Painting Holidays in Namibia
This holiday is all about exploring Namibia and having the chance to draw and paint the beautiful wildlife and scenery of the region. Travelling across the north of Namibia staying at hotels, lodges and in a National park where you have time for game drives and other activities. In addition, there will be a variety of painting workshops giving the chance to produce paintings from the sketches and explore other techniques.
About your Tutor
Your Tutor for the Holiday Artist, Stephen Hand trained at Canterbury College of Art. He is best known for his work in acrylics and watercolours, and has exhibited at various galleries including: Hampstead, Crouch End, Enfield, Great Dunmow, Hertford and Hackney.He has also exhibited at the annual Ayot St Lawrence art exhibition and has also had work hung in the Humboldt Gallerie in Germany. Most recently he has had his own exhibition in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.
Day 1 Avani Hotel,
Windhoek Arrival as a group and transfer to hotel, rest of day at leisure and meeting with tour leader to discuss the trip. No meals included
Day 2 Twyfelfontein Country Lodge,Â
You'll be met by your guide and depart after breakfast to Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. Visit nearby Twyfelfontein rock etchings.
Day 3&4 Grootberg Lodge,
Elephant tour. Depart from Twyfelfontein and drive to the top of the Grootberg Pass then in the afternoon a painting workshop. Following day AM excursion to seek out desert elephant in the area returning around lunchtime. Afternoon free.
Day 5-7 Etosha National Park
Day 5 Okaukuejo,
Enter Etosha and enjoy game drives in Chameleon vehicle with a painting workshop or demonstration in the afternoon.
Day 6&7 Halali,
drawing wildlife visiting the waterhole which is Floodlit at night. A final game drive across the park and exit Etosha,
Day 8&9 Okonjima Reserve,
drive south to Okonjima; with a painting workshop in the afternoon. The following day enjoy 2 activities (AM and PM).
Day 10 Avani Hotel, Windhoek,
Return to the city via Okahandja craft market for a final night .
Day 11 Transfer to airport. |