Flinders Ranges 24 OCT 21

UPCOMING EXHIBITION

FLINDERS RANGES, AUSTRALIA

Sunday 24 October to Friday 5 November 2021

One of the best teachers in the world leads a stimulating and satisfying tour of the best places in South Australia. For all the colour and beauty of the Flinders Ranges, Burra and Victor Harbor laid out before your easel, who better to lead this tour than David Taylor, one of watercolourists’ most respected painters. If you want
to experience adventure and the best of teaching, do not miss this workshop.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Sunday 24 October 2021

Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges

Workshop members will depart Adelaide downtown at 9.30am or depart from Adelaide airport at 10.00am. (Please allow adequate time to collect your luggage prior to departure). We will travel to the Flinders Ranges National Park, where we will be staying at the Wilpena Pound Resort. The Flinders Ranges offer some of the most spectacular and rugged scenery in South Australia. Wilpena Pound is an extraordinary natural basin covering about 80 square kilometres. Heysen is remembered for his beautiful watercolours depicting the wonderful colours of the bare hills of the Wilpena’s. On arrival, the group will get together for an included welcome drinks and dinner.

DAY 2: Monday 25 October 2021

Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges

David will find a great painting location and show you how to interpret the unique beauty of this landscape with its indigenous history, ancient geological formations, rich colours and textures, open spaces, clear air and abundant wildlife. During your stay you may want to take an optional sightseeing flight over Wilpena Pound. This evening we will enjoy and included dinner at Wilpena Pound.

DAY 3: Tuesday 26 October 2021

Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges

This morning David will demonstrate at a good painting spot and then help individuals with their work. David  ill show you the Cazneaux Tree, subject of the famous photograph entitled The Spirit of Endurance taken by Dick Smiths’ grandfather Harold Cazneaux in 1937. This evening we will enjoy and included dinner at Wilpena Pound.

DAY 4: Wednesday 27 October 2021

Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges

Today we will travel to Brachina Gorge for a day of painting. This spectacular gorge was once used as a pass through which bullock teams pulled their loads and is now a favourite picnic and camping area and a picturesque painting spot. This evening we will enjoy and included dinner at
Wilpena Pound.

DAY 5: Thursday 28 October 2021

Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges

Our last day of painting in the Flinders Ranges National Park. David will paint a demonstration and then spend time moving amongst the group members offering individual assistance. This evening we will enjoy and included dinner at Wilpena Pound.

DAY 6: Friday 29 October 2021

Burra, Clare Valley

Today we travel to Burra, one of the most beautifully preserved towns in South Australia. Burra is bursting at the seams with historic sites from the copper mining days in the 1850’s. This evening there will be an included dinner at Jumbucks Restaurant.

DAY 7: Saturday 30 October 2021

Burra, Clare Valley

This morning we board our coach to paint some of the lovely stone villages in the Clare Valley. We will visit the grand 19th century Martindale Hall mansion in Mintaro as well as the historic township of Auburn. David will hold a demonstration for the group and will provide individual help to workshop members.

DAY 8: Sunday 31 October 2021

Burra, Clare Valley

Today we will enjoy a painting session at a boutique Clare Valley winery. There will be many wonderful painting subjects for workshop members to capture. There will also be the opportunity to savour the exceptional wine and an included lunch at a local winery.

DAY 9: Monday 1 November 2021

Burra, Clare Valley

The Clare Valley is one of Australia’s premium wine growing regions and home to a working rural community, who uphold traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Today will be a full day of painting in Burra followed by an informative critique session held in the afternoon.

DAY 10: Tuesday 2 November 2021

Victor Harbor

This morning we travel to the Adelaide Hills’ most famous town, Hahndorf. Hahndorf is Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement and home to Hans Heysen for many  years. There is still a strong German flavour in Hahndorf, most evident in the smallgoods outlets and German bakeries that line the bustling main street. We visit the former home and studio of artist Sir Hans Heysen. We will take a guided tour of The Cedars, this gracious old home, still owned by the Heysen family. It houses a fine collection of paintings and drawings displaying Heysen’s remarkable versatility in subject and medium. Also on the grounds, we will see Heysen’s working studio, his painting materials and tools, sketches, notes and more. We then continue on to Victor Harbor, there will be an included dinner this evening.

DAY 11: Wednesday 3 November 2021
Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor overlooks the beautiful Encounter Bay with a coastline featuring the huge rock outcrop of The Bluff and the very popular Granite Island. The island is made special  day having the world’s only daily Horse Drawn Tram service that began operating in 1886. We will enjoy a full day of painting in Victor Harbor.

DAY 12: Thursday 4 November 2021

Victor Harbor

This morning David will commence his final painting session with a demonstration and then help workshop members individually. In the afternoon there will be a final critique session followed by farewell drinks and an included dinner.

DAY 13: Friday 5 November 2021

Departure

Workshop members will be transferred to Adelaide domestic airport to join flights to their home cities departing after 12.00pm midday.

Relax and enjoy!

Tour highlights:

• 5 nights’ accommodation at Wilpena Pound 3½ star accommodation.
4 nights’ accommodation in a centrally located 3½ star hotel in Burra.
3 nights’ accommodation in Victor Harbor.
For pre or post, tour accommodation please ask your Travelrite consultant.
• 21 meals including breakfast daily, 8 dinners and winery lunch
in the Clare Valley
• Welcome drinks in Wilpena Pound.
• Farewell drinks Victor Harbor.
• Return airport transfers and coach travel as per itinerary.
• Painting sessions and sightseeing days in Wilpena Pound, Burra and
Victor Harbor, as per the itinerary.
• Guided tour of The Cedars, home of Hans Heysen
• First-class instruction from world famous artist and teacher David Taylor
• Intensive painting sessions including demonstrations, painting instruction
and critique sessions.
• Fully escorted by a Travelrite Professional Tour Manager.
• A Certificate confirming the successful completion of the workshop.

TOUR PRICES:
Workshop price per person twin-share $ 4,695
Single supplement $ 915

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE:
Deposit refundable up to 45 days before departure

Not included in the price:
• Travel arrangements not specified in the itinerary, such as air
travel from your home to and from the workshop.
• Travel insurance. We strongly recommend travel insurance to
cover yourself for cancellation, medical and hospital expenses,
and other unforeseen expenses.
• Gratuities to the coach drivers and local guides.
• Sightseeing unless specified in the workshop itinerary.
• Drinks and meals other than those specified in the itinerary.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Airport and overseas arrival/departure taxes.
• Excess baggage charges. Passport and Visa Fees.

How to Book:
Bookings can be made by completing the online booking
form or sending it with a deposit to:
Travelrite International Pty Ltd
423 Whitehorse Road
Balwyn, Victoria 3103
Toll free: 1800 630 343
Phone: (03) 8803 6868
Email: sales@paintingworkshops.net
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