PAINTNG HOLIDAY IN PENZANCE, CORNWALL 2012
Saturday 21st - Saturday 28th July 2012
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In 2012 I'll be running a Painting Holiday based in the historic town of Penzance.
Penzance has a marvellous location on Mounts Bay with views across to St Michael's Mount and Newlyn. There is an excellent shopping centre, many historic buildings, splendid sub tropical gardens and plenty of galleries to visit.
Our self-catering accommodation is in an elegant Georgian house close to the centre but in a quiet location by Penlee Park with its excellent Art Gallery.
Mounts Bay, Accommodation, Penlee Park
I have brought groups to paint in South West Cornwall for several years now as there is such a wealth of wonderful places to inspire the artist. For 2012, our painting excursions will take us to the nearby fishing village of Newlyn
Newlyn Old Quayside
amazing St Ives with its beaches, harbour, cobbled lanes, plus the Tate and Barbara Hepworth galleries,
St Ives Harbour, Barbara Hepworth Garden, view from Tate Gallery Restaurant
plus beautiful Porthcurno where we could also visit the dramatically located Minnack open air theatre.
Porthcurno Beach, Minnack Theatre
We will also paint in Penzance, taking in spectacular Mounts Bay, local gardens and locations near the house.
If its rainy we'll work indoors, I always bring plenty of reference material with me and have found the odd rainy day useful for helping people to concentrate on their work!
In Cornwall the weather can be changeable, although it is usually lovely in summer and rain does not last long.
Penlee Art Gallery & Gardens
Our group will be small and friendly to assure lots of one to one tuition and a happy holiday for all. I give a short talk and demonstration in the mornings with a painting session in the afternoons.
You also will have time to explore, shop, visit beaches and galleries or simply relax in your own way. In the evenings we can relax at the house, eat out, visit nearby pubs, cinema or theatre.
Newlyn Art Gallery
You will need to bring your favourite art materials with you. I teach in any media so bring as much as you like. I'll be dedicating various teaching sessions to different materials and encouraging, though never forcing, everyone to try a bit of everything.
If there's something you really want to learn or concentrate on, just let me know and I'll give advice and support to help you achieve your goals. We will cover watercolour, acrylics, drawing media, pen & wash and oil pastels. Just for fun we will make some sunprints and do a bit of book binding too. There is a good art shop in Penzance where you can re-stock or buy anything you've forgotten.
Sunprint, Location Sketch in Line & Wash
This tutored Painting Holiday is suitable for beginners, improvers and more experienced artists. Non painting partners and pals are welcome at reduced price. There is plenty for them to see and do, they are very welcome ot accompany us on our excursions.
Tuition, accommodation and breakfasts are included in the price of this holiday. Lunches and evening meals are not included in the price and we will either self cater or eat out at one of the many restaurants or pubs nearby.
Local Colour & Wildlife!
Prices for this holiday
1 painter occupying a double room - £600
2 painters sharing a double room - £450 each
1 painter sharing a double room with 1 non-painter - £450 for the painter and £300 for the non-painter.
Insurance
I am an Art Tutor not a Travel Company! I cannot offer corporate holiday insurance but am covered for public liability.
Please arrange your own holiday insurance as you would normally.
Porthcurno
Booking
Please book with me as early as possible so that I can secure accommodation for you. Booking is on a first come first served basis. A deposit of 50% of the total cost is needed when booking and the balance is due six weeks before the holiday commences. To book or ask me any questions, please contact me as soon as possible as spaces are limited on this holiday.
sue.paton@ntlworld.com
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