Art in Aldeburgh

Founded in 2014 by Lesley Shooter, Art in Aldeburgh grew from her belief – shaped by her background in psychotherapy – that creative practice can be a powerful space for reflection, connection, and personal growth. After many dedicated years, Lesley passed Art in Aldeburgh to Caro Burberry, who guided it through a transitional year. Caro continues to teach with Art in Aldeburgh, and the organisation is now led by Anya Waddington, building on the strong foundations Lesley established.

Art in Aldeburgh launched its first course in October 2014, responding to an appetite for high-quality art courses in Aldeburgh for both those new to art and those with some experience. From the outset, courses were held in a quiet private studio on Victoria Road, just a few minutes’ walk from the seafront. The intimate studio setting, combined with small group sizes of just six participants, offers an environment where each person can be supported as an individual – a principle that remains central to the courses today.

During the 2021 and 2022 seasons, Art in Aldeburgh was hosted at The Red House in Aldeburgh, whose beautiful gardens allowed courses to continue safely during the Covid pandemic. The organisation has since returned to its Victoria Road studio, with lunch now hosted nearby at the well-known Lighthouse Restaurant.

Bookings are now open for the 2026 season. A £50 deposit will secure your place, with the remaining balance requested eight weeks before the course begins. Initial enquiries can be made using the booking form on this website.

Course fees are £135 for a one-day course and £255 for a two-day course. Each course is limited to six participants and includes lunch. If you are planning to stay in Aldeburgh, please see the Accommodation page for local suggestions. Accommodation should be booked directly with your chosen hotel, guest house, or B&B.

Contact: info@artinaldeburgh.org.uk

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Recent Reviews

  • Thank you for another fabulous course with Ake – I came away with an incredible amount of work for such a short space of time,much of it work of a kind I didn’t even know I could do! But Ake’s super-encouraging and generous approach liberates me to have a go at anything without worrying about failure, which is often the biggest hurdle for students.
    DIANA

  • This has been an excellent two days – lovely studio Lesley and first class tuition Carole.
    JUDITH

  • Excellent course and tutor which I have enjoyed.
    CHARLES

  • It was a great workshop, well organised and friendly – a stroll to a nice restaurant in the High Street at lunchtime, the good luck to paint on the beach on a sunny day and, most important of all, an inspiring tutor who offered masses of encouragement and guidance. I shall certainly come back again.
    DIANA

  • Please keep doing these courses. I love them. Thank you so much.
    SARAH

  • Ake was so encouraging and has a lovely way with people. Helped build my confidence and gave me many ideas for future projects.
    SHARON

  • It could be impossible to improve on perfection – which the course was – would recommend them to anyone as long as they didn’t take my place.
    ROS

  • I really enjoyed the weekend.
    KATRINA