Painting holidays in watercolour

Watercolour painting holidays in Southern France.
Ideal for beginners, enthusiasts, established artists and non painting partners.
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Beginners weeks in 2010 - Work with fellow beginners around the studio and secluded gardens

27th March - 2nd April and 16th Oct - 22nd Oct

Should you choose a beginner course?

Beginners attend and are welcome on any of our courses as they are all carefully structured and support will be available.  However, if you would prefer to be with all beginners and paint in the studio and secluded gardens (with stunning views) then a beginners only course is for you.

Many beginners attend our holiday weeks and enjoy working outdoors with mixed ability groups. If you would prefer being in a mixed ability group and working outdoors then any normal holiday week will suit

Beginners Holiday Programme Page

How your holiday works

brush We pick you up from Toulouse or Carcassonne airport or train station, or come by car if you prefer, All you need to bring is yourself, money for two meals out, and paint and brushes)

brush We return you to the airport or train station, at the end of your holiday.

brush All your meals are provided (except for one evening meal and one lunch in Albi. On these trips we give you the chance to sample the delicious local restaurant food).

brush You relax. If you're painting you receive tuition from a qualified teacher and artist.

brush A full exciting programme is provided for painters and there are plenty of activities for non painters.

brush We all take advantage of local events like music and festivals where opportunity arises.

brush You leave your worries at home. Relax paint and discover a different way of life and a beautiful landscape.

brush Develop a passion for painting impressionist watercolours.

brush Don't forget to bring money for drinks in those atmospheric French Cafes.

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2008 Guest Comments

Inspirational location, friendliest hosts ever! Thank you Allan for your love of art and thank you Lesley for the wonderful cuisine

Brenda

 

Seven day programme

brushSaturday – Arrival day. Relax, explore the garden and studio, go for a walk, practice some sketching of garden views.

brush Sunday - Materials and techniques, and loose wet washes in the garden.

brush Monday - Composition and drawing, wash and colour in the garden and studio

brush Tuesday - Excursion day to Albi. Take advantage of sightseeing opportunities in Albi, the stunning cathedral, the Toulouse Lautrec museum and alluring shops.Take lunch in a restaurant or buy a picnic in the food market to enjoy by the river.

brush Wednesday - Colour mixing followed by visiting locations for photos and sketches and painting in the studio.

brush Thursday - Watercolour exercises and painting outside in the the garden

brush Friday - Watercolour exercises and painting outside in the the garden. Evening trip to a restaurant.

brush Saturday - Departure day. You may be able to fit in a trip to Revel Market before you leave.

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Beginners only highlights

 

The two beginners course are identical and provide an introductory programme to successful watercolour painting for complete beginners.

The 6 day structured hands on programme focuses upon materials and techniques as they are used in loose watercolour impressionist painting.in calm quiet and stunning surroundings.

* Work in groups of no more than 4 people

* Try different watercolour papers and find those that suit you (we provide papers)

* Try the different brushes that are used by the world's most successful watercolour impressionists. (bring your brushes but get to try others that we provide)

* Learn the techniques to apply loose and free washes and work wet in wet with watercolour.

* Learn when and how to stretch watercolour paper before use.

* Look and learn how successful artists compose a picture.

* Learn from demonstrations by Allan Kirk.

* Practice the right amount (if any) of drawing needed before you begin painting. (bring a sketch book and pencils)

* Work on colour mixing exercises and apply them in your watercolour painting.

* Work outdoors in the secluded grounds of our Montgey farmhouse with its stunning array of different views and subjects.

* Work in the more controlled environment of the studio to practice watercolour painting from sketches, photos, and Allan Kirk's step by step exercises.

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Contact Lesley and Allan Kirk email to painting@tarnincolour.com