ART COURSES in 2008

Nicola Slattery runs a small number of art courses each year which are suitable for all levels of ability.

Each weekend art course takes place at the splendid venue of Earsham Hall situated in glorious rolling countryside near to the border of Norfolk and Suffolk. There are many nearby places to stay including a working farmhouse B&B just a couple of miles away. Beginners are always welcome.

Earsham Hall. The venue for weekend art courses during 2008

Each art course is led and taught by Nicola Slattery - a professional artist and tutor with over twenty years experience. Nicola has taught painting and printmaking to over a thousand complete beginners and many others including other professional artists. For some a weekend art course is all about getting started and building confidence. For others it's a chance to explore new directions and techniques. Because each course has only a maximum of ten participants you will receive a high level of individual tuition and support. This means you will be able to really get the most out of your weekend art course.

On each weekend art course the materials and equipment are provided and Earsham Hall also provides a delicious lunch of home made soup and sandwiches each day -all included in the art course fee! You have no hidden extras to worry about and can spend the whole time focussed upon enjoying and getting the most from your art course.

Each weekend art course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with more experience who perhaps wish to extend their abilities or seek new directions. The emphasis on each weekend is to help you develop your art individually rather than follow any set programme or regime.

Pictured Above - Nicola Slattery (second from right) with typical group on one of her weekend painting art courses.

Painting with Acrylic

As a painting medium Acrylic offers maximum flexibility. Mixed with water it paints like watercolour or use straight from the tube for an effect like oils. Learn how to develop layers of paint to enrich colours, create depth and consider aspects of composition along with other elements to make a successful painting.

Sat / Sun 11/12 October - places still available

Art from Imagination

Although similar in many ways to the weekend painting course the emphasis is all about creating work from your own imagination. You will be helped to find inspiration from a variety of sources including dreams, others artists, literature, photographs, etc. You will have the chance to learn the basics of painting with acrylic but will also be encouraged to explore alternative perspectives and compositions perhaps introducing mixed media and collage.

12/13 July - sorry this course now fully booked

18/19 October - places still available

Printmaking

Whether you are completely new to printmaking or already have some experience this weekend will help you master the basics of two very exciting and versatile techniques. Collagraph and Drypoint are quite different approaches but both can be employed to create limited edition prints safely without the use of chemicals or acids. Expect to produce several limited edition prints using each technique. Nicola Slattery knows these techniques very well. She has written articles for national art magazines on Printmaking and demonstrated and taught the techniques to hundreds of complete beginners. She has also introduced many other professional artists to printmaking who first discovered these techniques though attending one of her courses. If you want to learn about printmaking this course is for you.

Two weekends to choose from:

26/27 July - a few places still available
25/26 October - places still available

Course particiants ink and wipe their plates ready to print on one of Nicola Slattery's very popular and inspirational Printmaking art courses.

If you would like a copies of articles on Printmaking by Nicola Slattery please telephone 01986 788853 any day 10am - 8pm or email

As an art tutor Nicola Slattery has a reputation for being calm and inspirational. She has written about the techniques she teaches on her art courses for various national art magazines and has over twenty years experience of teaching art to people of diverse ages, ability and backgound.

Fees and booking - please see the Terms and Conditions below

A deposit of £95 secures your place with the balance due 6 weeks before the course. The tuition fee of £225 for each weekend art course includes use of materials and equipment as well as a tasty lunch of homemade soup and sandwiches each day.

Payments may be made by most debit or credit cards over the phone at the time of booking your weekend art course or you can pay by cheque.

The number of places on each art course is limited to just ten and two of the April art courses are already fully booked. So please avoid dissapointment and book your place today!

To book your place please telephone 01986 788 853 any day 10am - 8pm

If you would like any further information or wish to discuss your specific requirements please telephone 01986 788853 or email

Terms and Conditions

Deposits are non refundable and non transferable. Any cancellation must be made in writing not less than 6 weeks (42 days) prior to the start of the course in which case any refund will be limited to any sum paid in excess of the non refundable deposit. Non payment of the balance or any part of the fee by the due date will be assumed to imply cancellation and the place may be reallocated and the deposit forfeited without further notice. If for any reason Nicola Slattery is unable to offer tuition on any part or all of any course an appropriate tutor may be substituted at her absolute discretion. If for any reason it is necessary to cancel a course participants will be informed as soon as possible and full or pro rata refunds of fees paid including deposits will be made. No further liability will be accepted. You are advised to consider appropriate insurance at the time of booking.

All art courses are provided by Nicola Slattery Art Courses Limited (company number 5147718)

For more information or to book your place please telephone: 01986 788 853 any day 10am - 8pm

updated 5th June 2008