Welcome to Artable's carefully curated Tasmanian space - a quaint 100 year old hotel in the remote north east town of Winnaleah where you enjoy your very own bedroom and bathroom at no extra charge and where we have a full studio complete with everything you need for your art holiday.
Everything is included except your flights and art materials and 1 lunch and 1 dinner. We have made sure that you get a day to travel in and out plus a FULL 5 days in workshop mode with Clair.
Your own beautiful bedroom complete with luxury linens and a plush mattress topper for the best nights sleep. A light filled studio space complete with easels and boards for your use. Transfers between Launceston (airport or city) and the venue are included as well as daily excursions to a variety of landscapes (see the full itinerary link below).
We have painting days with Clair Bremner. Clair prefers to paint in studio, but there are definitely opporutnities to get out and take images to work from (bring the gloves, it's winter!).
At night, we dine in house (except for our final night) and can cater to suit all dietary needs. There are beautiful walks surrounding the hotel to truly experience the beauty of the area before or after class or sink into the Chesterfield couches with a wine, whiskey or a hot chocolate by the fire instead.
If you are keen to come on your own, don't worry, we have many people that join us on their own. Please note that if you opt for a shared room (twin single beds) you attract a $400 discount. Some rooms are located on the upper level and include stairs, so please contact us if you have mobility issues.
To join us make your $200 non refundable or transferrable deposit via the link to the right. We will be in contact in January to collect the balance. Please note that cancellation fees apply to all Artable retreats as outlined below.
We look forward to welcoming you to a wonderful creative holiday.
ARTABLE RETREAT TERMS & CONDITIONS
ACCOMMODATION
Rooms 1-5 have a King bed and detached ensuite (across the hall), these rooms are located on the ground floor.
Room 7 has 2 x double beds for sharing and ensuite, Rooms 8 & 9 have queen beds with ensuites (room 9 is a detached ensuite), Room 10 has a king bed and ensuite. Rooms 7-10 are all located up a single set of stairs on our top floor.
You can opt for a shared room and enjoy a $400 discount. Please note that there are 4 rooms located upstairs, we allocate rooms based on the order that bookings come in.
All rooms enjoy luxury linens and a plush mattress topper.
MEALS
All meals are included except for one dinner out and a lunch. We draw from our local farmers as well as our region for produce and take pride in our meals. We are very used to catering to a wide range of diets, so please make sure you note any requirements. Please note that alcohol is not included and available for purchase on site. No alcohol is to be brought on location.
CLIMATE
The climate at this time of year can be cool but very pleasant. We will be in Autumn so you are likely to catch the incredible autumn colour. Please bring warm clothes, evenings are cold and we may do evening excursions.
CLOTHING
Pack painting clothes and casuals. A good waterproof/windproof jacket is great for when the weather changes and you want to do walks outside. Swimwear if you are keen for a cold ocean plunge or if you would like to book the local ‘Floating Sauna’ nearby. We recommend slippers for inside the hotel as some bathrooms are detached. Painters often find that fingerless gloves are wonderful in the cooler climates when working outside.
TRAVEL/TRANSFERS
We pick you up at 3.30pm from the LAUNCESTON AIRPORT or a nearby hotel and return you by 11am on the final day. If you require accommodation before or after the retreat, you need to have this approved by us for availability and you will be charged $220 per night to be paid before you leave the retreat. We otherwise recommend you book a night in Evandale or the Sebel Launceston. Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer airport transfers in the event that you decide to arrive early or stay longer at the retreat. We drive an hour and half to reach our venue and there a number of hills and turns. Bring travel sick tablets if you are worried about this.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is highly recommended and is to be organised by you.
COVID
If you have any flu symptoms before you arrive it is essential that you test for Covid and not attend if positive. If you test negative but have flu symptoms you will be asked to wear a mask and continue to test daily (bring tests with you). In the event that someone tests positive on retreat, we will advise the group to wear masks and ask that the person to isolate in their rooms. In the event that you need to leave a retreat early you will be charged a $150 airport transfer fee.
ART SESSIONS
Painting sessions are from 9am-4pm or as directed by the artist. The rest of the time is yours to enjoy.
FLIGHTS
Flights are not included and are to be organised by you (LAUNCESTON AIRPORT). Please check our pick up and drop off times.
