We have just had another two great reviews for a Watermill creative week, this time for Tim Wilmot’s painting course last week.
First, from Sheena Simons, from Toronto, Canada, who came with her husband Martin, a non-painting partner. Sheena writes: “From the moment we arrived to the last minute of our vacation at the Watermill everything was perfect.
“Bill and Lois were such warm and gracious hosts. Karsten and the other members of the Watermill team were excellent. Our Lippi suite was spacious with a lovely view of the river, the sound of which lulled us to sleep every night.
“Three delicious meals were served to us in a tastefully decorated dining room with white and red wines at lunch and dinner. The drivers who took us to our exquisite painting sites were punctual and pleasant.
“Every day we went on a new painting adventure with our talented instructor Tim Wilmot and the weather could not have been better. Bill’s informative introduction to each village we went to added to our experience.
“After a busy day of painting we started the evening with pre dinner beverages and appetizers and after our yummy dinner we enjoyed digestifs and end of day conversations in the cozy lounge surrounded by beautiful watercolour paintings.
“My husband was not a painter but enjoyed the non painting opportunities offered.
Looking forward to our next visit!”
Brenda Smith from the UK (on a return visit) wrote: “There’s nothing at all I could say in the negative about my week at The Watermill. I loved it all.
“The location in the quiet village is so picturesque, the three hosts are lovely, the supporting staff are all friendly and smile all the time. Tim, our watercolour tutor, is talented and good humoured. The Vespa and owner were another highlight. The accommodation is beautiful, full of character and exceptionally clean.
“I’m pescatarian and was fully catered for with a lovely variety of delicious three course meals with wine; I enjoyed the vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes as well! . Pre- and post- dinner drinks were provided on the vine-covered verandah and in the main lounge respectively. Transport from/to the hotel was included, as it was to the scenic painting locations. There’s a studio for continuing to paint ‘in your own time’ or in poor weather conditions Most of the group were solo travellers and friendly. I highly recommend!”
Our thanks to Sheena and Brenda for those very kind words.
Why don’t YOU, too, come and be looked after by the smiling Watermill team. And why not take advantage of our ‘book now’ Early Bird bonus? If you book one of our 2024 painting courses NOW, there is a £(GBP) 75 discount off the ccost of your holiday.
If you would like to enjoy inspiring teaching, warm hospitality, a beautiful setting, spectacular locations, delicious food and wine, and an Early Bird discount, get that reservation in. Already some 190 people have signed up for next year’s creative courses, so it really is ‘Book Now to Avoid Disappointment!
These are our inspiring 2024 painting courses.
Carl March
20-27 April 2024
Drawing and watercolours en plein air
To learn more about Carl and his course at the mill, please visit his 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Maggie Renner Hellmann
25 May – 1 June 2024
‘Colourful & Expressive Oil & watercolour’ (also Travel sketching, acrylics, and pastel)
To learn more about Maggie and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Randy Hale
8 – 15 June 2024
Watercolour
To learn more about Randy and his course at the mill, please visit his 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Keiko Tanabe
15 – 22 June 2024
Watercolours
To learn more about Keiko and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Michael Solovyev **NEW WATERMILL TUTOR**
22 – 29 June 2024
Atmospheric Landscape in Watercolour: Studio/Plein Air’
To learn more about Michael and his course at the mill, please visit his 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Paul Talbot-Greaves
29 June – 6 July 2024
Watercolour
To learn more about Paul and his course at the mill, please visit his 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Yong Chen **NEW WATERMILL TUTOR**
6 – 13 July 2024
Watercolour
To learn more about Yong and his course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Sue Ford
13 – 20 July 2024
Watercolours
To learn more about Sue and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Fiona Graham Mackay
17 – 24 August 2024
Painting en plein air (oil, acrylic, watercolour and pastel)
To learn more about Fiona and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Pamme Turner
24 – 31 August 2024
Watercolour and gouache
To learn more about Pamme and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Mike Willdridge
7 – 14 September 2024
Watercolour and drawing (also gouache and acrylics)
To learn more about Mike and his course at the mill, please visit his 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Rebecca de Mendonça
14 – 21 September 2024
Pastels
To learn more about Rebecca and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Tim Wilmot
28 September – 5 October 2024
Watercolours
To learn more about Tim and his course at the mill, please visit his 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Grahame Booth
5 – 12 October 2024
Watercolours
To learn more about Grahame and his course at the mill, please visit his 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
La Bella Vita knitting courses for 2024.
Susan Crawford **NEW WATERMILL TUTOR**
27 April – 4 May 2024
Knitting and La Bella Vita
To learn more about Susan and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Norah Gaughan
4 – 11 May 2024
Knitting and La Bella Vita
To learn more about Norah and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Louisa Harding
11 – 18 May 2024
Knitting and La Bella Vita
To learn more about Louisa and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Debbie Abrahams
18 – 25 May 2024
Knitting and La Bella Vita
To learn more about Debbie and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Sylvia Watts-Cherry **NEW WATERMILL TUTOR**
1 – 8 June 2024
Knitting and La Bella Vita
To learn more about Sylvia and her course at the mill, please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Our renowned Writing Your Life Stories course
Jo Parfitt
21 – 28 September 2024 s
Write your life stories
To learn more about Jo and her course at the mill, please visit please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile Page.
Our unique Italian language course
Giulia Balestri
12 – 19 October 2024
Learning Italian with the Italians
For more details on Giulia’s 2024 course at the mill, please visit please visit her 2024 Tutor Profile page.