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Beach Art

Contact name: William Bartlett
13
Total bookings
Rating
(13)
over 5 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Since giving up full-time teaching I have been discovering how to draw on beaches. I'm happy to share this knowledge with anyone who wants to learn too. I am based in North Cornwall but sometimes in and around Cardiff and for group bookings I am happy to travel to your local beach if I can. Most of my work is based on sacred geometric designs that are relatively easy to produce on your own, although of course it's much more fun to work with others. I can show you how!

Courses, kits & gifts

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Beach Art North Cornwall
2 hours
Next date: 27th Apr 2025
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Beach Art Workshop Wales
2 hours
Next date: 27th Apr 2025
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Jung on the beach: a half day guided walk & magical mandala workshop
½ days
Next date: 27th Apr 2025

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
12 Mar 25'

Tara Bullock reviewed: Beach Art North Cornwall

"We all felt this was a special event and although we've been to Polzeath many times before we didn't realise what a fantastic afternoon we could have just drawing on the beach! Bill starts you off with a quick intro to Beach art, shows you the ropes (literally!), and shares some insights into his unique approach. Then, he lets you practice on the sand with rakes and circle-making tools. Seriously, you don't need to be an artist. Bill guides you, so you can just go with the flow and create patterns and then we all worked together on a final design. The geometric shapes are a bit mind-bending, especially when Bill shows you how many different designs you can make from interlocking circles. It's pretty incredible! Although we didn't stay to watch the tide erase our masterpieces, the photos Bill sent over were wonderful, particularly the drone shots. We even got some enlarged and framed. If this is your first go you don't need to worry as Bill is a lovely man and gentle teacher and the session is an experience that’s worth every penny. A brilliant way to get a different perspective on your own artistic abilities and to experience the beach in an entirely different way."

Beach Art responded:

"Thanks so much for your kind review and happy to hear that everyone enjoyed it. It was a complete pleasure to share some of my beach art stories and techniques and I hope that you'll all be back to have another go in the summer. You're welcome at any of my Wellness Wednesday sessions and I hope you'll join other beach artists at the week long Beach Art Festival in Polzeath at the end of April. You're one of them now! "

12 Jul 24'

Inke reviewed: Beach Art Workshop Wales

"Highly recommended! Our family of four (kids 11 and 14) had a fabulous afternoon with Bill on the beach! After a short introduction to sacred geometry, we set off drawing and just could not stop! So much fun! Bill took amazing pictures with his drone. Very exhausted but very happy we finally stopped and had a last look from above the shore at our art pieces. Thank you, Bill!"

29 Apr 24'

Laura B reviewed: Beach Art Workshop Wales

"We booked this for a private session on Barry Island for a hen party. Everyone had a fantastic time even though it wasn’t the typical hen activity and was still talking about it the following day. Such a fun and different experience whilst also very relaxing. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟"

Beach Art responded:

"Thanks so much for your very kind review! It was lovely to be part of your hen party creative celebrations! I’ll post all the drone photos to my Facebook @beachartists when I get back to Cornwall. Your group were a lot of fun. I wish Em and you all well at the wedding! "

28 Jul 22'

Kaye Locke reviewed: Beach Art Workshop Wales

"Spent a wonderful morning learning how to produce beautiful and huge 'sacred circles' in the sand. We all appreciated Bill's knowledge and passion, and were surprised and delighted when we saw the results of our work taken from above by Bill's drone. Would recommend as an enjoyable, mindful, and satisfying learning experience."