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Holidays with Jill McKay's Art Trail Centre
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Painting Day Trips
Marvellous for getting out with others in a safe environment. Recent venues have
included Stapehill Gardens and Castle Combe.
Suitability: Suitable for all, beginners are cared for and improvers developed.
Duration: Half day (3 hours). Whole day (6 hours plus any travelling time).
Style: Full introduction with demonstrations and personal tuition throughout the day including watercolour.
Location: Usually local, can be up to a 30 mile radius of Ferndown. Transport may be provided. For private groups the venue is flexible depending on their location.
Cost: Please email us for personal advice and availability or book the event.
Weekend Painting Breaks
Take the opportunity to have a long weekend painting holiday to draw and paint
in beautiful surroundings. Other attractions are usually nearby. We offer
painting weekends at our academy or painting outside on location. Students have
enough time to enjoy the location as well as producing a fair amount of artwork.
Relaxing but productive, these weekends are a must for those wishing to develop
their style in different surroundings with tuition on hand. Beginners may draw
and paint with Jill in the chosen locations on site where she will instruct in a
step-by-step method. Those with more confidence are welcome to join in with the
demonstrations and tutorials and move on to their own choice of subject if they
wish. Partners are welcome as locations are always chosen with non painting
partners in mind.
Duration: We provide Friday Evening to Sunday Noon weekends. Sunday afternoon can be spent relaxing or returning home, or we run Saturday only with Sunday reserved for spending time locally, Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon (4pm) painting weekends
Style: Local area briefing on Friday arrival. Full tuition including Demonstrations during Saturday and Sunday morning.
Subject Matters: According to location. These weekends are not weather dependent.
Cost: Bed and Breakfast or Half-board options are available. Transport may be provided to and from your arrival locations. Please contact us for further details.
For details of our planned Weekend Breaks in 2009/10 please email us.
Painting Holidays in the UK
Why not spend a few days drawing and painting with Jill McKay in the heart of
the beautiful New Forest? Other scenic places within Hampshire, Dorset and
Devon are also visited, as we provide a variety of locations to capture
different painting subjects and panoramic views. We are fortunate to have such a
choice within this spectacular area.
Three and five day breaks available, some weekends, personal tuition throughout
and suitable for all, from beginners to regular painters. There is en-suite
accommodation and all meals included in a family run Hotel. Partners are welcome
For details of our planned UK holidays please email us.
European Painting Holidays with Jill McKay's Art Trail Centre
FAQ & 2010 Painting holidays information
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F.A.Q
How do I choose the right holiday?
Choosing a European painting holiday can sometimes be a hit and miss affair but not if you choose a painting holiday with the Art Trail Centre! Student feedback from past holidays indicates the success of our events.
Jill and Brian at the Art Trail Centre have been providing events and painting holidays for many years.
Their wealth of experience, literally spanning a period of 26 years, is clearly demonstrated in their superb management of the holidays from the time you book to the time you want to book again!
Few holidays offer a such professional yet relaxed choices of beautiful venues to paint, in the media of your choice, providing good value accommodation, day trips, activities, with time to relax and be pampered. From the time you are collected from your airport you will feel very special and welcome whether alone or with company. Do not worry if your French for example is not up to scratch, we will be there to support you.
What is the balance of painting to social activities?
The balance of painting and activities are well planned allowing you to complement your painting and drawing time with other activities available on the particular annual holiday.
Do I need to have previous experience in any of the additional activities on offer?
You do not have to worry about being competent at any of the activities because you have the option of free assistance for part or all of the activity. We aim to ensure you have a stress free time with some very memorable moments.
What standard of artist do I have to be?
Our painting or drawing sessions include - demonstrations, group or individual tuition if needed, with some group sessions. You have the choice to take part in all of these, or of course you may just like to paint in your own way, picking up the occasional tip to improve your painting. Yes, we cater for seasoned artists, and those who would just like to enjoy the ambience, scenery, and the company of others. We are extremely flexible to meet your particular needs.
What happens during the week for transport and support?
Our week starts with your collection at the airport or railway station. Some artists also drive to us. For those who wish to drive and take their time arriving, free parking is available and we can offer advice for a number of driving routes. Note, we provide all local transportation for the duration of the holiday. We commence with a welcome and introductory session with an explanation of the week, planned days out and activities available. A demonstration may also be available during this session to help with local subjects. We will either walk or be transported to our first painting location. Where possible we transport your painting equipment, chairs, bags etc direct to your central place of painting which ensures you only have the final few paces to find your desired area. We are able to assist you where needed to place your equipment in that 'special' place to gain your preferred view. Either way and on every day we provide this type of support to save you carrying equipment, bags or personal effects.
We pride ourselves in getting you to your location - fresh, not exhausted!
What standard is the accommodation?
