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The Wye Valley is home to Tintern Abbey and the Old Railway Station, Monmouth, St Briavels, Ross-on-Wye, Chepstow and
Lydney Harbour. There are also places to paint water and reflections within the forest such as Cannop Ponds. It is a
peaceful, tranquil place where there are many opportunities for painting including rivers with their reflections, bridges,
castles, interesting architecture, cottages, country houses, panoramic views and much more. (Symonds Yat is only
accessible on sketching and walking holidays)
Double Occupancy £575
Single Occupancy £595
Non-Painter £395
Dates : 16th - 19th June
Media : Oils
Type : Studio
This studio course is designed to suit all abilities whether you have never tried
water-mixable oils before or simply wish to improve by adding new
techniques. There are many misconceptions regarding water-mixable oils.
Anything you can do with traditional oils can be done with water-mixable oils
and they are simple to use and easy to clean.
Double Occupancy £875
Single Occupancy £895
Non-Painter £625
Dates : 25th - 30th June
Media : Watercolour
Type : Location
Paint the beautiful Wye Valley with Andrew Hucklesby in Watercolour. We will
paint on location, sometimes completing full paintings and sometimes doing
sketches. There will be opportunity to return to the studio to produce full
paintings from the reference material gained on location.
Double Occupancy £575
Single Occupancy £595
Non-Painter £395
Dates : 7th - 10th July
Media : Watercolour, Acrylic, Pastels
Type : Studio
We will explore different approaches to using water-soluble pencils,
watercolours and water soluble pens with some step-by-step paintings and
the opportunity to produce your own paintings.
Double Occupancy £760
Single Occupancy £795
Non-Painter £535
Dates : 10th - 14th July
Media : Acrylic
Type : Sketching & Painting
Join Dave White on this opportunity to paint water, trees and reflections plus
panoramic views and skies in Acrylics in the Forest of Dean.
Double Occupancy £615
Single Occupancy £640
Non-Painter £395
Dates : 4th - 7th September
Media : Watercolour
Type : Studio
Join Jake Winkle on this opportunity to 'Go Wild in Watercolour!' You will learn
how to paint in his colourful and spontaneous style.
Double Occupancy £575
Single Occupancy £595
Non-Painter £395
Dates : 12th - 15th September
Media : Any
Type : Studio
Join Lynda Appleby on this opportunity to produce compositionally strong
paintings using drawings, sketches and photos to their very best so that your
paintings have real impact.
Double Occupancy £575
Single Occupancy £595
Non-Painter £395
Dates : 6th - 9th October
Media : Pastels
Type : Studio
Carol Kibble will show you how to paint animals and birds using various
techniques with pastels.
Double Occupancy £575
Single Occupancy £595
Non-Painter £395
Dates : 12th - 15th October
Media : Oils
Type : Studio
Learn to Paint Horses, Dogs and other Animal Portraits in Oils. The course will
predominantly be about horses but Mike will also cover painting dogs and
other animal portraits of your choice.
Arrival is from 2pm on the arrival date and the course introduction is at 6pm on the arrival date.
We will leave the hotel at 9.30am each morning, have lunch around 1pm and finish at 4.30pm each day.
The course finishes at 4pm on the departure date.
The deposit is £100 per person.
Most courses cater for all abilities. However, if you are a complete beginner please call to discuss the best choice for you.
For a small additional charge you can have all art materials provided for use only on your holiday. Please see Key Details above for more information on pricing and what is included for each medium.
Art Equipment is available and included in the price such as Easels, Chairs and Boards but please indicate on your booking form if you require these so that we can make sure we have enough available.
Prices exclude travel insurance.
You need to ensure that you have sufficient travel insurance for ALL holidays with us including the UK, Jersey & the EU. We cannot be held responsible for any guest not having sufficient travel insurance for their requirements.
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