BARRITSHAYES FARM PAINTING HOLIDAYS
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Tutor: Alexandra Jacobs B.A.(Hons)Fine Art 7th-12th June 2009 (4
painting days)
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| Barritshayes is set in 8 acres of gardens and paddocks amongst the stunning scenery of the Coly Valley, East Devon. There are panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys where there is an abundance of wild flowers, birds and wildlife. The famous Jurassic Coastline is only 4 miles away with towering cliffs and picturesque fishing harbours and there are typical Devon villages with their stone and thatch cottages, jumbled streets and ancient churches. In short there’s plenty subjects to paint at Barritshayes and in the immediate vicinity; and even more for our ‘days out’. |
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Alexandra is a
highly qualified, inspirational art teacher and artist, exhibiting
and selling her work throughout the south-west. She will produce a
schedule of what she would like to cover each day. The aim would be
to paint outside most of the time but if the weather is bad we have
a large studio area in which to work.
The following is an example of a typical painting programme: WATERCOLOURS AND MIXED MEDIAThe painting programme: is designed for those who have some painting experience and are familiar with water-based media. The aim: is to paint and sketch out of doors as much as possible. This will be done in the friendly company of a small group. Tuition: This will take the form of group tutorials and individual attention. Each student will be encouraged to work to their full capacity whatever their level of experience. Location: The courtyard, buildings and views from Barritshayes are an artist’s delight. Visits can be arranged further afield. |
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Picturesque villages,
coastal scenes and the fishing harbour at Beer are all within easy
reach. The painting day: will start at about 10 a.m. Lunch at 1.00 with a further painting session from approximately 2 to 4 p.m. Times can be arranged to be flexible to accommodate the weather and other activities. Materials required : You will need to bring your watercolour paints and brushes. A painting pad or block of paper suitable for working out of doors. A small sketchpad and a 2B and 4B pencil and putty rubber. |
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If you do not
have a viewer you will be shown how to
make one. A water- resistant pen (Pilot pens are good) or pen and
Indian ink, one tube of white gouache and soft pastels if you have
them. Please bring a small folding
chair or stool, waterproof coat. Drawing boards will be provided for
your use. Also water bottles for water
and some cartridge paper, crayons and inks for studio work. Easels
are optional. There will be some at the
Farm. Studio - Liz can provide a digital camera which can be used to print copies of your subject for painting in the studio should the weather dictate. |
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The accommodation is either in our ETC 4* cottages or in the farmhouse. Each cottage has one double bedroom, one twin or bunk bedroom and a double sofa bed in the sitting room. They have recently been refurbished and have new kitchens, microwave, washer/dryer, t.v./video, hi-fi, central heating, barbeques and their own small gardens. For relaxation after a hard day’s painting we have an outside heated swimming pool (open beginning of May to end October), games room and tennis court. A tasty lunch will be provided each day and a ‘welcome meal’ on your arrival on Sunday evening (4 day course). Breakfast will be provided for all in the farmhouse and evening meals will be left up to you but could be barbeque, pub meal or we have a very good fish and chip shop in Colyton. |
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five day course you
would arrive on Sunday afternoon (after 5pm please) and a full
evening meal will be provided for you as a welcome to Barritshayes.
Alexandra will be teaching morning and afternoon from Monday to
Thursday, although if you’d rather not paint all the time you can
have a morning/afternoon off to explore the area. Departure is on
Friday before 10am. Weekend painters would arrive Friday morning
after 10am and depart Sunday evening. This will enable us to have
tuition Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and all day
Sunday. Lunches and breakfast are provided every day. Prices: (to include accommodation, tuition and other items mentioned above) 4 day courses - £320 per person, weekend (2.5 days) - £210 per person. Non painting partners are welcome at a charge of £175 for 4 day and £100 for 2.5 day courses. Pets may be allowed by arrangement. |
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For further information and booking details contact Liz Lindsay on 01297 552485
or e-mail info@barritshayes.co.uk
www.barritshayes.co.uk
Barritshayes Farm
Colyton
Devon
EX24 6DU
