13 – 20 March, 2010
This art retreat will be an inspiring introduction to the art of capturing a likeness as well as the importance of realising a great painting. Jo will focus on the study …

28 March – 4 April, 2010
In a lot of art classes today, often you will be asked to draw or paint straight on to paper using the your imagination.  This can be of great advantage …

18 – 25 April, 2010
The Course
Susan Worthington is New Zealand’s most celebrated Botanical Artist, and has recently earned the extraordinary distinction of having three of her paintings selected for inclusion in the Prince of Wales …

24 April – 1 May, 2010
The course
Terrie has established a reputation for her rich and beautifully realised colour pencil drawings. Her course covers a discussion of key aspects of pencil drawing and techniques – …

8 – 15 May, 2010
Exploring your creativity with art works on paper
The course
Nell will be teaching across a range of media: she is happy for students to use any or all of watercolour, gouache, chalk, …

30 May – 6 June, 2010
In this week-long holiday art retreat, you will be learning about taking everyday images and transforming them into something of your own, which says something about how you perceive them …

6 – 13 June, 2010
Imagine this scenario: a feeling of despondency starting the week saying ‘I cant draw to save my life…’ or ‘I wasn’t born with this skill…’  to the sense of achievement, fulfilment …

14 – 21 August, 2010
In this art holiday course you will learn how to paint the basic elements of any seascape and landscape in a realistic style. You will learn how to paint sky and …

28 August – 4 September, 2010
2 courses for the price of 1
Botanical Art
Fiji’s rich tropical flora offers sensational subjects for the botanical artist – multicoured ginger, delicate orchids, vibrant heliconia, sturdy coconuts and other exotic …

17 – 23 October, 2010
This is a fun and expressive painting retreat for those who love colour.  Suitable for beginners to intermediate, this art course will give students insight into process, techniques, materials and expression. …

30 October – 6 November, 2010
Kerrie Lester’s exuberant paintings are widely admired. During a career spanning 35 years, she has been hung in the Archibald 16 times and is represented in many art collections across …

20 – 27 November, 2010

Working from a range of different models in gorgeous tropical surroundings, this lively art retreat explores a wide range of drawing ideas and approaches. These include the use of colour, …