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What our students say:

“Over the years I have been to numerous courses (some at very well-known establishment names) and none has bettered this. Two great tutors with vast knowledge and expertise and a generosity to share their knowledge and humour”
Stone Carving 2009

“I love that there was a complete zest for making anything and everything to do with clay and cob. Our teachers were amazing and had never-ending energy”

“Spontaneous ideas were thrown at us throughout the week”

“I loved it and all of the workshops - even if you weren't doing another workshop you could still learn by watching. I loved that iron casting was beside ceramics”
Cob and Ceramics 2009

“Really good balance of individual instruction, group discussion and looking at artists/art theory. Danny is always cheerful, encouraging and positive. He's a gem”
Landscape Painting 2009

“The days are never long enough“
Painting 2009

“Amazing how differently we all approach the same topic and the good humour and bonhomie felt between everyone was inspirational”
Landscape Painting 2009

“The delivery was very clear and informative, very helpful guidance during the working process and a really friendly fun atmosphere.Thanks for an exceptional course... I'll be back”
Iron Casting 2009

“Brilliant teaching”
Iron Casting 2009

“If Heineken made art schools it would be like Dartmoor Arts! Excellent atmosphere created by all the organizers from start to finish. Everything works and is such fun!”
Iron Casting 2009

“A first-class course with a great bunch of people. The course had it all!”
Iron Casting course 2009

“Loved all the locations”

“Free camping was fantastic and helped a lot financially”
Spatial structures

“I found every aspect of the week inspiring, fun and it gave me a real creative buzz. It was wonderful to meet so many lovely people who I've been emailing and meeting up with since.”
Spatial Structures 2009

“I loved that there were so many professional artists at the workshops pushing the boundaries of their own medium and exploring other media. I was delighted and constantly surprised by the quality of talent everywhere”
Cob and Ceramics 2009

“Just wanted to say thanks for making it possible for me to take part in the project this year. David and Simon were brilliant instructors.I really enjoyed the week and will definitely be spreading the word”
Stonecarving bursary 2009