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Close-up of hands shaping white ceramic clay on a pottery wheel.
Close-up of green and yellow maple leaves and small purple flowers on vine against white background.
A blurred image of Paul Riley standing in front of an abstract black ink painting on a white wall.
Aerial view of the River Dart flowing through lush green fields and farmland at sunset with a partially cloudy sky.
Josephine Birch working in the Printworkshop at Coombe Farm Studios, standing at a wooden workbench with art supplies and papers, surrounded by shelves, jars, and tools, in a rustic room with large windows.
Sunlit green and purple leaves in a dark forest, with small plants and fern-like foliage.
A group of people participating in a pottery class at Coombe Farm Studios, working on their own clay projects at workbenches in a cozy workshop.
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Paul Riley master watercolorist working on a painting in the studio at Coombe Farm Studios filled with art supplies and paintings on the wall.
Close-up of white flowering tree blossom with dark leaves in warm lighting.
Person wearing gloves and apron working on a craft project at a table near a window.
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Laurel Keeley shaping pottery on a spinning wheel at Coombe Farm Studios holding a sponge in their right hand, using their fingers to smooth clay.
Close-up of intertwined dry vines and small leaves against a blurry sky background.
A white ceramic cup holding various paintbrushes on a white table in an art studio.
A person walking on a path under blooming cherry blossom trees with sunlight filtering through the flowers on a bright spring day.
Close-up of a watercolor palette with various colors including green, blue, red, yellow, and black, with mixed and smeared paint.
A scenic countryside landscape during sunset, featuring rolling fields and trees with a colorful pastel sky.
Laurel Keleey holding a piece of clay, ready to throw on the wheel in the potter studio at Coombe Farm Studios.
Aerial view of the River Dart with small sailboats, surrounded by green fields, forests, and looking out to sea towards Dartmouth, at sunset with pink and orange sky.
Close-up of stacked metallic rings, focusing on their shiny, textured edges.
Close-up of a collection of wooden easels,, arranged vertically in a black and white photograph in the studio at Coombe Farm Studios.
A collection of various paintbrushes, some with paint on bristles, arranged in a container.
A wooden staircase with vertical railing spindles, showing sunlight filtering through the gaps, creating shadows on the steps and wall at Coombe Farm Studios.
Josepine Birch sitting on the grass in a dense forest, surrounded by large green leaves, looking contemplatively into the distance.
A rustic wooden barn with a weather vane on the roof, surrounded by greenery and trees, at sunset.

Grow Your Creativity

A place for you to learn, research, rehearse & make. We focus on mastering skills through courses, memberships, apprenticeships & residencies.

IMMERSIVE COURSES

3 or 5 days - time to get away, get new skills, get inspired and get connected.

A person walking down a path illuminated by sunlight, surrounded by blooming white cherry blossom trees.

WEEKLY CLASSES

Regular classes for people living locally. Professional artists share their skills with you so you can progress yours.

“I will certainly recommend that visitors take the residential option, because for the small increase in price it turns a learning experience into a life experience.”

— David, Course participant

“From the gloriously tranquil setting to the fabulous teaching and amazing talent of the tutor and not forgetting Elise’s wonderfully scrumptious food - and all seamlessly organised. I enjoyed the whole immersive experience from beginning to end”.

— Catherine, Course Participant

“It was altogether a joyful and creative week.” 

— Sue, Course Participant

“I had such a brilliant morning this morning. I learnt so much from Alys in just one session, I’m really excited about the rest of the term”

— Marina, Weeky course participant

LOCATION

Nearest Train Station
Totnes

Nearest Airport
Exeter

Dittisham, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0JA

 
“The teaching was relaxed, informative and supportive but also encouraged you to develop and have confidence in your own style. It’s a quiet haven, a place to fully immerse yourself in being creative and relax completely.”
— Sarah - Course participant.
Coombe Courtyard Sessions
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS - Sarah Bee
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS - Sarah Bee

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS 10 - Sarah Bee

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 9
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 9

Coombe Autumn playlist 2021

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 8
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 8

A handpicked playlist from one of our porcelain pottery master Adam Frew.

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 7
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 7

A handpicked playlist from one of our drawing and printmaking tutor Jose Birch.

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 6
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 6

A handpicked playlist from one of our drawing tutor Laurie Steen who will be teaching drawing at Coombe from 4-7th November 2021 and also this summer, dates tbc.

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 5
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 5

A handpicked playlist from one of our regular tutors Gerry Dudgeon who teaches ‘unlocking creativity’ at Coombe.

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 4
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 4

A handpicked playlist from one of our regular tutors Kate Marshall-Evans.

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 3
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS: 3

A handpicked playlist from one of our founders and lead watercolour tutor Paul Riley.

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS:2
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS:2

A handpicked playlist from one of our resident printmaker- the masterful Sarah Gillespie including a track from her daughter Grace. Sarah is teaching mezzotint in 2021.

COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS:1
COOMBE COURTYARD SESSIONS:1

A handpicked playlist from one of our ceramics tutors - the fantastic Laurel Keeley. Laurel is teaching in 2021 in Jan, May, June and November.