SHORT CREATIVE COURSES 2025
ArtHouse Jersey has teamed up with talented local and international tutors to offer an exciting series of drawing, painting, textile and movement courses.
These varied development days, responding to the drama and inspiration found in coastal landscapes, are held at the historic studios of Greve de Lecq Barracks. They cater to all abilities, from curious beginners dipping a toe to established artists honing their craft. All are welcome!
Upcoming Courses
-
Modern Abstract Landscapes
Art tutor: Robert Allen
A series of one-day abstract painting courses for any ability. Book one day or build your practice with all three:
Sunday 22 Jun, 10am to 5pm
Sunday 13 Jul, 10am to 5pm
Sunday 14 Sep, 10am to 5pm -
Textiles
Art tutor: Margarida Lourenco
Sustainable textile art courses for any ability.
Sat 21 Jun, 10am to 5pm
(Natural dyeing & Shibori)
Sat 12 Jul, 10am to 5pm
(Textile print, stitch & applique) -
Playful Inks
Art tutor: Lisa Troy
Creative ink workshops for any ability.
Wed 6 Aug, 1pm to 5pm
(includes gouache & gum arabic techniques)
Thurs 7 Aug, 1pm to 5pm
(includes marble & water techniques) -
Bespoke Group Packages - available now
Looking for a fun, creative activity for friends or family?
Get in touch and we can put together a playful art experience - anything from a nature & clay wellbeing workshop to group printing to dabbling in watercolours over a glass of bubbly. Fun is foremost!
Costs from £40pp. Catered or non-catered options available. To enquire please email info@arts.je
-
Further Creative Courses to be announced
From Autumn 2025 we’ll offer another delightful mix of Jersey’s favourite art tutors with a range of skills and taster courses.
Dates and details coming soon...
(If you have a hankering for a particular artform or topic, please let us know and we'll see what we can do.)
-
Memory & Movement Workshop
Belgian dance tutor: Pierre Bastin
For dancers and non-dancers alike, anyone with an interest in movement. Dates to be announced.
Tickets include two half day workshop sessions and a solo performance of ‘After All’ (Pierre Bastin & Astrid De Haes) exploring our relationship with nature, performed by Pierre Bastin.
Why not gift an
unforgettable experience?
Gift vouchers are available from info@arts.je and make the perfect creative present for friends or family. They are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and are redeemable against any creative short courses held with ArtHouse Jersey. Below are some popular past examples; watch this space for new courses such as learning to illustrate...
Past Creative Courses
-
Urban Oil Painting Techniques (2024)
Dutch tutor Casper Strietman taught his oil practice including use of perception, composition, colour influence, vocal points and urban storylines.
-
Mark-making to Music (residency 2023)
Using body, breath and music to connect to the process of drawing, and to respond to the expressive qualities of art materials such as charcoal and graphite.
-
Landscape Painting Course (2023)
Tutor Jacque Rutter explored use of colour, tonal contrast, gestural and dynamic mark-making, working with wet and dry materials and building up scale.
-
Watercolour Skills Five-Day Retreat (2019)
Mita Corsini Bland is a New York based watercolorist. This week-long retreat gave insights and techniques on shape, colour, tone and composition.
First rate facilities - so calm and peaceful and committed staff - perfect!
〰️
Jacque Rutter is an incredible teacher, making the experience fun, inspiring and hugely progressive. Greve de Lecq is beautiful too.
〰️
The course made me feel more confident and has armed me with lots of new techniques and knowledge.
〰️
First rate facilities - so calm and peaceful and committed staff - perfect! 〰️ Jacque Rutter is an incredible teacher, making the experience fun, inspiring and hugely progressive. Greve de Lecq is beautiful too. 〰️ The course made me feel more confident and has armed me with lots of new techniques and knowledge. 〰️