A small-scale rural centre, dedicated to growing creativity.
A place to develop new skills, supported by a beautiful environment, great food & people who actively enable the creative process. It’s also a place to make and show work, connect with nature and get inspired.
The Colour of Water
A film about Coombe & it’s founder, master watercolorist, Paul Riley.
OPPORTUNITY - Apprentice Studio Manager
INSPIRATIONS
Some of things currently inspiring us in down in the Coombe valley…
For inspiration on glazing, different ceramics techniques and our relationship to the natural world, have a look at David Binns.
For inspiration on glazing, different ceramics techniques and our relationship to the natural world, have a look at David Binns.
Film - Ceramic Review: Masterclass with Dylan Bowen
My main inspiration is music.
POEM: The Painter Dreaming in the Scholar’s House BY HOWARD NEMEROV in memory of the painters Paul Klee and Paul Terence Feeley
Film Richard Batterham - Independent Potter
“The idea isn’t to make pots quickly…”
POTTYMOUTH - Pottery Podcast
A handpicked playlist from one of our porcelain pottery master Adam Frew.
A handpicked playlist from one of our drawing and printmaking tutor Jose Birch.
A handpicked playlist from one of our drawing tutor Laurie Steen who will be teaching drawing at Coombe from 4-7th November 2021 and also this summer, dates tbc.
A handpicked playlist from one of our regular tutors Gerry Dudgeon who teaches ‘unlocking creativity’ at Coombe.
A handpicked playlist from one of our regular tutors Kate Marshall-Evans.
A handpicked playlist from one of our founders and lead watercolour tutor Paul Riley.
A handpicked playlist from one of our resident printmaker- the masterful Sarah Gillespie including a track from her daughter Grace. Sarah is teaching mezzotint in 2021.
A handpicked playlist from one of our ceramics tutors - the fantastic Laurel Keeley. Laurel is teaching in 2021 in Jan, May, June and November.