Win a Weekend Course at Farncombe via Artists and Illustrators Magazine!

In the May edition of Artists & Illustrators Magazine - we are giving away a free weekend course for one at Farncombe. Take your pick from a range of courses from Painting and Drawing, Languages, Singing, Writing, Crafts and Textiles, History, Art and Music Appreciation...and much more.

You will also be able to bring a partner or friend along with you who can stay at Farncombe and enjoy it's surroundings for the weekend. Meals are also inclusive for them too!

To be in with a chance of winning - grab a copy of the May edition of Artists and Illustrators now!

Barry Coombs - Canadian Artist runs Painting Course at Farncombe

COTSWOLDS Sketching and Painting in Watercolor at Farncombe

August 8 - 18, 2013

***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Sign up by March 1, 2013 and save $CDN 100 from the workshop fee.

Join us for a wonderful painting holiday in the lovely Cotswolds. Our workshop will be hosted by Farncombe Estate. The 320-acre estate features nature trails, woodlands, lakes and spectacular panoramic views. It is within walking distance (Across fields) of the villages of Broadway and close to Chipping Camden. Our focus will be on plein air painting but we will also have exclusive use of a well-equipped studio for the duration of our stay. Five painting day trips to charming and historic local villages are planned, as well.

Our workshop will focus on watercolour painting, pen and ink sketching and pen drawing with wash. This workshop is for participants with some experience in their chosen medium. Participants working in other media are very welcome as are non-painting partners and friends. Demonstrations, individual attention and constructive critiques will be essential elements of this creative learning experience. Click here to see What To Expect from a Barry Coombs painting holiday.

A graduate of the Ontario College of Art, Barry Coombs has led workshops in Ontario, Quebec and maritime Canada for over twenty years as well as many international expeditions to Italy, France, Greece and Mexico. He is noted for his positive and constructive attitude, excellent organizational skills and ability to work with students of all levels of skill and experience. Barry exhibits his work in Canada and internationally and represented Canada at the G20 World Artist Festival in Seoul, South Korea in November of 2010.

Our Farncombe Estate package includes:
• Four star accommodation with ensuite bathrooms and wifi
• Full English breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Five painting day trips with packed lunch
• Onsite refreshments
• Exclusive use of studio
• All taxes

Our Farncombe Estate package does not include:
• Workshop fee
• Flights and transfers (contact Barry Coombs for assistance)
• Gratuities (a collection will be made for a group gratuity)
• Travel, medical and cancellation insurance

Total cost of our Farncombe Estate package is:
• Single occupancy bedroom for ten nights - £1225
• Double occupancy bedroom for ten nights - £1125 (Per Person)

The workshop fee is:
• Painter - $CDN 750 until March 1, 2013 and $CDN 850 after March 1, 2013
• Non-painter - $CDN 350 until March 1, 2013 and $CDN 450 after March 1, 2013

How to register:
1) Contact Barry Coombs using the form below or at (416) 652-7936 or info@barrycoombs.ca to reserve your spot on a first-come, first-serve basis and to receive a registration number and the name, email address and telephone number of our Farncombe Estate contact person. Farncombe Estate will not enroll you without a registration number.

2) A non-refundable deposit of $CDN 100 is due immediately; payable to Barry Coombs.

3) Contact Farncombe Estate to book your accommodation. A non-refundable 10% deposit will be required to confirm the booking. This can be paid by card over the phone or by bank transfer.

4) Participants will receive an email from Farncombe Estate on or around the 8^th of June. It will summarize the accommodation and any additional services (ie: transfers) that have been booked. It will also remind participants that the balance payment for their Farncombe Estate package is due no later than one month before the start of the course; the 8^th of July. This may be paid by card over the phone or by bank transfer. After the 8^th of July the cost of your package with Farncombe is non-refundable.

5) The balance of the workshop fee is payable to Barry Coombs no later than the 8^th of July. After July 8, the workshop fee is non-refundable. In the event of insufficient enrollment, a full refund of the workshop fee will be made.

Painting Courses: How to Paint Portraits (Oils & Acrylics)

23rd - 25th november

At Farncombe, we offer a wide range of Painting Weekends and Day Courses. Keith Morton, a popular artist and tutor is offering a course on How to Paint Portraits.

During this weekend painting course Keith will teach students the skills to be able to paint lifelike portraits. This course is suitable for painters with some experience who would like to imporve their portraits painting skills.

Keith Morton tutors Portraiture, Still Life and Life workshops, demonstrates Portraiture and Still Life to art societies, undertakes commissions, and paints people he admires. To date, his most famous sitters have been the jazz pianist and composer Stan Tracey OBE and the actress Siobhan Redmond.

Summer Offer from Farncombe

Are you a budding photographer or a singing sensation in your own bathroom?  

Do you want to “come dancing” or “go painting”?

At Farncombe Estate, we have wonderful weekend courses for every taste.  History to music-making

If you’re thinking of a mini-break or a Stay-cation this year, why not spend it on our beautiful Cotswold Estate with long views and fantastic food?  

We’ll even pick you up from the London train!

This summer, we’re celebrating the prospect of the Olympics with a special offer of £20.12 off every course.*

To qualify, select a course on our website www.farncombeestate.co.uk and call us on 0333 456 8580, quoting OLY2012.

*This special offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.  It is not available on the website – please call to secure your place. Cannot be used towards a day course. Booking needs to be made by 27th August to qualify for this discount.

Summer Schools and Residential Courses in the Cotswolds

This Summer Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds is hosting a wide range of Summer Schools on it's 320-acre Estate. Course are both residential and one day, topics range from Quilting, Crafts and Textiles, Photography, Watercolour Painting, Art Appreciation, Literature and Writing and Garden Breaks. For more information on our Summer Schools please visit our website or call us on 0333 456 8580. You can also fill in the form on our website to request a full printed brochure.