Starting in the Cape Winelands amidst beautiful scenery, we will spend our three days painting South African flowers outdoors. Kathy will demo and paint from life and give one-on-one instruction to students.
We will then Journey inland for an exclusive experience—painting landscapes and having a wine tasting on the way to the world's ostrich capital. We will visit Buffelsdrift, a Private Game Lodge where you will spend the rest of the day, and you will have the fantastic opportunity to brush and feed the Elephants on the reserve. We will further our journey to a Luxury game reserve where we will have the chance to view the Big Five in their natural habitat. Our class will embark on private photos and sketching Safari in the early mornings. September is Spring in South Africa, and there will be baby animals on view in their natural habitat. During these excursions, you will be able to take many references in the field, and you will have enough material to use back in the studio.
We will journey back on a beautiful scenic drive from the game reserve to a famous winery. We will partake in a wine tasting tour, enjoy painting in beautiful gardens, and have a group dinner at a favorite local restaurant.
THE ARTIST
Kathy Anderson
Kathy Anderson is best known for her unique interpretation of flowers and gardens, and intimate scenes of the landscape. Working in oils and painting mostly from life, her focus is on a strong design and movement in the painting, keeping the subject as naturally as you would find it.
Itinerary
Sept 7
STELLENNOSCH
COURSE ORIENTATION AND WELCOMING
Upon arrival, you will personally meet the Tour Director (Taléta).
You will be taken to Stellenbosch to check in at your hotel from the airport. In the afternoon, you will join the welcome meeting in the hotel lobby with your fellow travelers, Kathy Anderson, and your Tour Director (Taléta). You will have your course orientation around the dinner table. Greet the traditional, special and delicious South African cuisine tonight at our first group dinner.
• Hotel: Check-in at 2 pm at Stellenbosch
• Meals Included: Dinner
• Key Highlights: Having a traditional Braai.
Sept 8
STELLENBOSCH
PAINTING SOUTH AFRICA'S FLOWERS
You will have a demonstration and practical session with Kathy Anderson
Spring is on our doorstep, and Stellenbosch is as colorful as it gets.
• Hotel: Stellenbosch
• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
• Key Highlights: Painting demonstration and practical sessions.
Sept 9
STELLENBOSCH
Painting lesson in the morning, Wine tasting in the afternoon.
• Hotel: Stellenbosch
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Key Highlights: Wine Tasting
Sept 10
BUFFELSDRIFT
TRAVELING IN THE MORNING± 5 HOURS DRIVE,
OPTIONAL EN PLEIN AIR PAINTING
• Hotel: Buffelsdrift
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Key Highlights: Wine tour and tasting in the afternoon
Sept 11
BUFFELSDRIFT
Buffelsdrift Private Game Lodge, where you will spend the rest of the day, you will have the amazing opportunity to brush and feed the Elephants on the reserve. The 3 African Elephants are orphans from the Kruger National Park. Their parents were poached. They would not survive on their own and were kept alive, and we are fortunate that they ended up here at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge as they are truly gentle giants and have great personalities. Elephants are very affectionate and caring animals. You will immediately experience this when visiting ours. You are welcome to ask our elephant guides as many questions as you like. We will take our painting equipment to experience painting on location.
• Hotel: Buffeldrift 4*
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Key Highlights: FEEDING THE ELEPHANTS
Sept 12
BOTLIERSKOP
En Plein Air painting in the morning.
We will venture out on a short safari in the afternoon.
• Hotel: Botlierskop 5*
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Key Highlights: Sunset Safari
Sept 13
BOTLIERSKOP
GAME DRIVE IN THE Morning
PAINTING FLOWERS in the afternoon
• Hotel: Botlierskop Game Reserve*
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Key Highlights: Game Drive, Painting session
Sept 14
BOTLIERSKOP
Morning at leisure. Optional Game Drive in the morning. Painting together in the afternoon.
• Hotel: Botlierskop
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Key Highlights: En Plein Air Painting
Sept 15
STELLENBOSCH
TRAVELING IN THE MORNING± 5 HOURS DRIVE
Back to the Cape Winelands. This will be a scenic route, and we will stop along the way for some En Plein Air Painting along the whale coast.
• Hotel: Stellenbosch
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Key Highlights: Painting together.
Sept 16
STELLENBOSCH
PAINTING CRITIQUE
Today will be our last full day to paint or have some relaxing free time to spend in Stellenbosch. In the late afternoon, Kathy spends time with each student alone, answering any final questions and giving critiques and advice individualized for each artist.
You will also have enough time for questions and the completion of your work achieved during the course and also of images of studio work you might want advice on.
• Hotel: Lanzerac 5*
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Key Highlights: Farewell Dinner and Wine Tasting over lunch
Sept 17
STELLENBOSCH
Our marvelous adventure comes to an end after breakfast. Make sure to bid farewell to newfound friends and exchange numbers before checking out of the hotel (at 11:00). Complimentary airport transfers are available, have a safe and smooth journey!
• Meals: Breakfast
Includes: luxury accommodations, 10-day workshop instruction +model fees, most meals, and private ground transportation (including to and from the airport)