Workshops
Emma offers a year‑round programme of immersive art experiences and retreats, creating spaces where people come together to share, connect and create as part of a growing artistic community. These experiences take place in her home studio Blue Haze in Paignton, at The Boathouse in Preston, The Mercure Hotel in Paignton, on Burgh Island, Dartmoor and in carefully chosen locations that naturally support reflection, expression and creative flow.
Rather than focusing solely on formal teaching, (although the fine art technicalities are taught), Emma’s approach is rooted in shared experience and lived practice. Drawing on over 30 years as a contemporary British painter, she invites participants into the ways of seeing, feeling and working that have shaped her own creative life.
Each experience is an opportunity to explore creativity as something relational – built through conversation, presence, experimentation and mutual encouragement – forming strong, supportive art communities and loyal collectors where people feel seen and inspired.
Emma also brings this experience‑based, community‑centred approach into bespoke sessions for schools, colleges, organisations and businesses, using creativity as a way to foster connection, wellbeing and authentic expression within groups from schools to corporate environments like BMW Academy in Munich, helping teams to access creativity to perform, inspire and communicate more effectively and in a healthy way.
At the heart of all Emma’s work is the belief that art is deeply human, restorative and transformative. Her immersive art experiences and retreats are designed not only to develop creative confidence, but to nourish wellbeing, encourage mindfulness and create meaningful connections – between people, place and creative expression. Through sharing her decades of practice, Emma offers participants a chance to slow down, reconnect and experience art as a way of living, not just making.
Her 30 years of experience has led her to speak at a world congress in Berlin, to help set up numerous creative practices and wellbeing art events, always with true expression and wellbeing at the core.
transformative. Her immersive art experiences and retreats are designed not only to develop creative confidence, but to nourish wellbeing, encourage mindfulness and create meaningful connections—between people, place and creative expression. Through sharing her decades of practice, Emma offers participants a chance to slow down, reconnect and experience art as a way of living, not just making.
“Art is the journey of a free soul.”
— Alev Oguz
A special Artist Way Art retreat on Dartmoor this summer in June 2026 will be a deep dive into the way of being an Artist whilst immersed in exquisite nature of Dartmoor.
STUDIO WORKSHOPS
LARGE PAINTING WORKSHOP
JUNE 9th and 10th 2026
Enjoy a two day workshop creating a large scale piece for your home office or as a gift.
Emma will guide you through your studio practice and help you create a masterpiece to take home.
Suitable for all adult abilities.
£250 includes lunch and most materials
(You are asked to purchase your own canvas so you can decide what scale is suitable for your walls!)
THIS MAKES A GREAT PRESENT, GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Email Emma to book, click link below, limited to 5 spaces in Emma’s home studio in Preston, Torbay, Devon.
ART RETREAT
REWILDING THE ARTIST DARTMOOR
THE ARTIST WAY
27 & 28th JUNE 2026
£295
Step away from the noise of everyday life and into a deeply nourishing creative retreat on Dartmoor, led by artist Emma Carter Bromfield.
Set on a secluded private smallholding just outside Ashburton (near Poundsgate), this beautiful location is surrounded by traditional Mongolian yurts, wildflowers, lakes and ancient woodland, and lies just a short walk from Mel Tor – one of Dartmoor’s most breathtaking viewpoints. It is a place to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with your creative self.
Over two days, you are invited to re-wild your creativity – to walk, wander, paint, write, read, reflect, sing, swim, rest and explore at your own pace. This is not about performance or pressure, but about rediscovering creativity as something natural, instinctive and deeply human.
Emma will gently guide you as you begin The Artist’s Way—the renowned creative journey by Julia Cameron, often described as one of the most profound creative processes available. Drawing on over 30 years of lived creative practice, Emma will share the tools, insights and ways of being that have shaped her own life as an artist.
This retreat marks the beginning of a 12‑week Artist’s Way journey, with continued support through a dedicated online group led by Emma, allowing connection, accountability and community to grow long after the weekend ends. Those who wish will also be invited to complete the journey with a closing celebration retreat.
(Choosing the ongoing 12 week online support and closing retreat in September is optional, you can attend the 2 day June retreat if you prefer).
With only 10 places available, this retreat is intentionally small, spacious and personal – creating a safe, supportive container for creative renewal, connection and transformation.
Places are limited. Early booking is recommended.
👉 Book your place here:
https://emmasisland.com/product/art-retreat-dartmoor-26/
Please email [email protected] if you want more information or call
07786 810277
RETREAT ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation on the land is available in a beautiful bell tent with a woodburner and proper double bed, or a funky converted Mercedes van, all with separate fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms, fire pits and hammocks.
Please as Emma about prices approx £350 for 3 nights (each sleeps 3 people, so partners and family and friends are welcome to enjoy the accommodation with you. The bell tent and the van are in their own separate fields. If your accompanying adults wish to join the actual Artist Way retreat during the 2 days aswell it is available to over 18s at the extra cost of the full price £295).
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SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS IN TORBAY
Small groups (max 5), ensure lots of individual attention in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Great for a group of people you know or come along and meet new friends and share tips and ideas whilst Emma demonstrates and gifts 30 years of professional painting experience. Students are of all abilities, from beginner to advanced, especially good for people that want to learn some great techniques, learn how to convey expression, use different tools, and have fun at the same time.
Art is to be explored and enjoyed! Individual tuition is also available which is discussed beforehand and tailored to the needs of the student.
Please email Emma to arrange or book dates for workshops.
EAZY BREEZY ART SCHOOL
Group workshop starts May 11th 2026
Spaces limited to 12
4 week course, every Monday £140
at The Boat House Preston Paignton, Torbay.
Suitable for all abilities.
To book please email emmacarterislandartist@gmail
INDIVIDUAL TUITION
Individual tuition is available throughout the year, tailored to your needs and timescale. £250 per day to include materials and lunch. 10 til 4pm.
Gift vouchers available…this makes a fab present!
SCHOOLS/ BUSINESSES/ COLLEGES
For school, college or business class enquiries please email Emma.
I have full DBS certificate and am an experienced trainer, of young, old or demotivated at work!
ART HOLIDAYS
See here for details.
ISLAND ARTIST EXPERIENCE
BURGH ISLAND…
2 April 2026
2 June 2026
12 Oct 2026
29 Oct 2026
A special day tailored to bring out your artistic creative juices on the beautiful inspirational Burgh Island.
Small groups ensure lots of individual attention in a relaxed and stunning environment on location at Burgh Island’s beauty spots during good weather or based in the hotel. The island’s unique magic is inspiring throughout all the seasons.
Some materials, coffee and cream tea will be included and will be served in the Burgh Island Hotel.
Island Artist Emma Carter Bromfield will not only help you create a wonderful work of art to take home but will keep you entertained with stories of her 43 year span of island life, island legends, and life as an artist.
Students welcome of all abilities, from beginner to advanced.
Individual Island Artist tuition sessions are also available.
£130
Please book early as limited places.
01548 810514 Burgh Island Hotel Reception to book