Cabbage Tree Studio IN South Devon hosts ART experiences, workshops and courses
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Opportunties….
Abstract painting techniques, One evening a month, 4 month course, £120pp at AKUTA or £35 per session.
Portfolio Immersive course, developing your own practice with Claire Jo Harmer. You’ll receive 1:1 support and up to two studio sessions each month.
FREE Family Art Drop In TORQUAY 14th February 2026 10-2 at Torre Abbey
FREE Family Art Drop In BRIXHAM 19th February 2026 10 - 2 at AKUTA, 6 Bolton St.
Markmakers, Term Time Wednesdays 10 - 12, 1 SPACE remaining only.
TLC, The Looking Club, monthly group, responding with our own creations to the ‘artist of the month’ starting April 2026.,
Paint monthly art group, 10 spaces, 7 - 9pm. Monthly membership. Over the year we explore painting techniques including watercolour, gouache, acrylic and oils.
Studio Mondays, these bespoke 1:1 Studio Experiences are bookable on limited dates. A day is 10 - 4 (£150) or a half day, 10- 1 (£95). You can work toward your unique goals from developing drawing techniques to expressive painting approaches with Claire’s support. Art materials included, just bring your enthusiasm.
YOUR Studio Day, 1 place remaining, - bespoke painting day at Torre Abbey designed with your individual goals in mind, includes a 1:1 discovery call to prepare your painting day in detail, 10th May, £135pp all bespoke supplies inc
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.
Upcoming Art experiences
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.
Throughout the year I host a handful of carefully designed day ‘Painting Experiences’ at Torre Abbey, these are bookable through Eventbrite using the link below. I also run FREE Family Art Drop In days and community project workshops. To see the latest opportunities with CABBAGE TREE STUDIO CIC, check out the Facebook Page here.
Hope to see you at an event soon!
What has cabbage tree studio been up to?
2025 has been an exciting year for project and collaborations. Picturesque Torbay has been an amazing success reaching a WIDE audience with over 300 participants in the project!
Brixham’s Red Earth was a VERY exciting heritage project where we explored Brixham’s amazing history of red ochre mining and the connection with the ‘red sails at sunset’ on those glorious Brixham Trawlers from the 1800’s.
This summer I facilitated the decorating of a 3 x 2m mural on canvas with schools and a family art drop in for Devon Wildlife Trust as part of the Saving Devon’s Treescapes celebration!
We just celebrated Fantasy Foundry - reimagining Castle Circus as a Fantasy Landscape - LOVED this opportunity to meet people, support their art journey and embrace a chance to play with watercolour and ink!
What a joy to paint outside with a community group as part of South Devon’s National Landscapes and the ‘Life on the Edge’ project!
Now busy developing brand new works at my home studio in Paignton.
I’m loving responding to places using my intuition by letting my natural impulses choose colours, marks and the composition of these landscapes.