Newlyn School of Art

What our students are saying...

Consistent 5-star reviews and high praise for our expert artist tutors. Find out what our students are saying about our 5-star art courses at Newlyn School of Art!

April 8, 2026

First impressions: Year-Long Online Landscape Course

The Year-Long Online Landscape Course offers a year of guidance to landscape painting from a variety of artist perspectives. This artist blog reveals Kari Herbert's first impressions of this ground-breaking online art course.

March 30, 2026

In Conversation with Rob Unett

From fashion illustration to the editorial desks of global fashion magazines, clients such as Vogue, Alexander McQueen and Christian Dior, Rob Unett’s creative journey has been one of both self-expression and self-discipline.

February 1, 2026

In the Studio with Daniel Turner

Contemporary artist and tutor, Daniel Turner, invites us into his studio to discuss his current practice and becoming a lead tutor on Defining Practice for 2025/26.

August 18, 2025

Exploring Cornwall's seascapes with Paul Lewin

This three-day landscape painting course is the perfect way to enjoy some of Cornwall's most evocative locations. Join Paul Lewin out on the dramatic coastline and learn some unique watercolour techniques...

August 12, 2025

In Conversation with Michela Carraro

Meet Michela Carraro, co-lead of The Figure programme! Michela tells us how fashion, fine art and textiles feed her creative practice, and the value of a multi-disciplinary approach when working with the figure.

July 30, 2025

UK EXHIBITION OUTLOOK FOR JULY 2025 AND BEYOND…

The last in a series of round-ups of the current and upcoming gallery exhibitions around the UK, writer and art historian Martin Holman selects a few of the shows he is looking forward to seeing between now and the end of the year.

July 14, 2025

Contemporary Landscapes with Rachael Reeves

Take a thoroughly modern view on landscape painting with experienced artist and tutor, Rachael Reeves...

July 13, 2025

In Conversation with Luke Frost

Contemporary minimal colourist painter, Luke Frost, is known for his vibrant and optically-stimulating paintings. Here, he shares a little about his artistic heritage, influences and why play is so important.

May 28, 2025

Experimental Drawing with Kate Walters

Far from a run-of-the-mill drawing class, this 2-day Experimental Drawing course encourages participants to try something new and explore their own, unique creative voice.

April 9, 2025

In Conversation with Simon Williams

Simon Williams is one of Cornwall’s leading contemporary abstract painters. Working from the prestigious Porthmeor Studios in St Ives, his unique approach to painting is one of experimentation and discovery. Simon is the tutor for the Newlyn School of Art’s Exploring Abstraction course.

April 3, 2025

UK Exhibition Outlook March - May 2025

A round-up of the current and upcoming gallery exhibitions around the UK, chosen and introduced by writer and art historian Martin Holman for Newlyn School of Art e-newsletter subscribers. All views expressed in these reviews are the author’s and not those of Newlyn School of Art.

March 28, 2025

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