Portraiture with the Masters
Four-Night Residential Check-in Monday 16th August 2027 Check-out Friday 20th August 2027
Available spaces
Join us for an immersive four-night residential retreat at the picturesque Cober Hill, nestled in the serene North Yorkshire countryside, where you’ll hone your portraiture skills under the guidance of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year winners Wendy Barratt, Brogan Bertie and semi-finalist Sara Reeve. This programme is designed for artists of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, offering a blend of structured daytime workshops, optional evening sessions, and a culminating pop-up exhibition. Each day, you’ll participate in a focused workshop led by one of our renowned tutors, exploring distinct aspects of portrait drawing and painting. Evening activities provide additional opportunities to expand your artistic horizons, and the retreat concludes with a celebratory showcase of your work, fostering a supportive community of creatives. Over three days of expert-led tuition, participants will delve into three portrait methods which are: - Painting Portraits with a Limited Palette with Wendy Barratt - Discovering the power of portraiture simplicity with a limited palette to create striking portraits with economy and impact. - Self-Portraits with Sara Reeve - Helping you translate your unique features into a compelling composition. - Portrait Painting with Brogan Bertie - Using smooth panels and oil paints helping you capture likeness by emphasising underlying structure. The residential package includes full board, en-suite accommodation in Cober Hill’s historic mansion house with breakfast and evening meals provided, alongside a daily buffet lunch. Complimentary refreshments, including tea, coffee, and snacks, are available throughout the day in breakout areas. Residential Details This masterclass includes a full board four-night stay in your own en-suite room at the scenic Cober Hill retreat, just outside Scarborough and includes all materials and equipment. Check-in: From 3pm, Monday 16th August 2027 Check-out: By 10am, Friday 20th August 2027
Cancellation Policy
Booking & Cancellation Policy Payment Options You can pay in full at the time of booking via card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or PayPal, or choose to pay a 25% deposit and pay the remaining balance 45 days before the event. Cash payment can be made in person at the school, shop or venue. Deposits A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on Workshops, Courses and Residentials. This deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances. Balance Due If you pay by deposit, the remaining 75% balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the start date. We will send you a reminder email with a payment link. Cancellation Policy Residential Stays at Cober Hill More than 12 weeks before arrival: Full refund minus £50 admin fee per person. 6–12 weeks before: 75% refund. 4–6 weeks before: 50% refund. Less than 4 weeks before: No refund. We strongly recommend you take out travel/holiday insurance for residential stays.