Vibrant Soft Pastels
Course Date: Friday 4th October – Monday 7th October 2024
(Painting days: 5th -6th October)
For full details visit Wescott Barton
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Itinerary
Upon arrival on Monday afternoon, students will be greeted by the team at Westcott Barton.
The retreat will begin in a relaxed way, settling into the accommodation, meeting fellow students, and exploring the grounds. The group is limited to 12 students to ensure that everyone has a full opportunity to get the most out of the week.
Breakfast will be served at 8:30am and students will then gather in the studio at around 9:30am.
Tea coffee and biscuits are freely available to help yourself to during studio sessions.
Lunch will be served at 1pm with afternoon tutorials commencing from 2-5pm, followed by a group dinner at 6.30pm.
Our courses are limited to 10 participants per retreat to ensure your tutor has the ability to provide you with personal advice and support during your time here
Painting Media
– Soft pastels.
You will need to bring:
– An up to date materials list of items to bring will be sent to participants nearer the time.
– In general, you will need to bring soft pastels, pastel paper and a board.
– A table or freestanding easel is recommended with this medium.
– A limited number of easels are available to loan if requested prior to arrival).
Skill Level
– All abilities welcome.
July the 8th to the 11th 2024
Tuition will run from roughly 10.00am until 3.00pm on the Tuesday, Wednesady and Thursday with breaks for lunch and refreshments (provided). Tuition will be in our spacious light conservatory or around our grounds, depending upon the weather. Optional visits to Sidmouth Society of Artists summer exhibition on Wednesday evening, using own transport or sharing with other course participants.
Accommodation is available in private en-suite room in one of our self catering cottages from 4.30pm on Monday the 10th July for four nights until 10am on Friday the 14th July. You may need to share a cottage with one or two other course participants but you will have your own room, unless you want to share a twin or a double with a partner or friend.
Course cost without accommodation – £tbc
Course cost with accommodation – £tbc
Contact Katie at Halsbeer Farm for details. Halsbeer Farm.
Non painting partners are welcome to stay for an additional £tbc if sharing a room (or £tbc if lunch is required each day). Please note if separate rooms are required accommodation will be more.
Tuesday the 11th to Thursday the 13th July 2023
Tuition will run from roughly 10.00am until 3.00pm on the Tuesday, Wednesady and Thursday with breaks for lunch and refreshments (provided). Tuition will be in our spacious light conservatory or around our grounds, depending upon the weather. Optional visits to Sidmouth Society of Artists summer exhibition on Wednesday evening, using own transport or sharing with other course participants.
Accommodation is available in private en-suite room in one of our self catering cottages from 4.30pm on Monday the 10th July for four nights until 10am on Friday the 14th July. You may need to share a cottage with one or two other course participants but you will have your own room, unless you want to share a twin or a double with a partner or friend.
Course cost without accommodation – £235
Course cost with accommodation – £545
Non painting partners are welcome to stay for an additional £120 if sharing a room (or £165 if lunch is required each day). Please note if separate rooms are required accommodation will be more.
2022 Watercolour course at Halsbeer Farm Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th . Tuition 10am-3.30pm. Please contact Halsbeer Farm for information. Halsbeer Farm.
Halsbeer Farm is an outstanding venue run by Mark and Katie. It is in Blackborough near to Cullompton, a group of holiday cottages in a wonderful idyllic country setting. A fabulous place to escape from a hectic life. Katie asked me to run a watercolour course.
It was three days of teaching a lovely group. My idea was that they would all go away feeling that they had become more confident using watercolour. I do believe that they achieved this.
The accommodation is excellent, the lunch provided every day was delicious. I would be very happy to run more courses at this wonderful location.
