From street photography to mastering your compact camera to learning how to ‘look’ to drawing at London Zoo, we’ve got a whole new range of fun, unique and informative one day and half day courses.

Our courses are designed to get you up to speed and inspired with whatever creative discipline you are interested in pursuing. We strongly believe that a course should not just teach you ‘the basics’, but should also inspire you to get out there afterwards and continue being creative.

Book one for yourself or book one for a friend… There’s a course for everyone! Find out more at http://www.frui.co.uk/frui_courses/

Well done to our very own painting tutor Selwyn, who last week scooped the 500 Euro first prize in a regional painting competition in Italy!

Here he is (second from left) holding his winning cheque with some of our Italian friends at Hotel Cape. The reason they look so drunk is because they are drunk. Very, very drunk, for that matter. And why not…

And here’s his winning painting:

Here’s a slightly wonky group shot of the the gang on our last painting and photography holiday in Abruzzo!

A little while ago we asked some of our tutors for a few pointers on how to live a more creative life. We got some fantastically inciteful responces (well these are Frui tutors after all!)

Here are some of their best thoughts compiled into a little PDF for you to mull over. (It’s worth noting that while we wholeheartedly agree with Selwyn’s first responce – “Drink as much wine as possible and eat out at least 5 nights a week”, we thought his second offering was maybe a little bit more helpful…)

Click somewhere around here to download Frui’s Creative Tips

To book your spot on the next Drink and Draw click here

Golden light at sunset, incredible location, some ice cold Prosecco, and of course a spot of photography. A magical Frui moment in Abruzzo last week. Pretty much says it all really…

We’re super excited to introduce you to Club Frui. So what the devil is it…?

We say ‘club’, but in truth everyone’s a member. As well as offering our permanent range of inspiring creative learning holidays and day courses, Club Frui is for more impromptu, often one off, short trips and events. We constantly update Club Frui with lots of fun bits and bobs so make sure you check in regularly to see what’s on.

Find out more about Club Frui HERE

STOP! Put those novelty socks down, whomever they’re for, they’ll never wear ‘em! And that joke book… come on now, you can do better than that!

Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? Why not give a loved one something truly inspiring from Frui. Here are some ideas:

1-day course in Photography or Photoshop – £99

Our 1-day courses at the stunning southwest London venue of Hampton Court House cover all the basics of digital photography and/or Adobe Photoshop leaving guests truly inspired. Ideal for those who are new to photography looking to get the most out of their cameras, and those wishing to learn about image retouching and digital manipulation.

Food Safari with 2007 Masterchef winner Steven Wallis – £35

The ideal gift for foodies. Spend a morning in the company of Masterchef winner Steven Wallis on a gastronomic tour around some of London’s more flavourful locations. With cooking demonstrations and hands on workshops and tastings, Steve will inspire guests by introducing them to new flavour combinations and creative twists on traditional recipies.

Photography Social – £10

Give someone a uniquely fun and creative night out in London. Our Photography Socials are lively photography walks (starting and ending in a pub) where guests benefit from tuition from professionals and get to take part in our photo challenge! Please enquire about future dates.

Paris Photography Day Trip – £125

Where better to practice your shutter skills than in the city of art, culture and romance. Our inspiring photography day trips to Paris are ideal for both the complete novice and more advanced photographer. Please enquire about future dates.

A holiday with a difference – From £699

Know someone who would love to escape on an inspirational creative learning holiday in 2010? Frui offers short and long breaks in photography, painting and gastronomy. Ideal for total beginners and those with more experience our holidays are all about creativity, learning, food, wine and fun!

For more information about buying someone one of Frui’s Christmas gifts please call us on 020 7241 5006 or email us at hello@frui.co.uk

Have a fantastic Christmas and make sure you eat, drink and laugh lots!

FRUI WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGISE FOR PUTTING A CHRISTMAS HAT ON THEIR LOGO.  WE IN NO WAY SUPPORT THIS LEVEL OF NAFFNESS. BUT WE COULDN’T RESIST.