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Courses & Holidays 2010~Mariana has gained a reputation as an excellent teacher of watercolour techniques and the benefits of the new Atelier Interactive Acrylics and mediums. For 2010 she is offering 1 and 2 day workshops as well as a 3-day Masterclass. More relaxed tailor-made painting holidays in the Wye Valley and Royal Forest of Dean can be arranged. For workshop dates - SCROLL DOWN ~~~553~556~~
Watercolour Workshops~Would you like to learn how to paint in watercolour, or improve your abilities in this medium?

Mariana Robinson will be holding one-day and two-day workshops at her studio and gallery in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley. The venue is within easy driving distance of the M4/M5 corridor, taking in areas within the Birmingham, Swansea, Gloucester, Bristol square. One-day courses are suitable for beginners, intermediate or experienced painters although complete beginners may wish to have a day or half day of private tuition first. Places are limited to FIVE students to allow for individual as well as group tuition. To accommodate students who work during the week, some courses are now held at weekends.

Courses run from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Liquid refreshments & biscuits are provided but students should bring a packed lunch. If the weather is fine, lunch is usually taken in the sheltered gallery garden. Confirmation, kit list and directions will be given on receipt of your booking and full payment.
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Painting Light - Not Lines~WATERCOLOUR - As last year's course revealed - some of you are still not getting to grips with looking at light and shadow rather than lines. Your aim as a watercolourist is to approach your subject as a 3-D object of light and shadows. This class helps you to understand tones, mixing light colours and transparent dark colours and reminds you that what you leave out is more important than what you put in!~~Painting Light - not lines|0|~553~1148~~
Painting the Town~WATERCOLOUR - This two-day course should be fun. We’ll spend the first day out and about sketching, drawing and observing life in the market town of Monmouth (weather permitting). On the second day, you will be shown how to approach your subject, details about perspective for buildings, and how to create the clutter of distant people, cars and buildings with just a few brushstrokes. Some car sharing will be necessary.~~Painting the Town|0|~553~1149~~
MASTERCLASS~WATERCOLOUR MASTERCLASS - This three-day intensive workshop will bring out the best in your painting. Students on last year's Masterclass found it inspiring, helpful, logical and most importantly gave them a huge boost of confidence about their abilities as a watercolour artist. Aimed at intermediate and accomplished painters rather than beginners, we will cover as many watercolour techniques, tricks, textures and approaches as possible. Bring an open mind and be prepared to work hard to achieve your desired results. Local B&B and Hotel accommodation close by - see my links page.~~MASTERCLASS|0|~553~1151~~
Farmyard Feathered Friends~ATELIER INTERACTIVE ACRYLICS - Acrylics lend themselves perfectly to feathering techniques. This one-day course will look at creating muted, blended backgrounds as well as techniques for creating feathers on hens, ducks, geese and other farmyard birds. And if you're not fond of birds, then you can have a go at pigs (flying ones of course).~~Farmyard Feathered Friends|0|~553~1152~~
Autumn Trees and Landscapes~WATERCOLOUR - This two-day landscape painting course will look at how to paint trees as they are turning to their glorious autumnal colours. How to paint the basic structure of the tree, what brushes to use and how to achieve variety of shape, jewel colours and textures. How to create atmosphere and mist - by just adding water!~~Autumn Trees & Landscapes|0|~553~1153~~
Colour, Contrast & Composition~WATERCOLOUR: The three "C"s are the most important elements of any painting. Colour, Contrast and Composition are essential to create a 3-D image that's believable. Mariana will instruct you on what to look for when starting your painting, tonal sketches, colour mixes to use and why, and most importantly of all, how to get your dark areas dark enough whilst retaining transparency.If you are struggling on how to approach your watercolour painting then this course will help sort out a lot of gremlins…..~~Colour, Contrast & Composition|0|~553~1150~~
Birthday and Christmas Vouchers~Watercolour or Acrylic Workshops make fantastic birthday and Christmas presents. Why not consider purchasing one of Mariana's workshops for 2010 or a half day of private tuition, as a gift? Vouchers will be valid against the cost of watercolour/Acrylic workshops throughout 2010 courses. Private tuition by arrangement. Vouchers purchased as Christmas Presents will be valid until 30 November 2010. Please ensure that you give the recipient's name and address details at the checkout.~~Christmas and Birthday Presents|0|~553~1049~~
2011 COURSES~Watercolour and Acrylic Workshops for 2011 will be posted around November 2010.~~2011 Workshops|0|~553~1154~~
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PAINTING IN THE WYE VALLEY & FOREST OF DEAN

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TAILOR-MADE ART HOLIDAYS


Are you fed up with Painting Holidays on set dates that don't suit your entire group? Why not devise your own painting holiday following the steps below?

The beautiful Wye Valley and Royal Forest of Dean are areas of outstanding natural beauty in the centre of which is Mariana's Art Gallery and Studio. The area is ideal for mini-breaks and holidays for groups of friends, or art-minded couples. Mariana will be happy to help you put a package together..

