Tresco Painting Breaks
Where better to be inspired to put brush to canvas than beautiful Tresco? Who better to teach you than artists who know the islands intimately?
The island has a longstanding relationship with the excellent Newlyn School of Art, which has gained a national reputation for providing short art courses taught by many of the most respected artists working in Cornwall today. The artists hosting our breaks all know the islands intimately and have exhibited their work at Gallery Tresco many times.
These courses offer a broad and free approach to landscape painting with water-based paints used alongside other mixed media. All levels of experience are welcome, but familiarity with painting outdoors would be helpful.
All painting materials, different types of paper and brushes are provided by the art school for the water-based mixed media we teach with. These courses offer a broader and free approach to landscape painting with water-based paints used alongside other mixed media.
With a maximum of ten people per course, every participant can benefit from plenty of one-to-one time with the experienced tutor.
Due to the nature of the terrain on the island, this holiday course is not suitable for anyone who is unable to walk for at least a mile, often over uneven surfaces. Attendees are also required to get on and off small boats and climb steep granite quayside steps. It is also important to be agile enough to be happily seated on the ground at times.
2026 Breaks
| Dates | Tutor | |
|---|---|---|
| 4th - 9th May | Sam Boughton | 8 spaces remaining |
| 18th - 23rd May | Amanda Hoskin | 1 space remaining |
| 9th - 14th September | Sam Boughton | Fully booked |
| 23rd - 28th September | Paul Lewin | 8 spaces remaining |
| 5th - 10th October | Imogen Bone | 9 spaces remaining |
Pricing & What's Included in 2026
- Five nights' bed & breakfast accommodation at The New Inn
- Four days of painting tuition with an expert tutor from Newlyn School of Art
- Welcome drinks reception and group dinner with the tutor on the first night
- Boat trip to Bryher for a day's excursion
- Entrance to Tresco Abbey Garden & Tresco Island Spa throughout your stay
- Transfers for guests flying into Tresco with Penzance Helicopters (otherwise payable locally)
The break cost is £1,752.50 for course participants (based on two sharing).
Non-participating partners are welcome to join you for £802.50 per person. A single occupancy supplement is applied for solo travellers meaning the break costs £2,100. For a breakdown of fees, please see below.
To find out more or to book, please click below.
2026 Tresco Painting Break Pricing
| Art Tuition | Accommodation Deposit | Accommodation Balance | Painting Holiday Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant | £705 | £314.5 | £733.25 | £1,752.5 |
| Non-Participant | £0 | £240.75 | £561.75 | £802.5 |
| Solo Traveller Participant | £705 | £418.50 | £976.50 | £2,100 |
| Notes | Payable direct to Newlyn School of Art | Payable at point of booking to Tresco Island | Payable eight weeks before arrival |
