(20-28 September 2008)

This trip will provide opportunities to paint and sketch landscapes, streetscenes, seascapes, and studio figures in Mallorca, Spain. Mallorca is the jewel of the Mediterranean, an island with spectacular natural beauty and vibrant historic towns and villages. The trip will take place in September, one of the best times of the year to enjoy Mallorca (great weather, spectacular sunsets, etc.).

We’ll visit two different locations each day. Our tour will bring us to the old city of Palma (Mallorca’s capital city), where we’ll have the opportunity to sketch and paint ancient locations, like the 1000-year-old columns of the Banys Àrabs (Arab Baths). We’ll travel around the island, visiting places like the Jardines de Alfabia (Alfabia Gardens) and the villages of Deià, Fornalutx, and Formentor. We’ll find fantastic views of old towns, 4500 foot mountains, and cliffs falling into the Mediterranean Sea. We’ll also spend one half-day working indoors with a model. Each intensive working day will be capped with evenings dining at traditional local restaurants. As always, I’ll be working individually with each participant and with the group as a whole, spending the entire week with participants.

Cost: $2600 (includes: 8-nights' accommodation at the Hotel Born (in the heart of the old city in Palma) with a single or double room for participants, depending on availability; all meals; transportation; and workshop tuition)

Logistics: arrival: 20 September 2008; departure: 28 September 2008; five full days of workshop; maximum eight participants 

Note: airfare is not included, and air travel arrangements to be arranged by participants (fly to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, airport code PMI)

Required materials: oils, acrylics, canvas on board (16 x 20 largest), sketch pad, pencils, watercolors or watercolor pencils, rags, small container with tight top for turpentine (I will provide turpentine)

For more information and reservations, please contact antonia@antoniaramismiguel.com.