Painting and Sketching Holiday on Isle of Bute - NOW FULL
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I am delighted to be running another Art Holiday at St Blane’s House in the historic fishing village of Kilchattan Bay on the beautiful Isle of Bute. A fantastic opportunity to be inspired by the beautiful scenery that this lovely Island has to offer in this relaxing painting holiday. This holiday will appeal to participants of all artistic abilities, from the beginner to the more experienced artist.The ideal art holiday to sketch and paint in a beautiful location with like-minded individuals. Develop your artistic skills in a supportive environment with watercolour painting or acrylics if that is your preference.
Grab your sketch pad, walk out the door, listen to the oyster catchers and curlews and sketch and paint to your heart's content!
In summary the art holiday has the following on offer:-
A beautiful Scottish Island Location.
Inspirational art tutors.
Spacious accommodation on prime seafront location with spectacular views over to the Isles of Cumbrae and Ayrshire Coast.
Single rooms (with no supplement)
Painting and sketching each morning and afternoon.
Resident participants will have a tasty breakfast:Morning coffee and home made scones:Appetising lunch:Afternoon tea and cake:delicious dinner with wine.
Day participants will also enjoy morning coffee and home made scones,appetising lunch and afternoon tea and cake. Day participants will also be invited to join fellow participants on the evening before the course to meet the tutors over a welcoming glass( or 2 !) of prosecco!
See below for a fuller description of what this painting holiday has to offer:-
Venue
The venue is the splendid St Blane’s House which is on the sea front in the village of Kilchattan Bay on the beautiful Isle of Bute.
Location
The unique location offers unlimited, exciting scope for artists to sketch and paint the ever changing skies, seas and shoreline.
Wildlife
..and if you enjoy wildlife, Kilchattan Bay is a haven for a wide variety of birds and animals.
Curious seals pop up regularly to watch the artists in action …this is Sammy the seal who was a regular visitor on the last course!..or listen to the cries and calls of the Curlews and Oyster Catchers as they forage for food on the shoreline. These lovely photos were taken outside St Blane’s by Paul Bradburn one of the participants who is also an exceptionally talented photographer.
“Sammy the Seal“ and Curlew Photographs by Paul Bradburn.
Amongst my favourite birds around Kilchattan is the lovely Oyster Catcher as seen in this photograph. Photograph by John Williams.
If you are up early enough you may be fortunate to see one of a number of otters and their families that live around the Island. We are fortunate in having a number of excellent photographers on Bute who have captured superb shots of otters and their families.
Young Otter cub bringing a crab home for lunch. Isle of Bute. Photograph by David Mercer.
Below is a photograph of a family of otters on Bute by local Photographer John Williams who kindly gave me permission to use this image as a reference for my painting “We are Family” which you can see on my website!
There are lots more wildlife on Bute which are lovely to watch and also an inspiration for painting and this little cheeky chappie recently photographed on Bute is a must to see! Photograph by John Williams.
If you are lucky you might catch a glimpse of the elusive weasel.. Photograph by David Brown, WildBute
If you are very lucky you might get a glimpse of this beautiful but shy Little Egret ! Photograph by Margaret Tweedlie
The lovely roe deer are often seen around the village and even in St Blane’s garden !.. have your sketch pad ready !.. Photograph by Alex McIntosh
Course Format
Demos will be given by Michael and John Gahagan, 2 experienced artists and tutors, and there will be plenty of opportunities to sketch and paint both indoors and en plein air! The tutoring style will be supportive and encouraging to enable participants to develop their individual skills and build their confidence.
All participants will be invited to get together on the afternoon of 26 September, 2022 to meet the tutors and fellow participants and enjoy a nibble and glass of prosecco!
Visits
There will be an organised visit during the week to a place of interest on Bute, such as the magnificent Mount Stuart which will also be a chance for sketching plein air.
For painting partners there are a wide range of activities and places to see (see details enclosed)
Exhibition
On the final afternoon of the course there will be a small exhibition and the chance to see everyone’s artwork, enjoyed with a glass of wine!
Day participants are welcome to join the residential guests for an evening meal for a set charge.
This arrangement, where residential and day participants meet together for an evening meal, is usually popular on the last evening of the course.It is not unusual for an impromptu music and song evening to emerge thanks to the musical talents of participants and/or one of the tutors!
