We would like to welcome you to the Westcott Barton painting retreat with Lynda Kettle. A two-day painting retreat where you will be inspired to develop your colour and composition skills with pastel.
Lynda is a highly experienced demonstrator in all mediums with an audience and teaches art in short courses or longer workshops at holiday venues in the UK.
She exhibits her paintings at galleries throughout England and also at her own studio/gallery, the Loft Art Studio in Sidmouth.
Lynda is a professional artist; she loves pastel as a medium and has been teaching pastel for many years. Her own artwork mostly concerned landscape, townscape and seascapes; her main focus is colour and also capturing atmosphere and fleeting moments of changing light.
Come and join her and enjoy her enthusiasm for this wonderful pastel medium.
Please visit Lynda’s website to see her wide range of work.
Upon arrival on Monday afternoon, students will be greeted by the team at Westcott Barton.
The retreat will begin in a relaxed way, settling into the accommodation, meeting fellow students, and exploring the grounds. The group is limited to 12 students to ensure that everyone has a full opportunity to get the most out of the week.
Breakfast will be served at 8:30am and students will then gather in the studio at around 9:30am.
Tea coffee and biscuits are freely available to help yourself to during studio sessions.
Lunch will be served at 1pm with afternoon tutorials commencing from 2-5pm, followed by a group dinner at 6.30pm.
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.
- Soft pastels.
- An up to date materials list of items to bring will be sent to participants nearer the time.
- In general, you will need to bring soft pastels, pastel paper and a board.
- A table or freestanding easel is recommended with this medium.
- A limited number of easels are available to loan if requested prior to arrival).
- All abilities welcome.
- Accommodation and meals during your stay, including an evening meal on day of arrival and breakfast on day of departure.
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Single occupancy in secure room, with own bathroom facilities: £630 per person.
Single occupancy room or shared room (twin or double), but sharing bathroom facilities: £580 per person (minimum booking for two and both must be participating in the retreat).
Non-participating partners sharing a course participant's room are welcome: £400 per person (includes meals) . This option is subject to availability.
We welcome non-residential participants on our retreats/courses - please enquire for further details.
The form can either be printed and completed by hand or filled out on your computer (Adobe PDF reader required). If the latter, please make sure you save the PDF once you have added your details and then email this back to us.
RETREAT BOOKING FORM (PDF) - please right click and save to your computer.
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