What to expect
Daily Workshops
Led by professional artist Marilyn Allis
Marsham Court Hotel
Four-star hotel overlooking the sea
Coastal Inspiration
Paint with panoramic views of the sea
All Abilities Welcome
Beginners or experienced artists
About this trip...
Refresh your creativity on an escorted painting holiday in Bournemouth. Every artist needs a spark of inspiration now and then—and what better way to find or reignite your passion than with watercolour workshops by the sea? We stay at The Marsham Court Hotel in a great position overlooking Bournemouth beach, providing the perfect backdrop for creativity to flourish. During our stay, we’ll be guided by professional artist Marilyn Allis, bringing her own unique impressionist style, techniques, and subject matter. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, this immersive experience offers something for every ability. With inspiring scenery and a supportive atmosphere, get ready for an unforgettable artistic journey with your fellow solo guests.
Activity Level:
What's this?What's included?
Double/twin room for sole use
Half board: Breakfast & dinner including 1/2 bottle of wine
Welcome drink & information meeting
4 Watercolour workshops-
Expert tuition
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All required materials and tools for the workshops
Painting Dorset in watercolour book
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully financially protected
What's extra:
- Insurance see here
Itinerary
- Arrive at the Marsham Court Hotel
- Art Classes
- Art Classes
- Departure Day
What you'll be doing
Day One: Arrive at the Marsham Court Hotel
We check-in to our hotel, enjoying a paint and sip and session with artist Marilyn Allis and fellow Solos guests before dinner in the hotel restaurant.
- Dinner included
Day Two: Watercolour Workshops
After a relaxed breakfast, we'll have our first workshop. Guided by Marilyn’s unique impressionist style and expert step-by-step instruction, we'll explore how to capture the charm and character of coastal life through colour, light, and movement. We'll work on a range of inspiring scenes - from bustling harbours and beachside views to lively markets and peaceful rural landscapes - learning to find beauty in the unexpected and gain the confidence to express our creativity. After a break, we continue with an afternoon session, where we’ll have the chance to further develop our skills and explore different subject matter.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Three: Watercolour Workshops
Today brings another inspiring morning and afternoon workshop, where we’ll continue to develop the techniques introduced yesterday and take our skills to the next level.
- Breakfast & dinner included
Day Four: Departure Day
After breakfast, we have the option to store our luggage at the hotel and enjoy time at leisure - perhaps enjoying a stroll along the beach or exploring Bournemouth’s traditional pier, charming seaside shops, and inviting cafés.
- Breakfast included
Accommodation
Four-star Marsham Court Hotel
This much-loved, award-winning family-run hotel boasts breathtaking views over Bournemouth Bay, offering warm hospitality and comfortable accommodation—an ideal base for our seaside art escape.
Facilities include:
Enjoy the many facilities on offer including a bar, restaurant, outdoor swimming pool (open/heated May-Sept, weather permitting), gardens/sun terraces with stunning sea views. Free car parking for Solos guests (first-come-first-served basis)
Room includes
Single or Standard Twin/Double rooms for sole use are equipped with en-suite facilities, direct dial telephone, Freeview TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, laptop safe, clock radio, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Room upgrades available at a supplement (Subject to availability)
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Location & Transport
Our hotel is located in the East Cliff area of Bournemouth the perfect launching point for exploring the spectacular Dorset Coast of England. The hotel is minutes from all the towns facilities including Bournemouth Pier. Bournemouth coach and train stations are located only 10 minutes away from the Marsham Court. For those driving SATNAV directions use BH1 3AU and parking is available onsite.
Dress Code
The dress code for during the day is casual and layers are recommended. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides and hotel staff (including restaurant, kitchen and reception staff) of approximately £10.
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of bar staff and housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (the rounding up of the drinks bill and a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, restaurants expect a 10% gratuity (do check that service has not already been added to your bill). For taxis 10% of the metered fare.
Important Information
All required materials and tools for this break will be provided by your art teacher. If you wish to continue painting plain aire or around the hotel in your own time you might wish to bring your own kit.
Watercolour Workshops will take place at 10:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 16:30 on Saturday and Sunday.