As a member of both Wye Valley Tourism and Forest of Dean Tourism, (links on my home page) there are plenty of things to do in this delightful park of the United Kingdom.

1. Select one member of the group to do the organising. Prices shown under "Demos & Tuition" (blue tube link to the left).

2. Check suitable dates for your painting days with Mariana and discuss your ideal holiday length and painting programme.

3. Select your accommodation provider - see my "Links" page on the bar listed above.

4. Confirm your booking both with Mariana for painting tuition and your accommodation provider.

5. Mariana will send you a confirmation letter, invoice, map of how to find the gallery + studio, and a suggested kit list. Painting days will either be out and about the area or studio based. Liquid refreshments are provided throughout the day and we can arrange lunches on an ad hoc basis. There may be an additional entry charge for wine tasting, railway centres, gardens and Clearwell Caves, which Mariana will be happy to arrange in advance for your group. Limited to 5 Students. ~~~553~874~~
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Mariana is available to tutor mid-week hotel breaks in the Wye Valley. For Art Clubs looking to paint in a new area, you can choose your accommodation close by and book Mariana for private tuition either around the area (weather permitting) or at her studio in St. Briavels. Suitable only for groups of 5 or less.

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THE FLORENCE BED & BREAKFAST, BIGSWEIR, GLOUCESTERSHIRE


Mid-week Spring and Summer breaks available. Other times subject to availability.


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Fancy a break with like-minded painters in the beautiful Wye Valley? Mariana would be happy to tutor groups (up to 5 painters) staying at The Florence, on the A466 road between Llandogo and Redbrook.

This family run B&B offers painters the chance to stay in this beautiful wooded location right on the banks of the River Wye. The Florence (formerly an hotel) offers high quality B&B accommodation, has a licensed bar and an evening meal can be provided for painting groups by prior arrangement. During March & April the extensive grounds are covered in primroses and in the early part of May, the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean is awash with bluebells.

Please make group enquiries for a Hotel Package direct with The Florence after first negotiating your painting holiday tuition dates with Mariana.

Bookings and Group Enquiries: Please contact Mariana on 01594 530484
or email: info@mariana-art.co.uk

For hotel enquiries email: enquiries@florencehotel.co.uk

Please note that there are steps to the property.

Watercolour Painters with disabilities - please see Portland House below.

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Tailor-made painting breaks in the Wye Valley near Ross-on-Wye


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Portland House & Painters with Disabil;ities~

This refurbished Grade II listed Georgian Guest House offers painters (and their non-painting partners) the chance to stay in the Symonds Yat area of the Wye Valley, with easy access to both the Royal Forest of Dean and Herefordshire's lush countryside. All rooms are en-suite. It is an excellent place to stay and tour the area, whilst taking in a couple of painting days at Mariana's studio in St. Briavels (about 12 mies away).Bookings and Enquiries - Contact Jenny Jarvis at Portland House on 01600 890757 or Email: info@portlandguesthouse.co.uk quoting "Mariana's Watercolour Breaks".

PAINTERS WITH DISABILITIES

Part of the above refurbishment at Portland House has included a specially equipped suite for guests with limited mobility. The suite has its own adapted facilities and conservatory overlooking the garden and has an M2 accessibility grading by the English Tourist Council. Please contact Jenny Jarvis if you would like the opportunity for a short hotel break with private watercolour tuition. We'll do our best to help you.

Bookings and Enquiries for Painting Breaks at Portland House: Please contact Jenny Jarvis on 01600 890757 or email: info@portlandguesthouse.co.uk

To discuss a personalised painting programme once you've booked your dates, please contact Mariana using the contact details above.

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BOOKING CONDITIONS

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Watercolour Workshops - You can buy a workshop by clicking on the shopping cart alongside your desired course(s), by filling in the booking form at the back of Mariana's 2010 brochure, or by telephoning your credit/debit card details at the time of enquiry for places. Full payment is required at the time of booking. It is advisable to telephone or email first to establish your place before making payment. You will then have 7 days in which to book on-line, by cheque in the post or by telephone card payment. .

If you cancel 8 weeks or less before the course, you will forfeit your fee.

For painting holidays and art breaks - A group deposit of Ł150 is required at the time of booking. The balance will be payable on receipt of invoice. If you cancel 8 weeks or less before the course, or don't turn up on the day(s), the full booking fee will be retained.

If Mariana has to cancel a course, workshop or holiday for any reason, 100% of your art tuition fee will be refunded by cheque.

If you book via the Internet and the course is already full, Mariana will send you a refund.

Florence Hotel Painting Break and Portland Guest House Please contact individual hotel for their booking conditions. The above "workshop" conditions apply to arrangements made for painting dates, direct with Mariana.

In all cases, students are expected to bring their own painting materials to workshops, hotel breaks and painting holidays. Further information and Kit List will be sent with confirmation of your booking.

Please make sure you have adequate travel, cancellation and medical insurance - this is especially important for painting holidays.

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