Watercolour Painting
Available Dates
DATES 2024
All of our craft or activity holidays run for 5-nights from Sunday to Friday and start from £879 per person.
The above is based on single occupancy. A £100 per person discount is applied for art, craft and activity guests on a shared occupancy basis.
“If there are no watercolour courses near you, why not consider turning it into a holiday? Gartmore House’s watercolour residential holidays are the ideal artistic getaway. ”
About The Course
Online watercolour courses are fine but nothing beats in-person teaching and the gentle hubbub of a busy studio.
Course Inclusions And Coverage
Tuition
Booking for this course includes 4 days of specialist tuition.
Equipment
Food & Accommodation
Full board catering and 5-nights accommodation are included when you book.
Transfers
Here's what a previous participant has to say about this course:
"Had a great time. Lovely to get away from it all for a few days or so."
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tERMS & DETAILED INFORMATION
How to book
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
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More Reviews. . .
Will be coming back again, with friends!
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Danielle, Watercolour Painting Holiday
I have had a great time and hope to be back!
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Joy, Watercolour Painting Holiday
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Marion, Watercolour Painting Holiday
Your Course Tutor: Brigid Collins
Brigid is an artist and educator whose practice is deeply rooted in close and loving observation of the natural world. She makes paintings and drawings inspired by poetry as well as working in three-dimensions and with the form of the book and is most often drawn to the tactility and sensuousness of materials such as pastels, watercolour, porcelain, tissue, wire and wax, encapsulating fragility and strength in equal measure. She has collaborated and published books with poets and authors Seamus Heaney, Kathleen Jamie and Kirsty Gunn and, most recently, also with Christine De Luca, while spending a year as Artist in Residence at Dr. Neil’s Garden in Duddingston, Edinburgh where she recently exhibited at Playfair’s wonderful Thomson’s Tower, set deep in the garden and on the shores of the loch.
Having just spent such a very happy and healing time working almost exclusively outdoors, Brigid is currently focussing on developing new work. She hopes to begin to find ways to build on this practice of working ‘en plein air’, while at the same time enjoying time being back in the studio, which really is an extension of herself and a place to create in a different way, akin to inhabiting one of her favourite poems…
Brigid’s Website: https://brigidcollinsart.com/
Artist in Residence at Dr. Neil’s Garden: https://brigidcollinsart.com/artist-in-residence-2/
Kit Neufeld
Kit is a graduate of the Scottish College of Textiles specialising in knitted fabrics, and throughout her time there, she found that the use of fine art skills such as drawing and painting were vital when searching for inspiration to create. Throughout the week, Kit will assist you in the process of honing and expanding your skill set as you work towards a personal goal with the hope that when you leave you will have gained the confidence in your own drawing skill.
Using a variety of materials and techniques, Kit will guide you as you study different subjects each day allowing for a productive but enjoyable experience.
This course is suitable for all levels, whether a complete beginner ready to start something new or a skilled artist looking for new challenge.
Nigel Overton
Since studying Drawing, Painting & Printmaking at Loughborough College of Art & Design Nigel has worked with a wide range of different media but in recent years has mainly worked in acrylics.
Whatever the medium, he has always maintained his belief in the importance of drawing, both in his own work and while teaching. Nigel has been fascinated with landscapes and seascapes since his early years as an art student. Drawing and painting continue to provide him with the visual means of expressing his personal and emotional response to an ever-changing subject.
Formerly Head of Art & Design at Benton Park School in Leeds, Nigel now paints professionally and teaches day and residential classes. Nigel has work in private collections in America, Canada, New Zealand, France, Germany, Netherlands and Australia. You can find out more about Nigel’s work by visiting the website Overton Fine Arts.
Catherine Sargeant
Catherine Sargeant is a visual artist and educator based in Scotland. Both her own artwork and art teaching incorporate different media including paint, inks, print and collage. With over a decade of experience teaching on art holidays she says “Teaching mixed ability groups is exciting, I strive to meet everyone at their own level, encouraging folk to explore their creativity and also to have fun..” Catherine works from her Edinburgh, Patriothall WASPS studio, initially awarded to her on Graduating from Edinburgh College of Art during its Centenary year. Catherine tutors at Leith School of Art and freelance both in Scotland and abroad.
Website - www.catherinesargeant.co.uk
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/catherinesargeant
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catherinesargeant/
Faq
Where can I find out more about the course?
If you need any further information about your course that is not on our website, please get in contact with us and we can provide you with the tutor’s contact details who can assist with your query.
What do I need to bring on my art, craft and activity break?
Your required kit list for your specific break is shown on each course’s webpage. Your tutor will also be in contact with you, prior to your course to confirm kit lists and questions you have.
Should you have any queries, then please feel free to contact us.
What is the art, craft and activity holiday booking terms and conditions?
To confirm your holiday a non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
Holidays are subject to availability and subject to change. There is a minimum number of guests required to run each course. If a course is cancelled due to low numbers, you may transfer any monies paid to an alternative date or a full refund will be issued. We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
What time do your transfer services for the art, craft & activity holidays operate?
We offer a complimentary transfer services to and from Stirling train station. Collection is at 3:30pm from the station on the day of arrival, and our drop-off service departs from Gartmore House at 9:15 am on day of departure.
The closest airports to us are Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. If you require a transfer to and/or from either airport, please select this option at the time of booking. Transfers to/from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are available at an additional cost. After booking your flights, please update your Customer Portal with the time you wish to be collected from the airport on the day of arrival and the time of collection at Gartmore House, returning to the airport, on the day of departure. Please allow 60 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Glasgow Airport, or 90 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Edinburgh Airport.
Can I bring a partner/friend to stay with me while I am on an art, craft or activity break?
If you’re coming on one of our art, craft or activity holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. Please add them at the checkout stage.