Painting holiday

England • Isles of Scilly • Tresco

An unspoilt haven drenched in luminous light
An idyllic week of island-hopping around this jewel off the Cornish coast, with its white beaches, jagged rocks and secret gardens.

A typical week

Arrival day

On arrival there's time for a walk along the shore and an introduction to the week before dinner.

Turquoise waters

A first day looking at the core aspects of composition, light and shade.

Across to St Martin's

Lichen covered rocks overlook the archipelago of St Martin’s and the Eastern Isles. It is blissfully peaceful and quiet amongst the heather and gorse which contrasts with the turquoise ocean and cerulean sky.

Tresco Abbey Gardens

A day of painting among the ruins of the 14th century Benedictine Abbey; magnificent floral terraces, fountains, pools, sub-tropical plants from around the world. It's also a good chance to look around these famous gardens.

Heavenly day in Hell Bay

Bryher is a rugged island famed for Hell Bay, named for its lethal jagged rocks.We can stop for tea at Hell Bay Hotel which houses a collection of 20th century Cornish artists including Roger Hilton, Rose Hilton, Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and John Miller.

Beside the boats

A lovely day spent amongst the boats on the foreshore.

Departure day

After breakfast there's time for one last stroll along the beach before leaving.