Landscape Painting Class at Bayfield Hall

29/03/09

Introduction: As part of the exciting programme accompanying the 'Gathering Storm' landscape painting exhibition at Bayfield Hall, the Queen of Hungary gallery is delighted to offer a two-day landscape oil-painting course. Bayfield Hall sits gorgeously amid rolling hills and old woods; it has a large lake (with white swans), an ancient ruined chapel and is one of Vogue magazine's favourite Norfolk retreats.

The class will explore the area with well-known Norfolk landscape painter Chloe Mandy, a very talented, amusing and experienced teacher who will create a highly

To find out more about Chloe, go to www.chloemandyart.com


Who: The course is open to everyone, whether you are a complete beginner, a more confident painter or an artist kick-starting your creative juices. Please note that there are only 12 places on the course.

When: Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September 2009 10 - 4pm
And on Friday evening you are warmly invited to join us in the Hall's spectacular Long Room for a private view of 'Gathering Storm'.

What you need to bring: The price includes tea, coffee, a buffet lunch and basic materials (primary oil colours, sketching paper, a variety of boards). If you need an easel or stool please let us know, and if want to bring your own canvasses, paints etc equipment that's fine.

The Course: We will begin with a tour of the grounds - the lake, the woods, the buildings - looking at different kinds of composition and choosing suitable sites. There will be some visual exercises to get everyone experimenting, stretching their abilities and playing with different ideas.

Through both days there will be on-going instruction on oil-painting techniques, composition, drawing, colour theory and practise, according to individual need and in response to what emerges from the participants.

Fee: £120 for 2 days, via Paypal from this website or cheque. Please e-mail stephanie.douet@btopenworld.com or call 01263 734 137 to ensure availability
Cheques to be made out to the Queen of Hungary and sent to:
Stephanie Douet
1 Cromer road,
Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6HE

Accomodation: There are many lovely places to stay and much to interest visitors in the area. The historic market town of Holt is nearby, as is Cley-next-the-sea, Burnham Market and Brancaster. Visit the following sites for more information:
www.glavenvalley.co.uk, www.visitnorfolk.co.uk, www.sawdays.co.uk