Colours of Autumn
Bright and Mt Buffalo 2023
Pastel & Watercolour art workshops
Australian Tour Autumn 2023
March 24 to April 2
Come and join us for 8 Days and 9 nights painting in the beautiful high country of Bright and Mt Buffalo when the weather is only a little cooler and the summer colours are turning.
To register your interest,
We are staying at the Big 4 holiday village (well appointed, luxury villas - not caravans) on the Ovens River and a short stroll to the shops, coffee shops and restaurants of Bright. There will be oportunities to paint each day including several places in Bright along the Ovens River, Forest Trails, The Canyon , Nearby Myrtleford, Porepunkah, Mudgegonga all have wonderful scenery
Main Details
- Small group
- Two tutors
- Staying by the Ovens River
- Most artists prefer to drive. This is a 1 hr 20 minutes road trip from Albury airport or just over 3 hours from Melbourne airport
- Welcome gathering Friday 24th March 5pm after you book in. Final details will be sent to you mid February.
- Whether you are a seasoned artist or beginner you will benefit from the outdoor tuition and demonstrations and the critique sessions and relaxed conversations held in the comfortable indoors at our venue.
- There are numerous inspirational painting areas in and beyond Bright which we can explore and paint. The choices available, give flexability if the weather changes.
- There will be different painting options daily.
- My Buffalo is definitely on the paintables list.
- You will have one free day to explore or paint as you choose.
- Painting display and Farewell celebration dinner.
- Book out Sunday morning April 2nd
There are two options for artists planning to travel with us to this beautiful part of Victoria.
Option One
Tuition and Accommodation
We have been able to secure a number of what we consider to be the best accommodation, luxury spa villas with two private bedrooms, one bathroom, fully equiped kitchen, laundry facilities on site, lounge and verandah. We have booked these for Artists who want to stay close as a group and and take advantage of being able to relax and simply look forward to a painting holiday with fellow artists. Enjoy the beauty of Bright, the surrounding towns and waterways and the vistas from Mt Buffalo. There will be the relaxed gatherings to watch demonstrations and solid tuition on how to improve your paintings. You have the freedom to prepare your own meals in your private kitchen, or visit the many restaurants nearby or byo meals to Lyn and Julie's gathering spot on site. There is much to explore and you will have one free day to personalise your visit however you choose - exploring, visiting, resting, finishing a painting, -it's your day....
Of course non painting partners may join us. They will not have any tuition but there is plenty to enjoy in this beautiful area.
*NB let us know ASAP - villas are almost full.
- Once we receive your deposit we will secure your villa. See below.
Your $278 deposit will be your up front booking amount for a shared villa with private bedroom.
$100 is non refundable.
Cancellations - see below.
Option Two
Secure and fund your own accommodation and join us by booking the tuition and group workshop arrangements.
Please note that we have already experienced the popularity of the area at this time of year. It is wise to secure your accommodation as soon as possible.
The deposit is the same amount as Option 1.
Plein air in Bright and Mt Buffalo
Julie Goldspink and Lyn Mellady
Main Details
- Small group
- Two tutors
- Bright is a 1 hr 20 minutes road trip from Albury airport or just over 3 hours from Melbourne airport
- Most artists prefer to drive.
- Welcome gathering Friday 24th 5pm after you book in. Details will be sent to you in February.
- If you are a seasoned artist or beginner you will benefit from the outdoor tuition and demonstrations and the critique sessions and conversations held in the comfortable indoors.
- There are numerous inspirational painting areas in and beyond Bright which we can explore and paint. The choices available, give flexability if the weather changes.
- There will be different painting options daily.
- My Buffalo is definitely on the paintables list.
- You will have one free day to explore or paint as you choose. (you wil find much to see both in town and within easy exploratory driving distance)
- Opening night entry to the Annual Autumn Art Exhibition at the Bright Art Gallery.
- Painting display and Farewell celebration dinner.
- Book out Sunday morning April 2nd
Cost
- Option one including accommodation and workshop fees $2780 PP.
- A non painter, twin shareing is welcome at a reduced fee of $1600
- Option two workshop fee and group activities without accommodation $1300 pp
- All options require the same initial deposit of $278. which includes a non refundable amount of $100
- Book Now using Paypal
- Please note. A freight charge is not applicable to workshop bookings or painting trips. A charge may appear in the 1st shopping cart page. This is removed by you on the final page before you confirm your booking.
- Direct bank transfers are an alternate method of payment.
- If this is your preference contact Lyn or Julie and we will send you the details.
- Full payment to be paid by Feb 1 2023.
Cancellations
Please note Cancellations must be in writing to lynm@mellady.com. and received by the cut off dates.
- A cancellation received before Midnight on 22nd Feb:- the accommodation Venue retains a $100 fee per booking. This will be deducted from your deposit and $178 will be refunded. Any cancellations after 22 Feb 2023 (less than 30 days before our arrival) full payment for your villa will be required.
Travel Insurance
We advise all participants to source your own travel insurance that might include cover for cancellation, sickness etc.
About Your Tutors:-
Lyn Mellady – is best known for her river and seascapes in pastel and oil. She is a trained teacher, whose travels were the start of her desire to bring home more than photo. This was the beginning of her painting career. Since 1980 her work has not only won many awards and recognition, but sharing her knowledge with tutoring Australia wide including the Australian Pastel expo in 2018 and 2022 has become her perfect mix. Lyn has five paintings in government collections, is a member of Fusionsix portrait artists, whose exhibition travelled to 3 regional galleries across Australia; is an art judge and ex AGRA president who established the Australian Art Excellence Awards with the backing of Terri Dodd and Australian Artist in 2000.
Julie Goldspink – artist, travels frequently, giving workshops Australia wide. She has many followers here and internationally wide who love her watercolours and / or teaching. Tutoring in watercolour and mixed media, with extensive knowledge in most mediums, Julie loves to paint land, rivers, sea or flowers – wherever the light falls and has a long list of awards. Julie featured on Graeme Stevenson’s Put Some Colour in Your Life. Her most recent article was published in the Australian Artist Magazine in Dec,Jan 2018/19.
e $1980 is the single supplement price.(A bedroom to yourself) A twin shared room is $1590 PP.
Travel cancellation insurance is always a good option.
Please note, choice of villa is allocated, strictly in the order that your booking deposit is received.
Non painting partners are always welcome at group dinners/functions.
Cancellations will forfeit accommodation costs as set by the venue hosts.
If you would like more information about this tour, contact us.
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