Courses and Events

This page contains all the details of forth-coming events, exhibitions, courses and competitions.

2008 Dates

 

 

 
Last week in August 2008

(24th-29th)

FRANCE. Come and enjoy a relaxed 'house party' painting week in a newly refurbished farmhouse in the Perigord Vert region of  the Dordogne not far from the market town of Riberac  where you will be able to paint alongside Mike in the medium of your choice. Your hosts will be Paddy & Marion, renowned for their hospitality and fine cooking. The farm has en-suite accommodation  and a sunny pool. Artistic advice & criticism will be available throughout the week on a one to one basis and Mike will give several demonstrations in watercolour.The course (Limited to six painters) is suitable for all abilities. For details email: marion_paddy@btopenworld.com, visit the website at  www.paintinglefaurieux.co.uk  or phone 07860 912963 

RUNNING AGAIN IN 2008  - contact as above

 

12-14 August 2008 WEST NORFOLK ARTS CENTRE  A three day residential course based in the Norfolk village of Castle Rising close to the Sandringham estate. The studio is housed in the old school house in this delightful village. The tuition will start with a daily topic in the studio with further painting in the surrounding countryside or at a suitable venue along the coast. Ring Richard or Ros Cartwright on (+44)  (0)1553 631 689 or click on the link www.westnorfolkarts.co.uk.

spaces are still available.

 

 26September to 3rd October

2008

Mike & Jenny Wheatley will be co-hosting a week of painting tuition and relaxed Greek living on the idyllic island of SKOPELOS off the east coast of Greece.  Watch this page - soon to be updated with more details.

NOW BOOKING - For details contact Jenny at  jenny@jennywheatley.co.uk

or phone on 0044 (0)1872 501 088

 

     

2008 Dates

13 - 18 April 2008 Mike & Jenny Wheatley get together again to run a 5day course in he heart of the beautiful Lake District. Our host hotel is the 3* Borrowdale Hotel within minutes walk of Derwentwater and situated 2 miles south of Keswick.  For details use the 'Contact Mike' button on the home page and details will be sent to you.

 

Course full - sorry

 
12 - 14 August 2008 WEST NORFOLK ARTS CENTRE  A three day residential course based in the Norfolk village of Castle Rising close to the Sandringham estate. The studio is housed in the old school house in this delightful village. The tuition will start with a daily topic in the studio with further painting in the surrounding countryside or at a suitable venue along the coast. Ring Richard or Ros Cartwright on (+44)  (0)1553 631 689 or click on the link www.westnorfolkarts.co.uk.

Spaces are still available.

13 - 20 October 2008

Join Mike for some Winter sun on this 8 day painting Holiday to Egypt, staying at the 5* Sheraton Hotel in Luxor. During your stay, there will be structured painting courses with guided tours to the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple and the great Karnak Temple. You will also enjoy a day cruise on the Nile. Contact the West Norfolk Arts Centre for details on  (+44)  (0)1553 631 689. For those of a adventurous nature there is an additional option of taking a  balloon flight over the West Bank at sun-rise.

  For details of all West Norfolk Courses contact their website or e-mail as above