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.

Penlee Villa

The main house and studio, with the most incredible view, the hub of the retreat!

Cawsand Beach

This tiny little beach has so much to offer. Great views of the harbour, the buildings to the left with boats and beach goers. On the right an amazing view of the shore and craggy rocks, deep green reflections from the trees breaking up the goergeois turquiose sea. Fabulous to paint.  

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