Our accommodation varies on the holiday in question, and we aim for en-suite facilities to all bedrooms. A swimming pool, and B&B accommodation are always provided. Half board options are sometimes available and will be shown below if applicable. On some holidays we may also have a choice of either Hotels, Chambre d'hotes, Gites, Apartments or Chateau's and these change depending on location and time of year. We personally visit and stay in all our venues to pre assess their suitability. It has to meet our criteria to satisfy our offering to our artists. Where we have two centre holidays to maximise holiday painting time v location, we will balance the accommodation to the local area. This means we will find the best value, quality and facilities available wherever we paint. This commitment to detail is always for your personal benefit.
Choice of accommodation will be provided on a first come first served basis. You may wish to have your own room, or share a twin room with a friend, partner, or non artist. This is an ideal way of gaining even better value from your holiday. Remember to bring a UK / European adaptor for your personal electrical needs.
What medium can I use?
Painting or drawing media is a personal choice and of course you will have to transport it. If local to the Art Trail Centre we provide limited pre holiday transportation of chairs, equipment etc which will be returned to you on our return to the UK. Paintings and drawings of course you will need to pack with your other personal belongings. So whether you use Oils, Watercolour, Pastel, Acrylic or any other single or mixed media remember to pack these in your main case with any sharp instruments. we also offer the chance to use a new medium whilst on holiday if you wish to 'have a go'.
What can my partner do?
For partners there is plenty to do whether you have come to relax, share the free time with your partner or enjoy the activities of walking, cycling, tennis, canoeing, micro-lite flights, horse riding, sightseeing, enjoying the local bars and restaurants, swimming, reading or just sheer relaxing, and so much more. Individual accommodation may have other activities.
How much does the holiday cost?
Tariffs will vary each year depending on the time of year, standard of local accommodation, location and exchange rates, tariffs for the next year are shown below.
How many people are in your party?
Please note we always limit the maximum size of our party to 14 artists.
How I book?
When you have decided to join us just follow the booking process. Nearer the holiday, upon receipt you will receive our first booking briefing. Closer to the event you will receive your final briefing. These are designed to help you plan what to bring and equally important what not to bring. They will also include other useful information to ensure your painting holiday is a wonderful experience. The information below answers many of the questions that have been asked pre booking.
Welcome to Jill McKay's Art Trail Centre Painting Holidays 2011©
French Painting Holidays
3rd - 10th July France - the Dordogne - Perigord Noir and Blanc 2011
2011 bookings now being taken see below Ref 0311 July 2011 enquire or book now
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Yes it's quite simply a black and white event this holiday with a two centre painting location in the wonderful and popular Dordogne.
The areas of Perigord Blanc (white) and Perigord Noir (Black) are distinctly different offering us an abundance of painting choices.
Beautiful and quaint French villages, rivers and prehistoric rocks have inspired many a painter and now it's time to enjoy them for yourself!
You will be spending some time in each of the Perigord Noir and Perigord Blanc areas of the Dordogne Region, to capture their their rural and village charm in your chosen medium.
The first part of your stay is at a countryside hotel with its own swimming pool in a delightful setting in large grounds and near the river. From this base, we will be visiting 3 enchanting nearby locations. These towns and villages have been especially chosen for their beauty, colour, landscape painting opportunities and location. Your 5 nights half board accommodation and 2 nights B&B with one light lunch has been split to provide you with some flexibility in choosing your mealtime combinations when on location.
Activities and art sessions are in abundance so your time here can be relaxed or as active as you wish.
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The French Region of Perigord Blanc (Dordogne) is close to Aquitaine, Poitou Charente's, Limousine and Midi Pyrenees; this region is an absolute artist’s paradise; you will be painting in carefully selected locations, including quiet, relaxing villages or within beautiful landscape scenery. You will be taken to many beautiful landscapes, reflections and picturesque views for you to draw, paint and photograph. Cafés and restaurants, painting opportunities outdoors, what more could you wish for?
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The second part of this holiday takes you to a fabulously restored Chateau in Perigord Noir. Superb facilities and access to other great places to paint, this enchanting and classic location will delight your senses in the second part of your painting week. This part of the holiday will also include half board, with breakfast and dinner included for each nights stay. The spectacular view of this Chateau some will wish to paint. A huge pool, flood lit tennis courts, practice golf, games room, various inside sports, gym, sauna and many other activities nearby provide you with a great end to your holiday.
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The holiday includes days out on location painting and plenty of time to relax as required.
This a fantastic, value packed holiday and effectively you just have to consider your mode of transport to get to us as most other things are covered within this artists' package. Bergerac is our preferred and closest airport but if for some reason flights from your area do not go to this airport please contact us to discuss other solutions. The links below will take you to some of the airlines who fly to Bergerac.
For artists local to the Art Trail Centre we will be holding an invitation open evening on the 20th January 2010 to explain details and show you more about the holiday.
