7 Days of bliss. Bookings open now. aj@ajaysart.co.za
The Retreat is structured to entice participants to experience an array of techniques and media but is also easy enough for the beginner. Although you will have two drawing sessions, most other works are pre-drawn to save time and create a stress-free environment. Classes are in both Afrikaans and English. It may include oil painting, water colour, ink, mixed media, printing, sculpture and more. 2022 will be oils, mixed media and perhaps one project in water colour. Subject matter is usually from what is endemic to our location – like boats, fish, land and seascape, and fisherman, their families, and houses.
Sessions are around 3 hours each to leave a little time for you to explore your surroundings. These art workshops are held in a big house, at restaurants and on location in nature.
Transport (if needed). A seat on a 10 seater from CT International to Paternoster and your lodging, including transport of your luggage in a separate vehicle. Transport within Paternoster as per itinerary and to Tietiesbaai but not private restaurant bookings and no personal transport – many in walking distance. Transport back to CT international with luggage. Includes part damage and accident waiver, petrol, and all insurances,
Limited to first 8 to 10 bookings. ZAR 2000.00
Inclusive:
Studio hire with coffee and tea for the week
Breakfast on the first day to the value of R150
Beach Picnic (Vegetarian)
10 Art Sessions excluding art materials
Italian cooking event with Uro or similar
Seafood, fish and local delicacy braai at Tietiesbaai by Ursula and Mandy
Acrylic pour materials – excluding canvas
Cooking Class (Vegetarian) 8100.00
Accommodation – Private room en-suite, self-catering, sharing unit or house with kitchen, dining and Wi-Fi – 7 nights 6000.00
Accommodation – Private Room, sharing bathroom, self catering sharing unit or house with kitchen, dining and Wi-Fi – 7 nights 5500.00
Accommodation – Private Room in 4 star BnB. 7200.00
Day 0 2 Oct Sunday Fly-in. meet me if you need a lift from CT International.
Departure time 12pm
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self-drive to Paternoster and settle into your lodging (150km).
Day 1 3 Oct Monday 9am Meet, breakfast, orientation, location will be revealed on your final itinerary.
10am To the studio.
Lesson in drawing – introduction to drawing and learn how to draw your environment. Easy and relaxed.
For artists returning – alla prima (direct) small painting exercises
1 pm Picnic on the beach *vegetarian
2pm Introduction to using oil paints and colours prevalent to the West Coast, and what steps to use.
For artists returning – mixed media little paintings
7pm Dinner at Voorstrand
Day 2 4 Oct Tuesday 9am Meet and drive to a beautiful spot to plan and draw your painting outdoors – you need to be able to walk down a hill.
11am Back to the studio for more planning of your painting. (Painting 1)
1pm Antipasti lesson with Uro. Uro and Sven has exquisite flair and love for people and Italian food and will show and share their culinary delights with you.
3pm Painting in the studio – painting 1 – Underpainting techniques, a short session. Please remember that paintings are divided into sections and are not completed until the last day. This way you enjoy and relax because there is no pressure.
7pm Dinner at De Seekat on the waterfront
Day 3 5 Oct Wednesday 9am Drive to Tietiesbaai through Columbine Reserve
10am Plein Air.
I will show you how to go about painting outdoors in a direct style (Alla prima). Learn how to find the best composition for rock, ocean and sky. Colour mixing and recording in a short space of time due to the changing light. This is a lesson for beginners.
Your turn to find a setting and paint.(Painting 2)
1pm Fish braai with Ursula and Mandy. These two ladies delight with cray fish tails, mosselpot, homemade bread and served with wine.
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Day 4 6 Oct Thursday 10am Acrylic pouring (Painting 3). A fun and crafty morning full of surprises. Learn to marble and create effects with acrylic paints and silicon.
12pm Cooking class on the beach *vegetarian. We will convene at a certain place, and after set-up will create a great 3 course meal.
3pm Watercolour painting session (Painting 4).
Day 5 7 Oct Friday 9am Working and completing paintings. I am there to help you complete each painting and also to guide you with any questions.
12pm Lunch at Gaaitjie
1pm Impasto painting at Gaaitjie (Painting 5)
7pm Dinner at Blikkies or other.
Day 6 8 Oct Saturday 9am Completing all your paintings.
2pm Lunch at Noisy Oyster as our farewell meal.
Day 7 9 Oct Sunday 7am Drive back to CT International. Plan your return