"These...sessions have been absolutely BRILLIANT (sic). I've come away with exactly what I wanted to know"
We're not currently offering any workshops or short courses
but we may in the future, so do check back!
What participants have said about our workshops and retreats:
: "...well structured, well taught and interesting"
"A friendly and pleasant event, relaxed, well-run, efficient, and easy for a novice to understand."
"A truly excellent course and a lot of fun...my questions were answered properly"
"These...sessions have been absolutely BRILLIANT (sic). I've come away with exactly what I wanted to know"
"“Very clear, informative, well planned, well delivered. This is the best workshop I have attended through Devon Artsculture..."
"The tutor was clear and helpful. He assessed the knowledge and abilities of the group and tailored the tuition accordingly."
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NO LONGER OFFERING A REGULAR SCHEDULE OF ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS.
Instead, if you are interested in a particular workshop (see menu) or would like to propose one of your own design, please
submit this form to register your interest.
from the look.listen retreat in 2008
2009
April 2-5
bend. bind.
Want to make your own hand-made artist’s book but don’t know where to start? This part of Devon boasts some of the finest book-makers and artists working with letter press. Join Bindy Wollen and Mary Bartlett at Dartington Hall’s famous Bindery, bring your own materials to work, or explore the adjacent Scrapstore for all kinds of amazing things. (This course is not residential, although we can point you to B&B accommodation nearby).
April 23-26
scribble.
Join writer/performer Phil Smith as spring explodes on high Dartmoor. Be mis-guided through dense forest and across open field, find and finesse your own words, work singly or collaboratively, or just hide in the corner and write relentlessly. Numbers are limited.
May 14-17
look. listen.
Join artists Richard Povall and Tony Whitehead for this popular four-day listening retreat on high Dartmoor at one of the most sonically breathtaking times of the year. Designed for artists wanting to build an appreciation of the sonic environment into their work, we will spend time out on the moor at all times of day and night learning to listen to this special place and it’s unique soundscape. Produce your own sound compositions based on your creative responses.
June 18-21
wallow.
Wooed by wild water?
Watch, listen and swim and discover your own watery sounds, textures, colours, movements, patterns, shapes. This is literally an 'immersive' workshop where artists in any artform can explore the special qualities of Dartmoor's watery landscape (streams, leats, springs, rivers, quarries, and rivulets) by looking, listening, wading and swimming. Join AHA’s Nancy Sinclair (photographer & water-addict) and Richard Povall (composer, sound & video artist) to ponder, plash, and postulate and capture the magic of water in your work. Places very limited, so book early.
July 20-24
Deep
Listening Retreat
We are thrilled to be hosting a rare opportunity in the UK to work with Pauline Oliveros, Ione, and Heloise Gold. The retreat, over five days, will be in high summer on the beautiful Dartington Hall Estate, allowing participants to explore this enriching form of thinking about and making music. Booking is now open.
