PAINTING IN THE WYE VALLEY & FOREST OF DEAN
TAILOR-MADE ART HOLIDAYS
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. ~~~553~749~~
THE FLORENCE BED & BREAKFAST, BIGSWEIR, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Mid-week Spring and Summer breaks available. Other times subject to availability.
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 530484or 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.~~~553~744~~
Bookings and Group Enquiries: Please contact Mariana on 01594 530484or 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.
PORTLAND HOUSEWhitchurchTailor-made painting breaks in the Wye Valley near Ross-on-Wye
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.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
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. ~~~553~878~~
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. ~~~553~878~~