South Devon based artist creating vibrant, colourful and expressive works inspired by landscape and travel.

Hello!

I’m Claire Jo Harmer

It’s an exciting time as I’m preparing to move into a NEW studio in January 2026! There will be studio space, gallery space AND workshops …a dream come true! I’m also busy working on a brand new collection at my home studio ready for a December showcase at ‘red5’ by the River Dart at Galmpton Creek.

Using my experiences, sketches and photographs for reference, I embrace a spontaneous approach to new works, responding with energy and making marks intuitively.

Get to Know Me

Art Classes & Workshops in Torbay

As an artist and former art teacher of 20+ years, my joy is found in supporting others to create art they want to make in their own unique way. Through exploring our curiosities and experimenting with exciting art techniques we can all find those YES moments, it's in relishing these moments as opportunities, where we take the time to reflect and respond, that we can find that next step on our personal art journey.

Explore Art Workshops

Claire is a hugely intuitive teacher and mentor, as well as a talented artist. Her classes are packed with interesting resources and ideas. Her approach is flexible and inspires confidence whether you're looking to develop in a particular area or just have fun! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Claire or anything she runs and organises.

Clare Helen Welsh
If you want to take your art to the next level, I thoroughly recommend Claire Jo Harmer’s mentoring. Her light touch guides without taking over. Her enthusiasm and creative advice inspire and motivate. She is helpful without being overbearing. Her feedback and sympathetic questions help you to focus on what you want to achieve.

Chris Durrant
At Claire's workshops you can a expect gentle and safe environment to play, explore and surprise yourself before leaving on a high, feeling a sense of achievement, connection and joy.

Zo Copeland