Four Day Painting Holidays in Grasmere and Keswick

Grasmere staying at The Glenthorne set in the Easedale valley, yet within five mintes of the village centre. Painting locations will include Rydal Water, Grasmere Lake and Easedale Valley a perfect painting compostions.Painting on location and with demonstrations everyday, for the odd rainy days demonstrations can be taken in the garden room opening directly onto the gardens of the Glenthorne and Easedale Valley.

Where we stay Lakeland art courses will be based at Glenthorne Guest Country House A quiet, peaceful and serene location a Victorian country house set in one of the most delightful and beautiful locations in Grasmere, yet it is only five minutes walk to the centre of the village.It had been the country residence of a prominent Quaker Lynton Taylor,but today offers fully ensuite facilities, with stunning views from the rooms, Conservatory and gardens.The Glenthorne prides itself on its friendly welcome, good cooking from fresh ingredients and a restful beautiful location perfect for enjoying a Lakeland painting holiday in calm and magnificent surrounding.ngle

Course agenda Every day will be spent on location with Jane working alongside supporting,demonstrating and encouraging to develop your own style. Courses start Monday at 12 noon with a welcome meeting and discussion of painting locations etc followed by an afternoon of painting either on location or an inside demonstration.

Two full days will begin at 10am catching the local open topped bus to our first location of the day a few hours spent capturing reflections beside Rydal Water or Grasmere Lake, an inspirational Hot Chocolate, the afternoon spent painting either on location or back at the Glenthorne, finishing around 5pm.

Thursday meeting at 10am painting in Easedale Valley or in Glenthorne Grounds finishing at 2pm .

Four day Painting Holidays in Keswick

Courses are based in Portinscale a pretty village one mile from Keswick staying at Derwent Lodge. Following in Beatrix Potters footsteps we will include Friars Crag, the shores of Derwentwater and beautiful Borrowdale Valley sketching under Catbells looking into the Newlands valley perfect painting days and compostions.Painting on location and with demonstrations everyday, for the odd rainy days demonstrations are taken at the hotel with stunning views of surrounding fells.

Where we stay based at Derwent Lodge Hotel a traditional Luxurious Georgian Manor House, built in 1780 and set in 1.7 acres of grounds in the picture postcard village of Portinscale. It is a mere one minute walk from the shores of Derwentwater,from the slightly elevated position, you can enjoy stunning views of Skiddaw, Cat Bells and beautiful Derwentwater a tastefully furnished quiet lounge overlooking the garden and with a splendid view of the lake, as well as a fully licensed lounge bar. There is plenty of parking within the grounds, a restful beautiful location perfect for enjoying a Lakeland painting holiday in calm and magnificent surrounding.

Four day courses in Keswick and Grasmere 2009 Dates

Spring Watercolours KeswickMon 20th to 23rd April learn how to capture a lakeland landscape simply in watercolour at classic locations around the shores of this beautiful Lake.Price £415.00

Watercolour and Pastels Grasmere Monday 11th to 14th May A popular course painting Bluebells woods is a must on this course suitable for all levels Price £395 ONLY TWO SINGLE ROOMS LEFT

Watercolours in Grasmere and Rydal Water Monday 20th to 23rd July For students who would like to paint classic Lakeland views 'en plein' painting waterfalls, Lakes, and Summer meadows Price £395 2 PLACES LEFT

Summer Watercolours Keswick 10th to 13th August Capturing in Watercolour Lakeland landscapes Famous bridges, quaint villages and lake and mountain views will all be demonstarted suitable for all levels Price 415.00 FULL

Autumn Landscapes in Grasmere and Rydal Water Monday 21st to 24thSept Capture a Lakeland landscape in Watercolour suitable for all levels Price £395 ONEPLACE LEFT

All courses include gentle walking to reach all painting destinations.