Courses and Events

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2010 Dates

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14 - 19 March 2010

Mike & Jenny Wheatley get together again to run two 5-day course in the heart of the beautiful Lake District. Our host hotel is the 3* Borrowdale Hotel within minutes walk of Derwentwater and situated 2 miles south of Keswick.  For details download the course application form from www.jennywheatley.co.uk

22 - 29 April 2010

Morocco is a magical land sitting astride the ancient trade route between Africa and Europe.

The ancient city of Marrakech is a fascinating blend of souks, secluded palaces, mosques and markets. The souks are famous for their spices, rich fabrics and fine quality leather work.

By contrast the coastal fishing town of Essaouira enjoys a relaxed atmosphere and the cooling winds of the Atlantic.

Our eight day trip offers the very best of 'Coast and City' as we visit and paint in both these magical locations experiencing for ourselves the wonderful contrasts the Kingdom of Morocco has to offer.

For details and booking contact Richard or Ros Cartwright at www.westnorfolkarts.co.uk or ring +44 (01553) 631689

Le Souk

30 May - 6 June 2010

Lucca in Tuscany has been described as Venice without the water. It is the ideal town for painters. The medieval streets are relatively untroubled by traffic and are full of colour, texture and architectural excitement. It was one of the venues for the popular “Watercolour Challenge” series on Channel 4 and Mike was art expert on that day, painting from the city walls and looking down into the gardens of the Pallazzo Pfanner (one of our possible painting locations on this trip).

The cost will include Flights and connections, a central hotel in the old city with breakfast and evening meal and of course the tuition of two of Britains most repected watercolour painters (Mike and Jenny Wheatley have worked together for many years each bringing their own expertise to teaching). All you will need to find as exras are light lunches and drinks.

The cost is £1795 per painter (or £1695 for a non-painting partner). There are NO single supplements. For full details please download the course details or phone Jane Naylor at Sunvil Holidays (groups department) on  0044  0208 758 4712. Alternatively contact Jenny Wheatley on 07801 543 778

Lucca

4 - 11 July 2010

This year Mike and Jenny Wheatley are visiting Sicily.The country is steeped in history and Siracuse has a particular wealth of typical Italian, ornate architecture, winding alleyways, ancient remains and  the benefit of the special light found on the edge of the coast. Our hotel is situated right at the entrance to Ortygia  island, the most picturesque part of the town, so we are able to stroll to a wealth of painting subject-matter.

The price includes flights and transfers, 4* hotel with breakfast and all evening dinners. All you will need to find are light lunches and your drinks. Of course you will also have the attention of two of Britain’s top watercolour artists.

The price is £1795 for painters (£1695 for non-painting partners). All rooms are en-suite and there are no single supplements.

For more information download the course details or ring Jane Naylor at Sunvil Holidays (group booking) on (0044) 0208 758 4712  between 9:00am and 3:00pm Mon-Fri

Syracuse

10,11 & 12 August 2010

WEST NORFOLK ARTS CENTRE  A three day residential course based in the Norfolk village of Castle Rising close to the Sandringham estate. The studio is housed in the old school house in this delightful village. The tuition will start with a daily topic in the studio with further painting in the surrounding countryside or at a suitable venue along the coast. Ring Richard or Ros Cartwright on (+44)  01553 631 689 or click on the link www.westnorfolkarts.co.uk.

2-9 October 2010

Enjoy a week of painting in the tranquil setting of the small town of Frikes on the intimate Greek island of Ithaca. Mike and Jenny Wheatley team up once again to share with you the excitement and intrigue of painting “en plein air”. An hotel next to the sea, good food and wine and relaxing company amongst like- minded travellers combine to give you that break that we all need in our busy lives. Read the course details and download the documents (Booking form1, Booking form 2) or ring 07801 543 778 for more details. For terms and conditions, please contact Sunvil

Ithaca Hotel

7 - 12 November 2010

Mike & Jenny Wheatley get together again to run two 5-day course in the heart of the beautiful Lake District. Our host hotel is the 3* Borrowdale Hotel within minutes walk of Derwentwater and situated 2 miles south of Keswick.  For details download the course application form from www.jennywheatley.co.uk


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2011 Dates

4th-11th APRIL

2011

It doesn't get much better for painters than Venice in the Spring. Mike and Jenny Wheatley will be leading you to some of their favourite painting locations in this "City of Light".Covering a variety of topics with plenty of technical help in your chosen meduim this course is suitable for all ability levels.For immediate further informatin plesae visit Jenny's web site www.jenny wheatley.co.uk where downloads are available.  

8th - 15th September

2011

Once again Mike and Jenny visit the charming and tranquil resort of Ormos on the Greek island of Samos.For full details and downloadable forms visit Jenny's website at www.jennywheatley.co.uk