It pays to be an Early Bird (see below).
The wall plaque in the charming watercolour above by Watermill painting tutor Belinda Biggs gazed pensively at her every day on the terrace of a house where she once stayed. Belinda says: “I painted her then added some local wildlife and flowers to make the finished painting. I ended up writing a story about it, which I am continuing to illustrate at the moment.â€
No doubt Belinda will tell us more about her story when we welcome her to the Watermill for her first painting course here next summer*. There are details and a link below.
*Don’t forget you will be Cool and Green at the Watermill, even in the summer months. All our bedrooms and public rooms, including the studio, are air-conditioned, powered by electricity from our hidden array of photovoltaic cells which make us self-sufficient in electricity and keep you cool and green.
Belinda Biggs has gained international recognition for her prize-winning illustrations of the natural world. Her intricate works are treasured in private and public collections worldwide.
When she is tutoring painting holidays, however, she says: “I like to encourage my students to create in a more laid-back style, using pen and wash, watercolour, graphite pencil or coloured pencil.â€
Belinda will be with us for a week from Saturday 8 July until Saturday 15 July 2023 (details below) and she says: “In this picturesque part of Tuscany we will paint and draw everything from everyday objects to the beautiful scenery.â€
A comment from one of her previous students: “I find Belinda to be an excellent teacher who is very generous in sharing her wealth of expertise. She is always kind, patient and encouraging. I am blessed to spend time with her and continue to be inspired by her incredible works.â€
Everything is included in the cost of your holiday at the watermill: tuition, accommodation, pre-dinner aperitivi, all meals and wines (including outings to charming local restaurants) and all local transportation (including transfers to Pisa airport and an excursion by train to Lucca or the Cinque Terre).You get to Pisa, Italy, we do the rest!Â
Use the link below to learn more about Belinda and her course and to make a booking enquiry. Come and enjoy some story-telling,as well as inspiring tuition, warm hospitality, stunning scenery, delicious food and wine and the convivial company of like-minded people.
If you reserve your place now you can enjoy our Early Bird discount: £75 (English pounds) off Belinda’s 2023 course.
Belinda Biggs
8-15 July 2023
Pen and wash, watercolour graphite pencil or coloured pencil
To learn more about Belinda and her course at the mill, please visit her 2023 Tutor Profile page
When you go to the Booking Enquiry Form, please just put a note in the Message  section: I claim the £75 off and we’ll make sure you get that special discount.