A very high percentage of people book on this evening so do not leave your reservation too late.
Well you now have a good feeling about the holiday location but what about us? please see our holiday feedback below; after all it's your painting holiday'
This has been confirmed through the exceptional positive feedback of students using Jill McKay's events.
Some of our recent student comments
'We aim for the same feedback every year, and strive to better our standards in every aspect.
"Thank you for such a another wonderful week, our third year. We thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to see you again - Neil & Moira.
Neil and Moira have returned are hoping to join us next year
" A fabulous week we thoroughly enjoyed it. It was very relaxed and everyone seemed to get on very well. The accommodation was a great experience with incredible cooking - a very professionally organised week" Jo & David.
"Thank you for a fabulous week, the best yet and my second year" Jax.
"My third year with you Jill and every year gets better - brilliant" Pam.
" I had my first painting holiday with you in 2005 and thoroughly enjoyed 2007 - Mel"
"I have been on many painting holidays over the past 20 years with many artists and I can honestly say this was the best and most professionally organised - thank you both. - Gordon".
"Very well organised holiday with lots of choice, venues, painting, activities. I wondered if I would be okay coming on my own but I needn't have worried, it was really great and so much fun too" - Jeremy 2009
Jeremy had his first year with us and is looking forward to another year
"In particular, enjoyed the "Chinese" painting effect technique which was ideal for white paper phobia. Very good company - thanks to everyone" - Neil 2009.
New to painting and first painting holiday - "I was terrified at first but then I told myself just relax and I enjoyed the rest of the holiday, a great week"- Margaret 2009
The information below will hopefully provide you with more information to assist your choice of painting holidays in France, we do hope our insight to 2010 will fill you with the same feeling we have every time we visit these places and we look forward to hearing from you.
A day on location!
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Tariff 2011
We aim to provide excellent value for money and are pleased to offer the following per person half board tariffs based on TWIN OR DOUBLE accommodation for 5 nights half board and B&B for 2 nights as we will be out on location.
Painting Holidays Abroad - France - Perigord (PDF file) (generous discounts for second artist sharing a room or non painting partner)
All prices include; Collection and return to French airport or railway station,
All transport during the week,
Accommodation - all en suite bedrooms double or twin, with swimming pool at both ' out from town ' locations
5 nights half board, Breakfast for 2 nights B&B (to allow for days out, plus one light lunch included),
Full tuition, Demonstrations, full use of all facilities and painting days out.
Prices per person on the above basis
2 artists sharing en suite room £TBA
Artist with own en suite room £TBA
Non painting partner sharing with artist £TBA
Remember this is a comprehensive holiday and all the above is included
Due to the fluctuation of the Euro vv the pound price may vary, as you can appreciate this is beyond our control, we aim to fix the rates within our terms and conditions. Although it can not be used as a basis for the future, we have never had to implement supplements on our holidays to date.
Brochure & more information
For a colour brochure please contact us or if you have Broadband internet click here.
You will need Adobe to read this file which is freely available from the Adobe website.
To enquire about more information or contact us enquire here A briefing pack will be sent you following receipt of payment
To reserve or pre book your event, please use this link.
This holiday will be different to our previous painting holidays in France.
We will be staying at two locations and using these to visit some fantastic venues.
This providing you with an even better choice of places to paint.
Of course we arrange everything and transport you and your equipment.
This promises to be a fantastic two centre holiday.
Previous holiday students will find this holiday a real joy to paint.
Further Information
Travel
From the time you arrive by car, train or aircraft we put all our efforts into providing excellent service.
Our aim is for air conditioned transport to be available to transport to and from the airport and throughout the week.
With the changing air flight regulations we recommend you check with your airline for baggage or other special conditions.
This will ensure you pack the items you need to bring in the correct bag!
Flights to Bergerac are obtainable from many airlines and UK airports.
It may be possible for other solutions from Bordeaux or Limoges airports.
Some new air routes may mature during the year, if this happens please contact us.
Our preferred airport for arrival is BERGERAC
Visit the sites below for more information on flights to France.
Tuition
The holiday is fully tutored with plenty of demonstrations so you can enjoy out door painting at it's best.
Our schedule for the week will take you to various locations in and around the Dordogne Perigord Blanc, Noir and it's bordering villages to ensure you obtain the very best locations for painting in your preferred media.
Accommodation
The accommodation is French with a special taste of colour and charm. We have use of the other rooms, terrace, enclosed garden and facilities. All bedrooms are well decorated and are twin or double bedrooms. Breakfast is typically French.
Meals
Breakfast is included for all residents. Tea, coffee, wine and other drinks are available all day if required at extra cost.
For those who wish to explore the towns we will visit will offer a very wide choice of restaurants, bars and cafe's. Meal prices range from 8 Euro upwards, depending on your taste and preferences.
Further Information
For more information click on any of the following links
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