The Academy

Welcome to East Devon Art Academy                                         Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8LS

We are an art school based in the coastal town of Sidmouth.                                                                                                          We provide weekly classes suitable for absolute beginners through to experienced painters.                                                                                                                                                          In addition we host one to five day workshops in a wide range of media for artists of all abilities. These are taught by top nationally and internationally renowned visiting artists.    Please see our Workshops page for an up to date listing.  Please see our Tutors Page for more information about our tutors.                                                                                                                                                                                                   In the summer months we run a Summer School over several weeks. 

 

FOR DETAILS OF WORKSHOPS

PLEASE SEE OUR WORKSHOPS PAGE.

PLEASE CONTACT US TO BOOK. 

 

Please note that if a workshop has to be cancelled

you will be reimbursed in full. 

 

 

  • Weekly classes are held in Sidmouth. Cost is from £120 for ten lessons. 
  • Workshops are held at our large dedicated art studio in Sidmouth, a coastal location in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
  • Top well-known visiting artists and tutors regular host workshops for us. Please see the Tutors page or Tutor's websites for examples of their work. 
  • Please see the Workshops Page for dates and details. 
  • Our aim is to develop each student's individual artistic potential.
  • Flexible courses to cater for individual needs.
  • Professional tuition is given in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
  • Experienced and professional residential tutors. Please see the Tutors page for examples of their work.
  • Personalised gift vouchers are available.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              YOUNG STUDENTS' CLASSES                                  
  • 5 to 8 years. Wednesday 4 to 5pm.                                   
  • For ages 8 to 14 years.                                      Wednesday evenings.                                                     5 to 6pm.                                                                                    £50 for five lessons. All materials supplied.                                                                                                Please contact us for details.                                                                                                                                     PAINTING GROUP                                                              ON TUESDAY EVENINGS.                                                                                                                                              6pm to 8 pm.                                         A chance to get together with like minded people to paint and draw in a calm environment.             £6 a time.                                                                                         Please contact us at  info@eastdevonart.co.uk                       or   01395 516284 

 

Catherine Osbond

Catherine Osbond

 

 

 

 

Catherine Osbond  'Serenity.' 

 

Oil on canvas. £450.

 

 

 

Catherine Osbond. 'Best Buddies'.

Oil on canvas. SOLD.

 

 

 

 

Catherine Osbond

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'Whatever the Weather.' 

 

Prints available from £65. 

 

 

 

Catherine Osbond

 

'Time for Home'.

 

Prints available  from £65.

Catherine Osbond. 

 

'Walk in the Rain. Sidmouth'.

 

Oils.

 

£345. SOLD. 

Catherine Osbond

 

'Winter Walk - Sidmouth'.

 

Oils.

 

£350. 

 

 

East Devon Art Academy hosts its classes and workshops in its spacious, light studio based in the heart of Sidmouth, just a few minutes' walk from spectacular coastline. This is a dedicated studio which is well equipped for all types of drawing and painting. We have several experienced residential tutors plus well-known visiting artists and tutors. An end of term exhibition is held during the summer. 

 

 

Our Winter Exhibition will be held

4th to 13th December 2025. 

 

(Closed 8th & 9th December).

 

East Devon Art Academy 

Old Fore Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LS. 

 

Painting by Tracey Rapson.

 

Please see below for just a few of the paintings that will be exhibited.

 

 

Andrew Dawson 

 

Billie Reeves

 

 

Michelle Kennedy 

 

 

 

 

Martin Dunkin.

 

 

Oil on canvas.

 

NFS. 

Clive Piggott

 

 

David Hughes

 

 

 

 

Emma Kenward 

 

 

 

Dale Heron 

 

Cathy Badley 

 

 

Ailson McLaren 

Pastel 

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