Cabbage Tree Studio IN South Devon hosts ART experiences, workshops and courses

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Coming up….

Summer in paint - Torre Abbey 11th July £25pp

Experiment with watercolours - red5 20th July £75pp

Expressive landscapes in acrylics - red5 3rd August £95pp

In 2024 I took the leap from teaching into life as a full time artist and soon ENOUGH I STARTED UP A NEW COMPANY!

I realised I missed being around people. More than that, I missed witnessing their art journeys, giving support when they may have felt stuck or lost and MOST of all, helping others finding their art spark. I opened up my art studio and worked with two amazing women who had decided to throw themselves into a few months of immersive, studio based, art making. We LOVED it! Within 6 weeks I had set up Cabbage Tree Studio CIC (Community Interest Company / not for profit) for art courses, workshops and events with connection, expression & discovery at the heart .

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"What's a Cabbage Tree"? you may ask....well...the botanical term is Cordyline Australis, locally known as the Torbay Palm.

Back in 2006, I travelled and taught in New Zealand. Whilst I was there I was totally blown away by the breathtaking, dramatic landscapes and fell totally in love with these stunning spikey towers highlighting the Kiwi coastline.

As I spent time in art departments, art colleges, galleries and markets I'd see art interpretations of these Cabbage Trees (in NZ known as such due to the edible young leaves) in paintings, sketches and printmaking - they were everywhere - and SO iconic!

When I see a Cabbage Tree I'm filled with the same awe and excitement that connects me to times of adventure, travel and possibilities.

Those trees make me smile!

It's this same excitement that I love to help others find.

  • Claire is a hugely intuitive teacher and mentor, as well as a talented artist. Her classes are packed with interesting resources and ideas. Her approach is flexible and inspires confidence whether you're looking to develop in a particular area or just have fun! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Claire or anything she runs and organises.

    Clare Helen Welsh

  • If you want to take your art to the next level, I thoroughly recommend Claire Jo Harmer’s mentoring. Her light touch guides without taking over. Her enthusiasm and creative advice inspire and motivate. She is helpful without being overbearing. Her feedback and sympathetic questions help you to focus on what you want to achieve.

    Chris Durrant

  • You can expect a gentle and safe environment to play, explore and surprise yourself. You leave on a high, feeling a sense of achievement, connection and joy.

    Zo Copeland

Book Upcoming Art Workshops

During my 20+ years of teaching art my joy was found in supporting others to create art they wanted to make in their own unique way.

Through exploring our curiosities and experimenting with exciting art techniques we can all find those YES moments, it's in these opportunities, if we take a breath to reflect and respond, that we can find that next step on our personal art journey.

I run regular workshops and events centred around creative expression. Browse my upcoming events through Eventbrite using the link below.

Hope to see you at an event soon!