The Course.
The
course commences at 9.00 am on a Monday and runs until
the Friday.
All materials and equipment are supplied by us but
if you wish to bring your own please do.
Monday
9.00-12.00 An introduction to the course and an explanation
of landscape painting. Practice technique and experiment
with course materials
12.00-2.00 Lunch
2.00-5.00 Exploring surroundings making observational
sketches of the various elements that makes up the
local landscape.
Tuesday
9.00-12.00 A walk looking at basic composition of
landscape and rock formations, making sketches and
watercolour studies.
12-2.00 Picnic Lunch
2.00-5.00 Continue developing watercolour and pastel
techniques.
Wednesday
9.00-12.00 Life drawing exercises in the studio exploring
the human form. Developing observational skills with
the application of various media such as charcoal,
pastel and ink.
12-2.00 Lunch
2.00-5.00 Continue life drawing. Discuss and develop
gathered sketches, paintings. Choose direction of
final piece, watercolour, acrylic or pastels.
Thursday
9.00-12 Explore in more depth by embarking on final
piece. Closely guided tuition will be given on technique
and application of materials used.
12-2.00 Lunch
2.00-5.00.Continue working on final piece with the
choice of setting up your easel comfortably outside
in shady tranquil surroundings.
Friday.
9.00-12.00 Continue to work towards completion of
final piece .
12-2.00 Lunch
2.00- 5.00 Round up of the course, mounting and presenting
your work, followed by the end of course exhibition/party.
Price:
€850 per person fully inclusive of all tuition,
materials, use of equipment, transport to locations
outside of El Teularet, accommodation, meals, wine and
beverages and airport pick-up.
Accommodation:
This price is based on six nights in shared rooms/apartments.
If you wish to have your own room please add €120.
Camping is also available at El Teularet. If you choose
to camp the price for the course will be €690
per person. (fully inclusive of all meals.)
Terms
of Payment: We ask you to pay 50% deposit on booking
and the remainder at El Teularet on commencement of
the course.
Methods
of Payment: Euro/Sterling cheque, cash or credit/debit
cards.
Discounts:
For couples booking together we can offer a 5% discount.
Groups of four + can receive a 10% discount.
Flights
(European countries): You will need to fly to Valencia,
Spain. We have negotiated deals with EasyJet for groups
of 10+ and can offer substantial deals. For individuals
or couples we suggest you visit their web sites by clicking
on EasyJet Flights
(Countries outside Europe) Generally you will fly to
Barcelona or Madrid and get a connecting flight or train
to Valencia. We will pick you up from Valencia.
If
you wish to attend this course in painting and sketching
you can do so by filling in the form below or by contacting
me direct. Click here to
contact me.
