Luxury Weekend Art Escape
Margaret River Region - Friday 19 March to Sunday 21 March 2021
Redgate Beach & the Boronup Forest
Tour Overview:
The base for this luxury weekend is the fabulous Redgate Beach Escape - the ultimate secluded coastal sanctuary. Nestled in 80 acres atop the Cape Leeuwin Ridge, each 2 bedroom villa captures stunning panoramic views over the Indian Ocean and Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
Arrive on Friday evening for sunset drinks and dinner whilst enjoying the stunning panoramic views from the villas. This is followed by an optional fun skills session (focus on composition and pastels techniques) to get your creativity flowing. On Saturday morning we head to the majestic Boronup Forest for our first en plein air art session using pastels on Colourfix pastel paper followed by a beautiful vineyard lunch at Xanadu Winery. After free time on Saturday afternoon, sunset drinks and soup and damper supper is followed by another skills session (focus on acrylic techniques and colour mixing). On Sunday we venture a short distance down to the spectacular Redgate Beach for our second en plein air session using acrylics 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 (pastels and acrylics). We provide all the materials you need and you will be guided through the steps to create two unique pieces of art.
Pricing and Accommodation:
All tour pricing includes:
Two nights accommodation as per specified configuration below at the Redgate Beach Escape.
Welcome dinner on Friday night (includes pre dinner nibbles and one complimentary drink).
Continental style breakfasts - Saturday and Sunday.
Morning Tea - Saturday and Sunday.
Two course vineyard lunch and glass of wine - Saturday.
Soup and damper supper on Saturday night (includes pre dinner nibbles and one complimentary drink).
Friday and Saturday night art skills session.
en plein air pastels on paper art session - 3.5 hours (Saturday)
en plein air acrylic on canvas art session - 3.5 hours (Sunday)
All equipment and art materials required for en plein air art sessions provided for your use plus individual tuition including composition, colour mixing, techniques and more.
The artworks you complete are yours to take home with you!
Note - minimum number of participants must be reached before the tour is confirmed.
Accommodation configuration
All of the options below are for two nights accommodation at the Redgate Beach Escape, arriving on Friday 19th March 2021 and departing on Sunday 21st March 2021. Please note that there are 4 x 2 bedroom villas. Each villa has one twin room and one queen room. There are only three queen rooms available with single occupancy (single supplement applies), so book early to ensure your room. Choose your option (INCLUDES ALL TOUR INCLUSIONS AS DETAILED ABOVE):
$890.00* per person - Twin share - book a single bed in a twin bedded share room
$890.00* per person - Queen room - double occupancy
$990.00* per person - Queen room - single occupancy
Deposit of $200 required for each booking; balance due one month prior.
Please note discount codes not applicable to this event.
Transport:
The tour is self-drive - see MAP for directions on Friday to the Redgate Beach Escape. We will travel in convoy to our en plein air locations on Saturday and Sunday. All roads are gazetted for 2WD, but note that there is a short section of unsealed road en route to our Boronup Forest en plein air location.
Food:
Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday) - continental style breakfast provided including cereal, toast, fruit, yoghurt, tea & coffee.
Morning Tea (Saturday and Sunday) - tea, coffee and cake served at both our en plein air locations.
Lunch (Saturday) - two course lunch at Xanadu Winery including a glass of wine.
Dinner (Friday) - a complimentary glass of sparkling, wine or soft drink and pre dinner nibbles followed by main course and dessert.
Supper (Saturday) - a complimentary drink and nibbles provided, followed by soup and damper supper.
Alcohol - we provide a complimentary drink on each night, and a glass of wine included with vineyard 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 19 March 2021
Self drive to Redgate Beach Escape – 290km south of Perth in the Margaret River Region.
6.00pm Pre dinner welcome drink and nibbles.
7.00pm Dinner (main course and dessert).
8.00pm Skills session including tips for en plein air techniques, composition and pastel techniques.
Saturday 20 March 2021
7.30am Continental style breakfast (supplied in your villa).
8.30am Depart in convoy to our first en plein air destination in the Boronup Forest (note: a small section of road is unsealed).
En plein air pastel session - we provide everything you need to create your masterpiece!
Art board, portable ‘en plein air’ box art easels, quality pastel paper (Colourfix), a selection of pastels and drawing materials.
10.30am Morning tea.
1.00pm Two course vineyard lunch at Xanadu Winery including glass of wine.
3.00pm Return to accommodation - free time.
6.00pm Sunset drink and nibbles.
7.00pm Soup and damper supper.
8.00pm Skills session including colour theory and acrylic painting techniques.
Sunday 21 March 2021
7.30am Continental style breakfast (supplied in your villa).
9.00am Depart in convoy to our second painting destination a short drive away at Redgate Beach
(note, as check out time is 10am, you will need to take your belongings with you.
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.
10.30am Morning Tea.
1.00pm Finish - self-drive back to Perth.
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 overnight stay.
Additional alcohol.
What to wear:
An apron is provided but wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on. Although acrylic paints 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.
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY - See here