Helen Halliday painting holidays 2010

Creative landscape painting in Basunti, India -
10-21st April 2010:

This tour is led by Helen Halliday and includes painting in the morning and evening and sightseeing with sketchbooks in hand. The price for this 12-day tour is £880 plus flights, but for more details including booking, please visit the Basunti website and read the attached PDF document.

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!


Lulworth 2010 (cost: £555 ):

April 25-30
June 6-11
July 4-9
September 12-17

For further information look on www.lulworthcove.co.uk - booking forms can be downloaded from here.


HF Dates 2010:

May 15-22: Rambles with a Sketchbook - Selworthy, Somerset (HF)

June 26-July 3: Painting Seascapes and Waterscapes - St. Ives (HF)

July 10-17: Landscape Painting - Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight (HF)

October 18-22: Learn to Paint - Alnmouth, Northumberland (HF)

November 15-19: Learn to draw and paint portraits - Malham, Yorkshire (HF)

0845 470 7558 www.hfholidays.co.uk

To contact Helen about a painting holiday please email
 

Feedback from painting holidays in Dorset:

June 09

‘It’s been a marvellous five days. You have encouraged me, offered help, advice and guidance at just the moment it was needed’. Gill

April 09

'This has been quite a revelation!’ Anna

June 08

‘Beautiful spot, inspirational leadership and a great hotel to work from’. Margaret

June 07

‘An excellent course with plenty to think about!’ Gordon

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
 

"... a short note to say a very big thank you for a very inspiring week – I now feel I have a little person sitting on my shoulder saying ‘just go
for it!’ "(Fran)

Group demo. near Stair Hole 

Painting the Cove 

Good viewpoint above 
the hotel 

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