Workshops 2023
8TH ANNUAL PAINTING RETREAT
TASMANIA
Landsborough Art Studio are very excited to be holding our 8th Annual Painting Retreat between
Monday 1st May 2023 and Thursday 11th May 2023 with an optional 3 days / 2 nights 28th, 29th and 30th April on the beautiful and picturesque Island of TASMANIA.
This Art Tour is hosted for artists by artist and tutor Karen King.
Do you want 11 or 14 days to immerse yourself in your art and discover wondrous Tasmania at the same time? Do you want to learn painting en Plein Air, sketch booking, painting landscapes, urban sketching painting and much more whilst exploring the historic and colonial past of one of the worlds most beautiful islands? This Painting Retreat workshop is shaping up to be one of the most amazing art workshops you will attend. I will be demonstrating in watercolour, pastels, pen and wash and more, however, you can paint in whatever medium you prefer.
Invitations are also extended to both artists and their partners and/or friends.
ALL LEVELS OF COMPETENCY ARE CATERED FOR
JUST A BEGINNER - no problems
Bookings are currently being taken. I have secured a PRIVATE coach for the duration of our trip and the bus will not be filled so we have plenty of room to relax. The itinerary is loosely based on a
50 /50 basis of sightseeing and painting each day so there will be much to do for everyone. We will be discovering mainly the East Coast of Tasmania working in an anticlockwise movement ending in Launceston via northern inland towns.
Highlights
- 18 one on one Painting / Sketching Sessions with Tutor Karen King
- Mt Wellington Summit for breathtaking panoramic views.
- Fully Private Tour - Allowing flexibility for itinerary changes if appropriate to take advantage of scenic opportunities that may arise.
- A guided stroll followed by an Autumn painting session in the colourful Royal Botanical Gardens.
- Lunch at a beautiful winery in the Coal Valley.
- Painting session at the colourful Richmond Bridge.
- Experience a 3-hour guided tour around the Port Arthur Historic Site or a painting session of the famous Penitentiary building or any other scenic spot.
- 25min Harbour Cruise of Port Arthur aboard the spacious catamaran vessel Marana.
- Lunch at the elegant lavender farm at Port Arthur.
- A painting session at the iconic Bicheno blowhole on the rocky east coast.
- An optional (and free) evening Penguin spotting tour in Bicheno.
- An optional afternoon trip into the Peron Sand Dunes in the Bay of Fires area.
- Stroll through, photograph and paint the incredibly colourful Bay of Fires.
- Afternoon Devonshire Tea at the stunning Pyengana Diary property.
- An exploration of Launceston City including Cataract Gorge.
- Stop at the Melita Honey farm for Free tastings and all things honey related.
- A private tour of the 41º South Salmon Farm followed by a delicious lunch in the gardens.
- Visit Sheffield - the town of Murals.
- Spend 2 nights in beautiful Cradle Mountain. Enjoy spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife.
- A painting session in Cradle Mountain. See the Fagus trees and their lovely Autumn colours.
- A final Painting session on the banks of the Meander River in the township of Deloraine
- Enjoy additional opportunities to take in Tasmania's unique terrain.
- OPTIONAL - I will be flying to Hobart on Friday 28th April for an additional couple of days. My plan is to attend the Salamanca Markets on Saturday 29th am and some Harbour sketching pm and do a Bruny Island tour on the Sunday 30th April prior to the official tour commencing on Monday 1st May. Anyone interested in accompanying me will be responsible for their own accommodation costs and tour expenses encountered on those 3 days.
- All tuition one on one with tutor Karen King
- 10 nights’ accommodation at comfortable lodgings rated 3.5 - 4.5 star. Including 5 nights in luxurious 4-star accommodation.
- 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 2 evening meals provided.
- 1 x evening meal and welcome drink in Hobart on the opening night.
- 1 x evening meal and farewell drink in Launceston city on the final night of your package.
- An optional and free Penguin tour in Bicheno.
- Bottled water provided on tour.
