We hold courses on weekdays, evenings and weekends.
In addition we also host summer schools & longer courses, 
and classes for young artists. You can also purchase Phoenix Studio Gift Vouchers for your loved ones!
Will you need somewhere to stay overnight? If yes the click here.
Our cancellation policy should you need it.
PLEASE NOTE: We are in the mad situation where our classes are selling out alarmingly fast. If your desired course is fully booked then do email James asking to go on the waiting list. We do get cancellations so you may still stand a chance!*
*We will also add you to our mailing list (unless you ask otherwise) so you will be one of the first to know our new course dates.
WEEKDAYS
Workshops and classes
There are regular weekday classes and workshops in oil painting, ceramic life modelling and life drawing. You may prefer to learn traditional methods and trusted techniques, but there’s room for free expression and experimentation. On Mondays we open the studio to those who want to work in their own way but in a shared, relaxed and friendly space.
10am – 4pm unless otherwise stated
Mondays:
Tuesdays: Oil Painting with Sally Fisher (This class is full but there is a waiting list and the possibility of sub ins!)
Wednesdays: Untutored Clay Life & Portrait Modelling (10 week terms, 3 a year)
Thursdays: Tutored Clay Life & Portrait Modelling(10 week terms, 3 a year) (This class is full but there is a waiting list and the possibility of sub ins!)
Fridays: Life Drawing with Sally Fisher
WEEKENDS / TWO DAY COURSES
Our weekend workshops are very popular and sell out fast! If you are coming from far away then you may need somewhere to stay – have a look at our guide on where to stay!
Freestyle Stitching with Harriet Riddell (AKA InStitchYou)
returns to Towersey! 29/30 June
Etching with Liam Biswell
(NB Liam is also running a printmaking summer school in August)
Screen Printing with Liam Biswell
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18/19 May (fully booked)
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21/22 September
Wire & Mixed Media Sculpture with James Ort
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3/4 April (NB mid week course) (fully booked)
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12/13 August (NB mid week course)
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15/16 August (NB mid week course) (almost full)
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9/10 November (almost full)
Portrait Drawing with Jake Spicer
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14/15 September (almost full)
Clay Portrait Modelling with Karin Ort
Clay Animal Weekends with James Ort
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31 August/1 September (fully booked)
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7/8 September (1 space left)
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26/27 October (1 space left)
Raku Firing with Eddie Kent (NB dates moved from May)
Clay Life Modelling with Karin Ort
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11/12 May (fully booked)
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30 Nov/1 Dec (fully booked)
The Expressive Portrait with Oliver Bedeman
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10/11 August 2019 (fully booked)
Mosaic Weekends with Rosalind Wates
Underglazing ceramics with James Ort
SUMMER SCHOOLS, SUMMER COURSES & WORKSHOPS
The Phoenix Studio is a fabulous place to be in the summertime. Our summer schools, weekday courses & workshops offer a bit more time to work on more ambitious projects, experiment and extend your boundaries – or to simply idle in the wildflower meadow and watch the world go by.
returns to Towersey! 29/30 June
Printmaking Summer School 19-22 August
2-day Mosaic Summer School with Rosalind Wates 1/2 August
Mosaic Summer School with Rosalind Wates 5-9 August
SCHOOL BASED WORKSHOPS
James works with a few schools throughout the year. He has a great track record of putting on fun, creative and visually striking art projects for children.
Bespoke or tried and tested workshops – To fit your timetables
Please note: James is taking part in a large two-man art exhibition starting late May ending early June. With needing to create a lot of artwork for the show, James will be doing very few private tuition or school based workshops until after the exhibition.
CREATIVE YOUNG ARTISTS
Being a big kid at heart, James relates well to children. He is passionate about his work and his enthusiasm is infectious.
The Phoenix Studio is able to offer a range of inspiring and creative outlets for young artists and families. These are listed below: