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RURAL COSTA BRAVA
Mediterranean
Painting Holidays
From
October 2007
Workshops
and personal tuition with
Aurora
Spain
one
of UK’s most original and visionary colourists
at Mas San Nicolau, Catalonia, Spain
The painting holiday
Rural Costa Brava painting holidays in Spanish Catalonia combine
relaxation and fun with the availability of stimulus, skilled guidance and
a small, friendly group of like-minded people.
Develop your personal style with expert support in a simple, informal
environment, through a flexible itinerary of
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structured group sessions
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one to one guidance and tuition
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free time for indoor or outdoor painting, relaxation or
exploring the area and informal get togethers
 Group
sessions include colour theory, design and composition, paint properties,
materials and techniques, special effects and working with a limited
palette.
Enjoy working in the studio or in gardens
surrounded by majestic local scenery. Or simply relax, play tennis or
walk the many surrounding paths through woods and meadows.
 We
encourage everyone to produce at least one completed painting to take back
with them - and perhaps one or two others to continue working on.
Just a short journey away: a wealth of art
venues in Figueres, Girona and Barcelona made famous by Dalì and Gaudi,
good food in local restaurants, medieval towns, stylish shopping, markets
with local produce and bogedas with quality wines.
The venue
 Set
in stunning countryside in Catalonia, Spain, San Nicolau is an inspiring
rural setting for everyone who loves to draw and paint. A small family-run centre with spacious, simply furnished, self catering, rustic apartments and cottages
set in extensive grounds with swimming pool and tennis court.
Within easy reach of major airports and cities (Girona 40 minutes,
Barcelona 90 minutes), and a superb mediterranean climate, it’s an ideal
venue for small group and activity holidays.
Cost
Weekend
break (3 nights) ₤325 per
person
One
week (5 nights) ₤525 per
person
Reductions
for 8 nights, shared bedrooms,
non
painting partners. Price does not include travel. There
are
economical flights from Stansted to Girona (2 hours).
The holiday
price includes
 | Tuition and support
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 Basic equipment (list
provided of materials to bring)
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 Accommodation (own
bedroom in shared cottage)
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| Self-catering, food
provided; extras, shared meals and visits to local restaurants by
arrangement
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| Welcome reception
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Advice on
travel options. Car desirable but not essential.
Autumn 07
dates:
12-15 Oct;
15-20 Oct; 12-20 Oct
 For more information and bookings:
phone 07710 349804
or email aurora.spain@talktalk.net
For general
information about the venue visit www.ruralcostabrava.com
“a rambling old Catalan
manor house and 12th Century hermitage”
(as
recommended in The Rough Guide to the Costa Brava).
‘Aurora’s enthusiasm,
excitement and sense of adventure are highly infectious’
‘Truly fires my imagination. It’s been the best
thing I’ve done for myself in years.‘
Your tutor
 Aurora Spain is a professional artist and tutor
who lives and works in Berkshire. Patient and inspirational, Aurora
encourages both beginners and experienced artists to develop their own
style whilst learning about the artistic tools of painting technique -
colour, composition, value, rhythm, the use of mixed media and many other
aspects.
Aurora is a WEA-trained tutor, a Professional Associate and Tutor of the
Society for All Artists, and an experienced course leader on all aspects
of painting. She also gives demonstrations and workshops for local arts
groups.
She is resident artist at CMI, Sunningdale, a key local community venue,
where she also runs the ‘Rendezvous Renoirs’ art class for adults. For
more experienced artists who may have lost their way or are uncertain how
to go forward Aurora will help them review their direction and rediscover
their muse!
Much of Aurora’s own work is
carried out to commission, and she has also exhibited in a wide variety of
venues.
Aurora’s
‘Escaping in Venice’
‘Always stretching our imagination and tackling new ideas’
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