- FREE wine, chocolate, cheese, oysters & honey tastings provided on tour.
- Devonshire Tea afternoon spread at Pyengana Diary.
- Daily afternoon tea, coffee & biscuits stops included FREE.
- All attraction fees included. All entry fees and National Parks passes provided.
- The only additional expenses incurred are 8 x evening meals & any spending money.
- *We reserve the right to alter tour itineraries without notice due to climatic conditions and other circumstances outside our control
- Return Economy Class Airfares and taxes ex Brisbane to Tasmania if applicable
- Airport Transfers
- The only additional expenses incurred are 8 x evening meals & any spending money.
- Alcohol and personal costings are also not included.
- Optional additional 3 days prior to 1st May 2022
Twin Share $4595.00 Artists
Twin Share $4395.00 Non Artists
Single Room $5300.00 Artists
Single Room $5100.00 Non Artists
Payment plans are available on request:
07 54948354
e-mail karenking.1@bigpond.com
CONTACT ME NOW TO REGISTER
NUMBERS ARE LIMITED
I have negotiated an excellent cancellation policy in the case of COVID closures
If your tour departure date is cancelled/postponed or affected by state or federal government imposed lockdowns or border restrictions due to COVID-19 you will receive a 100% credit or refund on your tour booking. No re-booking fees will be charged. This policy will apply right up until the day of departure. We have taken this measure to ensure that guests can book with the confidence they will be treated fairly in the event of another COVID-19 outbreak leading to border or travel restrictions. In this event guests will be entitled to the full credit or refund of their booking regardless of how soon it occurs to their departure date
Workshops 2022
Portrait Sketching with Charcoal
due to popular demand
this is being re-run - fully booked
Learn how to sketch with Charcoal to achieve a realistic likeness of your OWN portrait subject or you can use one of my reference photos. You will learn how to use dramatic lights and darks and a full range of tonal variances in between to create depth and form. You will be shown how to use your touchon / Paper stump and knead-able eraser to create highlights and blending techniques. From here you will be well equipped to take your sketches to the next level - adding colour.
Skill Level: ALL levels
This is a 1 day course.
Date: SUNDAY 31st JULY
COST: $90.00
INCLUDES
Skill Level: ALL levels
This is a 1 day course.
Date: SUNDAY 31st JULY
COST: $90.00
INCLUDES
- your sketching surface - Colourfix paper
- morning and afternoon teas
- face to face tuition
- take home notes
Essential Keys for Successful Paintings
This workshop is designed for ALL MEDIUMS. No matter if you are a watercolourist, oil painter, acrylic painter, pastelist or other this workshop is for you.
In this full day workshop you will learn about the many aspects that are required to produce good art. I will take you from the initial concept and Fibonacci's golden mean, to texture from brushstrokes to value and tone. We will cover topics such as the importance of lost and found edges and the transition of colour, the colour of light and shadows, there will be perspective and horizon lines, placing people in your paintings, angles and working
plein air and much.
If you want to improve your painting skills do not miss this workshop.
Skill Level: ALL levels
This is a 1 day course.
Date: SUNDAY 12TH JUNE
COST: $90.00
INCLUDES
- morning and afternoon teas
- face to face tuition
- take home notes
Portrait Sketching with Charcoal
Learn how to sketch with Charcoal to achieve a realistic likeness of your OWN portrait subject or you can use one of my reference photos. You will learn how to use dramatic lights and darks and a full range of tonal variances in between to create depth and form. You will be shown how to use your touchon / Paper stump and knead-able eraser to create highlights and blending techniques. From here you will be well equipped to take your sketches to the next level - adding colour.
Skill Level: ALL levels
This is a 1 day course.
Date: SATURDAY 14TH MAY
COST: $90.00
INCLUDES
Skill Level: ALL levels
This is a 1 day course.
Date: SATURDAY 14TH MAY
COST: $90.00
INCLUDES
- your sketching surface - Colourfix paper
- morning and afternoon teas
- face to face tuition
- take home notes
