The Cornish Landscape
The West Penwith peninsular is an area of outstanding natural beauty, with its rugged landscape and quality of light. Artists have been drawn here from the 19th century onwards. The weather is forever changing, along with the variable light which continues to bring inspiration to so many. Situated at the most westerly point, clinging to the farthest tip of Cornwall with sea on three sides, stretches of moorland and dark granite cliffs, that act as buffers against the wild Atlantic sea. It is an exposed landscape, relentless in its beauty.
Our Painting course breaks
For those of you who would be interested we will organise some extra evening activities which will include talks by local artists and a film night.
We hope to make the most of being out in this wonderful landscape! Sun cream and a hat are essential kit for spending the days outside! |
The emphasis of our painting sessions will be on experimenting with Mixed Media, Watercolours, Acrylics, Pen and Ink, Charcoal, Wax and Oil Resist in relation to landscape.and seascape. We will meet every morning at our studio for the course in Pendeen, which is close to the coastal path.
Instruction from your artist tutors will be given on different processes and techniques. Most of the time we will be outside painting on the nearby cliffs where you will be guided to a viewpoint each day. Each course will run from 10 am until 4pm with a break for lunch which will be outside at our pre arranged location . We are never far away from facilities should you require them, or if you prefer to have lunch in a cafe/pub. All materials will be provided. We ask that you bring an A4 sketch book and pencil and you are welcome to bring your own packed lunch. If it rains, we will carry on with the daily painting and instruction inside. Paintings and drawings will be taken back to the studio for a more considered view and developed further. |
Guide to Prices and Painting breaks 2023!
Water colour and Mixed Media course for three days £230.00 inclusive of materials
Water colour and Mixed Media course for five days £360.00 inclusive of materials
Depending on numbers, a one day taster course will be available, £70.00
Please contact us for any information on the above
Water colour and Mixed Media course for three days £230.00 inclusive of materials
Water colour and Mixed Media course for five days £360.00 inclusive of materials
Depending on numbers, a one day taster course will be available, £70.00
Please contact us for any information on the above
Painting and Collage workshops led by Fiona Athanassaki and Susan Kinley
Combining water colour techniques and collage
The emphasis is on experimentation and enjoyment, good company and learning new skills!!
The course will run over three days, with watercolour sessions in the morning painting outside (weather permitting) and collage workshops in the hotel studio in the afternoon.
Sources for painting ideas would be sea, sky, landscape and micro landscapes such as rocks, lichen, seaweed. Then turning these studies into layered collages using handmade papers, inks and dyes.
You will gain knowledge on how use a viewfinder to select compositions, lay down quick colour washes and experiment with different painting techniques to achieve layered colour and texture. These ideas can be taken a step further to make exciting collages or used as a base for a collage.
Susan and Fiona use layering and transparencies as an essential part of their different practises.