We have just had the pleasure of the company of William Shand, who we can now call an old friend, since has been on no fewer than 15 painting courses at the Watermill, the latest being Keiko Tanabe’s delightful watercolour week.
He writes on TripAdvisor: “Can’t wait to go again.â€
And we can’t wait to see him again with his English charm and his unbounded enthusiasm for the Watermill and our talented painting tutors.
William’s TripAdvisor review continues: “I can think of no more exhilarating setting for such a holiday.
“The welcome from Bill and Lois Breckon is as warm as ever. The accommodation, together with all the delicious menus, consisting almost exclusively of locally produced ingredients, is faultless. All rooms are en suite.
“Over the years I have chosen a variety of teachers, experts mainly in watercolour. All have been stimulating, helpful and encouraging.“Non-painting partners are most welcome. They can either join the artists on their daily excursions or simply relax in the beautiful gardens or beside the picturesque river Rosaro which provides the water for the mill-race which still runs beneath the old Tuscan buildings now so attractively restored and adapted.
“One day mid-week is free for an optional visit either to Lucca (longish but very picturesque train journey) or to the Cinque Terre (sometimes crowded), but both enjoyable – fares included in the price.
“I cannot praise a ‘Watermill at Posara’ painting holiday too highly.â€
Why don’t you find out what draws William and other guests to visit the Watermill again and again?(We have a high ‘returnee’ level of around 30% to 40%.)
Our creative courses are pretty full up, but we do have spaces and you can see the details below. Please don’t worry if you find a course you like the look of it is fully booked: there are often cancellations, so just let us know via the Watermill Contact Form (click here) and we will put you on a waiting list.
Here is today’s snapshot of current bookings
First, the list of our remaining painting tutors for 2022. You can find out more about each of them by clicking on their Profile page link in their entries below.
Randy Hale – two or three places left
11 – 18 June 2022
Watercolours
To learn more about Randy and his course at the mill, please visit his 2022 Profile Page.
Vicki Norman – fully booked, waiting list open
2 – 9 July 2022
Oils and watercolours (and other mediums)
To learn more about Vicki and her course at the mill, please visit her 2022 Profile Page.
Pamme Turner – one or two places left
9 – 16 July 2022
Watercolour and gouache en plein air
To learn more about Pamme and her course at the mill, please visit her 2022 Profile Page.
Carl March – two or three places left
16 – 23 July 2022
Drawing and watercolour en plein air
To learn more about Carl and his course at the mill, please visit his 2022 Profile Page.
Paul Talbot-Greaves – three or four places left
20 – 27 August 2022
Watercolours (and acrylics)
To learn more about Paul and his course at the mill, please visit his 2022 Profile Page.
Rebecca de Mendonça – three or four places left
27 August – 3 September 2022
Pastels
To learn more about Rebecca and her course at the mill, please visit her 2022 Profile Page.
Mike Willdridge – fully booked, waiting list open
3 – 10 September 2022
Watercolours and drawing (also gouache and acrylics, with a special emphasis on drawing on location.)
To learn more about Mike and his course at the mill, please visit his 2022 Profile Page.
Varvara Neiman – still plenty of places
10 – 17 September 2022
Water-based oils, acrylics and watercolours
To learn more about Varvara and her course at the mill, please visit her 2022 Profile Page.
Milind Mulick – fully booked, waiting list open
17 – 24 September 2022
‘Colourful watercolours’
To learn more about Milind and his course at the mill, please visit his 2022 Profile Page.
Cynthia Armstrong – one or two places left
24 September – 1 October 2022
Watercolours and gouache
To learn more about Cynthia and her course at the mill, please visit her 2022 Profile Page.
Tim Wilmot – one or two places left
1 – 8 October 2022
Watercolours
To learn more about Tim and his course at the mill, please visit his 2022 Profile Page.
Grahame Booth – fully booked, waiting list open
8 – 15 October 2022
Watercolours
To learn more about Grahame and his course at the mill, please visit his 2022 Profile Page.
Our inspiring Writing Your Life Stories course;
Jo Parfitt – fully booked, waiting list open
18 – 25 June 2022
Write your life stories
To learn more about Jo and her course at the mill, please visit her 2022 Profile Page.
Our unique Italian Language course:
Giulia Balestri – still two or three places
15 – 22 October 2022
Learning Italian with the Italians
To learn more about Giulia and her
2022 course at the mill, please click here.