5 Coastguards Cottages, Cuckmere Haven

This Autumn I have run painting days at this wonderful location. The house alone would be subject enough, without the stunning scenery all around. Painters have found sheltered spots around the garden or even down on the beach.  The conservatory  offers comfortable and cosy indoor painting with the same views. Lucy and Robb provided delicious lunches and refreshments. Sarah booked to stay a night in the studio,...

Paintings of Alderney

Sophie Orloff David Lane Here are a selection of the paintings produced in Alderney this Summer. Some people painted for five days, others joined us for a couple of sessions. Some were experienced painters, some...

August/September 2010 painting holiday

Just back from our first watercolour holiday in Alderney. The weather was constantly beautiful, which meant no indoor painting at all, and lots of swimming...

Painting in Alderney

  On a clear but chilly day in March this year Moira had a watercolour lesson while we planned the holiday at Farm Court. She is looking at Fort Raz, connected to the shore by a causeway that is cut off at high tide. It was built in the 19th Century as part of a massive fortification programme in which Alderney was seen as a vital part of Britain’s defence against Napoleon.  On such a small island, there...