WORKSHOP -
FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2008 TO THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 2008
14 wonderful days of painting in three amazing location in South Africa. Four nights in Cape Town, four nights in Knysna and five nights in Kruger. This will be your chance to paint some of the very best sights to be seen in South Africa.

The Tour at a Glance
Paint at some of the very best locations to be found in South Africa. Experience the unique charm and breathtaking beauty of Cape Town, Knysna and Kruger. This will be the painting trip of a lifetime. Experience a diversity of subjects and locations around South Africa with Greg Allen showing you how to best capture the splendour of these areas.

About Your Tutor
Greg Allen has developed a considerable reputation as one of Australia's finest watercolorists, as well as one of the countries finest teachers. He is deeply committed to stimulating the student to achieve proficient and worthwhile outcomes with key lectures on subject identification and the importance of planning and design. He is an outstanding teacher, who is in much demand, so please register early to avoid disappointment.

Highlights of your vacation

Exemplary teaching and critique sessions by world famous artist, author, and instructor, Greg Allen.
Four nights accommodation in a comfortable four star hotel in Cape Town, four nights accommodation in a four star property in Knysna and five nights accommodation at the Costa del Sol Safari Lodge near Kruger National Park.
Game park entrances and safaris as listed in the itinerary.
Flights and transfers to the Lodge as listed in the itinerary.
Great fun painting and sightseeing at Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Knsyna, Pelttenburg Bay and Kruger National Park.
Continental breakfast daily.
Dinner nightly in Knysna and Costa del Sol Safair Lodge near Kruger National park.
Welcome drinks in Cape Town.
Workshop accompanied by a professional workshop manager.
Arrival and departure transfers
A certificate confirming your successful completion of the workshop.

WORKSHOP

DAY 1: FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2008 CAPE TOWN
Workshop members will be transferred from Cape Town airport to your comfortable four star hotel in the heart of Cape Town. Cape Town has a beauty and style that is matched by few cities in the world. The grandeur of Table Mountain, the sweep of the bay and the mountains cascading into the sea will provide many subjects to paint during you stay. A stroll through the lovely city center constantly reveals the city's three centuries as the sealink between Europe and the East. There will be time to freshen up before the group meets for welcome drinks.

DAY 2: SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2008 CAPE TOWN
This morning we will depart on a sightseeing tour of Cape Town with a local guide. We will visit the Castle of Good Hope, a squat fortress built in 1665, the Company Gardens, Cape Town's botanical gardens and Bo-Kapp, the historic home of the city's Muslim population. Weather permitting we will see Table Mountain. In the afternoon Greg will lead the group to a wonderful painting spot where he will paint his first demonstration. Greg will then help workshop members with their own paintings.

DAY 3: SUNDAY OCTOBER 5, 2008 CAPE TOWN
Today we will have a day of painting in Stellenbosch, heart of the winelands. Stellenbosch is a delightful and beautiful town with oak-shaded streets and fine examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian, Victorian and Regency architecture. Greg will choose a location and begin with a demonstration and then help workshop members.

DAY 4: MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 2008 CAPE TOWN
Our last day in Cape Town will be a full day of painting. Greg will take the group to a good location for a demonstration followed by individual attention for workshop members. In the evening you may like to catch the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, the views from the top are phenomenal.

DAY 5: TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2008 KNYSNA
Today we will travel along the Garden Route to Knysna. The Garden Route is dotted with lakes and rivers, green mountains, thick forests and beaches combed by the Indian Ocean. We will travel through Swellendam and stop at the pretty village of Barrydale for lunch. We will reach Knysna in the afternoon. Knysna is the most popular destination on the Garden Route with its arts and crafts shops and quaint charm. The focus of the town is the beautiful Knysna Lagoon, ringed by forested hills. Knysna is also famous for its oysters, harvested fresh from the lagoon. A delicious full dinner is included each evening while we are staying in Knysna.

DAY 6: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2008KNYSNA
After breakfast we will depart in our private coach to a scenic location in the area where Greg will demonstrate and then spend time moving amongst the group members offering individual assistance.

DAY 7: THURSDAY OCTOBER 9, 2008 KNYSNA
Today we travel to Plettenberg Bay for a day of painting and sightseeing. Plettenberg Bay has beautiful beaches and views that will astonish you. After lunch we will travel the short distance into Nature's Valley, a magnificent lagoon hemmed in by bush-cloaked cliffs and hills. We will return to Knysna in the afternoon.

DAY 8: FRIDAY OCTOBER 10, 2008 KNYSNA
A full day of painting in Knysna with Greg Allen. Helpful assistance will be provided to individual workshop members.

DAY 9: SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2008 KRUGER
This morning we will depart Knysna and travel to George Airport for our flight to Johannesburg, where we will be met by our coach and transferred to our Lodge near Kruger National Park. All evening meals are included in our stay at Costa del Sol Safari Lodge.

DAY 10: SUNDAY OCTOBER 12, 2008 KRUGER
We depart very early in the morning (this is the best time to view game) on our safari to Kruger National Park. The park is bigger than Belgium. Many endangered species of wildlife can be seen here in great numbers. We will hopefully see the 'Big 5' - Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo. We'll also see many varieties of colourful birds. Our experienced guide will help us spot hard-to-see animals, so we make the most of the safari. In the afternoon Greg will paint a demonstration followed by individual attention.

DAY 11: MONDAY OCTOBER 13, 2008 KRUGER
Our second day on safari in Kruger is sure to be another day of great wildlife sightseeing. In the afternoon Greg Allen will find a beautiful painting location and show you how to approach the subject.

DAY 12: TUESDAY OCTOBER 14, 2008 KRUGER
Today will be another great day of painting, and sightseeing of great wildlife.

DAY 13: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15, 2008 KRUGER

Our last day on safari in Kruger. Today Greg will take us to a great painting location to paint a demonstration and then move amongst group members giving individual assistance. Tonight the group will meet for a farewell dinner where you will be able to discuss all the highlights of the tour.

DAY 14: THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 2008 DEPARTURE

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