Jindabyne 2025
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 including Accommodation
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 an apartment 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, the Diggings the Jindabyne Lakes and much more.
There will be the relaxed gatherings to watch demonstrations in house but more en plein air. You will be shown 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 Without Accommodation
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
- Farewell Dinner Tuesday 8th April
- Book out Wednesday morning April 9th
- Option one including private bedroom accommodation and workshop fees $2250 Per Painter.
- Option two Twin share bedroom including workshop fees for painter plus Non painting partners sharing room.
- i.e total for one painting workshop $1200 + 10 nights twin share accommodation $1800 . Total price $3000
Please note the revised (combined) total deposit for this option of a painter sharing with a non painter is $300.
- Option three workshop fee without accommodation $1200 pp
- Important:- please confirm with us the availability of your accommodation choice especially Option Two before booking.
All options require the same initial deposit of $260 per person if you are a painter or $300 if you are a painter sharing a room with a non painter. Workshop numbers and accommodation are limited and this deposit secures your spot.
TO BOOK YOUR SPOT
A deposit of $260 can be made by direct debit to
Westpac
Lyn Mellady and Julie Goldspink
BSB 733-243 Acc No 815093
It is essential to include your Name + Jind on your payment and send us an email with the deposit details.
Please ensure you stipulate JIND (option) 1,2 or 3 and your name on the payment and then forward or email the receipt to contact@paintdownunder.com
We will acknowledge your booking when we receive your receipt. .
This deposit is non refundable but if you need to cancel it can be applied to any PDU workshop within 2 years.
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 Pastelist 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.
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Please note, choice of accommodation 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.
Travel cancellation insurance is always a good option
What is included
Accommodation
Snow Haven apartments Cobbon Cres Jindabyne
500 metres from Jindabyne shopping centre
Every room is slightly different.
Rooms are allotted in the order of payment for booking with the most appropriate matching the payment option.
You will have a private bedroom with either a large double bed or two singles.
One room has a single bed and double bed bunk. (we find his a good sleeping + storage option)
Bathrooms are shared between two rooms or there are two en-suite bathrooms.
There is a fully equipped kitchen and sitting room in each apartment.
KITCHEN/LAUNDRY
including coffee machine, Toaster, Stovetop, Oven,Kitchenware, Electric kettle, Kitchen, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tumble dryer ,Washing machine,
BEDROOM
Linen, Wardrobe or closet,
BATHROOM
Toilet paper, Additional toilet, Bath or shower, / Private bathroom,Toilet, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower.
MEALS
Welcome meal for artists where you will receive information on the workshop etc. on Sunday evening in Jindabyne.
NB. Option to prepare your own meals in the kitchen or enjoy meals in the nearby restaurants or Hotels.
NOT INCLUDED
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Transport to or from Jindabyne or painting spots. (We find that people are usually happy to share)
Art Supplies (Please check the painting workshop material list supplied when you book your spot.)
Your personal items. There is a chemist and medical centre nearby.
If you would like more information about this tour, please contact us.
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Booking or enquiry form - please fill in your form and send so that we may call you if necessary or respond to your queries.
PAYMENT:
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
We will acknowledge your booking when we receive your receipt. .
Your deposit of $250 to secure