To those coming to Pear Tree, I look forward to seeing you at the end of May.
Three days of workshops and demontrations in watercolour.

Pear Tree Farm is on the rural margins of the fabulous Derbyshire Peak, tranquil and very deep in the countryside. The course runs from Tuesday May 31st to Thursday June 2nd. There is a welcome evening on Monday the 30th of May.

The food is good - full board in a refurbished farmhouse. The rooms are excellent, with a high standard of service and the folk here are friendly.

This is one of my favourite events in my teaching year.
Nearby at Cromford and Matlock Bath there are gardens, gorge, cable car and the stunning view from the Heights of Abraham at Cromford. The Peak District moors soar all around and you can visit Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Monsal Dale, the Gritstone Edges, The Tissington Trail, Crich Tramway, Midland Railway Centre, Peak Rail, the new Heritage Railway at Wirksworth, many caves, and more. You can see the studio in the picture and behind it the Lea Brook, historic watercourse to John Smedleys Mill. this is a conservation area. The studio has disabled access and is spacious with views of the valley outside.

Pear Tree Farm is about fifty yards away and features a lovely large sitting room, a spacious dining room, and patio.

I will be demonstrating a painting during the pre course welcome evening on Monday night, then I will run the course with a well developed curriculum designed to take you step by step through the methods for helping you advance your painting style. This will include course notes and coloured images for you to work from and take home. The projects have been prepared for this course in advance. Everyone gets a result - see previous courses on my web site by clicking the past events tab, and then clicking the Icons alongside the Pear Tree May 2010 and 2009 past events.

If you want a place on this course, follow this up by phoning Alan and Sue at Pear Tree Farm - 01629 534215.

Check my website Course tab for more information. JOE DOWDEN 01903 237096