This
course in Painting and sketching runs from a
Monday to a Friday and is held at Monte Rosa,
near Lagos on the far west of the Algarve, Portugal,
one of the most beautiful places in Europe with
numerous beaches with crystal clear sea and
stunning countryside in the surrounding area.
Its remoteness and therefore peace and quiet
makes it a perfect setting for this course.
It is designed for people wishing to develop
paint and drawing skills with newfound inspiration
. Making visual studies in the form of sketches,
painting and photographs of seascapes and dilapidated
rural areas . Starting on coastline nature walks
exploring and gathering then back to the studio
to develop into beautiful finished paintings
.
The
course is fully inclusive including all transportation
(airport pick-ups), professional tuition, meals
and accommodation. All food served is organic
where possible with an emphasis on a healthy
diet. Special dietary requirements can be catered
for.
The
course commences at 9.00 am on a Monday.
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 and nature
photography. 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. Brief introduction to
macro shot and landscape photography.
Tuesday
9.00-12.00 Beach walk looking at basic composition
of seascape and rock formations, making sketches,
watercolour studies and taking photographs.
12-2.00 Picnic Lunch
2.00-5.00 Continue and develop watercolour and
pastel studies searching for inspirational viewpoints
through the lens.
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 and photographs.
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 (£570 approx) per person fully
inclusive of all tuition, materials, use of
equipment, transport to locations outside of
Monte Rosa, accommodation, meals, wine and beverages.
Accommodation:
This price is based on six nights in shared
rooms/apartments. If you wish to have your
own room please add €120 (£80.)
Camping is also available at Monte Rosa. If
you choose to camp the price for the course
will be €750 (£500) per person.
(fully inclusive of all meals.)
If you live locally and wish to attend the
course without accommodation you can of course
do so.
Price: €650 (£433)
fully inclusive of all tuition, materials,
use of equipment, transport to locations outside
of Monte Rosa, meals, wine and beverages.
Terms
of Payment: We ask you to pay 50% deposit on
booking and the remainder at Monte Rosa 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
Faro. We have negotiated deals with EasyJet
and Monarch for groups of 10+ and can offer
substantial deals. For individuals or couples
we suggest you visit their web sites by clicking
on EasyJet
and Monarch
Flights
(Countries outside Europe) Generally you will
fly to Lisbon and get a connecting flight to
Faro but we can pick you up from Lisbon international
airport if you wish.
If
you wish to be informed when courses are scheduled
please fill in the waiting list form below or
contact me direct. Click
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