Artist, tutor, author and demonstrator
Holidays
Carole is a very versatile painter who has been a professional artist and tutor for many years. Her approachable style of teaching will ensure you will get the most out of your painting holiday as she encourages beginner and more experienced artists alike.
Carole will demonstrate a wide variety of tips and techniques to get the results you want whether a complete beginner or a more accomplished artist.
Paint historic Buxton, Peak District:
4th-8th Oct, 2026
Join Carole to paint in and around Buxton in the stunning Peak District this Autumn using pen and wash and watercolour
Join Carole to sketch and take photographs on location around picturesque Buxton, returning to the studio to complete our paintings in pen and wash and watercolour.
Historic local subjects will include Buxton Pavilion Gardens, The Opera House, the Crescent and the main high street in Buxton, all of which are within walking distance of the hotel and each other.
Sketches might be pencil/pen, pen and wash or small watercolour studies which can be developed into a pen & wash or watercolour landscape as you prefer.
Carole's approachable style of teaching will enable you to get the most from your paintings as she will assist you with plenty of one-to-one tuition.
Also, through a combination of demonstrations and tips & techniques she will show you how to get the results you want whether a complete beginner or a more accomplished artist.
Historically known by the Romans as 'Aquae Arnemetiae', or the Spa of the Goddess of the Grove, Buxton is one of England's finest spa towns, nestling amongst the Derbyshire hills on the fringe of the Peak District.
At a height of over 1,000ft, Buxton is the joint highest market town in England, but is perhaps most famous for its 'healing' spa waters.
Visitors have travelled to bathe in Buxton's mineral waters for thousands of years but Buxton is also deservedly renowned for its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture - much of it linked with the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a spa town to rival Bath back in the 18th century.
Book via the Alpha Painting Holidays website from the link below.
What it costs
Single Occupancy
£925
Double Occupancy
£825
Non Painters
£625
Please click below to book
Alpha Painting Holidays is one of the UK’s leading painting holiday companies, providing exceptional all-inclusive residential holidays taking pride in paying great attention to every aspect of your holiday. The destinations, the hotels and all the painting locations have been thoroughly researched to ensure they meet the criteria expected from a superb painting holiday. Alpha provides a complete package experience so that you don’t need to worry about anything other than enjoying your painting and the holiday.
Paint magnificent Gibraltar:
7th-14th November, 2026
Join Carole to paint Gibraltar's unique views and atmospheric street scenes for some Winter sunshine
Join Carole for this unique opportunity to paint a diverse range of subjects in sunny Gibraltar this Winter
From the hustle and bustle of busy Main Street where we can sketch the buzz of cafe scenes and historic architecture including Casemates and Mackintosh Square, to the majestic views of the Straits of Gibraltar and the Atlas Mountains of Africa.
We will also paint in the tranquil Botanical Gardens, opposite the hotel, and from the hotel terraces themselves we can paint the Bay of Gibraltar and the beautiful sunsets off the coast of Spain.
During the holiday we will visit Europa Point where we can paint the Rock of Gibraltar, the Iconic Lighthouse and views of the coast of Africa and Camp Bay along with the Bay of Gibraltar with its many docked ships
On your leisure day, we will have a 'Rock Tour" as an excursion using Inside Out Rock Tours (who will be looking after our group throughout the holiday). If, as a non-painter, you are interested in other tours please let us know.
Carole's approachable style of teaching will enable you to get the most from your paintings as she will assist you with plenty of one-to-one tuition.
Also, through a combination of demonstrations and tips & techniques she will show you how to get the results you want whether a complete beginner or a more accomplished artist.
Book via Alpha Painting Holidays website using the link below
What it costs
Single Occupancy
£2475
Double Occupancy
£2095
Non Painters
£1525
Please click below to book
Alpha Painting Holidays is one of the UK’s leading painting holiday companies, providing exceptional all-inclusive residential holidays taking pride in paying great attention to every aspect of your holiday. The destinations, the hotels and all the painting locations have been thoroughly researched to ensure they meet the criteria expected from a superb painting holiday. Alpha provides a complete package experience so that you don’t need to worry about anything other than enjoying your painting and the holiday.
