Watercolors in the great outdoors: course on watercolor painting while hiking
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74450
Le Grand-Bornand
Water color painting course for everybody : children, adultes, beginners and experienced. While hiking in some typical places, you will have the pleasure to look with the « painter's eyes » and capture the details of a chalet, a flower,a landscape.
Reflect, take your time, enjoy the pleasure of painting while outdoors in the green alpine pastures of the Aravis Mountains.
All summer long in the Haute-Savoie, you are invited to participate in a wide variety of artistic activities: lessons our longer courses; watercolors and sketching allow truly rediscovering nature in a calm atmosphere that combines observation, creativity, relaxation and emulation.
For everyone, children and adults, complete novices to experienced amateurs, a wide range of activities are offered all summer long, in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
During short easy hikes learn how to see the world with "painter's eyes" to capture the details of a chalet, a flower, or a landscape.
During the week 3 half-day outings are planned plus one full-day watercolor hike (no class on Wednesday). Each walk is short, from 5 to 30 minutes, just what is needed to enjoy the great outdoors through listening to the sound of cow bells, breathing in the sweet smells of the alpine pastures, and taking in the awe-inspiring views of the local mountain landscape.
All summer long in the Haute-Savoie, you are invited to participate in a wide variety of artistic activities: lessons our longer courses; watercolors and sketching allow truly rediscovering nature in a calm atmosphere that combines observation, creativity, relaxation and emulation.
For everyone, children and adults, complete novices to experienced amateurs, a wide range of activities are offered all summer long, in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
During short easy hikes learn how to see the world with "painter's eyes" to capture the details of a chalet, a flower, or a landscape.
During the week 3 half-day outings are planned plus one full-day watercolor hike (no class on Wednesday). Each walk is short, from 5 to 30 minutes, just what is needed to enjoy the great outdoors through listening to the sound of cow bells, breathing in the sweet smells of the alpine pastures, and taking in the awe-inspiring views of the local mountain landscape.
10% discount when signing up for a second course during the 2015 season or for a second family member.
Supervision : Helene GODILLON, professional watercolor painter, graduate in Plastic Arts, hiking guide.
Open to everyone, adults and children over 8 years old, beginner or experienced artists.
Meet opposite the Tourism Office in Le Grand-Bornand. If it rains, lessons will be held indoors. If less than 3 people sign up, the course may be canceled.
Plan to bring:
- enough water each day in order to paint as well as to quench your thirst,
- a hat or parasol for the sun,
- a chair (a light cushion or folding chair, ...),
- watercolor painting supplies (list provided), you will also have the option of renting a basic kit per session (3
Open to everyone, adults and children over 8 years old, beginner or experienced artists.
Meet opposite the Tourism Office in Le Grand-Bornand. If it rains, lessons will be held indoors. If less than 3 people sign up, the course may be canceled.
Plan to bring:
- enough water each day in order to paint as well as to quench your thirst,
- a hat or parasol for the sun,
- a chair (a light cushion or folding chair, ...),
- watercolor painting supplies (list provided), you will also have the option of renting a basic kit per session (3
From Monday 17 to Friday 21 of August 2015, every mondays, tuesdays, wednesdays and thursdays between 9 AM and noon.
Wednesday is free, full day on Thursday 9h-15h.
Wednesday is free, full day on Thursday 9h-15h.
In summary
- Reception :
- French
- Duration :
- one week
- Environment :
- Village centre
- Village 2 km away
- SITRA services :
- 8 yrs old min
- 12 Groups accepted
- 3 people min per group
- Type of activity :
- Accompanied
- Nature of the supervised activity :
- Lesson
- Group lesson
- Course
- Improvers' course
- Beginners' course
Localisation
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74450
Le Grand-Bornand
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.942168
Longitude : 6.427903
Tarifs
Adult: 147
- Method of payment :
- Bank/credit card
- Cheque
- Cash
- Ch