UK Art Academy - Calamansac Cornwall

Art Academy holidays in Devon &Cornwall.

A dynamic painting experience with luxury accommodation in stunning locations.

Enjoy a week at a secret painting hideaway.

Dates to be confirmed – August 2025

Brambles Art Retreat 2024 Was held at the Calamansac estate on the Helford river. New location for 2025 – coming soon

The Sail Loft – Four guest rooms, a lift to access both floors, and the most amazing views form the glass fronted lounge.

Calamansac East Wing – our main base, four guest bedrooms, a large communal lounge, and a kitchen dining room with fabulous views of the garden.

Calamansac East Wing

The main house and studio, the hub of the retrerat!

Sailing along the Helford river.

A perfect vista!

Calamansac Sail-Loft

The second house, beautifully designed with a full glass wall for the most stunning view!

Plein Air Sketching in the garden

Wonderful colour and inspiration right on our doorstep!

Hydrangeas at the Boat yard.

Fabulous colour and quiet places to paint.

Long views of Frenchmans Creek

The amazing colour and light of the landscape.

Views of Port Navas

Hidden away places in this beautiful haven.

Off to the Minack.

An evening at the open air theatre.

Plein Air in the Twisted Oak Forest

Putting in to practise prep skills for painting.

Smite on the lawn,

Evening fun, drinks and games on the lawn.

 Sketching the Lillies

Capturing the wondedrful flowers in this special garden.

Wild roses frame the river view.

Plenty of sketching opportunities.

Price range  – Single Painter £1995 – £2595  for different size and ensuite rooms.

A £750 deposit to secure your place. Monthly instalments to spread the cost. Accompanying non-painters are welcome.

5 full days of tuition with two experienced tutors. Large studio base and stunning local locations for painting in and around Calamansac in luxury accommodation.

Sustainably sourced local produce, breakfast lunch* and supper Calasmansac – with one night of eating out at local restaurants and one evening picnic. 

Special dietary needs catered for.

Free transfers if you arrive by train at specific times from Truro station.

Materials list provided, equipment and materials made available.

A luxury residential retreat

Enjoy painting with us in Cornwall