Trip Itinerary - 2017
Lord Howe Island provides a feast for creative endeavour. There is pattern, texture, colour and drama almost everywhere you look. We have several painting sites across the island which we reach by bus or on foot. LHI is relatively small in size, the longest bus ride is about 7 minutes. The highest point on the island is Mt Gower, Mt Gower is a vertical mass of volcanic rock perched on the end of the beautiful lagoon. LHI experiences a perennial spring and weather is usually mild – from 19 degrees. Our painting days run from 9.30 to 5pm. We also schedule in some evening activities, a talk, review and an evening BBQ at beautiful Neds Beach.
Idris supports and inspires us individually and collectively with story, demonstration, looking at paintings from master artists, your work and our LHI environment throughout the week.
Each day we are supported by our friends at the Anchorage restaurant bringing us Morning and afternoon teas and lunch so we can focus on painting. Dinner each night is at 7pm, we gather in our recreation room to walk or take the bus to our restaurant, we share a joke about taking the adventurous route through the bull paddock! Our bus driver picks us up in the evening each night to take us back to our accommodation. The more adventurous or night owls stay on and walk home.
Idris is a master teacher and artist. His lessons are about how to interpret the landscape in paint and his areas of interest focus on composition, colour, mark and space. He taps into an undefinable and seemingly endless resource to support his teachings. He is a truly amazing person to spend a week with. Lord Howe Island provides us with an endless supply of subject matter and painting experiences. We enjoy the mild temperatures and kind weather LHI provides us, however in case of poor weather we have a backup hall arranged as well as some weather proof outdoor locations
Idris supports and inspires us individually and collectively with story, demonstration, looking at paintings from master artists, your work and our LHI environment throughout the week.
Each day we are supported by our friends at the Anchorage restaurant bringing us Morning and afternoon teas and lunch so we can focus on painting. Dinner each night is at 7pm, we gather in our recreation room to walk or take the bus to our restaurant, we share a joke about taking the adventurous route through the bull paddock! Our bus driver picks us up in the evening each night to take us back to our accommodation. The more adventurous or night owls stay on and walk home.
Idris is a master teacher and artist. His lessons are about how to interpret the landscape in paint and his areas of interest focus on composition, colour, mark and space. He taps into an undefinable and seemingly endless resource to support his teachings. He is a truly amazing person to spend a week with. Lord Howe Island provides us with an endless supply of subject matter and painting experiences. We enjoy the mild temperatures and kind weather LHI provides us, however in case of poor weather we have a backup hall arranged as well as some weather proof outdoor locations
Day 1:
Introductions, orientation and a walking observational tour to Neds Beach where Idris gives us an overview of the week and his teachings.
Relax into the evening with a beautiful dinner at Earls Anchorage. The Anchorage specialty is fresh King Fish and great wholesome healthy meals. You can expect a balanced healthy meal with vegies and salad. Grab yourself a wine or a beer with dinner or relax on the lounge while you wait to be seated.
Relax into the evening with a beautiful dinner at Earls Anchorage. The Anchorage specialty is fresh King Fish and great wholesome healthy meals. You can expect a balanced healthy meal with vegies and salad. Grab yourself a wine or a beer with dinner or relax on the lounge while you wait to be seated.
Day 2:
9.15am – 5pm Gather at our meeting point and load our gear into the bus. We travel to our first painting site. A short orientation is followed by a lesson and demonstration from Idris setting the scene for our days endeavour. Artists are free to pursue their own direction or to engage in the lessons from Idris. Lunch and Morning and afternoon tea is provided by the Earls Anchorage team.
Dinner at 7pm at the Anchorage restaurant.
Dinner at 7pm at the Anchorage restaurant.
Day 3:
9.15am – 5pm. Gather at our meeting place and head off to our painting site. A short orientation is followed by a lesson or demonstration from Idris. We are eager to get into our own work and some people may dive straight into pursuing their own vision. Once again Morning and afternoon tea and lunch are provided by our friends at the Anchorage restaurant.
We head back to our accommodation and artists may choose to hang some of our works as we share our progress and a few words of wisdom from Idris.
Dinner at 7pm at the Anchorage restaurant.
We head back to our accommodation and artists may choose to hang some of our works as we share our progress and a few words of wisdom from Idris.
Dinner at 7pm at the Anchorage restaurant.
Day 4:
Free day – Artists choose to explore the island, take a bike, canoe, stand-up paddle board or kayak from our accommodation’s toy box on the beach. We have 2 days free bike hire and the watercraft are complimentary. You have a map of the island and its many walks to spectacular and intimate coves, beaches and forests. You will self-cater today. Some artists choose to paint.
Day 5:
9.15am – 5pm. We head off for another days painting. Once again Morning and afternoon tea and lunch are provided by our friends at the Anchorage restaurant. Tonight is the night we have dinner at the beautiful Neds beach. Bring your togs, paints and torches as we watch the sun set, birds settle for the night and enjoy sketching or a relaxing drink while the king fish sizzle on the wood fire BBQ.
Day 6:
9.15am – 5pm. Gather at our meeting place and head off to our painting site. We are all eager to get into our own work and some people may dive straight into pursuing their own vision. Once again Morning and afternoon tea and lunch are provided by our friends at the Anchorage restaurant.
We head back to our accommodation and artists are encouraged to hang some of our works as we share our progress and a few words of wisdom from Idris.
Dinner at the Anchorage Restaurant
We head back to our accommodation and artists are encouraged to hang some of our works as we share our progress and a few words of wisdom from Idris.
Dinner at the Anchorage Restaurant
Day 7:
. 9.30 – 12pm. We spend the morning at one of our painting sites this time with just some paper and a couple of brushes. We will head off in the mini bus for a workshop on colour or another subject of Idris’ choosing. Paint is provided. We have lunch at our accommodation and relax in the garden and around the pool. Our mini bus takes to the airport.
