
"ART WASHES AWAY FROM THE SOUL THE DUST OF EVERYDAY LIFE"
- PABLO PICASSO
ART RETREATS with Paul Clark & Margot Lofts

NEW DATE
FOR 2025
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3
days
THE COTTAGE HOTEL, DEVON
30th June - 2nd July 2025
WATERCOLOUR & JOURNAL MAKING EVENT WITH MIRANDA & MARGOT
The Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 3HT
£450pp
INCLUDING
LUNCH


BOOKING NOW
PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY WITH 4watercolourevents BEFORE PAYING
We are proud to be offering something a little bit different this summer. Margot and Miranda are teaming up to offer this unique chance to get creative in one of the most beautiful spots along the south coast of England.
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The retreat will run over 3 days and will consist of making two watercolour journals. We will be making beads to hang from book marks and handmade decorative book closures. Margot will be taking two classes in watercolour painting. In one we will be designing a cover for your journal and in the other painting a local scene.
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The Cottage Hotel will be our base for the 3 days. There is an ideal art room where we will do much of our creativity. May we suggest you stay at this beautiful hotel from the Sunday evening so that you are fresh and ready to start on Monday morning.
Please book your room direct with the hotel, quoting 'Art Event':
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Tel: 01548 561555 Email: info@hopecove.com
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HOPE COVE - ITINERARY 2025


NEW DATE
FOR 2025
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5
days
SWAY MANOR - NEW FOREST
5th - 9th May 2025
5 DAYS ART EVENT WITH PAUL CLARK &
MARGOT LOFTS
Station Rd, Sway, Lymington SO41 6BA
£750pp
INCLUDING
LUNCH


FULLY BOOKED
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We are proud to be hosting a 5 day watercolour event at Sway Manor in the heart of the New Forest in May 2025. We will be offering some 'en plein air' painting sessions in the New Forest which is at it's very best in the month of May: Due to popular demand, most of our sessions will be held in the classroom with both Paul and Margot taking sessions.
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The Sway Manor will be our base for the week and we have taken the hotel over from Sunday to the following Saturday so we will have an intimate retreat. Set in the village of Sway and just a few minutes walk from the train station there is a beautiful terrace, private bar and restaurant at the hotel.
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Please note: Lunch will be provided for 4 of the 5 days. Transport for the en plein air painting days is also included. For Hotel reservations please book with the hotel direct - see details below.
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Our schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions.
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SWAY MANOR - ITINERARY 2025

NEW DATE
FOR 2025
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7
nights
BLACKADON FARM - A WATERCOLOUR RETREAT
SEPTEMBER 4th - 11th 2025
7 NIGHT ART EVENT WITH PAUL CLARK &
MARGOT LOFTS
£1750pp


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Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0HB
ONE SPACE LEFT
We are delighted to be hosting a 7 night watercolour event at Blackadon Farm, an award winning self catering accommodation. Set on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and enjoying unrivalled peace and tranquility of the beauty of the moors. We are hiring specialist chefs to cook for us through out the the week, so we can concentrate on the important things … PAINTING!
We are offering 5 days of art lessons, demonstrations, and tuition with both Paul and Margot who will be on hand to support and encourage you in your art journey. You will also have a free day on which to explore on your own.
The cottages are so much more than just a place to stay, they offer a unique oasis for you to follow your love of watercolour painting, be it out on the moors or in the class room environment.
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If your partner is not interested in the art there is plenty to keep them occupied. There are extensive hiking trails across the moors within walking distance of the farm. The nearby port city of Plymouth is only 12 miles away with a host of shops, restaurants and museums.
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THE CATERING
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be prepared daily by the ‘Dartmoor Larder’, offering delicious and plentiful food, freshly prepared and served in the Great Barn. All meals are made to the highest standard offering a wide selection of nutritious, flavoursome food.
In the evenings join Paul and Margot for pre-dinner drinks and some social pass times.
THE ACCOMMODATION
We will offering 10 single occupancy double en suit rooms in the great barn. Please note, because this is self catering accommodation there are no locks on individual rooms.
There is a large communal area, a separate artroom, as well as lovely grounds to relax and enjoy.
Please contact Margot at 4watercolourevents@gmail.com:
- If you are coming to paint with a friend or partner and are happy to
share a room
- If you wish to stay with a non-painting partner
- If you wish to come as a day guest at a non residential rate.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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5 days art classes, individual tuition and demonstrations by Paul
and Margot -
7 nights in this award winning venue
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Continental breakfast, light lunches or picnics, and a two course supper will be provided daily (no lunch provided on the free day)
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Comfortable farmhouse accommodation with your own en suite bedroom with luxury linen and towels
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Welcome dinner on the day of arrival
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Breakfast on the day of departure
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Exclusive membership to our 2025 'Messenger Group'
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Free Wi-Fi
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Allocated parking
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
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Insurance: Once you have paid for the event we cannot refund you unless we can fill your space.
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Alcohol: No Alcohol is included in this price but feel free to bring
your own. -
Transfers to and from Blackadon Farm
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Art Materials: Please see our recommended supplies list
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Lunch on free day
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Maid service
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Link to Blackadon Farm website: https://cottagesatblackadonfarm.co.uk/
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OPTIONAL EXTRA
Tuesday 5th September 4.30pm - 7.00pm
WATERCOLOUR JOURNAL MAKING with Miranda Sykes
Make your own watercolour journal to use during the week .... you can sketch, paint and personalise it!
£45 including materials










