Art Retreat
Monday 29th May- Friday 2nd June 2023 (3 painting days, Tuesday - Thursday)
Devon, England, UK
All media very welcome; painting, sketching, line & wash - whatever you fancy.
All abilities from beginner to advanced are welcome.
Let your creativity flow and make the most of the spectacular Devonshire Coastline!
Stay at Westcott Barton retreat and join Tom for 3 days of painting.
Tom will hold a 3 day workshop at the retreat, painting in the beautiful and extensive grounds of Westcott Barton, with 1 day out and about to paint & sketch the stunning North Devon Coastline.
Not only is the 95 acre estate an artists dream (you could get lost for weeks), the venue is quick trip to some fantastic coastline.
You will not fail to be inspired by both and you are going to have a huge amount of fun getting to grips with translating our wonderful surroundings into pieces of art.
At the heart of retreat will be translating to wonder of what we see around us into sketches and paintings.
Tom will demonstrate in Acrylics & Watercolour but is more than happy to teach, guide & advise whatever medium you choose to bring.
We will be focusing on the 3 key principles of Composition, Tone and Colour, with short demos from Tom to show these principles in action. Whatever the subject, one of Tom’s real loves is looking for the light and atmosphere, so this will always be a central theme too.
Guided one on one time will be an opportunity to look at these principles in relation to your chosen medium.
The aim is to be out in the garden and grounds, however if the weather is really against us, or for those who may prefer it at times, there is a fantastic studio space.
Overview
Upon arrival on the Monday afternoon, at around 3pm, you will be greeted by the team at Westcott Barton.
To kick the retreat off the rest of the afternoon will be spent settling in and getting to know the rest of the group and tutor; as well as a short introduction and demonstration from Tom before a group dinner.
Breakfast will be served at 8.30am and students will then gather in the studio at around 9.30am.
Days 1 and 3 will be spent on the grounds. On day 2 a minibus will drive the group to various easy to access destinations on the nearby coast to sketch and paint.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are freely available to help yourself to during studio sessions.
For the days on-site lunch will be served at 1pm with afternoon tutorials commencing from 2-5pm, followed by a group dinner at 6.30pm. On the day out a packed lunch will be provided.
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
All media very welcome: painting, sketching, line & wash- whatever you fancy.
Skill Level
All abilities from beginner to advanced are welcome.
Equipment
Students will need to bring all of their own equipment.
Tom is very happy to advise in detail on all aspects, including colour choices and what to expect, via email or over the phone.
As a general overview you will need your chosen medium and all equipment associated with it.
Depending on how you like to work, you might require some sort of standing easel, tripod or pochade box to work on. Some people like to work on their laps, especially with watercolour and sketching.
You may also want to bring a foldout stool or chair if you prefer to work sitting down.
All in all have a think about what medium/s you plan to work with and how you like to work.
Tom can be contacted to discuss and advise regarding equipment and materials via: tom@tomshepherdart.com or 07980 611 267.
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This Week includes:
- 4 nights’ accommodation
- Evening meals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Breakfast before departure on Friday at 10am.
Cost of Course
INTRODUCTORY OFFER
Single occupancy in secure room: £580.00 per person. Located in a shared building and amenities.
Shared twin room: £535 per person (minimum booking for two). Sharing with a friend or with another guest looking to share a room. In either case, both individuals are participating in the retreat.
Non-participating partners sharing a course participant's room are welcome: £385 per person and includes meals. This option is subject to availability.
If you would like to combine this three day course with the following two day course (2nd June- 5th June), please contact us with regards to cost.
To Book, please visit the link below or contact:
T: +44(0)1271 813206
M: +44(0)7831 235 640
E: enquiries@westcottbarton.co.uk
Westcott Barton
Middle Marwood
Barnstaple
North Devon
EX31 4EF
