CALLINGTON SCHOOL OF ART

Tessa Sulston and her husband Peter moved to Cornwall in 2006 and founded the Callington School of Art. Located in the Tamar Valley, the school is within easy reach of Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor, and both the north and south coasts of Cornwall, and accommodation is provided in Tessa and Peter's spacious Georgian townhouse.

The school mainly runs six day courses, which Tessa believes enables students to become immersed in their art. “We supply a wide variety of materials so artists can experiment with different media.

There is a structured element to all courses but an important part of our philosophy is that each artist, with guidance, follows their own path.”

This philosophy works, as guests will testify – one student, Mileva Novkovic, has returned seven times: “Tessa and Peter look after guests really well. Tessa provides invaluable art tuition – she's a talented artist and an experienced teacher. Peter is a great chef and delights guests with his beautifully cooked and presented dishes, taking into account the whole range of dietary needs.”

“These holidays are about art and fine food in an authentic Cornish setting, run by people who really do know their stuff and make it all such fun. There's always an element of surprise because at first you don't know the other guests but it's fascinating to meet new people and see what inspires their work.” callingtonartschool.com