Art Holiday Glenthorne Quaker Centre in Grasmere

Booking Information

• Deposit: £80 upon booking (non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days of the course).
• Price: Weekly Course £530 / Weekend Course £410
• To book, contact Glenthorne Quaker Centre:
  Phone: 015394 35389
  Address: Easedale Road, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9QH

Early booking is highly recommended due to the popularity of these courses.

Course Overview

This residential break offers an inspiring opportunity to develop your skills in pastel, watercolour, acrylic, and mixed media techniques. Designed for artists of all levels, the course includes:

• Daily demonstrations and individual tuition.
• Compositional sketches in various media, developing them into full paintings.
• Optional outdoor painting (weather permitting).

What’s Included

• Accommodation in en-suite rooms with tea and coffee facilities.
• Full board (all meals included).
• Access to 6 acres of beautiful grounds, with views of the nearby sea.
• No single supplement.
• Use of the excellent studio facilities.

Course Schedule

• Weekly Courses: Start Monday at 4PM, finish after breakfast on Friday.
• Weekend Courses: Start Friday at 4PM, finish after breakfast on Monday.

Arrival Details:
Please arrive after 2 PM and take your materials to the studio on arrival. Sue will be there to greet you.

Materials to Bring

General Supplies:

• Easel (table or floor-standing, optional).
• Drawing board (thin plywood or MDF to fit your paper size).
• Masking tape, kitchen towels, 2B pencil, putty rubber, and coloured masking fluid.
• Mixing palette.

Watercolours:

• Recommended palette:
  1. Ultramarine Blue
  2. Cobalt Blue
  3. Cerulean Blue
  4. Permanent Rose
  5. Cadmium Yellow
  6. Lemon Yellow
  7. Yellow Ochre
  8. Cadmium Red
  9. Cobalt Violet
• Paper: Bockingford, Saunders Waterford, or Arches (300lb/600gsm recommended to avoid stretching).
• Brushes: Synthetic brushes (sizes 12, 8, and 3 rigger).

Acrylics:

• Same colours as watercolours, plus Naples Yellow, Turquoise, Opera Rose, and a large tube of Titanium White (System 3 recommended).
• Canvases or boards (20 x 16 inches or smaller).

Pastels:

• A selection of hard and soft pastels (e.g., Unison, Sennelier, or Inscribe).

Collage:

• Board or card (20 x 16 inches), PVA glue or Mod Podge, and embellishments.

Additional Items:

• Sketchbook (A5 for location work).
• Camera or iPad (optional).
• Folding chair (optional for outdoor painting).
• Charcoal, cartridge paper, water-soluble pen, and permanent pen in black or sepia.
• 2B and 4B pencils.
• A cloth for your table and a bag to carry your materials.

Local Art Supplies:

A nearby art shop, Heaton Cooper Studio, is well-stocked and also has an online store for your convenience.

For any further information, feel free to contact Sue Ford directly.

Looking forward to welcoming you for a creative and inspiring course!