallery in the Old Sunday School on Dartmoor
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Welcome to our Old Sunday School Art Lessons at Wildwood Art Gallery. We run 2hr lessons Wednesday mornings and afternoons, plus a monthly all day lesson on nature diaries, our specialist workshops include a variety of different mediums and subjects for all abilities.
A Very Warm Welcome
If you are looking for friendly, bespoke, professional teaching with small group sizes, or even one-to-one, in a lovely art environment then you are at the right place!
Cheri Hunston is a fully qualified and experienced teacher. She has been teaching all age groups for over twenty years. Consequently, she has a deep understanding of student needs and how to help individuals develop on their learning journey.
Cheri has been a professional artist for 12 years and has exhibited with the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and the Society for Graphic Fine Art. Her work is in private collections across the world.
Cheri, also established Wildwood Art Gallery in 2017 from where she has supported West Country artists in their careers and gained a wide understanding of the art market and knowledge of art history. She is also a member of The Association of Women Art Dealers.
Why learning with us is so different
- Our classes are small. We have a maximum of 5 students. One-to-one teaching in a small group so it is bespoke to you.
- Our classes & workshops are run by a a fully qualified and experienced teacher, a professional artist, who is also a gallery owner.
- Our classes & workshops are art focused with some socializing thrown in not the other way around.
- Most classes & workshops are about copying the teacher’s style. Ours are about developing your OWN style.
- The teaching area is within the Gallery which has ample natural light. You will be surrounded by beautiful art works to inspire you; they’re useful teaching aids too.
- We have our own What’s App group to share what we have done, support one another and to share useful tips and videos.
- We are on Dartmoor with beautiful scenery and lots of inspiration.
Weekly & Monthly Classes & Workshops
Weekly Art Classes
Bespoke one-to-one art tuition within a small group
All mediums | All subjects | All abilities
Every Weds | 2 hrs| Start date: 7th Feb 24
11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Max 5 students |From £40
coming soon...Monthly Nature Diaries
For budding artists & writers who love nature
Art | Nature | Creative writing
Last Thursday each month |10.30am-4.30pm
Start date: 28th March
Max 5 students|From £135
Speciality 2 & 3 Day Courses
Nature Diaries coming soon...
Introduction to Nature Diaries
Max 5 students
Dates: 21,22,23 March 24 tbc
From £375
Creative Writing tbc
For budding writers
Max 5 students
Dates: May 24
From £250
Private lessons
All abilities
Max 1-2 students
Dates: On request
From £60 per hour
Drawing & Painting Wildlife tbc
From Feathers to Fur
Max 5 students
Dates: July 24
From £375
Creative Writing :Children's books
Picture books
Max 5 students
Dates: September 24
From £375
Gouache & Watercolour tbc
Water-based Mediums
Max 5 students
Dates: 18,19,20 April 24
From £375
Botanical Art tbc
Fauna in watercolour, oils
Max 5 students
Dates: June 24,25,26
From £250
Painting from the Imagination tbc
Turning your ideas into art
Max 5 students
Dates: August 24
From £375
Illustration Children's Books tbc
For budding illustrators
Max 5 students
October 24
From £375
Professional Development Especially For Artists
Art Critiques
For Semi-professional/professional artists
How to improve your work
Max 1-2 students
Dates: On request
From £50 per hour
Art Advisory
For semi-professional/professional artiists
Branding|Marketing|Promotion
Max 1-2 students
Dates: On request
From £50 per hour
FAQs
How many people will be on the course?
Up to five people.
What do I need to bring?
You may like to bring your own packed lunch.
What do I do for lunch?
You may like to bring your own packed lunch which you can eat in the gallery, or there is a local park by the river at the end of the road.
There is a convienence store and a bakery in the village where refreshments or lunch can be purchased.
Alternatively, there are two lovely country pubs in the village, with gardens, should the weather permit and both are within walking distance of the gallery- but we would suggest you book in advance.
Is it okay to be a total beginner?
Most of the workshops and classes are suitable for ALL abilities.
Where courses are aimed for the more experienced this will be highlighted.
If you have any concerns and need reassurance just get in touch and Cheri will advise you.
How do I book?
You can book here on line at the top of the page or call us on 01822 258529 or 07718386580
We take card payments over the phone or by BACs. We accept most cards apart from American Express.
You could also send a cheque made payable to Cheri Hunston.
Can I reserve a place?
We will hold a provisional reservation for 24 hours if you give us a call or e-mail us. Otherwise please book online or by telephone..
You can reserve a place with a £100 deposit; the balance is due 12 weeks before course start date.
Where do I park?
Early birds can park directly in front of the gallery where there are up to three spaces on the road. Other parking is wherever you find it on the road.
If you are staying or eating at either of the two village pubs- just let them know and you can use their car parks.
How do I find you?
The nearest train station is Plymouth, which is 14 miles away. Wildwood is a 5 minute walk from the bus routes from Plymouth and Tavistock.
The bus stop is by Manor Garage at Horrabridge on the A386.
The buses are the no 1, 55, 56, X1 and are generally every 15 minutes.
Taxis are available from Tavistock town centre by the church and from Plymouth city centre or the Train station .
The nearest airport is Exeter Airport.
You can view maps HERE
View more about our location HERE
Where can I stay?
The Leaping Salmon have lovely rooms available with parking and is a short walk to the gallery
Copper Moor Holiday Cottage is a short stroll away
The Overcombe Hotel is a ten minute walk away
There are a number of Air B&Bs
What's the surrounding area like?
Beautiful! We are in a National Park.
From the wild Tors and Dartmoor ponies, to river walks, nature reserves, world heritage sites and local markets. There's lots to see and do here.
You can see more about our location HERE
What are the Terms and Conditions ?
Terms and Conditions can be found here
