Locals and tourists are being given the chance to find out how St Peter Port’s landscape and architecture has inspired artists throughout history.
The ‘Art en Plein Air’ tour will be run by Guernsey Arts and led by accredited tour guide Dave Bartram.
The tour – from 13:00 and 16:00 on 18 August – combines a guided walk with a hands-on workshop, giving an immersive experience of picturesque views, history and art.
The route will take attendees from Crown Pier, through St Peter Port via back alleys and up to Candie Gardens.
Rebecca Booth, CEO of Guernsey Arts, said the tour and workshops combined “art, culture and engaging history whilst raising funds for Guernsey Arts”.
“This is a great opportunity to experience the vibrancy of St Peter Port from a different perspective, whilst taking time to slow down and connect with the art of creating itself,” she added.
The tour takes people through St Peter Port stopping at points which have inspired artists like Brenda Munson and JMW Turner.
At Candie Gardens participants will enjoy a glass of traditional Guernsey gâche and take part in a workshop led by local artist Louise Le Pelley – known for her paintings of the island’s pubs.
The workshop is for people of all skill levels and materials will be supplied.
Ms Le Pelley said: “The Guernsey Arts team are always looking for new ways to celebrate the arts.
“Wearing my Guernsey Pubs beret as well as my Guernsey Arts hat, I am looking forward to leading this atelier, which will be the first of many more garden workshops to be led by other local artists in future.
“Painting en plein air can be a bit intimidating at first, but it’s a really relaxing and joyful experience.
“I can’t wait to join our workshop attendees in these beautiful gardens to share a few tips, tricks and stories behind the creative process.”
Further information and tickets can be found on Guernsey Arts’ website.
