Painting holidays in Lake District and Italian Lakes

Painting Holidays in Keswick, Grasmere and Italian Lakes

Lakeland Art Courses by Jane Ward, a professional landscape artist, demonstrator, enthusiastic tutor and contributor to 'Leisure Painter', holding painting holidays in various beautiful locations. All levels of painting ability from total beginners through to Intermediates and in a range of mediums watercolour, pastels and oil. Small friendly groups painting in relaxed and beautiful locations staying in perfect accommodation to enjoy the delights of a painting holiday, a real getaway from the busy life.

Watercolour weekends have been designed for Beginners and Intermediates with the aim to help and improve students and gain more confidence learning the secrets of a watercolour landscape painting. Staying in quality bed and breakfasts based in Keswick with en- suite rooms and close to the town centre. These intensive mainly indoor based workshops are proving to be an excellent start for confidence, inspiration and demonstrating techniques that really work in watercolours.

Four days painting courses are based in Keswick and Grasmere from April through to October catching forever changing scenery, seasons and moods in picture postcard settings ideal painting settings for all levels of ability.

One week courses in Italian Lakes, the secret jewel 'Lake Iseo' a perfect oasis for beginners and experienced painters to sample the delights of painting in Italy. ONE PLACE LEFT

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Where we stay

Weekend courses are based in quality bed and breakfasts close to Keswick centre,Evening meals are not included

Four day courses in the Lake District are based in Grasmere staying at Glenthorne Guest Country House set in the Easedale valley, yet within five mintes of the village centre. .Courses in 2008 will be based in Portinscale, Keswick staying at Derwent Lodge a few minutes walk from the Lakeshore an a mile from the Lakeland market town of Keswick , Four day courses begin on Monday at 12 pm lunchtime and finish on Thursday afternoon at 2pm,Tuesday and Wednesday begin at 10 and finish at 5pm.

Italy courses are based at Rivalago Hotel a four star hotel situated on the lakeshore at the pretty village of Sulzano. The hotel lies amid one of the nicest coves of Iseo Lake, known to locals as'gulf of flowers with unforgettable views across to Monta Isola. Artists will find Monta Isola the largest island in Europe, an oasis of peace and tranquil.

Customers Comments

Thanks for really enjoyable course. I'm going into practice mode now, trying not to lose the new skills.Sandra from Scotland

Thank you Jane for a very enjoyable 4 days painting in and around Keswick. I look forward now to your advise and instruction taking shape in my paintings. Audrey from Cumbria

Thank you so much for a very enjoyable painting course. It was a real treat to be out in such marvellous scenery and to be able to 'dabble' all day.Thank you for your patience and gentle instruction. Carole from Bristol

I just have to tell you that I have had a throughly great time and I feel with some homework time my work will improve, you have given me the extra confidence I need. Best wishes Leslie