KUNSTKURS

ART COURSE AT NUTHEIM
For more than 60 years, Nutheim – the Art Hotel of Telemark – has hosted participants of the painting course founded by Erlend Grøstad in 1961.

The course lasts five days and includes both theoretical instruction in the classroom and practical guidance in painting techniques, colour theory and composition, tailored to each individual participant. Landscape painting is a key focus of the course.

Participants may bring their own painting materials, or purchase everything from easels, canvases and sketchbooks to acrylic and oil paints, brushes, pencils and other art supplies in our on-site art materials shop.

People painting outdoors in a lush green backyard with trees and a small fountain, under a clear blue sky. Painting course at Nutheim

“We place strong emphasis on holding the course outdoors in nature, but the week is adapted to weather conditions, and the schedule may be adjusted if necessary.”

Paint palette with mixed colors, paintbrushes, and art supplies on a wooden table outdoors with a person painting on an easel in the background.

“The course runs over five days, including arrival and departure days, and offers approximately 40 hours of instruction and practical work with mentor guidance. Teaching takes place in the Teaching Studio, outdoors in nature, and in the courtyard at Nutheim. Today, the course is based on the vision and ideas of Erlend Grøstad.”

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Two experienced mentors help participants find their own artistic expression.
Maximum 12 participants per course.

ELLEN GRØSTAD BARSTAD

Ellen is a sculptor educated at the Norwegian National College of Art and Design and
the Academy of Fine Arts. She is the daughter of the artist and
founder of the Painting School at Nutheim, Erlend Grøstad.

KJERSTI GRØSTAD

Kjersti has formal training in the arts, holding a Diploma in Textile Art (weaving) from
the Norwegian National College of Art and Design (formerly SHKS, now
the Oslo National Academy of the Arts). She also holds a Master’s degree in Education
from Oslo University College (now OsloMet), further qualifications
in special education, and intermediate studies in Art History.
She has extensive professional experience as a craft artist, art teacher, and art mediator.

Ellen er 3.generasjons driver på Nutheim. Hun er også lærer på malerkurs. Artist and previous owner
A woman with short brown hair, wearing a leopard print top, a red scarf, and a black necklace, standing indoors in front of a light-colored wall.

  • DAY 1 – PORTRAIT

    13:00 Arrival and warm lunch

    After lunch there will be an introduction round followed by portrait painting.

    19:00 Four-course dinner

    DAY 2 – LANDSCAPE PAINTING

    08:00 Breakfast
    09:00 Course begins
    13:00 Lunch
    19:00 Dinner

    The day consists of a combination of theoretical instruction and individual painting with guidance from one of the two mentors.

    Landscape painting takes place outdoors in nature, and activities are adapted to the weather and the forecast for the rest of the week.

    DAY 3 – FOREST

    08:00 Breakfast
    09:00 Course begins
    13:00 Lunch
    19:00 Dinner

    The day consists of a combination of theoretical instruction and individual painting with guidance from one of the two mentors.

    DAY 4 – BUILDINGS IN THE LANDSCAPE

    08:00 Breakfast
    09:00 Course begins
    13:00 Lunch
    19:00 Dinner

    The day consists of a combination of theoretical instruction and individual painting with guidance from one of the two mentors.

    DAY 5 – STILL LIFE

    08:00 Breakfast
    09:00 Course begins
    15:00 Warm lunch
    16:00 Departure

    The day consists of a combination of theoretical instruction and individual painting with guidance from one of the two mentors.


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