Our Tresco Painting Holidays on the Isles of Scilly, in association with the Tresco Estate, are hosted by artists who know the islands intimately.
05-08 May 2026 Sam Boughton
Abstract expressionist teaching in ink, acrylic and dry media
19-22 May 2026 Amanda Hoskin
Teaching in water colour, ink and dry media
10-13 Sep 2026 Sam Boughton
Abstract expressionist teaching in ink, acrylic and dry media
24-28 Sep 2026 Paul Lewin
Teaching in water colour and dry media
06-09 October 2026 Imogen Bone
Teaching in acrylic and dry media
Please click here to find out more about our tutors.
All participants must arrive the day before the course start date and leave the morning after the final day of teaching. There will be a drinks reception at 6:45pm the evening before the course start date.
The Tresco Painting Holiday includes 5 nights' bed and breakfast at The New Inn, spa access, garden entry, welcome drinks and a boat trip to Bryher (weather permitting).
Please be aware that you are responsible for all your travel arrangements
This can be done directly through Isles of Scilly Travel or by calling +44 (0)1736 334 220. Here you can book for either the Scillionian ferry from Penzance Harbour or the Skybus, which flies out of Exeter, Newquay and Land's End airports.
If you are arriving by plane, Tresco offer transfers from St Mary’s Airport to your accommodation on Tresco. Please make sure to book transfers in advance when Tresco get in touch. If you are coming on the boat, you may transfer to the scheduled Firethorn (on the quay) and can pay on board (cash only).
The Penzance Heliport will provide a direct link to the Tresco island, avoiding any connecting boats. It is a journey time of 15 minutes door-to-door.
Travel information and other questions you may have are covered on the Tresco website FAQ page.
Nature of the Terrain
Due to the nature of the terrain on the island, participants must be able to walk for at least a mile over uneven surfaces, get on and off small boats and climb steep granite quayside steps. It is also important to be agile enough to be seated on the ground at times.
Please read the Terms & Conditions in full, and consider holiday travel insurance.
Tutor:
Tresco Tutors
Location:
The New Inn, Tresco Island, Isles of Scilly, 28 miles from the Cornish coast.
Materials used on this course:
All materials are provided. These courses offer a broad and free approach to landscape painting with water-based paints and mixed media. Each tutor teaches with different materials and techniques. We strongly recommend visiting our tutor page to get a feel for each tutors work and teaching style.
Level:
All levels of previous experience are welcome. Experience of painting outdoors would be helpful.
Age:
16+ (16-18yr olds must be accompanied by an adult, who is a paying participant).
What to bring:
Please bring old clothes to paint in. Sturdy shoes such as walking boots or trainers, sun protection, sun hat, warm and waterproof clothes. Bringing something light to sit on such as a small cushion, sit mat or rolled-up fleece is a good idea.
Lunch:
Lunch is not provided, you can order a packed-lunch with The New Inn.
