Why joining?
This on-going course will take place on different Saturdays throughout the summer, in beautiful locations of the English countryside (approximately 1 hr train journey from London), as well as in some of the nicest London green areas.
DATES & TIME
The sessions will take place on the following dates, and I am hoping to carry on throughout the summer if the event becomes popular, with a potential retreat towards the end of the year! All walks are from 11am - 5pm outside London, and the meeting at the train station will be around 9.30am. Locations may be subject to change.
Sessions in London are usually from 1pm - 4pm
AUGUST
Saturday 18th: London
Saturday 25th: London
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 8th: Surrey
Saturday 22nd: Kent
The actual walk (except in London) will be about 1 hour each way from and to the train station and we will stop in a beautiful location to do the creative exercises and have our packed lunch. We plan to finish the day debriefing over a drink in a local country pub before boarding the train back to London. More specific details of the program will be sent before each event.
WHO CAN TAKE PART?
Anyone with a basic level of fitness who can walk with a group (limited to a maximum of 12) and who has the desire to explore ways to unleash his/her creative talents. You do not need to be an artist, but you may have dreams of being more creative and develop skills with drawing, paintings or abstract installations. This day is for you, and may be a stepping stone towards a bigger creative journey ahead.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Marianne Simonin is a London based French artist and a qualified yoga teacher. She has a lot of experience in leading groups, organizing workshops, retreats.
WHAT TO PACK & BRING
- A packed lunch and snacks (not necessary for London sessions, as they are in the afternoon)
- Water bottle (1 - 2 litres)
- Something to sit on (picnic blanket, yoga block, small stool etc..)
- Art materials of your choice, but including a large drawing pad, some pencils and rubber. You may bring too a sketchbook, portable watercolours, camera etc. More details will be given upon registration.
- Comfortable walking footwear
- Rain jacket
- Money: We will finish the day in a lovely pub over a drink so ensure you bring enough money if you wish to join.
COST
The course is designed to take place over 3 sessions (see dates above). It is however possible to join single sessions at any point and still benefit from the techniques learned. The price is for the course only, it does not include the train fare, materials and lunch.
HOW TO BOOK?
Advance booking is essential, you can pay through BANK TRANSFER by contacting Marianne on the following link
This on-going course will take place on different Saturdays throughout the summer, in beautiful locations of the English countryside (approximately 1 hr train journey from London), as well as in some of the nicest London green areas.
- You will be guided to develop your art practice using one or several mediums of your choice, such as drawing, painting, mixed media and/or photography.
- I will also encourage interactions between dates for those who want a follow up by creating an online platform as a private group. There you will be able to post your new work, projects and get feedbacks from me and the members of the group.
- These walks are a great opportunity to enjoy a healthy and creative outing, with short meditation practices woven into the day.
DATES & TIME
The sessions will take place on the following dates, and I am hoping to carry on throughout the summer if the event becomes popular, with a potential retreat towards the end of the year! All walks are from 11am - 5pm outside London, and the meeting at the train station will be around 9.30am. Locations may be subject to change.
Sessions in London are usually from 1pm - 4pm
AUGUST
Saturday 18th: London
Saturday 25th: London
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 8th: Surrey
Saturday 22nd: Kent
The actual walk (except in London) will be about 1 hour each way from and to the train station and we will stop in a beautiful location to do the creative exercises and have our packed lunch. We plan to finish the day debriefing over a drink in a local country pub before boarding the train back to London. More specific details of the program will be sent before each event.
WHO CAN TAKE PART?
Anyone with a basic level of fitness who can walk with a group (limited to a maximum of 12) and who has the desire to explore ways to unleash his/her creative talents. You do not need to be an artist, but you may have dreams of being more creative and develop skills with drawing, paintings or abstract installations. This day is for you, and may be a stepping stone towards a bigger creative journey ahead.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Marianne Simonin is a London based French artist and a qualified yoga teacher. She has a lot of experience in leading groups, organizing workshops, retreats.
WHAT TO PACK & BRING
- A packed lunch and snacks (not necessary for London sessions, as they are in the afternoon)
- Water bottle (1 - 2 litres)
- Something to sit on (picnic blanket, yoga block, small stool etc..)
- Art materials of your choice, but including a large drawing pad, some pencils and rubber. You may bring too a sketchbook, portable watercolours, camera etc. More details will be given upon registration.
- Comfortable walking footwear
- Rain jacket
- Money: We will finish the day in a lovely pub over a drink so ensure you bring enough money if you wish to join.
COST
The course is designed to take place over 3 sessions (see dates above). It is however possible to join single sessions at any point and still benefit from the techniques learned. The price is for the course only, it does not include the train fare, materials and lunch.
- 1 DAY SESSION: £45
- The cost of your train journey is additional, but we can get a cheaper rate if we book as a group. Depending on the location calculate between £8 - £12.
- LONDON afternoon sessions: £30
- Cancellations will be refunded up to 1 week before the event (minus 10% admin fee), no refund thereafter.
- Should heavy rain be forecast for the whole day, the event will be rescheduled on the next planned session, and an additional date will be added at the end. In this case a full refund for that session will be available if you cannot attend the following date.
HOW TO BOOK?
Advance booking is essential, you can pay through BANK TRANSFER by contacting Marianne on the following link