Wildflower Weekend Art Escape
Mingenew Region - Friday 27 August to Sunday 29 August 2021
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WAITLIST here for Art Outdoors Wildflower Weekend Art Escape from Friday 27 August to Sunday 29 August 2021 and we will contact you if a place becomes available.
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Coalseam Conservation Park & Depot Hill
Tour Overview:
Immerse yourself in WA’s spectacular Wildflower Country. Our tour will be based in Mingenew, 360km north of Perth and gateway to the Coalseam Conservation Park and Depot Hill Reserve; two of Western Australia’s top wildflower hotspots. A huge variety of wildflowers are found in abundance here, with vast carpets of Everlastings including yellow, pink and white pom poms, banksias, hakeas and exquisite snail, donkey and spider orchids.
The weekend is suitable for the everyone, from the complete beginner to the accomplished artist. You will receive individual tuition and advice on composition, colour theory and 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.
We will be based at the Mingenew Springs Caravan Park and visit two special locations. The first spot is the popular Coalseam Conservation Park where you can immerse yourself in the pioneering history and interesting geological features of the Park and have the chance to hone your artistic skills using pastels on Colourfix pastel paper to capture your interpretation of the scenery. For our second en plein air art session, we head to the historic Depot Hill for where we will be using acrylics on canvas to capture the colourful wildflowers on canvas.
Pricing and Accommodation:
All tour pricing includes:
Two nights accommodation as per specified configuration below at Mingenew Springs Caravan Park.
Complimentary welcome drink and nibbles on Friday night followed by fish, chips and salad plus dessert catered by Mingenew Springs Caravan Park.
Continental style breakfasts - Saturday and Sunday.
Morning Tea - Saturday and Sunday.
Packed Lunches - Saturday and Sunday.
Friday and Saturday night art skills session.
en plein air pastels on paper art session - 4 hours (Saturday)
en plein air acrylic on canvas art session - 4 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 Mingenew Springs Caravan Park arriving on Friday 27th August 2021 and departing on Sunday 29th August 2021.
Please note that there are 3 x single rooms with ensuites (Paperbark), 4 x double rooms with ensuites (Grevillea) and 5 x single rooms/shared facilities (Hakea). All options include all tour inclusions as detailed above.
We recommend that you book early to secure your first choice of room type.
Single room - share bathroom - *$890 per person
Single room - with ensuite - *$950 per person
Double room - with ensuite - single occupancy - *$970 per person
Double room - with ensuite - double occupancy - *$870 per person
* Deposit of $200 required to secure each booking; balance due one month prior.
* Discount codes not applicable to this event.
NOTE: Minimum numbers must be reached before the tour is confirmed.
Transport:
The tour is self-drive. We will travel in convoy to our painting locations on Saturday and Sunday.
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. Fruit and muesli bars will also be available for you to take with you.
Lunch (Saturday and Sunday). Packed lunch supplied fresh from the Mingenew Bakery. Your choice of a roll or sandwich with a selection of fillings.
Dinner (Friday) - On Friday evening there will be the opportunity to get to know one another whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling, wine or soft drink and pre dinner nibbles followed by a fish and chip dinner (including salad and dessert) catered by the Mingenew Springs Caravan Park.
Dinner (Saturday) - On Saturday evening you can optionally join us for dinner at one of the mid-west’s most iconic pubs, the Commercial Hotel (previously the Mingenew Hotel); drinks and dinner are at your own expense.
Alcohol - we provide a complimentary drink on Friday night. 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 27August 2021
Self drive to Mingenew Springs Caravan Park, Mingenew – 360km north of Perth in the heart of the wildflower country.
6.00pm Pre dinner welcome drink and nibbles.
7.00pm Fish, chips and salad dinner followed by dessert.
8.00pm Preliminary pastels skills session including tips for en plein air painting techniques, composition, colour theory and instructions and tips on the use soft pastels on Colourfix paper.
Saturday 28 August 2021
7.30am Continental style breakfast.
8.30am Depart in convoy to our first painting destination in the Coalseam Conservation Park.
En plein air pastel session - we provide everything you need to create your masterpiece:
Art board, portable ‘en plein air’ box art easels and materials and equipment needed for pastels.
A selection of pastels and drawing materials, quality pastel paper (Colourfix), fixative and a frame for your finished artwork.
11.00am Morning tea.
1.00pm Packed Lunch.
2.30pm Return to accommodation - free time.
6.00pm: Optional - Dinner has been arranged at the local pub, the Commercial Hotel (at your own expense) or you can make your own arrangements.
8.00pm: Preliminary acrylics skills session including colour mixing and acrylic painting techniques.
Sunday 29 August 2021
7.30am Continental style breakfast.
8.30am Depart in convoy to our second painting destination at Depot Hill.
En plein air acrylic painting session - we provide everything you need to complete your masterpiece:
Portable ‘en plein air’ box art easels and materials and equipment needed for acrylics.
Stretched canvas, acrylic paints, palette and brushes.
10.30am Morning Tea.
12.30pm Packed Lunch.
2.00pm Self-drive back to Perth
What to bring:
Water bottle.
Sunscreen and hat.
A small stool is provided but you are welcome to bring along your own.
Personal belongings for an 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 and pastels can be dusty and dirty!
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 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY - See here
