2025
Jindabyne High Country Beauty
9 Days and 10 nights painting with
Pastel & Watercolour art workshop
Australian Tour Autumn 2025
March 30 to April 9
Simply drop us an email to register your interest. We will arrive in Jindabyne on Sunday March 30th and booking out on Wednesday 9th April.
There are two options for artists planning to travel to this beautiful part of New South Wales.
We are staying together in apartments just 500 meters from the Jindabyne Village
Option One
If you want to stay where we all are, and would like the details sorted out by us
a) let us know ASAP
- if there is a villa still available
b) we will secure your booking with your deposit. ($260 per person)
This will be your up front booking amount.
Please note This tiny fine print:- In case of cancellation this deposit is not refundable but may be applied to any PDU art paintaway within two years.
Our accommodation has private bedrooms, with one bathroom per two people, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, lounge and parking. Guests will take advantage of being able to relax with artists who love to paint and take advantage of the daily hints and demos and enjoy the beauty of the high country along the Thredbo River and the Jindabyne Lakes. There will be the relaxed gatherings to watch demonstrations in house but more on en plein air or share hints on how to improve your paintings. You have the freedom to visit the many restaurants nearby or prepare your own meals or byo meals to Lyn and Julie's gathering spot on site. There is much to explore and you will have one personal day to personalise your visit however you choose - exploring, visiting, resting, finishing a painting, -it's your day....
Option Two
Secure your own accommodation and join us by booking the tuition and group workshop arrangements.
Please note that we have already experienced the popularity of the area at this time of year. It is wise to secure your accommodation as soon as possible.
DETAILS
- small group
- Welcome Dinner Sunday 30th 7pm
- Book out Wednesday morning April 9th
- Fee:-
- Option one including private bedroom accommodation and workshop fees $2250 PP.
- Option two Twin share bedroom and workshop fees $2000 pp
- Option three workshop fee without accommodation $1200 pp
- Non painting partners deduct $500 but are always welcome at group dinners/functions.
All options require the same initial deposit of $260 per person if you using our accommodation or a painter. Workshop numbers and accommodation are limited and this deposit secures your spot.
About Your Tutors:-
Lyn Mellady – is best known for her river and seascapes in pastel and oil. She is a trained teacher, whose travels were the start of her desire to bring home more than photos - Since 1980 her work has not only won many awards and recognition, but sharing her knowledge with tutoring Australia wide including the Australian Pastel expo in 2018 and 2022 has become her perfect mix. Lyn has five paintings in government collections; is a member of Fusionsix portrait artists, whose exhibition travelled to 3 regional galleries across Australia.
Lyn is a Master Pastellist with the Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia, an art judge and ex AGRA president who established the Australian Art Excellence Awards with the backing of Terri Dodd and Australian Artist in 2000.
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Julie Goldspink – artist, teacher and art judge travels frequently, giving workshops Australia wide. She has many followers here and internationally wide who love her watercolours and / or teaching. Tutoring in watercolour and mixed media, with extensive knowledge in most mediums, Julie loves to paint land, rivers, sea or flowers – wherever the light falls and has a long list of awards. Julie featured on Graeme Stevenson’s Put Some Colour in Your Life and her teaching videos have found homes on three continents.
Travel cancellation insurance is always a good option.
Please note, choice of villa is allocated, strictly in the order that your booking deposit is received.
Late Cancellations after Feb 28 will still be required to pay full price.
If you would like more information about this tour, please contact us.
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Direct deposit may be made to
Westpac
BSB. 733 243 Acc No. 815093
Please ensure you stipulate option 1,2 or 3 and your name on the payment and then forward or email the receipt to contact@paintdownunder.com.
Our Art has been a wonderful thing to experience and enjoy inspite of many challenges.
Let's all continue to enjoy it. Happy Painting.....