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Ernie provides demonstrations in drawing & painting including the techniques of the old masters.

Workshops are available at weekends or midweek (regular mid-week classes are also held). Beginners and experienced alike are welcome, one to one lessons can also be arranged.

He has run projects funded by the Arts Council England and other stakeholders helping adults engage in the arts.

Gift vouchers for tuition or artwork are available.

Some participant reviews;

"Ernie Butler, artist, is an excellent tutor and mentor in the field of painting in the old masters techniques. His work is exceptional and he will take you on a journey back to the days where beauty meets simplicity."

"Beautiful surroundings to paint and relax for a couple of days. The host, Ernie is very hospitable and patient which makes one feel at ease. His work is very inspiring and he encourages you to be free in your expression."


We welcomed Ernie Butler who took us down the road of exploring Charcoal and Ink.

"What a night!
I didn't expect the evening to be so interesting and inspiring. Ernie is an artist and art tutor who paints in oil and draws in pencil,charcoal and ink.
He exhibits internationally, teaches and demonstrates. He took us on a journey of how to apply charcoal and also it's history. We learned it was the earliest form of art used by the Egyptians and the Chinese. He said he liked to paint in the style of Turner and Caravaggio showing us examples of both. He even discussed his drawing principals,the seven principals from which you can draw anything.
We all agreed the way he demonstrated his art in charcoal and ink was so informative held our attention right up until the end. Personally I would love him to return and next time demonstrate his in oil technique. A great evening enjoyed by all. Well done Ernie many thanks from us all."


Beginners and improvers oil painting.

Why not come along and try your hand at oil painting or perhaps you already paint in oils and would like to move on to the next level.

Our expert tutors will guide you through all the materails you need and demonstrate and teach the techniques required to get the best results and enjoyment out of this wonderful medium. Using the safest possible modern materials you will learn traditional and contemporary oil painting techniques.

The studio is set in a beautiful rural location away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In a custom built dedicated art studio in rural Cambridgeshire, designed and fully equipped with professional workstations for each student.


The two and five day courses will commence at 9:30 with coffee. We will then begin activities at 10:00 o'clock until 12:00 with free refreshments availble throughout the day. A llight lunch will be provided and we will then resume tutoring at 13:00 until 15:00 after which we can begin packing, although the studio will be open for some time you to carry on painting should you wish.

Class numbers are kept to a maximum of eight to ensure quality tuition from a professional artist who has studied the techniques used by the old masters and has been commisioned and awarded mutilpe times by the Arts Council England, and exhibited nationally with positive press reviews. So you can rest assured of the breadth of knowledge and skill. This gives you an incredibly high tutor to student ratio to ensure the highest quality of experience.

Good quality accomodation is available nearby for a whole range of budgets at a range of nearby venues.

The courses are always very welcoming, relaxed and friendly with people leaving having learnt new skills and made new friends, we look forward to seeing you there.

Some participant reviews
"Ernie Butler is an excellent tutor and mentor in the field of painting the old masters techniques. His work is exceptional and he will take you on a journey back to the days where beauty meets simplicity."

"Beautiful surroundings to paint and relax for a couple of days. The host, Ernie is very hospitable and patient which makes one feel at ease. His workd is very inspiring and he encourages you to be free in your expression."

More about the tutor - Ernie Butler
Ernie Butler is an artist and art tutor who paints in oils and draws in pencil, charcoal and ink. He exhibits nationally, teaches, demonstrates and has been funded by the Arts Council England, as well as others. He trained under William Calladine who was apprenticed to the last living Dutch old master Jan Hendrik Eversen on courses specifically designed to teach the techniques used by the old masters, using the Flemish technique. He has also extensivelly studied these techniques as well as others including specific artists such as Turner, Constable etc. Having studied the techniques of the old masters he has incorporated these methods into his own art. His work displays a sense of light and atmosphere. You can see examples of his work on this website.



Dates for this course are;


 Please contact us for our current course schedule

Each weekend is £190.00 per person which includes a light lunch and all materials to get you started
(does not include accomodation or transport, a prefered accomodation list will be sent out)
To book please use the contact button above.
We look forward to seeing you there !


Learn the techniques of the old of masters

This course will teach the techniques of the old masters in both the informational and practical skills needed to paint in this style. From preparing the support through to the finished painting. Including such things as drawing the image, transfering the image to the support, support preperation, initial layers, glazing and finishing the painting, and of course the materials used.



The studio is set in a beautiful rural location away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In a custom built dedicated art studio in rural Cambridgeshire, designed and fully equipped with professional workstations for each student.



The two and five day courses will commence at 9:30 with coffee. We will then begin activities at 10:00 o'clock until 12:00 with free refreshments availble throughout the day. A llight lunch will be provided and we will then resume tutoring at 13:00 until 15:00 after which we can begin packing, although the studio will be open for some time you to carry on painting should you wish.

Class numbers are kept to a maximum of eight to ensure quality tuition from a professional artist who has studied the techniques used by the old masters and has been commisioned and awarded mutilpe times by the Arts Council England, and exhibited nationally with positive press reviews. So you can rest assured of the breadth of knowledge and skill. This gives you an incredibly high tutor to student ratio to ensure the highest quality of experience.

Good quality accomodation is available nearby for a whole range of budgets.

The courses are always very welcoming, relaxed and friendly with people leaving having learnt new skills and made new friends, we look forward to seeing you there.

Some participant reviews
"Ernie Butler is an excellent tutor and mentor in the field of painting the old masters techniques. His work is exceptional and he will take you on a journey back to the days where beauty meets simplicity."

"Beautiful surroundings to paint and relax for a couple of days. The host, Ernie is very hospitable and patient which makes one feel at ease. His workd is very inspiring and he encourages you to be free in your expression."

More about the tutor - Ernie Butler
Ernie Butler is an artist and art tutor who paints in oils and draws in pencil, charcoal and ink. He exhibits nationally, teaches, demonstrates and has been funded by the Arts Council England, as well as others. He trained under William Calladine who was apprenticed to the last living Dutch old master Jan Hendrik Eversen on courses specifically designed to teach the techniques used by the old masters, using the Flemish technique. He has also extensivelly studied these techniques as well as others including specific artists such as Turner, Constable etc. Having studied the techniques of the old masters he has incorporated these methods into his own art. His work displays a sense of light and atmosphere. You can see examples of his work on this website.


Dates for this course are;


Please contact us for our current course schedule

Each week is £475.00 per person which includes a light lunch and basic materials
(does not include accomodation or transport, a materials and prefered accomodation list will be sent out)
To book please use the contact button above.
We look forward to seeing you there !



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