Day Tour

Simpsons Gap Sunset

Region: MacDonnell Region
State: NT

AUD $175.00

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Learn to paint with watercolours and watch the landscape change as the sun sets

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Art Tours of Australia
Join us for a watercolour painting class at Simpsons Gap at sunset.


Duration

3 Hours

About

This evening adventure takes place just 18kms outside of Alice Springs at Simpsons Gap, a natural wonder that is not to be missed. This unique destination explodes with colour as the sun sets, making it is the perfect spot to paint with watercolours!

In this workshop you will learn the basics of watercolour painting in a series of exercises designed to help you to loosen up and have fun. Fun facts about the flora and fauna will deepen the meaning of the series of paintings you make, which you can take home to remind you of this unique landscape.

Watch the red rock of the West MacDonnell Ranges turn a deeper red as the sun sets, hear an orchestra of birds sing from the tops of the river red gum trees, tune in to the peace of this special place which is an important spiritual site for the local Arrernte Aboriginal people.

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On the short walk into Simpsons Gap your guide will point out flora, fauna, and some important features of the landscape. You will pick a few features to focus on during the watercolour painting workshop, including river red gum trees, rock formations, and, if we’re lucky, Rock Wallabies.

During your workshop, your guide will lead you through a dynamic series of watercolour painting exercises. The workshop starts with a basic introduction to watercolours, followed by some fast paced watercolour painting exercises which will help you to loosen up. We will then move on to longer form technique building exercises, and finish with a freeform longer painting where you can combine things that you’ve learnt to make a masterpiece that you will be proud of.

The class is suitable for beginners and people with painting experience. All painting materials are provided. Pick up and drop offs from Alice Springs are included.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Departure dates will be confirmed when minimum booking numbers for the trip are met. Minimum numbers for your tour are 6 unless otherwise stated in the trip description. If minimum numbers are not met for your trip, we may cancel the tour, in which case, we will offer you a full refund, or the option to join another departure date. In the event of bad weather we may cancel the tour, in which case, we will offer a full refund or the option to join another departure date. We require full payment at the time of booking unless otherwise agreed. All trips must be paid for in full before the departure date. Your place on the trip is not secured until you have paid for the trip in full. Any art materials included in your package are the property of The Artist Expedition Society unless otherwise stated, and must be looked after during the trip and returned to us at the end of the trip. The artwork that you make on a trip belongs to you, however The Artist Expedition Society may wish to photograph it and display the images online – with your permission. By making this booking, you agree to indemnify The Artist Expedition Society against any loss, damage or expense suffered or incurred by The Artist Expedition Society or any third party which arises as a result of your acts or omissions while travelling with The Artist Expedition Society. Cancellations If you wish to cancel a trip that you have paid for, for any reason, Art Tours of Australia may refund your booking at its sole discretion. Cancellation fees are: 30 + days prior to the departure date, 90% of your ticket is refundable 29 – 3 days prior to the departure date, 50% of your ticket is refundable If you cancel your trip within 72 hours of the departure date your ticket is non-refundable.

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