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Creative Landscape Painting at Lulworth Cove, Dorset
This area of outstanding natural beauty offers endless inspiration for the artist. From wide vistas over dramatic white cliffs to small groups of boats and other fishing paraphernalia, the fascinating rock formations and vivid colours of stones and seaweeds, the ever changing mood, atmosphere and light in sea and sky, there is something for everyone – here is the inspiration you’ve been waiting for!
Helen Halliday is an experienced tutor and her painting courses are extremely popular – her enthusiasm for her subject is infectious, and her patient and encouraging way of teaching gives every student the chance to progress without feeling inhibited, whatever their standard. She shares her experience and knowledge in a relaxed and informal manner, and many students find her demonstrations an inspiration.
The aim of the course is to allow you to develop at your own pace and in your own way, in a relaxed, friendly and stimulating environment. Every effort will be made to put you at ease and provide encouragement
During the week basic skills and ways of approaching the subject will be demonstrated – the aim is to develop individual creativity by experimenting with colour, composition and materials. Different techniques with watercolour and mixed media will be investigated, looking at contemporary artists to see some other interpretations. This is your chance to discover something new, with a group of like-minded people – whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, this painting holiday will provide you with the creative stimulus you are looking for.
The Hotel
The Cromwell House Hotel provides a relaxing and welcoming base for the holiday. It is only a few minutes’ walk from the sea and has wonderful views from the gardens and many of the rooms. The cost of £530 includes 5 nights
full board and single ensuite rooms. The spacious dining room with views over the village and the sea will be our studio if the weather is wet, though the course will be based outside as much as possible. A materials list will be sent out when booking.
NB the course involves some steep walks to reach the best viewpoints!
The 2008 dates for Lulworth are:
Sunday 20 April - Friday 25th April
Sunday 1st June - Friday 6th June
Sunday 20th July - Friday 25th July
Sunday 14th September - Friday 19th September
Cost £540 including tuition, full board and single en-suite room
(no weekends)
For further information look on www.lulworthcove.co.uk -
booking forms can be downloaded from here.
To contact Helen about a painting holiday please
email
Other painting holidays and weekends
Helen will be teaching holidays for hfholidays next year -
www.hfholidays.co.uk
(phone 0208 905 9388):
May 3-10 Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
June 28-July 2: Landscape Painting at Whitby, Yorkshire
Aug 9-16 Derwent Bank, Lake District
Sept 22-26 Landscape Painting at Abingworth, Sussex
Helen will be teaching weekend courses at Missenden Abbey:
February 22-24
June 20-22
November 14-16
To book or order a brochure phone
01296 383582.
Feedback from painting holidays in Dorset:
Oct '06
Advice offered by art teacher constructive and beneficial - Helen
was always friendly and happy to share all her knowledge - Sonia
Helen worked hard to make this one of the best art holidays I have
been on - Wendy
Sept '06
I really enjoyed the whole experience. The staff were superb and
the food wonderful. The tuition was individually tailored - what
more can you ask? Since I am a complete beginner I needed help at
a level too basic for some, but it was skilfully managed. Thank
you. Above all, it was great fun! - Maggie
Helen's methods of teaching are very relaxed yet so very
informative - Catherine
July '06
I have enjoyed the week very much. I am going away with a clearer
sense of direction with my painting, and how I might get there. -
Ann
June '06
Gained a great deal of new knowledge from Helen, but still was
able to work in an easy, relaxed and creative atmosphere. Great
help towards trying new things - some I'd never thought of!
...Loved the location and would return again as walking and
painting are an excellent combination for me. - Ros
This has been the best course I have been on to date - Hazel
It has been a joy to paint outdoors and the tuition from Helen has
been wonderful - an inspiration to carry on has been instilled! -
Lyn
The hotel was an ideal venue, with excellent food and informal -
Anne
Sept 05
Since Lulworth I’ve been painting as much as possible, but quiet,
leafy Chiswick is not nearly so exciting as Lulworth in a squall.
Thank you for such an exciting and stimulating course, and it was
great fun. Don’t be surprised if I turn up again on one of your
courses! Dominic
July 2005:
’I like the way you get the shapes right yet make it your own’.
‘You’re the most relaxed tutor I’ve come across’.
‘I feel so inspired!’
June 05
Helen – thank you for your enthusiasm and sharing so much of your
expertise! I feel very inspired. Cheers, Joan
Thank you so much for encouraging the use of vibrant colour. Avril
Sept 2004 course:
Absolutely brilliant
I felt spoilt with one to one tuition
Such fun
It’s been a revelation
A breath of fresh air
I’ve learnt a lot
June 04
18.6.04 I would just like to say thank you for a most enjoyable
week on your art course. I was very impressed with the way the
week was organised (never a dull moment) and with your patience!
I picked up some very useful tips and advice and look forward to
having a go at painting some of the sketches that I made - Rick
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