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
Right to Cancel and Receive Reimbursement The statutory 14-day cooling-off period does not apply to accommodation and leisure services provided on specific dates. We offer the following goodwill policy: Cancellation & Refund Policy: More than 12 weeks before arrival: Full refund minus £30 administration fee per person. 6–12 weeks before arrival: 75% refund. 4–6 weeks before arrival: 50% refund. Less than 4 weeks before arrival: No refund. Cancellations must be made in writing to info@bookaclass.com. Refunds (where due) will be processed within 10 business days. Travel / Holiday Insurance Recommendation We strongly recommend that all participants purchase comprehensive travel or holiday insurance at the time of booking. This should cover cancellation or curtailment, medical expenses, personal belongings, and any other relevant risks. We cannot be held responsible for any losses, damages, or additional costs you may incur due to cancellation, illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances if you do not have adequate insurance in place. Rescheduling: Possible up to 8 weeks before arrival (subject to availability). A £30 administration fee applies for changes made later. Our Right to Cancel: We may cancel a residential stay due to insufficient numbers or force majeure. In such cases we will first offer an alternative date before offering a full refund.