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Amanda has been teaching in Australia for the past three decades. She now concentrates on leading national and international painting holidays including those listed below.

  • New Zealand (2009).
  • Italy: Venice & Lake Como (2010).
  • Italy: Massa Marittima & Cinque Terra (2011).
  • France: Albi & the French Riviera (2012).
  • Chioggia/Venice.
  • Venice & the Greek Isles (2013).
  • England: Cotswalds & Cornwall (2014).
  • Devon, Cornwall (2019),
  • Tasmania (2015).
  • Paris and St Malo (2016).
  • China (2016).
  • Norfolk Island (2016).
  • Antarctica, Chile, Argentina (2017);
  • Ireland (2018).
  • Dedham Hall & Sidmouth, UK (2019).
  • Flinders Ranges (2019).
  • Far North Queensland (2020).
  • Western Australia (Margaret River, Fremantle & Cervantes), (2022).

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(1) Victorian Artists Society (VAS).

 En plein air workshop (Nov, 2024).
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Moorabool River.

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Join master artist Amanda Hyatt on the picturesque surrounds of the Golden Plains Shire for two days of plein air landscape painting.

This is an offsite workshop held at the artists’ property at She Oaks, west of Melbourne.

Participants are invited to join a celebratory dinner on the Friday night in Geelong, before the workshop kicks off with two days of landscape painting over the weekend.

This workshop includes a catered lunch on Saturday & Sunday.

Some accomodations in the area include the Novotel or Quest on the Geelong waterfront, which is a 35 min drive to Amanda’s property. For anyone who likes roughing it, there is a Shearer’s quarters a 5 min drive away.

SCHEDULE

Friday 15 November – Meet for dinner in Geelong to kick off the workshop!
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 November – Workshop painting around Golden Plains Shire.
Sunday 17 November – End of workshop dinner back in Geelong.

(2) Australian Workshop

Sydney and Blue Mountains.

  • 12 Nights
  • Includes Accomodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals
  • Departs 15 March 2025

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sightseeing and painting trips in Sydney and the Blue Mountains
  • Welcome dinner
  • The Art Gallery of New South Wales
  • Sydney Harbour cruise
  • A full day painting amidst the scenic beauty of Katoomba
  • Tour of the Orient Cave at Jenolan Caves
  • Visit the Norman Lindsay Gallery
  • Farewell dinner

INCLUSIONS

  • 5 nights’ accommodation in a 4-star hotel in The Rocks area of Sydney.
  • 7 nights’ accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Katoomba, Blue Mountains. For pre and post tour accommodation please ask your Travelrite International consultant.
  • Three dinners, one lunch at Tizzana Winery and breakfast daily.
  • Welcome drinks and farewell drinks.
  • Arrival and departure transfers and transport as listed in the itinerary.
  • Sightseeing and painting trips in Sydney and the Blue Mountains, The Art Gallery of New South Wales, a Sydney Harbour cruise, Tour of the Orient Cave at Jenolan Caves, visit the Norman Lindsay Gallery.
  • First-class teaching by renowned artist and teacher, Amanda Hyatt.
  • Intensive painting sessions including demonstrations, painting instruction and critique sessions.
  • The services of a professional workshop manager.
  • A certificate confirming the successful completion of the workshop.


Workshop conducted by Travelrite.
Toll free: 1800 630 343.
Phone: (03) 88036868

(3) UK Workshop

MEDIEVAL TOWNS OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND

The Shambles

Tuesday 2nd September – Sunday 14th September 2025.
More details will be listed as they become available.

DESCRIPTION AT A GLANCE

“Explore medieval towns and villages of England and Scotland across 12 days of painting and adventure. Capture the essence of Scarborough, York, and Edinburgh’s finest sights while delving into their historic charm. Experience expert guidance from acclaimed watercolor artist Amanda Hyatt amidst authentic village atmospheres.”

TOUR INCLUSIONS.

Accommodation
– Five nights’ accommodation in a four star hotel in Scarborough
– Four night’s accommodation in a four star hotel in York.
– Three night’s accommodation in a four star hotel in Edinburgh

Dining.
– 16 meals including breakfast daily and four dinners.
– Welcome drinks & Farewell drinks.

Transport.

– Arrival and departure transfers.
– Great fun painting and sightseeing in Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Staithes, York, Castle Howard, Harrogate, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle.

Workshop accompanied by a professional workshop manager.

Workshop conducted by Travelrite.
Toll free: 1800 630 343.
Phone: (03) 88036868