DEDHAM HALL . SUFFOLK. JULY 23rd - 30th 2011
TEL: 01206 323027
outside the dining room 2010
Another fabulous week, 20 students, all got on well, anyone walking in to the studio would think they'd all known each other forever. Wide range of experience from beginner to exhibition standard
This year (2010) we visited Woodbridge and Flatford, painted by the river and in the grounds at Dedham Hall. We were rained off going to Pin Mill this year, I also had plans to visit a large landscaped garden nearby, also rained off. We made up for this by studio demonstrations and working on material gathered earlier
Enjoy painting in the tranquil surroundings of Constable country. As well as being a painter’s paradise the vale of Dedham has many attractive walks. The picturesque villages of Kersey and Lavenham are nearby.
Dedham Hall is set in six acres of ground.
The course covers techniques and materials with a view to improving your painting. I welcome beginners as well as the more experienced painter. There is a large studio in the grounds in which you will be able to work or watch a demonstration on oil, acrylic or watercolour in the evening.
PAINTING IN FRANCE
Our trip this June was a huge success. Nine lovely students, enjoyed the locations, trip to market, food and accommodation, all brought about by our wonderful hosts Giles & Louise.
What a wonderful painting week we had at Manzac d'en Bas! It far exceeded my expectations. It was quite one of the best painting holidays I've had (and I've had a few)' Anne Davison
'Thank you so much for being so wonderful on our painting holiday. It was such fun and you organised the whole thing brilliantly. We all thought that you, Giles and Louise were quite marvellous and just made the holiday'. Fiona Irens
Next years dates are 14th - 21st June 2012
THE COURSE
All our painting locations and picturesque villages are within an easy 10 -15 minute drive or within the grounds. Mo welcomes all abilities on her courses as she teaches on an individual basis in the medium of your choice. There are also plenty of group demonstrations with opportunities for questions. Each day there is a morning and afternoon painting session with a relaxing picnic and a glass of wine. Evenings are for relaxing and reviewing the days work with a drink before enjoying the wonderful French cuisine.
PRICES 2012
Approx £750 - £800 ( depending on exchange rate fluctuations. Reduction for sharing)
Includes:
Tuition
Seven nights accommodation
Continental breakfast Picnic lunch with wine
Coffee, tea, biscuits
Pre dinner drinks
Five dinners
Five full days painting
Free day to visit local town and market.
Transport to and from airport and to painting locations
Not included: Travel and flights to France. Two meals in a local restaurant
ACCOMMODATION
Stay in the lovely Gites at Manzac d’en Bas Total of three double rooms, three twin rooms and two single rooms all en suite
Manzac d'en Bas is a 150-year-old former farm set in the tranquil countryside of the Ariege. The house, swimming pool and recently renovated farm buildings are all south-facing and have outstanding views of the Pyrenees
THE AREA
The Ariege is one of france's undiscovered treasures with stunning countryside, colourful markets and pretty towns and villages
Situated in the Ariege Department of the Midi Pyrenees in South West France. It is half way between the City of Toulouse
(1 hour's drive) and the Pyrenees Mountain Range, in the Arize valley between Foix and Carbonne.
LOCAL AMENITIES
Manzac d'en Bas overlooks the Arize river valley and the attractive village of Daumazan (2kms away) which has a bakery, patisserie, small supermarket, newsagent, butcher, chemist, bank, post office, a couple of bars, a restaurant, and a 12th century church. There is also a selection of restaurants within 30 minutes of Manzac.
PLACES TO GO / THINGS TO DO
The Ariege is one of France's undiscovered treasures with stunning countryside, colourful markets, pretty towns and villages, great wildlife, especially birds, mediaeval Cathar castles, spectacular limestone caves as well
as a wide range of activities and places of interest to visit to suit all ages
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For more information about the painting holidays abroad please visit my web site
ACCOMMODATION
Stay in the lovely Gites at Manzac d’en Bas Total of three double rooms, three twin rooms and two single rooms all en suite PRICES
£690 - £750 (subject to exchange rate fluctuations)
Includes: