Arty Party Breaks and lessons

Contact name: Vicki Griggs

102
Total bookings

Rating

(61)

about 9 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Vicki ran The Little Art Gallery in Broadstairs for over 20 years and has been teaching art for over 30 years. Vicki teaches all mediums and subjects to all abilities. Vicki holds many day courses, classes, over night retreats and holidays to Greece. New for 2025 Vicki will be taking groups of budding artists on Fred Olsen Cruises painting beautiful destinations. You can also book private lessons or have a painting party in your own home.

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

BIRCHINGTON

Paint & Sip Party Birchington (includes materials, tuition & complimentary wine!)

3 hours

Next date: 22nd Jan 2026

15 places left

£38.00

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CANTERBURY

Sip & Paint Emily’s Hen Party (exclusive)

2 hours

Next date: 28th Feb 2026

3 places left

£40.00

platinum award

Nr Rye, East Sussex, Rye

Watercolour 1 day course Rye all abilities including lunch

5½ hours

Next date: 2nd Feb 2026

6 places left

£95.00

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Nr Rye, East Sussex, Rye

Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

2 days

Next date: 2nd Feb 2026

12 places left

(45)

£325.00

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Nr Rye, East Sussex, Rye

Watercolour beginner & intermediate course 9 hours over 2 days including lunches Rye

6½ hours

Next date: 2nd Feb 2026

7 places left

(1)

£170.00

platinum award

CANTERBURY

Watercolour painting day including lunch learn to paint in Canterbury

6 hours

Next date: 31st Jan 2026

12 places left

£85.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

25 Nov 25'

hannah reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"Thank you Vicky for guiding us through a wonderful couple of days. Thank you for persevering even through a broken rib, you're trualy dedicated to teaching and we felt it very much. Fab time, fab venue and has reignited a love of watercolour for me and my mum. "

Arty Party Breaks and lessons responded:

"Thank you Hannah for a lovely review. It was great meeting you both and thank you so much for your amazing help too. Keep painting your work is beautiful and I hope I will see you again at another Art & Spa retreat. "

25 Nov 25'

Sue Heath-Caldwell reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"Fantastic course from start to finish. I learnt lots of useful methods and tips. Vicky is skilled and knowledgeable and happy to pass on her many solutions to deal with issues and mistakes that can occur with watercolour. The location was perfect and the hotel was very comfortable. "

Arty Party Breaks and lessons responded:

"Thank you Sue for your kind review. I hope to see you again on another retreat. Best wishes Vicki"

25 Nov 25'

Tracy King reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"What a relaxing break. Never painted before but have enjoyed learning to paint with watercolors. Vicki is a star, great fun but knows her stuff. Really lovely group and lovely to have dinner and breakfast together. Will definitely do this again as a treat to myself. "

Arty Party Breaks and lessons responded:

"Thank you Tracy, it was great fun and I’m glad you enjoyed your first painting experience. I hope to see you again on another art retreat. Best wishes Vicki"

21 Oct 25'

Alyson Sillett reviewed: Watercolour Art & Spa 2 day full board learn to paint @ The Flackley Ash Hotel Rye Sussex

"Very informative tuition for an absolute beginner! Vicki was clear in her instruction and hands on when things didn’t go quite right! We tried a variety of techniques and came away with several pieces of work! Would definitely recommend! "

Arty Party Breaks and lessons responded:

"Thanks you your kind words Alyson. I hope to see you again soon 😁"