About Tregony Contemporary

For over a decade, Tregony Contemporary has built a strong reputation for championing observation-led painting, curating exhibitions of depth and rigour, and nurturing a vibrant community of artists, collectors, and writers both in the UK and internationally. This foundation uniquely positions us to create a workshop programme that is both culturally rich and artistically ambitious.

Launching in 2026 a new programme of high-level, immersive workshops led by accomplished painters represented by the gallery. Our aim is to create a workshop experience that is artist-led, and thoughtfully curated, offering a level of depth, focus, and refinement that complements the gallery’s ethos and distinguishes the programme within Cornwall’s creative landscape. Tregony Contemporary In Residence, will be the foundation for a regular programme of workshops, establishing a distinctive space in the UK for high-quality, art-centred residential experiences.

Workshop Description

Join us for a a week long immersive artistic experience led by award winning artist Erin Raedeke at Caerhays, located on the south coast of Cornwall. Caerhays Castle and Gardens overlooks the stunning Porthluney Beach with direct access to the South West Coast Path. Caerhays has been owned since 1860 by the Williams family, and is worldrenowned for its award winning National Magnolia Collection and spectacular spring woodland gardens. The estate offers an exceptional environment: a historic castle, sweeping gardens, coastal vistas, and a range of highend accommodation. There are direct flights from Dublin and London Gatwick airports to Newquay, Cornwall and regular train service from London Paddington Station to St Austell, Cornwall.

The workshop will focus on perceptual, observational painting in one of Cornwall’s designated areas of outstanding natural beauty. We are offering a rare opportunity for you to deeply engage with your painting practice in the intimate setting of the Caerhays Estate.

Before leaving for the workshop, Erin will schedule a one on one 30 minute zoom session with each participant to discuss goals and areas to focus on during the workshop.

Immersed in the English countryside, during this workshop, Erin will introduce the painting sessions with a visual presentation that presents and outlines a particular daily focus, colour and light will be our guide. We will learn the language of colour that will describe each of our unique perceptions of the landscape. Using a palette nearly void of earth tones, but rather made up of potent colours, such as phthalo green and quinacridone red, we will explore these colours strengths as well as how to use them to create sensitive, nuanced colours, that still retain their vitality. Demonstrations, individual guidance, sharing her expertise in colour mixing and each participant will receive their own set of colour wheel cards hand painted by Erin to accompany their artistic journey. This workshop will continue to influence your creative journey long afterwards

Day 1 – Meet at Newquay Airport / St Austell Station, arrival and welcome to Caerhays EstateDay 2 – Demo/Morning and Afternoon Painting/Evening Artist Talk, Erin RaedekeDay 3 – Demo/Morning and Afternoon Painting/Evening ExcursionDay 4 – Demo/Morning and Afternoon Painting/Evening Artist Talk, Michelle MaddoxDay 5 – Demo/Morning and Afternoon Painting/Evening TalkDay 6 – Demo/Morning and Afternoon Demo/Portrait Painting/Evening TalkDay 7 – Demo/Morning and Afternoon PaintingDay 8 – Farewells and Depart

Workshop Supply List

About Erin Raedeke

Following her solo exhibition Living Space, Tregony Contemporary, Cornwall, England 2025. We are thrilled to announce that Erin will be holding a week long workshop with Tregony Contemporary In Residence to coincide with the opening of a new collection of work showing in a two person exhibition called ‘EMERGE’ alongside gallery artist Michelle Maddox, June 2026.

Known for her quietly resonant still life’s and interiors. Erin brings a fresh and thoughtful sensibility to the tradition of perceptual painting. Erin Raedeke holds an MFA from American University in Washington, D.C., and has exhibited widely in the United States and internationally. Her work was selected for the prestigious BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Alongside her studio practice, she is a dedicated teacher and mentor, and her work is represented in numerous private and public collections.

“My relationships, past and present, and history are sifted through in order to find truths both personal and universal. My goal in painting is to invite the viewer to engage in an honest conversation”.

Accommodation on the Caerhays Estate.

The venue for this week long art immersion is the magical Caerhays Estate with it’s world famous spring gardens, a magnificent castle and stunning Porthluney Beach with direct access to the South West Coastal Path.

Caerhays has a variety of accommodation, which includes The Vean, a beautifully restored Georgian country house, offering breathtaking views over the historic Caerhays Castle gardens. This tranquil and secluded setting lies just under a mile from the sandy Porthluney Beach. The three storey house features eight elegant en suite double bedrooms. With its grand dining room and timeless interiors this provides a beautiful base for our immersive workshop. Additional cottages available, The Old Village Hall, has 2 double bedrooms and 1 single, Old Cart House, has 2 double bedrooms. Caerhays’ Village offers a combination of privacy, landscape, comfort, and atmosphere making it an ideal setting for the type of curated, elevated experience we know you will enjoy

Catering is fully inclusive throughout the residency, beginning with welcome drinks and dinner on Thursday 4 June. Our private chef and his team source exceptional local produce and provide a varied menu, with all dietary requirements accommodated. Each day includes a generous buffet breakfast with cereals, breads and pastries, fresh fruit, natural Greek yogurt, juices, Pencoose honey, and a full range of teas and coffees. Lunch is a two-course working meal with vegetarian choices. Afternoon tea features homemade cake or scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Evenings begin with canapés followed by a choice of two main dishes and dessert, served with wine and refreshments.

1. The Vean

2. The Old Village Hall

3. Old Cart House

Itinerary

Make a ReservationCapturing Colour in the Landscape with Erin Raedeke

Total cost is based per room and number of occupants:Solo workshop participant: £3,950.Workshop participant with travel companion: £5,400Two workshop participants sharing a room: £6,500

Places are now full. Online booking is no longer available. Please email us to confirm if there is any current availability.

For more information please email in-residence@tregonycontemporary.com

Deposit Options:

Single Occupancy Solo Workshop Participant - £750 deposit Double Occupancy Workshop Participant with Travel Companion - £1500 deposit Double Occupancy Two Workshop Participants - £1500 deposit

Whats Included

• 8 days, 7 nights, High end comfortable accommodation.
• Ground transport from Newquay Airport or St Austell train Station and returns.
• All breakfasts, lunches, afternoon tea, dinners and complimentary wine and refreshments.
• 6 full days painting with instruction.
• Complimentary goodie bag including handmade colour chart by Erin Raedeke
• Before leaving for the workshop, Erin will schedule a one on one 30 minute zoom session with each participant to discuss goals and areas to focus on during the workshop.
• Additional activities include, evening talks, mini portrait painting demonstration, entry to the world famous gardens at Caerhays, Excursion to St Mawes, Cornish fishing village, located in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), invitation to the private view and opening of ‘EMERGE’ two-person exhibition at Tregony Contemporary followed by dinner at local restaurant.

A deposit of £750 per person will reserve your room and space(s) in a workshop. You may cancel your reservation for a full refund of the deposit within 24 hours. After 24 hours, the deposit is nonrefundable. Full balance and signed contract are due four months before the beginning of the workshop.

Please read the contract for complete terms and conditions.

For more information please email in-residence@tregonycontemporary.com