The Yorkshire Painting Holiday is now OPEN FOR BOOKING.
Contact COBER HILL to book your place.
Tel: 01723 870310
I’d like you to join me on this painting adventure on the beautiful Yorkshire coast. Everything is taken care of so that we can develop your plein air painting skills in this inspiring environment.
10th to 14th August 2026
We will be accommodated at COBER HILL, Scarborough, a beautiful Victorian Hotel set in 11 acres of stunning grounds
The course cost includes all tutoring, en-suite accommodation (no single room supplement) and all meals. A fully equipped studio is available for indoor painting and demonstrations.
The course starts at 4pm on Monday 10th August with an entertaining and informative demonstration. (Norman will be demonstrating in traditional oils but you may use acrylics/water based oils if you wish.) There will be time for questions on plein air painting equipment and technique.
On Tuesday you will have time to explore the varied grounds of Cober Hill. A 30-minute on-site demonstration will show you how to make a great start. Norman will then be on hand to advise you on selecting a subject, drawing, composition and colour mixing.
After Dinner, enjoy Norman’s slide talk on Plein Air vs Studio Painting.
On Wednesday we tackle the splendours of nearby Scarborough, offering great architecture and beach scenes.
Thursday is a great opportunity to explore another aspect of Cober Hill. Some students love the rolling grounds and views out to sea, others prefer the challenge of a seated model. Or you can finish work in the spacious studio.
We conclude with an informative review of our work to celebrate good progress.
The cost for the course including tuition, accommodation and all meals is £765.
Contact COBER HILL to book your place.
Tel: 01723 870310
DETAILS
Students will be required to bring their own easels, painting materials and cover for a table.
In case of wet weather there are some covered areas and window views at Cober Hill. Or you may choose to work in the studio from your own photos.
A 50% deposit (£382.50) is required to secure your place.
Travel arrangements for painting in Scarborough are yet to be confirmed. Some extra travel costs may be incurred.
The group with be housed in the separate, self contained Joseph Rowntree Centre (JRC) This comprises:-
– En-suite bedroom (2 easy access bedrooms availble) to be vacated by 10:30 am on day of departure
– All with tea / coffee making facilities
– No TV’s as TV provided in lounge
Surroundings;-
– Studio with kitchen
– Quadrangle with benches and tables
– Large lounge with TV, DVD player, books and boxed games
– Good size carpark for JRC
– All meals are taken in the dining room in main hotel
TIMETABLE
Monday, August 10th.
2pm Check-in
4pm- 6pm Demo and examples
6.30 – 8pm Evening Meal
Tuesday, 11th
9.30am – 10am Short on-site Demo
10am – 12.30 Exploring and Painting in the grounds of Cober Hill
1pm – 2pm Lunch
2pm – 6.30pm Painting in grounds
6.30pm – 7.40pm Evening Meal
7.45pm – 9.15pm Slide Talk – Plein Air vs Studio Painting
Wednesday, 12th
Scarborough plein air painting
Leave at approx 10am. Return approx 4:00pm
Packed lunch provided
6.30pm – 8pm Evening Meal
Free evening
Thursday, 13th,
9.30am Studio work or painting in the grounds
1pm – 2pm Lunch
4.30pm – 6.00pm Celebrating your painting achievements
6.30pm – 8pm Gala Dinner (Table Service)
Friday, 14th
Departure after breakfast
CATERING
Full English breakfast , buffet style
Lunches
Tuesday: Jacket potatoes, variety of fillings, salad, cakes
Wednesday: Packed lunch: sandwich, crisps, fruit, choc bar, water
Thursday: Quiche, salad, cakes
Buffet style Evening Meals except Thursday Gala Dinner
Food Intollerances and allergies catered for but must be stated on booking form
