Painting in Corsica September 2010

Painting in Corsica - September 2010

I'm going to the island of Corsica in September 2010 and in association with Harvey World Travel in Dunsborough  I'm seeking  expressions of interest from 10 like-minded people with whom I can share the delights of this beautiful island

Italian since the fourteenth century, French since they bought it secretly from the Republic of Genoa in 1764 Corscia appeals to my passion for French culture , Italian food and the wonderful Mediterranean light.

We have developed an easy-paced itinerary with lots of opportunities to paint and draw, instruction and help if required, and plenty of free time to enjoy just being on what the French call this  L'Île de Beauté.

PROVISIONAL ITINERARY

17^th Sep  Depart Perth Emirates Airlines via Dubai to arrive in Nice early morning 18^th Sep.

18^th Sep  On arrival you will be met and transferred to the city hotel;

Hotel Windsor 

Rue Dalpozzo

In 18^th Out 21^st Sep (3 nights)

Breakfast included daily.

21^st Sep   Today we will transfer back to the airport in time for our flight to Bastia in Corsica.

 On arrival we will be met and taken to our small hotel north of the city in the small village of Erbalunga

                Hotel Demeure Castel Brando

                Erbalunga

                In 21^st  Out 24^th Sep (3nights)

                Breakfast included daily

Transport is provided to enable group to visit interesting sites in the area with plenty of time for painting and also walking.

24^th Sep    Depart  the Bastia area today for the drive over the mountains to the city of Corte for lunch before continuing on to the West Coast town of Porto.

Hotel Bon Accuell

Route de la Marine

Porto

In 24^th Out 27^th Sep (3 nights)

Breakfast included daily

Time will be spent looking for suitable area to paint and also to walk. Transport provided.

27^th Sep    Departing Porto this morning we travel southeast to arrive later in the day at Propriano on the Gulf of Valinco.

 Le Neptune Hotel

 39 Rue Du 9 Septembre

 Propriano

  n 28^th  Out 30^th Sep (3nights)

 Breakfast included daily

During our stay in this area we will have time for painting as well as some touring to the nearby country areas around  Sartene and Olmeto.

30^th Sep    Today we drive over to Ajaccio in time to catch the train back to Bastia. This is an incredible journey with spectacular scenery. On arrival back into Bastia we will transfer to our overnight hotel in the city.

1^st  Oct     Today we will depart early from Bastia by Corse ferries to arrive into Nice at 1.30pm. On arrival we will transfer to the airport in time for our flight to Perth or to other destinations as required. Tour ends.

Included in the tour will be all transport and additional meals along the way ie some lunches and dinners.

The tour  is 15 days in length and will cost $6950.00 and is subject to 10 paying guests and is based on twin share rooms. If single rooms are needed then an additional charges will be made.

This is the ideal location outside of tourist prime time, to explore, sketch and paint the island's mountains, beaches, villages and rich archaeological and historic sites. 

Non-painters most welcome.

There is an option of a further 5 days in the Aix en Provence region, before returning to Nice or continuing your travels in Europe. The cost of the Aix en Provence extension is not yet determined.

If you would like more information please email me or contact Brian Linaker  
 at Harvey World Travel in Dunsborough

I will be escorting a maximum of 10 people. Previous trips of this sort have filled quickly. I hope you decide to join me!

Solo Exhibition - Kingfisher Gallery

Solo Exhibition Feb 2010

I'm very pleased to have been offered a solo exhibition at Kingfisher Gallery in West Perth

The dates are 3rd to the 21st of February

The subject matter will be French villages in watercolour and gouache.

I will post them here as they are completed.

Exhibition Space at Wills Domain

I am very pleased to have been asked to exhibit at the new Exhibition Space at Wills Domain Winery in December http://http//www.willsdomain.com.au

As part of the current expansion, Darren and Michelle Haunald have created a beautiful area to show paintings, sculpture, photographs and jewellery (and thy make great wine and food too)!

More later

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