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Painting Holidays in Grasmere
Four day courses in the Lake District are based in Grasmere staying at 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 Glenthorne Guest Country House, A quiet, peacful 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.ngleSingle, twin and double ensuite rooms
Course agenda
Every day will be spent on location with Jane working alongside supporting,demonstrating and encouraging to develop your own style.
Courses starts 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 or alternate tipple at the local Inn, 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 with a very informal critique.
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Whats Included
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3 Nights Bed and Breakfast Packed lunches Afternoon teas Evening Meals All tutition
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Available 2008 Dates
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* Summer Watercolours Tues 26th to Fri 29th August A course for students who have had experience in painting but never had a go on location, covering composition, tonal perspective, and 'what to put in and leave out' idea for beginners and Intermediates. Price £395 Spaces still left *Watercolours for beginners Stage 2 Mon 15th to Thurs 18th September A course for students who have dabbled and would like to know how to take watercolours a stage further, tonal painting, softening and how to paint misty landscape scenes Price £395 Spaces still left *Watercolours for Beginners Monday 20th to 23rd October A course for someone who has always fancied watercolours, a step by step course with lots of demonstrations, all basic techniques will be covered and a day painting and sketching beside the Lake, Autumn colours will be amazing.Price £395Spaces still left
All other courses are suitable for students who have painted before and would like a gentle push in a new direction or just to enjoy painting in a small and friendly group in beautiful scenery, all courses include gentle walking to reach all painting destinations. |
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Lakeland Art Courses Grasmere, Lake District |
For a brochure contact Tel 017687 72471 |
Courses are limited to a small group so early booking is recommended, email for a brochure and booking form or
Tel 01768 772471 to discuss courses.