Courses

Going Home-Sketching Scotland with Iain Stewart Vol.2

With Iain Stewart

At Scotland, UK

02 June - 11 June, 2027

My favorite place to explore and sketch is with beyond a doubt my home country of Scotland. It is where I spend my sketching vacations and I’ve been drawing and exploring it my entire life. My family moved to the US from Glasgow when I was very young but when we would visit my parents always said “we’re going home for the summer.” That stuck with me and seeing the country man and boy and finally as a professional artist has taught me so much about where to go, the little tips that help anyone work in a country that can toss 3 seasons at you in an afternoon, and most importantly how to convey that love of place to others. I have taught numerous workshops in Scotland but this one is the first I’ve had a real hand in curating. As aways my motto is low stress and more places visited. Simply sitting down with my sketchbook and recording where I am whether it’s something extremely familiar or a new location I get to explore the thrill is always there. For me it’s the kind of beauty that just makes me want to throw my hands up and shake my head knowingly. Scotland gives and I certainly take what I can from that. Join me as I share my love of such an amazing country.

Course Highlights

1. Learn how to quickly capture the world around you in your sketchbook
2. visit Edinburgh, Anstruther, Blair Athol castle, Glen Coe and Dunkeld
3. Distillery visit and Whisky tasting
4. Local beer and cheese tasting
5. Delicious international menu& wine during your stay-guaranteed by Follow Tuscany:)
6. Experience the unpredictable weather
7. tunning accomodation in 17th century Scottish Estate
8. Private transportation with Our favorite Scottish Driver Doug
9. Fantastic activities as Cooking class and blue art class

Day by Day Workshop Schedule

1. Day 1: Arrival, transfer from the airport to the house. Time to unpack and relax. Traditional Scottish welcome dinner and drinks. Introduction to the workshop and schedule with Iain and the team. Dinner served at 7:00pm.
2. Day 2: Breakfast at 8.30am. Morning session with Iain 10:00am, Lunch at 1:00pm followed by a cyanotype workshop with Dominika Allan 3-5pm. We learn about the history of cyanotype, how to proper paper/fabric and what type of flowers/herbs/plants to use. Afternoon full of blue art! Time to relax, take a walk. Dinner in the house 7:00pm
3. Day 3: Breakfast at 8:00-9:00am , trip to a stunning Anstruther town on the east coast of Scotland , sketching session with Iain upon arrival , Fish & Chips group lunch , time to strool around, shop . Back home for dinner .
4. Day 4: 7.30am breakfast, day trip to Edinburgh (8.30am departure) Upon arrival session with teacher capturing the Castle , later time on own - Iain will provide his own written guide thru hidden gems + all the most fun places to Explore ( We also provide You a map ). All students will have few hours of free time for shopping/ lunch on own. Back home for 6.00pm. Relax. Dinner at 7.00pm
5. Day 5: 8.00-9.00am breakfast,morning session with Iain 9.30-12.00am , Light lunch , afternoon trip to Pitlochry and whisky distillery- A must visit ! Back to Manor Estate. Dinner at 7:00pm
6. Day 6: Breakfast 8.30-9:30pm. Day in the Manor Estate. Sketching in the studio , light Lunch. Carrot Cake + tea in the garden. Afternoon cooking lesson (3-5pm) followed by canopies, champagne and dinner cooked by the chef. Dinner served at 6.30/7pm
7. Day 7: Early Breakfast 7:00am. Glen Coe trip. We will leave the house at 8:00am. The most magnificent vies of glens, lochs and Highlands! Sketching session followed by lunch of pie and pint at 1.00pm,lots of stops on the way to Glen Coe and on the way back. Buffet dinner back home- Indian feast!
8. Day 8: Lazy morning ... brunch served at 10.00am , Blair Athall Castle - Session with Iain , time to explore on own , After trip to Dunkeld- a lovely little town with the iconic Scottish bridge. Sketching with group & free time to do last shopping- We will visit Arran bakery - for coffee and most delicious pastries before leaving .Dinner home served 7:00pm
9. Day 9: Last Day. Breakfast at 8:30-9:30am. Last session with Iain in the studio, lunch served 1.00pm. Free afternoon to finish on works, pack , take a massage. Gallery of works at 6.00pm , gala dinner served 7:00pm with special surprise :)
10. Day 10: Departure day :( Breakfast at 8:00am and airport transfer by 10:00am.

Course Cost: £5299