Fowlers Gap Landscape Painting Workshop
with Nicole Kelly
Immerse yourself in the semi arid zone of Fowlers Gap for an intensive and fun week focused on painting and drawing directly from nature. drawing and painting. Artist Nicole Kelly will openly share with you her approach and practice, offer instructive, practical demonstrations and expose the participants to a variety of ideas and approaches.
As an intimate group of only 12 participants, we will be focusing on working plein air as well as in the studio and will be digging deep into the world composition, colour, the illusion of space and so much more. The workshop will include formal and informal discussion with plenty of time to paint, have the opportunity to make some monotypes and enjoy the delicious food and magical location during our week together.
Fowlers Gap is the only research station in the arid zone of NSW. Located 112 kilometres north of Broken Hill, the 39,000-hectare property was established in 1966 and has been extensively used by researchers from UNSW and other institutions in Australia and overseas.
Some areas of the site have been continuously monitored for more than 30 years, providing a unique, long-term ecological record that earned the Station a place on the Register of the National Estate in 1996. A wide range of research on the birds, kangaroos, reptiles and other flora and fauna has been carried out as well as projects in areas including management of the arid zone, soil conservation, solar energy and astronomy. The remote Station, with its impressive landscape, eco-trails and wildlife-viewing platforms, attracts artists as well as local and international visitors.
Workshop Details
Dates: Monday 16th September to Sunday 22nd September, 2024
Six Day + Six Night Workshop Tickets: Starting from $3800 + GST. All meals and accomodation included (please note prices vary depending on your choice of room, please see below for more details - payment plans are available.) A $500 deposit required to secure your booking.
Location: Fowlers Gap Research Station, NSW (one hour and a half north west of Broken Hill).
Start Time: 10:00am on the Monday, with a tour of the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery.
Suitable For: The workshop is open to all levels, from beginners to those with a more experienced practice. Nicole works closely with everyone, guiding you within the parameters of your abilities, and to new levels. You’ll be encouraged to try new approaches, build on existing skills, pursue your own visual style and aesthetics, and develop a critical language around painting practice, all within the impressive Fowlers Gap landscape.
This workshop may not be suitable for individuals who find it challenging to navigate rough, uneven terrain.
Please Note: Airfares and transportation to Broken Hill are not included.
Accommodation
There are two forms of accommodation available during the trip, Cottage One and the Quarters, allocated on first in basis. One room will be allocated per person. Sheets, pillows and towels are provided.
Cottage One is a self contained 5 bedroom cottage full kitchen, tea and coffee facilities, shared bathroom facilities, air conditioning, a gas heater and a wrap around balcony that can double as a painting studio.
Cottage One Cost: $3900 + gst
The Quarters has seven twin rooms each off a long balcony. Each room has air con, two single beds and one room will be allocated per person with access to a shared kitchenette and tea and coffee making facilities and shared bathroom facilities. The Quarters has a large common room and dining area that we use as the studio during the day.
The Quarters is where we'll meet up at the end of every day for meals and drinks.
The Quarters Cost: $3700 + gst
Arrangements can be made if you would like to share a room with your partner who is fully participating in the workshop or your partner not participating in the painting workshops but joining in on the meals and other activities.
This only apply to rooms in The Quarters, and please note there are only single beds available.
Participating partner cost: $3400 + gst
Non-participating partner cost: $3100 + gst
What's included:
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All meals and snacks included
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Coffee, tea and drinking water
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Accommodation, bedding and towels (please feel free to bring your own pillows and towels for extra comfort)
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Welcome to Country by local indigenous cultural leader who will share with us cultural values, heritage and indigenous history of the area.
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Overview of the property and tips of good painting spots
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Shared studio space
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Transfer to and from Broken Hill to Fowlers Gap
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Transfers around the property to various painting locations
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Notebook and pen
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In The Field hand printed tote
For you to bring:
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Your own materials (a suggested material list will be sent prior to workshop)
What's not included:
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Airfares or transportation to Broken Hill
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Easels
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Painting material
Testimonials:
I can't tell you how excited I am by the thought of returning to Fowler's Gap with you. The experience last year has occupied so much of my thoughts and day-dreaming and I'm still working in the studio on my reflections of the desert landscape. - Philomena Carrol
I loved the variety of landscape at Fowlers Gap, big vistas, intimate creek beds with gnarly gums, and fields of wild flowers. Nicole and Ash gave us a balance of structured and free time both plein air and in the studio, with good constructive feedback, and Lauren restored us all with delicious food throughout the day. A wonderful authentic immersive art retreat, I am filled with inspiration, thank you! - Suzy Riley
I had a wonderful experience at Fowlers Gap under the guidance of Nicole Kelly and Ash Frost . We had a great mixture of plein air and studio time . Every day we went to a different location to paint . I enjoyed the two demonstrations monoprints and mixed media . The food was amazing with a wide range of dishes cooked every day. Would definitely recommend In The Field Artists Workshops. - Lou England
There are so many things to consider to make a successful Art trip and Ash and Nicole were thorough in the planning and implementing of the event. They shared their knowledge generously - in a way that participants felt both extended and inspired. Having the ability to experience a unique landscape in this format was a treat and I am forever grateful for the opportunity. - Justine Siedler
Art making in the outback of Australia was a rare and important experience for me. Fowlers Gap has a legacy of great artists who have done exciting work there, Elizabeth Cummings, Idris Murphy. The team, Nicole, Ashley and Lauren plus helpers Mark and Dom made everyone welcome and provided for our needs. A memorable experience that will inform my art practice into the future. - Jan Brown
Cancellation Policy:
We would like to be as flexible as possible, so should you need to cancel we will offer up the resale of your ticket. In the event that it sells, we will gladly refund your ticket minus a 5% handling fee. Unfortunately we are unable to refund your ticket if it does not resell. Thank you so much for understanding.
Are you keen but not quite sure yet? Do you have some questions for us? Do you want to talk about a payment plan? Please send us an email and we would love to chat more with you!