These workshops and courses are for all levels, unless otherwise specified. I tailor the content to suit. So whether you’re a beginner or a working artist, you’ll be able to learn and improve. You’ll have a fun, informative time and will leave inspired with new ideas and techniques. 

1-to-1 workshops:
These take place in my lovely home studio in mid-Devon.
If you choose to do 1-to-1 workshops, they are tailored to your needs – your painting or drawing, your techniques, your creativity. Please contact me directly for details.

If you’d like more information on one of these workshops or courses, please contact me here. 

Cancellation Policy
If you have booked a workshop / course but find you’re unable to attend, please contact me directly. However, please keep in mind:
Transfers and Credits: If you need to cancel a booking more than 7 days before the workshop / course, you can transfer your booking to a later date and your payment can be credited towards a future workshop / course. Transfers are subject to availability and have restrictions on timing or the number of times a transfer can be made.
Late Cancellations: Cancellations made less than 7 days before the workshop / course result in no refund or transfer.
Organizer Cancellations: If the workshop is cancelled by the organizer, participants are offered a full refund or transfer to another date.

Upcoming Workshops & Courses

6-week PAINTING COURSE in Sandford, Devon SOLD OUT

22nd, 29th September + 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th October. 9:30am to 12:30pm
Sandford Parish Hall, Sandford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4NA
Mixed level
Maximum 11
A 6-week painting course for both beginners and anyone who would like to extend / develop / re-ignite their skills. We will be using acrylic paints on paper and canvas.
£120.00

3-week Painting Course in Crediton, Devon – SOLD OUT

1st, 8th & 15th October. From 9:45am to 12:45pm
117, High Street, Crediton, Devon. At Karen Gutan’s Art Studio
Mixed Level
Max 6
A 3-week painting course for both beginners and anyone who would like to develop / re-ignite their skills. We will be using acrylic paints on paper and canvas. Maximum 6. Free tea, coffee, biscuits and all materials included.
£60.00

Painting Workshop in Thorverton: Mixed Level

Saturday 17th October. 10am to 3pm
Silver Street, Thorverton, Exeter EX5 5LT
Mixed level
Maximum 11
This acrylic workshop will be informative and friendly, with 1-to-1 guidance. Materials, parking, biscuits, tea and coffee are free! The workshop is tailored to both beginners and improvers, so whether you've painted before or never used a brush, it's for you!
£60.00

Painting Workshop in Thorverton – for all levels

Saturday 7th November 10am to 3:30pm
Silver Street, Thorverton, Exeter EX5 5LT
Mixed Level
Maximum 11
This workshop will be a day of mixing colour and creating a painting. You'll receive guidance both on techniques and how to apply acrylic paint. Materials, parking, biscuits, tea and coffee are free! The workshop is designed for all levels, so whether you've painted before or never used a brush, it's for you.
£60.00

3-week Painting Course in Sandford, Devon

Tuesday 10th, 17th, 24th November. 9:30am to 12:30pm
Sandford Parish Hall, Sandford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4NA
Mixed level
Maximum 11
A 3-week painting course for all levels. We will be using acrylic paints on paper and canvas.  Free tea, coffee, biscuits and all materials included.
£60.00

3-week Painting Course in Crediton, Devon

5th, 12th & 19th November. From 9:45am to 12:45pm
Karen Gutan’s Studio, 117, High Street, Crediton, Devon
Mixed level
Max 6
A 3-week painting course for all levels - from beginners to anyone who would like to develop / re-ignite their skills. Maximum 6. An opportunity to relax, learn and be creative. Free tea, coffee, biscuits and all materials included.
£60.00

Painting on Dartmoor, An All-Inclusive Retreat

Saturday 10th April. 10am to 4pm
Riddon Brake, Dartmoor, Devon, PL20 6TR (between Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Postbridge)
Mixed level
Maximum 8
A day to stop, relax and create. An opportunity to paint in a beautiful moorland location, in and around a cosy studio. All levels welcome. Delicious food, drinks and all materials included.  
£110.00

Painting Workshops in Cheltenham 2027

16th January, 8th May, 10th July, 9th October
Normandy House, Cheltenham, GL50 3HW
Improvers
Maximum 11
Dates for the diary: These painting workshops are all based at Normandy House, Cheltenham and are designed for improvers or those who have already done a workshop with me. If you’ve painted before, are looking for renewed inspiration or fancy a day of painting, one (or all!) of these may well be the answer. We’ll […]