HRH The Prince of Wales visited both students and teachers participating in Painting & Patronage UK Programme at the Start Garden Party held in the gardens of Clarence House, Marlborough House and Lancaster House in central London from 8 – 19 September 2010.
Over 1539 visitors came to the stand of The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts and over 282 people of all ages participated in the Painting & Patronage workshops. The lessons included learning how to make paints from natural resources, drawing shells, painting flowers and implementing geometric designs and patterns. The results achieved were remarkable and HRH The Prince of Wales seemed to enjoy the efforts made by all the team.
There were some unusual stone sculptures and geometric designs in the garden in front of our stand that attracted a lot of attention. HRH The Prince of Wales met the teams from Painting & Patronage and The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts who were all very excited by his visit.
Among the feedback received from participants were:
“Amazed by my first pic – Lily is a wonderful teacher – thank you.”
“Thanks very much for your patience with the girls. They really enjoyed it.”
“ It was very interesting. The children enjoyed painting a tudor rose.”
“It was great to do something I haven’t done in ages.”
“Great workshop, thank you so much.”
“It was really relaxing.”
“I didn’t think I would have the patience for this. But in the end I wanted to stay and do more geometry. This was the most rewarding thing I have done today. Thank you.”
“An excellent, relaxing workshop.”
“A really enjoyable workshop.”
“Very enjoyable and relaxing.”
“I learnt so much about faith, energy, self worth and colour, pattern and relaxation, concentration, meditation.”
“Very relaxing and enjoyable.”
“Made me (almost) an artist!”
“I had a fantastic time – thank you!”
“The designs and colours are fascinating.”
London – 23 September 2010.