Painting Tuition
Travelling to the Isle of Bute
Accomodation
Things to do on Bute
Prices/Making a Booking - NOW FULL -
CONTACT FOR WAITING LIST
COURSE NOW FULL - CONTACT FOR WAITING LIST
I am delighted to be running another Art Holiday at St Blane’s House in the historic fishing village of Kilchattan Bay on the beautiful Isle of Bute. A fantastic opportunity to be inspired by the beautiful scenery that this lovely Island has to offer in this relaxing painting holiday. This holiday will appeal to participants of all artistic abilities, from the beginner to the more experienced artist.The ideal art holiday to sketch and paint in a beautiful location with like-minded individuals. Develop your artistic skills in a supportive environment with watercolour painting or acrylics if that is your preference.
Grab your sketch pad, walk out the door, listen to the oyster catchers and curlews and sketch and paint to your heart's content!
In summary the art holiday has the following on offer:-
A beautiful Scottish Island Location.
Inspirational art tutors.
Spacious accommodation on prime seafront location with spectacular views over to the Isles of Cumbrae and Ayrshire Coast.
Single rooms (with no supplement)
Painting and sketching each morning and afternoon.
Resident participants will have a tasty breakfast:Morning coffee and home made scones:Appetising lunch:Afternoon tea and cake:delicious dinner with wine.
Day participants will also enjoy morning coffee and home made scones,appetising lunch and afternoon tea and cake. Day participants will also be invited to join fellow participants on the evening before the course to meet the tutors over a welcoming glass( or 2 !) of prosecco!
See below for a fuller description of what this painting holiday has to offer:-
Venue
The venue is the splendid St Blane’s House which is on the sea front in the village of Kilchattan Bay on the beautiful Isle of Bute.
Location
The unique location offers unlimited, exciting scope for artists to sketch and paint the ever changing skies, seas and shoreline.
Wildlife
..and if you enjoy wildlife, Kilchattan Bay is a haven for a wide variety of birds and animals.
Curious seals pop up regularly to watch the artists in action …this is Sammy the seal who was a regular visitor on the last course!..or listen to the cries and calls of the Curlews and Oyster Catchers as they forage for food on the shoreline. These lovely photos were taken outside St Blane’s by Paul Bradburn one of the participants who is also an exceptionally talented photographer.
“Sammy the Seal“ and Curlew Photographs by Paul Bradburn.
Amongst my favourite birds around Kilchattan is the lovely Oyster Catcher as seen in this photograph. Photograph by John Williams.
If you are up early enough you may be fortunate to see one of a number of otters and their families that live around the Island. We are fortunate in having a number of excellent photographers on Bute who have captured superb shots of otters and their families.
Young Otter cub bringing a crab home for lunch. Isle of Bute. Photograph by David Mercer.
Below is a photograph of a family of otters on Bute by local Photographer John Williams who kindly gave me permission to use this image as a reference for my painting “We are Family” which you can see on my website!
There are lots more wildlife on Bute which are lovely to watch and also an inspiration for painting and this little cheeky chappie recently photographed on Bute is a must to see! Photograph by John Williams.
If you are lucky you might catch a glimpse of the elusive weasel.. Photograph by David Brown, WildBute
If you are very lucky you might get a glimpse of this beautiful but shy Little Egret ! Photograph by Margaret Tweedlie
The lovely roe deer are often seen around the village and even in St Blane’s garden !.. have your sketch pad ready !.. Photograph by Alex McIntosh
Course Format
Demos will be given by Michael and John Gahagan, 2 experienced artists and tutors, and there will be plenty of opportunities to sketch and paint both indoors and en plein air! The tutoring style will be supportive and encouraging to enable participants to develop their individual skills and build their confidence.
All participants will be invited to get together on the afternoon of 26 September, 2022 to meet the tutors and fellow participants and enjoy a nibble and glass of prosecco!
Visits
There will be an organised visit during the week to a place of interest on Bute, such as the magnificent Mount Stuart which will also be a chance for sketching plein air.
For painting partners there are a wide range of activities and places to see (see details enclosed)
Exhibition
On the final afternoon of the course there will be a small exhibition and the chance to see everyone’s artwork, enjoyed with a glass of wine!
Day participants are welcome to join the residential guests for an evening meal for a set charge.
This arrangement, where residential and day participants meet together for an evening meal, is usually popular on the last evening of the course.It is not unusual for an impromptu music and song evening to emerge thanks to the musical talents of participants and/or one of the tutors!
Painting Tuition
Travelling to the Isle of Bute
Accomodation
Things to do on Bute
Prices/Making a Booking - NOW FULL -
CONTACT FOR WAITING LIST