Based at the Flying Reindeer Lodge in Luosto (see page 24-25) our painting holidays of one weeks duration cover tuition in the areas of landscape painting in watercolour, oil, pastel etc. The course is appropriate for all ability levels, the groups being small (10 to 13 persons and, if appropriate, accompanying non painting partners). Advanced artistic skills certainly are not necessary for you to enjoy this holiday equally one shouldn’t expect this course to turn you into an expert overnight . Rather it is hoped that you should learn plenty, both from your tutor and fellow participants whilst appreciating the surrounding nature at it’s finest.

Four tours are offered to this outstanding location. Our late May departure enables you to capture the last remaining signs of spring and the snows of winter on the hills. Our 2 Midnight Sun departures represent views totally unique to the Arctic Regions with a cornucopia of colours and our Ruska departure is best represented as being similar to the Fall in the USA. In addition Lapland being home to reindeers and huskies there is the opportunity for additional sketching opportunities available to capture these animals in their natural setting.

Students should bring their materials with them as the nearest small town of Sodankyla is located some 40 kilometres from Luosto. Naturally however, easels and tables cushions and fold up chairs will be provided locally.
Non painting partners will be able to avail of the full range of excursions that are featured within the programme with departures directly from Luosto throughout the week.

The tour cost includes full board and transportation to various settings in the Luosto locality. Your accommodation for this holiday is provided in the Flying Reindeer Lodge which was fully refurbished in 2003. An easy way to describe this quality accommodation would be to state that it is a mixture of a traditional log wood lodge and a European Style catered chalet. All rooms have their own private power sensor shower and wc. Location is excellent within the locality being some 400 meters from the centre of this unspoilt village.

Insurance £30.00 adult.
Prices are per person inclusive of flights, transfers and accommodation on Full Board Basis.
Breakfast from the self service buffet, restaurant or packed lunch according to daily programme and dinner at the Hovi restaurant located in the village.
Tuition services and transportation to and from selected venues plus use of easels, tables and fold up chairs.
Reduction for accompanying persons not availing of the course and additional transportation associated therewith £175.

Flight Schedule:
Manchester 10.15 -Rovaniemi 17.15. Gatwick 12.00 -Rovaniemi 17.15.
Rovaniemi 18.15 - Manchester 21.00. Rovaniemi 18.15 - Gatwick 19.30.
Manchester flights operates via Gatwick with 45 mins on ground with no need to disembark the aircraft.

Tour operation subject to min 10 max 13 painting participants per tour.
Each individual booking counts towards this minimum requirement.