PAYMENT
A non-refundable and non-transferable $200 deposit is to be made to secure your spot via our website and the reservation form completed.
FULL PAYMENT is due 7 April 2024 - we will send an invoice prior.
Payments are to be made to:
Artable Pty Ltd
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
BSB: 062 643
ACC: 1008 8473
Please use your surname as reference and your invoice number. For example, Smith6471
CANCELLATION/REFUNDS
This trip relies heavily on group numbers. Therefore it is necessary to charge a cancellation fee as outlined below in the event that you decide to cancel. If we decide to cancel the trip at any time we will issue you with a FULL refund. We are not responsible for expenses incurred in the preparation of trips (even cancelled trips), such as airline tickets, travel delays, flight cancellations. There is no refund if you arrive late or decide to leave early or if your trip is affected by another person's illness. Deposits secure your place and are non-refundable.
Please note our cancellation dates & that Artable charges a $200 non refundable fee as your deposit.
Cancellation up to 7 April 2024 - $200 non refundable admin fee regardless of reason for cancellation.
Cancellation from 7 April - 7 May 2024 - 50% of trip cost refunded, less $200 non-refundable deposit.
Cancellation from 7 May - 7 July 2024 - No refunds
Please note that our itinerary is a guide only and is subject to changes to accommodate the group and teacher's needs as well as weather considerations. Have a look at our inclusions for a list of what is and isn't included.
ItineraryItinerary
| Date | Activity |
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Jul 7 th 2024 3:30 pm |
Sunday Pick up from the Launceston Airport at 3.30pm for transfer to our venue at Winnaleah. The drive is around 1.5hrs. On arrival you will settle in and enjoy a welcome drink by the fire before a sumptuous 2 course dinner. |
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Jul 8 th 2024 9:00 am |
Monday We head straight out for some field work first thing in the morning to the ‘Mirror Lake’. There are incredible mirror reflections and if we are quiet the local platypus will make an appearance. Here you can take pictures in readiness for your week in studio with Clair. |
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Jul 9 th 2024 9:00 am |
Tuesday It's time to explore the incredible turquoise waters of the Little Blue Lake. Mining activity and a white kaolin clay base make for extraordinary colours and tree shapes. So this morning our trip heads here for next level colour inspiration before moving back to paint in studio. |
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Jul 10 th 2024 9:00 am |
Wednesday Today's excursion is just 8 mins down the road to the beautiful Weld River. Here you will find deep green moss covering enormous boulders, pale lichens and mushrooms in abundance. You can sit and take it in or try your hand at fossicking. The fires will be roaring in the studio all day for some dedicated art time. |
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Jul 11 th 2024 9:00 am |
Thursday Just over an hour away is the incredible Bay of Fires coastline. We will head out today for a beach visit (weather pending) and some fish n chips by the sea. You can bring your sketch pads or just soak in nature. |
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Jul 12 th 2024 9:00 am |
Friday Our final studio day to finish up our artworks and to enjoy last minute advice from Clair. In the afternoon we will enjoy an optional stroll around the Derby Lake before heading to The Hub for wood fired pizza and local ciders. |
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Jul 13 th 2024 9:00 am |
Saturday After breakfast we start our transfers back to Launceston. We will be back by 11am. |
What's Included
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Transfers to and from our venue at Winnaleah & all tours | Flights - check drop off and pick up times |
| All meals except for one dinner & one lunch | Alcohol - able to be purchased on site |
| Easels/Boards are available but you are welcome to bring your own as they are often better | Art Materials - Clair will provide a list of what to bring |
| Tuition and guidance from Clair Bremner | Travel Insurance - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
Materials list
To book, email your enquiry using the button below or phone Gillian on 0411 317 606.
Meet the Teach
Clair Bremner
Clair Bremner is a professional artist based in the Yarra Valley near Melbourne. She has been working as a full time artist for the past four years creating abstract expressionist landscape paintings and expressive florals in acrylic. Clair is a largely self taught artist but did complete a Diploma of Visual Art in 2004. She is primarily inspired by nature and the natural tangle of vegetation near her home in the bush.
She is represented by Bright Art Licensing and has created artwork for companies such as Hallmark, Andrew McMeel Publishing, Soho Myriad and Victorian Racing. Her artwork has been featured in Home Beautiful, Art Edit Magazine…