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John has been painting professionally for over 40 years. His work possesses an emotive power and vitality that is enhanced by his use of light, colour and a strong sense of design. John’s passion for his work and his open, very informative approach to teaching make him a much sought after tutor. John’s knowledge and enthusiasm will inspire you to produce better paintings in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
DAY 1 Thursday 23 February, 2023
Queenstown, New Zealand
Workshop members will be met at Queenstown
airport at 3.00pm and transferred to the workshop
hotel. Queenstown is located in what must be one of
the most scenic spots in the world. Queenstown lies
on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and is surrounded
by beautiful snow-capped mountains. Tonight the
group will meet for welcome drinks and an included
dinner.
DAY 2 Friday 24 February, 2023
Queenstown, New Zealand
This morning we will take a cruise on Lake Wakatipu.
The leisurely cruise across the lake showcases some
of Queenstown’s spectacular alpine scenery. In the
afternoon John will paint a demonstration and then
assist workshop members individually.
DAY 3 Saturday 25 February, 2023
Queenstown, New Zealand
A full day of painting in beautiful Queenstown
surrounded by majestic mountains and nestled on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu.
This evening we will walk to the Gondola and
take a ride to the top of Bob’s peak overlooking
Queenstown and watch as spectacular lake and
mountain views unfold as we ascend. We will also
enjoy an included dinner.
DAY 4 Sunday 26 February, 2023
Queenstown, New Zealand
Today we will travel to Glenorchy. Bordered by
Mount Aspiring National Park, a New Zealand
World Heritage Area, Glenorchy is the gateways to
some of New Zealand’s best scenery. Non-painters
will enjoy the Routeburn Track, an award winning
alpine walk with stunning vistas of sweeping valleys
and majestic peaks. The views of the mountains
across the lake are truly stunning. John will choose
a subject, paint a demonstration and then assist
tour members with their own work. We will have an
included lunch today.
DAY 5 Monday 27 February, 2023
Dunedin, New Zealand
We will travel to Arrowtown built on the banks of the
Arrow River, once a rich source of gold in the 1860s.
Today through careful preservation, the legacy of
the early settlers is retained and is a wonderful place
to visit for a morning of painting. We then continue our journey to Dunedin, which
is known as the Edinburgh of New
Zealand, it wears its Scottish heritage with
pride. Surrounded by dramatic hills and at
the foot of a long harbour, Dunedin is one of the
best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the
Southern Hemisphere. Tonight the group will meet
for an included dinner.
DAY 6 Tuesday 28 February, 2023
Dunedin, New Zealand
This morning we will have a sightseeing tour of
Dunedin, we will see the City Centre, Signal hill
lookout, Baldwin Street (the steepest St in the
World), the university of Otago and Dunedin
railway station. We will also visit the Dunedin
public art gallery. In the afternoon, John will find a
great painting location in Dunedin and complete
a demonstration. Following this John will assist
individual workshop members with their painting.
DAY 7 Wednesday 1 March, 2023
Dunedin, New Zealand
A full day of painting in Dunedin with John Lovett.
Regular critique sessions will be held throughout
the tour.
DAY 8 Thursday 2 March, 2023
Dunedin, New Zealand
Today we will visit Larnach Castle, built 1871 by
William Larnach, merchant baron and politician, for
his beloved first wife Eliza. It took more than 200
workers three years to build the Castle shell and
master European craftsmen spent a further 12 years
embellishing the interior. William Larnach spared
no expense on his dream home, which features the
finest materials from around the world. We will enjoy
a self-guided tour of the castle and in the afternoon,
there will be a painting session. This evening there
will be an included dinner.
DAY 9 Friday 3 March, 2023
Wanaka, New Zealand
Today we travel to the picturesque town of
Wanaka. The name ‘Wanaka’ translates from Maori
as ‘renewal of the soul’. Lake Wanaka is a beautiful
destination, set against the alpine backdrop of
Mount Aspiring National Park. There will be an
included dinner this evening.
DAY 10 Saturday 4 March, 2023
Wanaka, New Zealand
A full day of painting in Wanaka. There will be an
included dinner this evening.
DAY 11 Sunday 5 March, 2023
Wanaka, New Zealand
Today we travel to the Cardrona hotel for a painting
session. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Cardrona
Valley, The Cardrona Hotel (Est. 1863) is one of New
Zealand’s oldest hotels. There will be an included
dinner this evening.
DAY 12 Monday 6 March, 2023
Wanaka, New Zealand
Our final day of painting in Wanaka. This evening we
will have our final critique session followed by an
included dinner.
DAY 13 Tuesday 7 March, 2023
Departure
This morning we will say farewell to Wanaka and
be transferred to Queenstown airport for our
onward travel. Tour members can extend their stay
in New Zealand.
| TWIN FARE PER PERSON | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|
| AU$5,395 | AU$6,790 |
| NON PAINTER DISCOUNT | AU$250 |
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“It was so well organized. We got to see all the best places, but without feeling we were being herded around like cattle, like you do on some tours. There was plenty of time to paint, and the instructor told me more about how to improve my painting style in weeks than I have learned all year back home. I really did get individual attention.”
“I particularly enjoyed meeting people with similar interests and having a working reason for being in a location.”
