Course Programme 2010

Art Holidays Abroad

PAINTING HOLIDAY IN GOZO

27 September - 4 October 2010

Gozo is an island (9 miles x 5 miles) about a half hour ferry journey from Malta. It is still an unspoilt island with a very North African feel to its architecture and landscape. Getting there will require a flight to Malta and either a bus/taxi/hire car journey across Malta (approx one hour) to the ferry terminal.
Regular ferries run to Gozo and once in Gozo, it’s about 20 mins to the accommodation.

By late September the fierce heat has gone from the summer and, usually, it’s warm and bright with seas of a very encouraging temperature. Non painting partners are very welcome and will find plenty to do. Apart from swimming (snorkelling is great) and visiting endless sights around Gozo, the walking is excellent with stunning and memorable views. A day out in Malta is planned as part of the week’s programme.

The accommodation (six self-cateering apartments) is contained within a walled complex and surrounds a swimming pool just outside the village of Gharb.

Mike, assisted by his wife Sue, is organising and tutoring this holiday but is not responsible for transport (flights, hire cars etc). Please speak to him and he will advise.

The price of the holiday includes six days tuition, all meals (prepared by Sue) less five evening meals to give an opportunity to dine out or to use the self-catering facilities in the apartments.

The costs are:
£725 (single occupancy) - £550 (sharing) - less £50 for non-painting partners

Images of Gozo opposite are paintings by Mike from previous visits.

From top: watercolour, etching with watercolour, oil on board

PAINTING HOLIDAY IN FRANCE

11 - 17 September 2010 in the Parc naturel du Perigord, Limousin

I am the visiting tutor for the above week. This will be my second year at this venue. Join me and our hosts Mike and Sara Peel in their beautiful 18th century farmhouse for a perfect Summer break, and enjoy a week of painting and relaxation in France.

What’s Included

• 5 days of painting
• 6 days full board accommodation
• Delicious freshly prepared French/English home cooking
• All airport transfers
• Visits to local market and art exhibition
• Pool/terrace, library and gym
• Evening restaurant visit

Please contact Mike or Sara Peel on 00 33 555481223

or e.mail sara@shades-of-france.com

or website www.shades-of-france.com

The Programme

Where and what to paint. The Peels have:

• A fully equipped art studio facing onto the courtyard
• Local details in and around the farmhouse courtyard and gardens
• Beautiful hamlets and villages
• Local chateaux and grounds
• Rolling wooded hills and valleys
• Meandering streams and tranquil lakes

Each day they provide:

• Breakfast of freshly baked croissants/bread, home made jams, coffee and tea
• Lunch on the covered terrace, or a picnic on location in the countryside
• Tea and homemade cakes
• A three course home cooked meal. One evening we’ll go out to a local restaurant

For a change from painting you may wish to take a stroll, lounge by the pool or go for a cycle ride.

Additionally, there are many places to visit. To name only two: an unforgettable but moving visit can be arranged to the Martyrs Village of Oradour Sur Glane and Limoges is world famous for its porcelain.

For non painting partners they offer perfect countryside for rambling or cycling, two beautiful golf courses (Mike Peel would be delighted to join in), fishing by the lake or river, canoeing or even flying lessons !

Accommodation

They have six twin/double/single bedrooms, four bathrooms including two ensuite. Additional accommodation is provided in a nearby, very comfortable farmhouse chamber d’hote. There is a spacious and relaxing living room, separate dining area and studio with a north facing fully glazed wall looking onto the terraced courtyard. On the second floor is a small library and a well equipped gymnasium. Gardens and trees surround the house and you can relax in complete privacy by or in the pool.

Please note that the course will not exceed 12 students.

Where are they?

They are in the western foothills of the Massif Central in the department of the Haute-Vienne, close to the borders of the Charente and the Dordogne, between the towns of  Rochechouart and Saint Junien. Their home lies in oak and chestnut woodland with views across the hills.

How to get there

Ryanair flies from Bristol, Newcastle, East Midlands, Stansted and Liverpool to Limoges. Flybe flies from Southampton, Exeter and Newcastle to Limoges.  Euro Star and French TGV go to Limoges via an easy change in Paris. Take your car to Plymouth, Portsmouth, Poole, Folkestone or Dover and enjoy a leisurely drive down through France.

Materials

I will advise you on what to bring. They have tables, chairs, drawing boards, easels and cleaning materials. We stock some paper for sale.

Supplements

There are no single supplements for 2010. Prices for other activities are at cost, plus an allowance for transport. They offer a £300 reduction for non painting partners.

Deposit and Balance

£200 per person with the booking and the balance 8 weeks prior to arrival.

                                          All for £695

Paintings shown are from Mike's sketchbook during his teaching week last year. From the top: Market scene at Rochechouart, Geese at Essenac chateau, House near the Peels.

 

One Day Classes at Newlane Studios	Dates	Cost	Availability
Acrylic Painting	Friday 5 March	£60	Places available
Oil Painting	Saturday 10 April	£60	Places available
Watercolour Painting	Friday 14 May	£60	Places available
Oil Painting	Friday 11 June	£60	Places available
Watercolour Painting	Saturday 4 September	£60	Places available
Acrylic Painting	Saturday 20 November	£60	Places available

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Morning Courses at Newlane Studios	Days	Cost	Availability
General Painting - all media	Tuesdays Wednesdays (10 am- 1.30 pm)	£60 per block of five classes	Max 12 persons
Printmaking Includes collagraph, relief, drypoint, monoprints, mixed media and etching	Thursdays 10 am-1.30 pm	£75 per block of five classes plus materials	Max 8 persons
	Dates for Morning courses:
	BLOCK 1  Tuesdays 19 January - 16 February Wednesdays 20 January - 17 February Thursdays 21 January - 18 February
	BLOCK 2 Tuesdays 2 March - 30 March Wednesdays 3 March - 31 March Thursdays 4 March - 1 April
	BLOCK 3 Tuesdays 20 April - 18 May Wednesdays 21 April - 19 May Thursdays 22 April - 20 May
	BLOCK 4 Tuesdays 8 June - 6 July Wednesdays 9 June - 7 July Thursdays 10 June - 8 July
	BLOCK 5 Tuesdays 12 October - 9 November Wednesdays 13 October - 10 November Thursdays 14 October - 11 November
	BLOCK 6 Tuesdays 16 November - 14 December Wednesdays 17 November - 15 December Thursdays 18 November - 16 December               Maximum number is 12 persons. Before booking into a morning class, please speak to Mike as priority is usually given to those already on the morning course. Materials are not provided on the morning classes.

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When booking a course please send a deposit cheque for £25.00 per person per course payable to Mike Willdridge.

One day classes start at 10.00 am and finish about 5.00 pm with a break for lunch; morning classes are between 10.00 am and 1.30 pm.

Included in the cost of our classes is tuition, materials and equipment (we supply everything), a two course lunch with wine and morning/afternoon refreshments. Tuition and equipment only is supplied on the morning courses although some materials and refreshments are available to purchase.

Courses can be booked by phone, email or post. We look forward to hearing from you.