Landscape Painting Course 2

Landscape Painting Course 2

Landscape Painting Course 2

5 Days: Aug 31st – 4th Sept 2024

Level:  Intermediate and Advanced

The Landscape Painting Course 2 runs for 5 days from Saturday to Wednesday. The course is suitable for intermediate and advanced levels. You can attend as many days as you wish but it is recommended you come for a minimum of 2 to 3 days to get the most benefit.  This is a great opportunity for families or partners wanting to take a short break. Those who want to immerse themselves in painting from the beautiful surroundings can do so, while the rest of the family can choose from a wide  range of outdoor activities available locally.

 

Jacqui Porter.

Anna Knight

LOCATION.

We are located in the Brecon Beacons National Park and the house and studio are situated above Talgarth in the foothills of the Black Mountains, six miles from Hay-on-Wye. From the  garden is a 25 mile  view over the Middle Wye Valley and West Wales. Further up the hill  you  come to a the 12th century church of Llanelieu. From there you are led to the open moor  with magnificent views of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. The open countryside is National Park. It very accessible with many public footpaths and roads, which take you across  large expanses of common land. If there was anything close to the right to roam then this area is as close as you will get.

 

Niel Bally  (local nature reserve)

 

Nick Weaver

Nature Reserves. There is no shortage of subject matter for the landscape painting course. Within a mile, there is a nature reserve called Pwll-y-Wrach. This is 40 acres of woodland with a series of waterfalls and a disused old quarry. Five miles away is  Llangorse Village and Lake, which is the largest natural lake in South Wales. Only 3 miles in the other direction is the River Wye at Glasbury. Then overlooking all this,  and very visible, are the Black Mountains with a continuous average ridge height of 2000 ft.

Faye Kinsella

 

Tuition.

There are two painting tutors, including myself  plus  Prof  James Goff who is a geologist.  On Saturday morning James will give you a guided tour of the area to explain the landscape its history and workings. He will take you to some of the best painting locations, all of which should inspire you. On the other mornings  the day will start with a review of the previous day’s work. In addition to this  time will be set aside for practical instructions  in  handling paint and drawing methods. This will will be in a group and for those would like to attend . The main group, as a whole , naturally spreads itself in various directions to their preferred locations. What tends to happen is  2 or 3 people choose the same location. Not only will instruction take place in the studio, but you will also be visited out in the field.

Ways of working.

The emphasis and direction will be on  “plein air” methods, which means landscape painting and drawing outside in the landscape. These works or studies, ( including notes and photographs)  can be used to make an independent work in the studio. Constable and Turner were great exponents of this approach and many have followed since. In addition to this inclement weather  is another good reason why artists have been driven back to the studio. Alternatively, you could work entirely on the spot come rain or sunshine !

Everyone will have space to work and pin-up work in the studio. The teaching will start at 10 am end at 5 pm daily and the studio will remain open for those who want to continue working to dusk. The late afternoon and evening light are one of the best times to experience the landscape..

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Beverley Thornton  Pwll-y-Wrach Nature Reserve

MATERIALS :
(Equipment – what to bring)

Please contact Niel for advice about materials before you consider making an expensive outlay There are materials you can use here.  We have a certain amount of drawing materials and paint. There are oils, gouaches, canvases, boards and paper. The studio has easels and drawing boards too.  We will send you a list of what to bring. Your own sketching easel would be useful if you have one.

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Juliet Farnesse

Jeremy Vevers

Lunch

Lunch is a movable feast  and  served between 1 – 2pm . It is also  a welcome break  and time to  relax  and  seek some shade or shelter ,within the  house, studio or garden. The lunch is light  with some savouries, soups, salads and fruit, supplied by Gavin Kellett  . Seating arrangements will be informal using the dinning room and the various tables and chairs in the garden and courtyard.We have a collection of  table parasols.

Refreshments. Coffees,teas and biscuits are freely available through out  the day. If you bring a thermo flask you can stock up with hot or cold drinks to take into the landscape. If you would like to bring your own food then there is a fridge and microwave in the studio.

FEES

This year the  fees have been increased by 10% to cover inflation and cost of living. Last year there was no increase from the year before.

£365 for 5  days . (£73 per day) .  A deposit of £125 (£25 per day) is required to confirm a booking.The balance of  a 5 day booking is £240 and payable by the 12th August, ( a month ahead of the course start date.)

BOOKING . Please  complete the application form and upon receipt ww will send you our payment details

 

Links to Website gallery for more examples of  landscape work

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Accommodation