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Painting Courses with Dermot Cavanagh Throughout Britain

Dermot’s 2-Day hands-on courses throughout Britain are a superb learn to paint experience, where all levels of artistic ability even total beginners can learn from a master tutor in a relaxed and inspirational setting. All materials and equipment needed will be provided at the venue.
Previous guests have said, they learnt more from his courses in a few days than from years attending other classes.
 

Be Creative and Learn to Paint with BBC TV Artist Dermot Cavanagh

2-Day UK Painting Courses
Price from £199.00

Accommodation is available at all locations.
Prices and details available on request.

For current venues and available dates see below. For info on other venues and dates please contact Dermot via Email or Telephone:
Email: info@dermotcavanagh.com
Or telephone: 0044 2887 784166

TV Art Tutor Dermot Cavanagh Can Bring Out the Artist in Anyone.
Dermot holds hands-on watercolour courses at venues, in many locations throughout England, Scotland and Wales including: Bath – The Chilterns – The Cotswolds – Canterbury – Cornwall – Derbyshire – Dumfries & Galloway – Essex – Edinburgh – Eastbourne – The Lake District – Leicestershire – Northumberland – The Peak District  – Shropshire – The Surrey Hills – Snowdonia – Tunbridge Wells – The West Midlands and Yorkshire.

If you don’t see a venue in your local area listed in his current programme of courses below;
Just contact Dermot by email and he will let you know when he is next planning to be there.

DATES FOR IN-PERSON HANDS-ON watercolour COURSE in britain

Some 2026 Dates for Dermot's Painting Course in Britain

The Cotswolds 2-Day Watercolour Course @ Enstone Village Hall | 20 – 21 JUN | Price £199.00
Canterbury 2-Day Watercolour Course @ Oare Village Hall | 2 – 3 JUL | £199.00
Snowdonia 2-Day Watercolour Course @ Beddgelert Village Hall | 31 JUL – 1 AUG | Price £199.00
Tonbridge, Kent 2-Day Watercolour Course @ Firtree Tearooms, Penshurst Village | 4 – 5 AUG | Price £199.00
Warwickshire 2-Day Watercolour Course @ The Graftons Village Hall near Stratford-Upon-Avon | 5 – 6 OCT | Price £199.00
York Nr Stanford Bridge 2-Day Watercolour Course @ Catton Village Hall | 27 – 28 NOV | Price £199.00
Lake District 2-Day Watercolour Course @ Troutbeck Village Hall | 7 – 8 DEC | Price £199.00

Turn your painting course into a short break by adding an accommodation package. Prices available on request.
For further info on courses and bookings please contact us: info@dermotcavanagh.com  Or telephone: 0044 2887 784166

Recently one of Dermot’s guests commented, “No other tutor covers more, teaches as much and prepares as well as Dermot Cavanagh. His style of tuition is exceptional”.


Catherine Duffill from Solihull said
, I’ve had a wonderful time at Dermot’s course. Everything was carefully explained and I have learned so much. His careful instruction meant that nothing was allowed to go too wrong. Thank you, Dermot,” 5 Stars.

Carl Southern said, “As a keen amateur I have really appreciated the focussed advice provided. Particularly the anecdotal, tried and tested personal approach to your selection of colour palette, equipment and techniques, previously unknown to me. The social aspects and craic between Dermot and the group was great fun and added to the experience. A memorable time I won’t forget. The course has taught me previously unrealised tips and technique. Thank you so much,” 5 Stars.

A Unique Gift - Create Mementos and Make Memories that will be Treasured Forever

Looking for a unique and meaningful gift? Treat yourself, a loved one or someone special to one of Dermot Cavanagh’s  art courses or painting holidays in Ireland, Britain or Europe.

Dermot can create a personalised presentation gift scroll that can be posted or emailed to you in time for any special occasion – Dates can be chosen from those published on this website or can be left open for 12 months, giving total flexibility.

Contact Dermot to arrange your gift scroll:
📩 info@dermotcavanagh.com
📞 0044 2887 784166

TV Artist Dermot Cavanagh invites you to join his inspirational painting courses.

Book yourself or someone special on one of Dermot Cavanagh’s many regular watercolour courses throughout Britain. This is a great opportunity for any art enthusiast to learn and develop new painting skills under the expert guidance of a master tutor.

Dermot Cavanagh is the artist and broadcaster behind the hit BBC TV series ‘Awash with Colour’. During his 74 episodes, Dermot informed and inspired millions of worldwide viewers and taught a host of national and international celebrities to paint the landscape. Charlie Dimmock, Gloria Hunniford, Suzanne Dando, Barry McGuigan and John Craven to name but a few all took up painting under his expert guidance. At his courses Dermot passes on the techniques needed to succeed in watercolours.
Most people say they’ve learned more from Dermot’s courses in days than from years attending other classes. He can bring out the artist in anyone even those with the most basic skills. Dermot will build confidence and take away the mystery around painting and have you creating artwork to be proud of in no time. Paces are limited to small numbers to allow for lots of Dermot’s individual attention.

Dermot’s courses run daily from 10.00am to 4.30pm. All of the art materials and equipment needed are provided by Dermot for use during the course. Lunch is available for purchase each day at all of the course venues. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone on: 0044 2887 784166 for further information. Bookings can be made securely over the phone. Payments can be made using Credit/Debit Cards – Bank Transfer or PayPal.

Gift Vouchers Available

The Gift of Art. If you wish to purchase a learn to paint course as a gift for a loved one or someone special. A personalised presentation gift scroll can be posted or emailed to you with dates left open for one year.

Contact us for booking. info@dermotcavanagh.com
GIFT IDEAS

Reviews & feedback from Dermot's Guests

Read what others have to say about Dermots in-person and online painting courses.

Incredibly valuable for giving a beginner great instruction and confidence. Learnt so many techniques and valuable info about mixing and composition. Fully intend to do a follow-on course. I would recommend the course to anyone.

Hilary Spalton

France

My very first art lesson and I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt such a lot. All I need now is practise, practice, practice And probably another course in a month or so. Well done Dermot and Thank you for your patience.

Sue Watson

Kent

The 3 day course on watercolours was very informative and thoroughly enjoyable. The course was very well organised and the pace of learning was really appropriate. I really liked the practical art work broken up into technical tutorials and painting hacks. Dermot, your story telling really complimented the activities.

Colleen McGurgan

Tyrone

Very impressed with the amount of knowledge imparted by Dermot over the 3 days. Very enjoyable and relaxed way of teaching. Dermot’s many stories broke up the more intense periods of learning.

Nuala Mac Cinnamon

Ireland

In a word ‘BRILLIANT’. Learnt so much about the techniques of watercolour. Feel I now have the specialist knowledge to begin exploring working in watercolour.

Sue Cole

Oxford

Just brilliant Dermot’s an amazing teacher and talented artist, passionate and inspiring.

Julie Elliott

Hillsborough

Amazing 3 days. I learned so much. Great company and so relaxed, enjoyed every moment way beyond my expectations. Thank you so much, I will be back.

Marian Dorian

Tyrone

Brilliant painting course learning from a master. Dermot who was very generous with his time. Really enjoyed it and will be back.

Philip O’Neill

Derry

I thoroughly enjoyed this painting course. A big Thank you to Dermot. Looking forward to doing another class in the future.

Irene Kilcline

Dublin

This course turned lots of things I had been taught before upside down. Very well structured, loads of very useful info. Very glad I came. Thank you.

Jean Floe

South Wales