Distinguished artist, David Taylor, has exhibited with the world’s major watercolour societies and has gained international acclaim through winning many important awards from all over the world. David was the Victorian Artists Society “Artist of the Year” in 1976, 1980 and 1989. In the early 1980s, David received the Australian watercolourists’ ultimate accolade when he was elected to the elite Australian Watercolour Institute. He is respected worldwide for his painting and instruction on the art of watercolour. David’s warmth and charm ensure that whenever he is listed as a tutor, his workshops immediately fill, so make sure you book in early.
DAY 1: Saturday 4 May 2024
Alice Springs
Workshop members will be met at Alice Springs
airport at 1.00pm. Alice Springs is the capital
of the Outback and nestles in a valley in the
MacDonnell Ranges on the banks of the mostly
dry Todd River. We will travel to the Telegraph
station for an afternoon painting session. The
Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
marks the original site of the first European
settlement in Alice Springs. Established in 1871
to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide,
and linking with an underwater cable network
to London, England. The cable established the
first real communication between Australia
and England. We will then check into our hotel.
Tonight we will have a welcome dinner.
DAY 2: Sunday 5 May 2024
Alice Springs
This morning we travel to Simpsons Gap for
our first painting session. In the afternoon, we
travel to Standley Chasm for a light lunch. We
then take a walk to where you can see the cuts
through the tough quartzite that have formed a
picturesque natural alleyway. Surging floodwaters
over thousands of years are responsible for this
magnificent site. There will be time to photograph
and sketch.
DAY 3 Monday 6 May 2024
Alice Springs
Today will be another informative day of painting
in and around Alice Springs with David Taylor. In
the afternoon, there will be a critique session.
DAY 4 Tuesday 7 May 2024
Kings Canyon
This morning we say farewell to Alice Springs
and travel onto Kings Canyon. Kings Canyon is
situated within the Watarrka National Park and
is a huge canyon 270m high. Watarrka National
Park is an important conservation area with
rock holes and gorges providing refuge for over
600 species of plants and many native animals.
The sheer red rock face of Kings Canyon soars
over 100 metres above dense forests of palms,
ferns and cycads; sheltering them from the
surrounding desert conditions.
DAY 5 Wednesday 8 May 2024
Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon is a fantastic example of Australia’s
rugged outback landscape. The Canyon is an
extraordinary chasm with sandstone walls and
David will find some great subjects for your day of
painting in Kings Canyon.
DAY 6 Thursday 9 May 2024
Kings Canyon
Today we will see more of the spectacular
landscape at Kings Canyon. This stunning natural
wonder features towering sandstone walls,
vibrant red rock formations, and scenic hiking
trails that offer stunning panoramic views of the
surrounding landscape. David will find some great
subjects for your day of painting at Kings Canyon.
DAY 7 Friday 10 May 2024
Curtin Springs
Today we will travel to Curtin Springs a privately
owned million acre cattle station, where they also
use native grasses that are harvested, pulped and
pressed to create paper. Tonight we will enjoy an
included dinner.
DAY 8 Saturday 11 May, 2024
Curtin Springs
This morning we will spend the day painting at
Curtin Springs. The morning subject will be of
the salt lake. A picnic lunch is included and in the
afternoon we will spend our time painting the
privately owned Mt Connor. We will enjoy
an included dinner.
DAY 9 Sunday 12 May, 2024
Curtin Springs
A full day of painting the many wonderful sights at Curtin Springs. Tonight we will enjoy an included dinner.
DAY 10 Monday 13 May 2024
Uluru
Today we will travel to Uluru. We will stay at the Resort, which is situated 6 km from Uluru. Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a sacred and iconic landmark located in the heart of the Australian Outback. This massive sandstone formation rises over 340 meters above the surrounding desert and is considered a spiritual site by the local Anangu people.
DAY 11 Tuesday 14 May 2024
Uluru
This morning we will visit the Uluru Cultural Centre. Here we will learn more about Uluru and its traditional owners. We then travel to Uluru, where you may like to take a walk around the base of the rock. The remainder of the day will be spent painting.
DAY 12 Wednesday 15 May 2024
Uluru
Today we visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), giant ochre-coloured domed monolithic rocks made of sandstone, which offer plenty of variety in photographic and painting aspects. Tonight there will be an included dinner to celebrate the wonderful time we have had painting in Central Australia.
DAY 13 Thursday 16 May 2024
Departure
Tour members will be transferred to Uluru airport to meet flights departing after midday.
| TWIN FARE PER PERSON | SINGLE FARE |
|---|---|
| AU$6,595 | AU$8,790 |
| 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.”
