Art & Gin Weekend Escape

Margaret River Art & Gin Weekend Escape

Tour Overview:

This relaxing and creative weekend includes two nights accommodation at the peaceful Riverglen Chalets, two fabulous art sessions (watercolour workshop and ‘en plein air’ acrylics painting session*), all meals (except Saturday night), yoga session, lunch and gin tasting at the Margaret River Distillery.

Our base for the weekend is Riverglen Chalets, a hidden gem in the heart of the Margaret River Region. Your room will be in one of the secluded chalets surrounded by stunning bushland and gardens.

Arrive on Friday evening for a welcome drink and a dinner (provided at Riverglen by a local Margaret River catering business) whilst getting to know everyone and enjoy the ambience and tranquility of the surrounding gardens and bushland from the huge deck of the big house. On Saturday morning, start the day with an exclusive to us gentle wake up yoga session on the deck of the big house, followed by brekky in your chalet. Enjoy a 4 hour watercolour workshop*, seeking inspiration from the gardens and bushland surrounding the chalets or from local themed reference material. We will be using artist quality watercolour paper, watercolour paints and ink. The aim of the workshop will be to produce two small studies that you will be able to frame later in the day.

We then only need to wander a short distance to the adjoining Margaret River Distillery for a yummy lunch and gin tasting. Enjoy some free time later on Saturday afternoon (optional massage), before reconvening for a sundowner complimentary drink and nibbles whilst framing our watercolour studies from the morning’s workshop and a skills session to prepare us for Sunday’s en plein air session* (focus on acrylic painting techniques and colour mixing). Saturday evening, optionally wander into town with us for dinner at a local restaurant (not included). On Sunday we venture down to the spectacular Redgate Beach* for our second art workshop, this time an ‘en plein air’ session using acrylic paints on canvas to capture the breathtaking raw beauty of this rugged coastal location.

Suitable for the everyone, from the complete beginner to the accomplished artist. You will receive individual tuition and advice on composition, colour mixing and techniques (watercolour and acrylics). We provide all the materials you need and you will be guided through the steps to create your own unique pieces of art.

* Please note in the case of inclement weather we may alter the itinerary as follows:

• ‘en plein’ air’ session at Redgate Beach to be relocated back to the undercover deck area of the Riverglen Chalets where we will paint undercover from reference material.

  OR

• We reserve the right to switch the workshops if the weather is fine on Saturday but not on Sunday (ie the ‘en plein air’ session at Redgate Beach may be moved to Saturday morning and the pastels workshop at Riverglen Chalets will be moved to Sunday morning).

Pricing and Accommodation:

Cost includes:

• Two nights accommodation as per specified configuration below at Riverglen Chalets.

• Welcome dinner provided by local caterer on Friday night (plus pre dinner nibbles and one complimentary drink).

• Wake up gentle yoga session on Saturday morning.

• Continental style breakfasts - Saturday and Sunday.

• Morning Tea - Saturday and Sunday.

• Lunch and gin tasting paddle OR gin cocktail at the Margaret River Distillery - Saturday.

• Pre dinner nibbles and complimentary drink on Saturday during late afternoon framing session.

• Saturday evening skills session (to prepare for art session on Sunday).

• Watercolour workshop using artist quality materials - 4 hours (Saturday*)

• en plein air acrylic on canvas art session - 4 hours (Sunday*)

• All equipment and quality art materials required for both art sessions provided for your use plus individual tuition including composition, colour mixing, techniques and more.

• Frames supplied to complete your best watercolour artworks.

• The artworks you complete are yours to take home with you!

  Note - minimum number of participants must be reached before the trip is confirmed.

Accommodation configuration

All of the options below are for two nights accommodation at Riverglen Chalets arriving on Friday 20 May 2022 and departing on Sunday 22 May 2022. Please note that there are a total of 3 chalets (1 x 4 bedroom chalet & 2 x 2 bedroom chalets). There are limited queen/double rooms available with single occupancy (single supplement applies), so book early to ensure your room. All rooms have share bathroom (with other rooms in your chalet). Choose your option (INCLUDES ALL TOUR INCLUSIONS AS DETAILED ABOVE):

Transport:

The tour is self-drive - see MAP for directions to Riverglen Chalets, Lot 321 Carters Road, Margaret River on the Friday.

