Improve your art with a Pro
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Rovinj has a long painting history. There is a well frequented outdoor exhibition of fine arts held in the street named Grisija, located within the old city walls.
Price per person based upon
- 7 nights
- 2 people sharing a double/twin room BB
- private return transfers
- return flights from London Airport – regional departures available on request.
Paint the old city centre, the many secret islets, lighthouses, fishermen, a batana (flatboat), sunsets, the trunks of ancient olive trees… and countless other beautiful images.
The fine arts course leader, Radovan Rajko Svilar (1951), is a well-rounded academic painter whose portfolio includes drawings, graphics, paintings on various surfaces, collages, wall installations and concepts. He is the winner of over twenty awards and diplomas in the field of the fine arts.
His work is found in several museums and galleries, as well as in the hands of private collectors in Croatia and around the world such as Pope John Paul II and Prince Albert of Monaco.
Day 1
Before dinner, enjoy an aperitif with Radovan Svilar who will present details of the forthcoming weeks course.
Day 2
Following an introductory lecture about basic artistic expression, view and paint simple silhouettes from the city of Rovinj. This will be followed by a tour of the city and a visit to several small galleries.
Walk along narrow city streets to the church of St. Euphemia. Explore the church and sketch the interior. Afterwards, take a short break on the Riva (waterfront) to enjoy coffee and cake.
Day 3
Visit the ancient city of Pula with its many unique artistic opportunities such the Roman Amphitheatre or Arena, the remains of Roman villas, and the Roman Forum. Upon returning to Rovinj, stop in Bale, once a Roman fortress, to visit the picturesque town of Kaštel Bembo, famous for its Castrum Vallis art exhibition. Have lunch in Bale, in a charming establishment.
Day 4
Heading inland on the Istrian peninsula, discover Istria’s native traditions. Visit picturesque Grožnjan, a place rightfully dubbed “the city of artists” housing as it does, many colonies of musicians and artists.
Explore the narrow streets and art galleries and marvel at the magnificent views from the ancient walls. The tour continues to Motovun to gaze at the unsurpassed panoramas and drink in the atmosphere of the medieval city. Lunch is offered an authentic village household.
Day 5
Today observe Rovinj from its best vantage point – from the sea. Take a relaxed boat ride along the rocky shoreline and head towards Lim bay to the small fishing town of Vrsar.
Walk through the city, along its cobbled streets, stopping at several of the lookout points which provide views of Rovinj’s shoreline. Vrsar has its own sculpture school. Many exhibits produced there decorate the city’s streets and parks.
Day 6
After breakfast, your instructor will meet you to walk to the Zlatni Rt park forest where magnificent deciduous trees grow alongside other exotic trees, ancient olives, and acres of aromatic plants. The view of the open sea from Zlatni Rt is breathtaking. This is an image which will stay with you for many years to come.
After a Buffet dinner enjoy a piano night where you may exhibit your work
Day 7
This day allows for the completion of artwork as well as for unwinding and relaxing. There will be a group analysis of the artwork created during the week. In the evening, a banquet is held for the entire group and instructor.
Day 8
After breakfast, the host will present each member of the group with a gift, after which departure to the airport is arranged.
The program includes the following services:
7 half board, buffet offering international and Mediterranean cuisine at the 3 star Hotel Park
Course activities
Easel and paper for participants
professionally led painting course (min. 20 hours)
sightseeing tour of the city of Rovinj
coffee and cake
excursions to Pula and Bale, lunch included
a full day excursion to Istria’s heartland and its most beautiful lookout points
lunch in a village household
boat trip to Lim bay and Vrsar
guided walk the Zlatni Rt park-forest
piano night with course participants’ exhibition
Grand ‘course end’ banquet
Gift for all course participants
Dates:
3 May 2008
27 September 2008
Note: Course participants must bring their own painting equipment and paint. If necessary, the course organiser can suggest where these items may be purchased.
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