WatercoloursWA Annual Getaway 2021

October 22 to 29, 2021

This is the suggested itinerary—partners are welcome as are fellow artists who want to join us to paint. Most afternoons are left free for you to do your own thing.

Please advise Sue which days you will be attending at payne.susan@gmail.com  Any changes or additions and you will be notified by email.

Items with this symbol # need to be booked—it is essential to let me know that you are coming to these

Saturday 23 October

10am The Old Settlement,69 Bussell Highway, Margaret River.

Parking at the Rotary Walk across the footbridge to the settlement. Lovely old buildings. Morning tea available at the Hairy Marron Café, which is right there.

There is also a lovely walk along the Margaret River up to Barrett’s Weir where there is a lake. There are heaps of things to paint along the river or at the weir.

1pm Lunch at the River Hotel, 40 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River # 

Monday 25 October

10am Ellensbrook Homestead, Ellen Brook Road, Margaret River.

Built in 1857 by Ellen and Alfred Bussell and managed by the National Trust.

An interesting old homestead with great views, set on a hillside with access to the beach which has a fine garnet red sand.  Lovely walk and subjects to paint along the river. Bring your own morning tea.

12.30 Lunch at Ollio Bello, 36 Armstrong Road, Cowaramup (just off Cowaramup Bay Road).  

Also opportunity to paint the olive trees and farm machinery here. Lovely gift shop. #

Wednesday 27 October

10am  Arthur’s Farm  1/344 Arthur Road, Rosa Brook

Lovely old sheds, farm stuff etc and a tour around the farm (sheep and cattle) if wanted. We will supply morning tea (bring a mug!)

12-12.30 Arthur Wines, 314 Manear Road, Rosa Brook 

For a tasting of Natasha’s fortified wines – Glass Slipper white port, Ruby Slipper red port and a barrel aged muscat. This is another part of Arthur’s farm with more lovely views.

1.00 Lunch at the Berry Farm, 43 Bessell Road, Rosa Glen # 

Friday 29 October

10.30am Anniebrook Farm, 247 Wildwood Road, Carbunup River  

It’s just off the Bussell Highway if you are on your way home.

Great stop for morning tea, (they do the best scones and home-made pies) and opportunity to sketch farm buildings, visit the guinea pigs, chooks or their flower barn which has silk flowers, gifts, clothing etc.  Numbers required for booking #

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September: around the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
World Wide Paint Out

Wednesday 22 September: Mandurah
Herman Pekel Watercolour Masterclass, Day One

Thursday 23 September: Mandurah
Herman Pekel Watercolour Masterclass, Day Two
Leon Holmes Oil Painting Masterclass, Day One
Lyn Diefenbach Pastel Masterclass, Day One

Friday 24 September: Mandurah
Herman Pekel Watercolour Masterclass, Day Three
Leon Holmes Oil Painting Masterclass, Day Two
Lyn Diefenbach Pastel Masterclass, Day Two
Artist Meet and Greet/Orientation in the gardens of the Leon Holmes Gallery

PLEIN AIR DOWN UNDER FESTIVAL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
DAY ONE: Saturday 25 September: Keith Holmes Reserve & Mandurah Ocean Marina
Artist registration and board stamping at the Bendigo Bank Marquee, from 8am
Plein air painting around Keith Holmes Reserve and the Mandurah Ocean Marina
Art Outdoor Beginners Plein Air Workshop in acrylic
From 4pm, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Artist’s get together, open to the public
Lyn Diefenbach free Pastel Demonstration
Food trucks, bar open and Chocolate Wheel prizes (for artists)
Nocturne paint out around the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Artists submit one painting for exhibition and judging

DAY TWO: Sunday 26 September: Pinjarra Town Centre, Edenvale Complex
Artist registration and board stamping at the Bendigo Bank Marquee, from 8am
Plein air painting around the Pinjarra Heritage Trail
From 4pm, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Artist’s get together, open to the public
Leon Holmes free Oil Painting Demonstration
Bar open and Chocolate Wheel prizes (for artists)
Nocturne paint out around the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Artists submit one Pinjarra painting for exhibition and judging

DAY THREE: Monday 27 September: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and surrounds
Quick Draw board stamping at the Bendigo Bank Marquee, from 8am – 9.30am
Two Hour Quick Draw Painting Competition, followed by Quick Draw Judging, Exhibition and Sales
Herman Pekel Watercolour Demonstration, 1pm
Exhibition Awards, Presentations and Sales, 2.30pm – 4pm

PLEIN AIR DOWN UNDER POST-FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 September
Herman Pekel Oil Painting Masterclass, studio

Continuing to 10 October, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
Feature Guest Artist Exhibition, Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery
Festival Weekend Exhibition, foyer gallery