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Painting courses at Dunsmore Home Farm
Watling Street, Clifton upon Dunsmore,  Rugby. CV23 0AQ

To book onto the watercolour painting course contact Roger  Tel. +44 (0) 2476 735617
 

 

 

Have a great time at the Dunsmore Home Farm.

Relax and enjoy your art course within this  charming, fully modernised Victorian farmhouse, with mature gardens, lovely countryside
views and ample off road parking.

As soon as you arrive you are made welcome by Amanda and
David Yates who run this guest house and they go out
of their way to make your stay enjoyable.

Amanda provides a great mid day lunch to keep the art group going and supplies tea and coffee throughout the day.  It’s a great place to
spend time painting in a relaxed atmosphere with new art friends.

Dunsmore Home Farm offers bed and breakfast accommodation for those who require it. The rooms are
are spacious and decorated with style and character,
each with T.V., Wi-Fi access and tea / coffee making facilities.


 

Art course information

2  Day watercolour course  -  £140.00 per person.
Any B&B requirements are not included in the above price .
If required they should be arranged independently with Amanda, at
Dunsmore Home Farm.

B & B at Dunsmore Home Farm
Including full English breakfast

Single en-suite room for 1 night ....£35.00
For 2 or more nights ....£32.00 per night

Double en-suite room for 1 night ...£55.00 for 2 people sharing.
 For 2 or more nights ...£52.50  per night.

Once your place on the course has been confirmed you can
book any B & B arrangements by calling Amanda on 01788 860168

For further information on Dunsmore  Home Farm
                  click here to visit  their site.                


Watercolour painting courses held at Dunsmore Home Farm
are designed for beginners and improvers.
 

  • They are fun, informative, working in a no pressure, relaxed environment.
     

  • All painting tools and materials are supplied for the course.
     

  • Two days  tutoring from a professional artist
    including demonstrations of techniques used.
     

  • A maximum of 4 students allowing 
    time to give each student individual tuition.
     

 
Watercolour workshops
Content will be depending on your personal requirements.

Beginners will get a sound grounding in the basics so 
they can practice with tried and tested 
techniques that are normally used.

Knowing your tools.
 Sizing your picture.
Understanding colours.
Using light and shade.
Shading, tones and texture.
Watercolour techniques used.
 Still life / landscapes / 
seascapes / flowers 
etc.
Beginners should take home
2 or 3 completed pictures.

Daily program

9.30 a.m. start
 
Morning tea / coffee

12.30   Mid day lunch

Afternoon tea / coffee

5p.m.    Finish
 

All art materials are supplied for the course.
You need bring nothing with you.
 

 
     

How to find Dunsmore Home Farm

If you plan your route with Google Earth or Satnav then I have found it will give you the wrong destination point,
 showing Dunsmore Home Farm (Mr & Mrs. Yates)  to be on the B5414.
  This is incorrect.

Click here for map and directions
 

Book early to avoid disappointment as there are only 4 places on each course.

Gift vouchers can be purchased for these courses

Click here for course dates to all locations

Here are the Student's comments about the group watercolour painting courses
held at Dunsmore Home Farm


Jan ..........Excellent course. Very well structured and great encouragement and enthusiasm given by Roger. Many thanks.

Jane ..................Excellent. Cannot remember a course where I have learned so much..

Nick .........
. Course was excellent and size of group just right

Judith........... Enjoyed it so much.   Thank you.

Dorothy ..................Excellent in all respects. Location / course / etc.  Roger excellent and a lovely manner.  Amanda (owner of Dunsmore B & B )
was very friendly.    It has been a wonderful 2 days.

Bob .................................. Enjoyable and fun.  Great tutor who I could relate to.  Learnt so much.  B & B was lovely.

David ......................................... Two days flew by.  A great learning experience.

Joanne .................................Good pace of instruction, amazing results, really enjoyable.
 


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To make a booking enquiry
Telephone 02476 735617 
or
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