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Botanical Art Holidays
Unspoilt, rural Umbria
Hotel il Collaccio, Preci, Umbria
These residential botanical art courses for 12 intermediates or advanced beginners are incredibly sociable. People return with friends, or to make new ones.
Day 1 usually starts with a short slideshow to give inspiration. The tuition is a mixture of group discussion, demonstration and individual guidance. My aim is that everyone enjoys learning, and trying out new skills in a friendly, non-competitive environment.
One of the hallmarks of these holidays is how generously the artists support each other regardless of experience level
After class you are free to sunbathe, swim in the new 'infinity' pool, walk, work on in the studio, or simply relax until dinner.
WEEK 1
'Umbrian Wild Flowers'
3-10 June
Create a ‘collection’ study of local wildflowers on paper or vellum.
Preparing to paint, transferring a drawing, working with a dry brush technique, how to correct mistakes, Dry brushing is an exacting and time consuming technique so you will be guided to tackle only a small subject which may be completed within the time.
A FEW PLACES DUE TO CANCELLATIONS
WEEK 2
"Leafy Character'
12-19 June
How to draw and paint leaves with realism.
Capture their unique botanical character.
Work on groups of leaves rather than single ‘plan’ view specimens as it is important to learn how to modify colour, detail and contrast to create realism. Topics covered will include, lighting for form, colour mixing, creating depth. Students should expect to create study sheets of up to three different specimens.
FEW PLACES LEFT
Pricing and Details
Accompanying Non-painter (sharing a room room) €850
Single occupancy of room + €105
Apartment + €105 per person
Booking deposit (non-refundable)
€500 per person
INCLUDES
En-suite bedrooms*
Full board with half bottle of wine at dinner**
FREE wi-fi (for 1 device)
Tuition from Elaine Searle
Equipment provided : drawing boards, light box, water pots, tracing paper, paper towel.
1 small piece of Calfskin Vellum (week 1 only)
Free tea and coffee to make in studio
**Dinner only on day of arrival, breakfast only on day of departure.
Rooms
Accommodation is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis determined by the date at which the booking deposit is received.
Those rooms which have balconies and/or valley views are popular and we encourage you to book early to secure one. The nine first floor rooms require climbing a short flight of stairs. There are two ground floor rooms one of which is equipped with a wet-room style bathroom, please indicate when booking if you would like this facility.
Studio Places
Studio spaces are allocated via a numbered draw which takes place each week at the ‘welcome meeting’ before dinner on arrival day. This is a fair method.
Cancellation
Deposits are non-refundable.We advise everyone to take out travel insurance.
Cancellations must be advised in writing. Please email Veronica in the office at Il Collaccio as soon as possible.
If you cancel more than 10 weeks from the start date of the course, we will endeavour to find a replacement booking. If we are successful then your balance would be refunded. Cancellations advised less than 10 weeks from the start date of the course are not eligible for refunds.