Budding street artists from all over the world are being offered the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business, at the new Mintfest International Summer School for Street Arts, which is being held in Kendal in Cumbria from 29 August - 5 September this year.

Students at the week-long residential course will be taught by leading national and international street artists, with a variety of workshops, presentations and discussions.

At the end of the week, the students will have a chance to show off their skills at Mintfest, one of the largest street arts festivals in the country, which takes place in Kendal on the 3-5 September 2010.

Julie Tait, director of Kendal Arts International which organises the Lakes Alive season of events including Mintfest, says: "This is a wonderful opportunity for young and emerging street artists to learn from leading national and international artists, and to showcase their new skills in front of large Mintfest audiences. It is an important step in the County's development as a centre of excellence for street arts."

The course is open to both UK and International students and will cost £200, which includes all accommodation, tuition fees and meals. There will be a maximum of 30 places available, and demand is expected by to high, so people are advised to apply early. The deadline for applications is 26 March 2010.

For the full course brochure click here

For an application form click here

For any further information please contact Jenny Graham at Kendal Arts International on 01539 720252 or email jenny@kendalartsinternational.com

NB New addition to summer school tutors: David Burbidge will be leading the vocal and physical warm ups. For further information click here