Vale of Llangollen Wales:
23rd - 27th May, 2027
Join Carole Massey in the stunning Vale of Llangollen, where you
will paint cascading rivers, canals, aqueducts and beautiful buildings using pen & wash and watercolours.
Join Carole in this artist's paradise to paint on location in the stunning Vale of Llangollen. This is an accessible course for all abilities, with opportunities to paint outdoors every day.
Many of the painting locations are close by, especially the interesting buildings of Plas Newydd and the majestic views of the River Dee at Victoria Promenade.
We will also visit places such as Valle Crucis Abbey & Eliseg's Pillar, the magnificient Chirk Castle with its beautiful gardens and Llangollen canal at Pontcysyllte.
Subjects will include castles, ruins, bridges, buildings, water, reflections, rocks and the canal.
Throughout the course, you will explore the fundamentals of colour mixing, composition, and brush technique.
You will practice techniques that help to create depth, light, and texture and will develop landscape paintings that convey atmosphere, perspective and mood.
Book now to secure a place in this idyllic artist's paradise.
Accommodation will be at the Wild Pheasant hotel and Spa.
What it costs
Single Occupancy
£1195
Double Occupancy
£975
Non Painters
£750
Please click below to book Carole's painting holiday
Alpha Painting Holidays is one of the UK’s leading painting holiday companies, providing exceptional all-inclusive residential holidays taking pride in paying great attention to every aspect of your holiday. The destinations, the hotels and all the painting locations have been thoroughly researched to ensure they meet the criteria expected from a superb painting holiday. Alpha provides a complete package experience so that you don’t need to worry about anything other than enjoying your painting and the holiday.
Chateau de Pourpry, France:
11th - 18th June, 2027
Join Carole Massey to sketch and paint landscapes 'en plein air' and paint portraits from life
at this beautiful French Chateau near to Toulouse.
Château de Pourpry is a charming historic guest house and estate located in Damiatte, in the Occitanie region of France, known for its tranquil setting, permaculture focus, natural swimming pool, and local French cuisine.
It provides a blend of historical elegance with modern comfort, featuring gardens, terraces, and a restaurant.
Join Carole in this artist's paradise for a week long studio based course for all abilities, with opportunities to paint in the beautiful Chateau gardens.
Throughout the course, you will explore the fundamentals of colour mixing, composition, and brush technique.
You will practice blending and layering methods to create depth, light, and texture, develop landscape paintings that convey atmosphere, perspective and mood.
You will also learn how to create lifelike portraits, focusing on proportions, form and skin tones and gain confidence in your own creative style while creating a series of finished paintings.
Book now to secure a place in this idyllic artist's paradise.
Price includes full board, meals and transfers from Toulouse airport.
Cordoba, Spain:
25th Sept-2nd Oct, 2027
Join Carole for this exciting opportunity to paint the beautiful villages and countryside of Southern Spain
Join Carole in this stunning region of Southern Spain to soak up the sunshine and picturesque surroundings on this accessible course for all abilities, with opportunities to paint outdoors every day.
Southern Spain is well-known for it's white washed hilltop villages, amazing light and stunning countryside and the area around Priego Da Cordoba is no exception. We will visit places such as Priego, Luque, Zuheros, Cabra and Zagrilla Alta.
Carole's approachable style of teaching will enable you to get the most from your paintings as she will assist you with plenty of one-to-one tuition, en plein air sketchbook work including pen & wash as well as longer studies.
Through a combination of demonstrations and tips & techniques she will show you how to get the results you want whether a complete beginner or a more accomplished artist.
Book now to secure a place in this idyllic artist's paradise.
Accommodation will be at the Hotel Rural Huerta de las Palomas
What it costs
Single Occupancy
£1895
Double Occupancy
£1725
Non Painters
£1325
Please click below to book
Alpha Painting Holidays is one of the UK’s leading painting holiday companies, providing exceptional all-inclusive residential holidays taking pride in paying great attention to every aspect of your holiday. The destinations, the hotels and all the painting locations have been thoroughly researched to ensure they meet the criteria expected from a superb painting holiday. Alpha provides a complete package experience so that you don’t need to worry about anything other than enjoying your painting and the holiday.