Another Watermill painting week passes by and, as usual, we celebrate by having a small exhibition in the Watermill studio, toasting each other with glasses of prosecco and admiring the work of students and tutor alike. Above is Lois’s short video which captures the atmosphere of the Friday evening exhibition at the end of Mike Willdridge’s course last week. And below are two pictures which give Continue Reading
The rich white tones of a Monet snow scene
If you’ve ever been to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, I will guarantee that you will have been knocked out by the picture above, by Claude Monet. It’s one of my favourite Monet pictures and the vibrant whites leap out from the canvas. So, when I was recently reading an article in the online DailyArt magazine which featured this painting, I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. It’s called The Continue Reading
Have a wonderful time writing your life’s stories with Jo
It is worthwhile being an Early Bird. See below. If you want to know about the excellence of Jo Parfitt’s magnificent Writing Your Life Stories weeks at the Watermill, just listen to some of the previous participants: “It was just wonderful. The setting magnificent, food sublime, and our hosts charming. The attention to detail and beauty are a sure recipe for a wonderful stay. This week Continue Reading
Have fun and learn more with Grahame, whatever your painting level
It is worthwhile being an Early Bird. See below. We are looking forward to welcoming Grahame Booth to the Watermill next year and to another fun-filled and inspiring week. There are details and link below, while above is Grahame’s marvellous watercolour of the back of the Watermill, made on his last visit here. Grahame Booth, from Northern Ireland, paints only in watercolour and his Continue Reading
Think and see like an artist on Charles’s Watermill watercolour week next year
It is worthwhile being an Early Bird. See below. It seems a long time since we enjoyed the bubbling humour and enthusiastic tuition of Charles Sluga –and it is. What with Covid and countrywide lockdowns, it’s been three long years since we last saw Charles. And it will be one more year before he joins us for another sparkling watercolour painting course at the Watermill. So, we are looking Continue Reading
Join Brienne painting in Tuscany and find beauty in everyday life
Of all the hundreds of paintings of the Watermill and surroundings we have seen over the years, I think one of my favourites is the one above of the Watermill courtyard by Brienne Brown. The warmth of its colours echoes the warmth of the hospitality you will receive here, and the skill of its execution reflects the quality of our painting tutor Brienne. And don’t you just know that those people on Continue Reading
For inspiration and fun you can’t do better than a painting course with Mike Willdridge
It is worthwhile being an Early Bird. See below We have lost count of the number of times that Mike Willdridge, ably supported by his lovely wife Sue, has been to the Watermill but each of those visits has been a delight of inspiration and fun. So, we are looking forward to welcoming them back again next year. (Details and link below) Mike Willdridge, from Dorset in the west of Continue Reading
Lovely pictures (and some kind words) from a Watermill painting guest
Katie Guest, who was on Mike Willdridge’s painting course here a couple of weeks ago, has just sent these two wonderful pictures of the Watermill, accompanied by a charming message: “Just a short note to say how much I enjoyed my week at the Mill. It is such a lovely place, so peaceful and picturesque. You have done an amazingly great renovation job, executed with such taste ! The food was great Continue Reading
Join artistic friends, painting for an inspiring week at ‘a gem of a place’
It is worthwhile being an Early Bird. See below American Watermill painting tutor Mary Padgett’s verdict after her first tutoring week at the Watermill last year: “It’s a gem of a place” She adds: "You have created an ideal environment for artist guests. All in my group felt welcomed and well-cared for throughout the week. "One of my goals in my workshops is to nurture connections Continue Reading
Capture the stunning scenery around the Watermill with Cynthia
It is worthwhile being an Early Bird. See below Cynthia Armstrong has been a freelance artist and illustrator for more than 25 years, and a teacher for the past 20years. Cynthia, from the USA, will be with us for the first time in August 2023 for a course on ‘travel painting in watercolour and gouache’. Dates and a link below. Her relaxed and inspirational course will offer insights into Continue Reading