Food:

Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday) - continental style breakfast provided in your apartment including cereal, toast, fruit, yoghurt, tea & coffee.

Morning Tea (Saturday and Sunday) - tea, coffee and cake served during our art workshops.

Lunch (Saturday) - two course lunch at the Margaret River Distillery; gin tasting paddle or gin cocktail included.

Pre Dinner and Dinner (Friday) - a complimentary glass of sparkling, wine or soft drink and pre dinner nibbles followed by a locally catered dinner at Riverglen Chalets.

Pre Dinner (Saturday) - a complimentary glass of sparkling, wine or soft drink and pre dinner nibbles (option to join us for dinner at a local restaurant on Saturday evening at your own cost).

Alcohol - we provide a complimentary drink on each night, and a gin tasting paddle or gin cocktail is included with lunch on Saturday. All other alcohol is BYO.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book – we are happy to cater to a variety of dietary needs.

Itinerary:

Friday 20 May 2022

Self drive to Riverglen Chalets – 270km south of Perth in the Margaret River Region.

6.00pm           Gather on the deck of the ‘big house’ for complimentary pre dinner welcome drink and nibbles.

7.00pm Delicious dinner provided on site by local caterers.       

Saturday 21 May 2022

7.30am           Wake up gentle yoga session.

8.30am           Continental style breakfast (supplied in your chalet).

9.00am * (see below) Watercolour workshop (on the deck of the big house) - we provide everything you need to create your masterpiece!

Art board, artist quality 300gsm watercolour paper, artist quality watercolour paints, optional inks, drawing materials, frames.

10.30am          Morning tea.

1.30pm            Two course lunch at The Margaret River Distillery including gin tasting paddle or gin cocktail.

3.30pm           Return to accommodation - free time (optional massage can be arranged at an extra cost).

5.30pm Gather on the deck of ‘the big house’ for watercolour framing session whilst enjoying a complimentary drink and nibbles.

6.30pm          Skills session in preparation for Sunday’s workshop.

7.30pm   Optionally join us for dinner in a Margaret River Restaurant (cost not included).   

Sunday 22 May 2022    

8.30am Continental style breakfast (supplied in your apartment).

9.30am           * (see below) Meet at Redgate Beach for ‘en plein air painting session - we provide everything you need:

Portable ‘en plein air’ box art easels, stretched canvas, aprons, acrylic paints, palette and brushes for your use.

Note, as check out time is 10am, you will need to take your belongings with you.

 10.30am         Morning Tea.

 1.30pm           Finish - self-drive back to Perth.

* Please note in the case of inclement weather we may alter the itinerary as follows:

• ‘en plein’ air’ session at Redgate Beach to be relocated back to the undercover deck area of the Riverglen Chalets where we will paint undercover from reference material.

  OR

• We also reserve the right to switch the workshops if the weather is fine on Saturday but not on Sunday (ie the ‘en plein air’ session at Redgate Beach may be moved to Saturday morning and the watercolour workshop at Riverglen Chalets will be moved to Sunday morning).

What to bring:

• Sunscreen and hat.

• Water bottle.

• A small stool is provided but you are welcome to bring along your own.

• Personal belongings for a two night stay.

• Additional alcohol.

What to wear:

• An apron is provided but wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on.  Although acrylic and water colours pains are water-soluble, some pigments can be difficult to remove.

• Weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear suited to walking.

Appropriate for:

• Adults only.  All levels – Suitable for the complete beginner to the accomplished artist.

Weather policy/contingency:

• The weekend will proceed regardless of weather conditions. If the weather prevents us from painting ‘en plein air’ (outside) we will either provide shelter or provide an alternative art session in an undercover/indoor venue.

PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY - See here