South Africa Wildlife Art Course

  South Africa

Hoedspruit,  Krugersdorp

Term: Not Applicable 
Dates: Please contact us for details

Description: The Wildlife Art Course
The course is geared towards a relaxed outdoor life style where people and wildlife mix freely. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet different people from different cultures and share their art styles, thoughts, ideas and experiences.

The Wildlife art course is for anyone with a keen interest in art and caters for all levels of experience. The emphasis is on offering a unique African Bush experience where the focus will be on:

Observing wildlife in their natural surroundings
Capturing images on paper
Exercises developing and improving skills
Developing the creative instinct
During the course you will use a number of mediums, which include pencil, ink, charcoal and watercolours.

During your programme you will also periodically have the chance to work with the horses to further develop your artistic skills and occasionally there will be outrides into the bush and the horses are used for the extensive studies of movement of other animals.

The course is made up of various components, and these include an introduction to the bush, identification of animal and plant species, game drives, bush walks and a foundation course to help you discover a new visual language, new ideas and true creativity. There are also various tutorial sessions or activities included in the programme.

Highlights: Through this programme you can exercise your passion for art. You will have the opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural surroundings and learn techniques required for capturing these images, allowing your to unlock your artistic talent.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 4 weeks $3,069

* Project fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with
* Airport transfer to and from Hoedspruit Airport
* Orientation on arrival
* All accommodation during your stay
* Personal art tutor and some materials
* Full support and assistance throughout your time in South Africa
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
* 24 hour support number and contact for emergencies

What's Not Included in the Programme
* Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
* All flights
* Art Materials
* All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
* E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
* Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement: We are ambitious for our company, our partners and the communities in which we work. We take our responsibilities seriously - understanding that the development of our business impacts directly on our partners, the communities that we visit and work with and that ultimately, our success is their success too.