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take notes
Bring a notebook, have as many coffees as you need and take notes during the class as if your life depended on it. Your notes are a treasure you’ll want to read again once you’re back to the real world.
do not be afraid to ask
The teacher is at your disposal, if something was not clear enough to you or you need a concrete explanation, do not hesitate and make the most of this opportunity to learn from one of the best ones.
do yourself a favor and take it easy
In class, new ideas are rehearsed, it’s not about painting artworks. If you accept this from the beginning everything will go smoothly and you will make the most of the experience. These workshops are not designed for you to take home a handful of pretty paintings. They are designed to deeply transform your way of observing and making decisions, and you will be pushed out of your comfort zone.
So another thing you must accept is that whatever you want to learn is always beyond your comfort. It’s out there, waiting for you to go for it.
think in the medium term
Keep in mind that this five-day intensive experience is a medicine that takes a few months to develop its effect. You will need time to absorb everything properly and observe progress. Our motto is that if a workshop does not transform you, it’s not a good workshop.
the good and the bad news
The teachers are 100% dedicated to this experience turns out to be transforming as well as pleasant and enjoyable, so you’ll have a great time while you learn a lot.
Keep in mind that participants come from all over the world and you will meet very interesting people. Lifetime friendships are set in here.
This experience will be very intense and the rhythm will be fast so you’ll absorb LOTS of material in a little time.
If you’re more like a beginner, the worst thing that can happen to you is that you learn a lot. But you should keep in mind that maybe you can’t absorb everything in just five days.
the best things are always out of the program!
There is a program, but the core is always off the agenda. During the meals, in the evenings, at the gardens, by the pool… we will talk about painting all the time.
You’d better start thinking about what you will ask to the master!
Of course, we want you to take the most out of this great artist and ask him whatever you want to know about his creative process, his methods, his training, his sources of inspiration, his obsessions, etc.
All the teachers are artistic beasts with an overwhelming professional career and training. So, we’re sure you have a lot to learn from them beyond the walls of a studio.
Well, what would you like to know beyond the program?
materials
- Brushes
- Painting knifes
- Paints and/or drawing materials
- Supports and/or paper
- Palette
Not sure how to travel with oil paints? Here you have all the answers.
This is the list of materials we provide. These are the materials that you should NOT bring. If you have any questions about materials, let us know.
If you notify us within a maximum of 30 days before the workshop, we can provide you with a pack of materials ready in your room.
Keep in mind that the pack does not include brushes, palette, painting knives or drawing materials.
The price of the pack is around 200 – 350€, which must be paid in cash before the workshop ends.
Keep in mind that we need enough time frame to order materials, so do not leave it until the last day.
shedule
- There’s nothing scheduled except for a welcome dinner. We recommend you arrive between 9:00 and 18:00h. Keep in mind that if you arrive before noon, lunch and any other extra will not be included. Have your passport handy, we will need it for check-in.
- You will need this day to acclimate and familiarize yourself with the house and the group. It’s not unusual that teachers want to give an introductory talk.
- It is important that you rest during this day so you can start fresh. Enjoy the calm before the storm 😉
Breakfast: from 8:00h. to 9:30h.
1st session: from 9:30h. to 12:30h.
Lunch: from 12:30h. to 14:00h.
2nd session: from 14:00h. to 17:00h.
Dinner: around 20:30h.
The studio and the common areas of the house are always open.
- Departure day is the next after the workshop ends. This day is meant for packing up calmly, collecting your new friends’ phone numbers and saying goodbye properly.
- All extra expenses must be paid before departure (bar service, picnic, etc.)
- Keep in mind that if you leave after noon lunch and any other extra will not be included.
pricing
Pay by installments!
Does paying bit by bit fit your needs better? Send us an email if you want to pay by installments. Keep in mind that if you choose this option you must have it all paid 30 days before the workshop starts and that we can’t apply our refund policy if you cancel your registration.
what’s included?
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companion
If you choose a single room or a private apartment, you can come with a companion. Due to capacity there’s a maximum of one companion per attendant.
Usually, those who choose this option also choose a rental car so they can spend free time visiting the island, it’s worthy.
material
If you choose this option, you’ll have all the material needed waiting for you at your room. We recommend this option if you want to travel light and avoid problems at the airports.
Keep in mind that we need enough time frame to order materials, so do not leave it until the last day.
other needs
If you need extra accommodation or rental car days, or whatever else you may need… just tell us and we’ll prepare a tailored budget for you.
food and beverages
Residency includes 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as water, coffee, tea and soft drinks for studio breaks (beverages out of the studio are not included).
Special dietary needs must be notified in advance in order to be properly satisfied, but keep in mind that we DO NOT attend to personal preferences.
schedule
Believe me, it’s not easy to set a meal schedule that suits everyone: what is almost snack time for a Spanish, is late for a British… We have established balanced schedules so that the effort each student must make for adapting, wherever he comes from, is as minimum as possible.
alcohol
We’re a company dedicated to education, so legally we cannot provide alcohol, which doesn’t mean you can’t buy it at a reasonable price. We have a bar service in the afternoon and evening, with beer, wine, mojitos, etc.
farewell dinner
It depends on how many people and restaurants availability so we organize it a just a few days before. We usually have a GREAT dinner for around 35-40€.
laundry
The apartments have their washing machine and a clothesline on the terrace. For the individual rooms, there is a common area with a washing machine and a patio for hanging the laundry.
excursions
There is nothing programmed and we improvise them whenever the weather and the mood are good. If you have not chosen the rental car option, you will probably have to pay a taxi to move around. It usually comes cheap because people use to organize and share cars.
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extras
You have the possibility of having a rental car ready for you upon your arrival at the airport. All cars are new, have insurance included and you won’t need to make any excess deposit.
Here, in Spain, all cars are manual. If you want an automatic one you have to request it specifically.
Pricing:
- Rental car for 6 days: 200€. Each extra day: 35€
- Automatic car for 6 days: 300€. Each extra day: 50€
- One extra driver: 50€
Important:
- You must notify us at least fifteen days before and send us all drivers’ driving license
- If the delivery time of your car is later than the pickup time you will need to take an extra day
- We manage your reservation, but any problem or claim should be addressed to the Rental Car company
If you choose a single room or a private apartment, you can come with a companion. Due to capacity there’s a maximum of one companion per attendant. Usually, those who choose this option also choose a rental car so they can spend free time visiting the island, it’s worthy.
The cost includes an
Pricing:
- One companion: 450€.
Important:
- You must send us your companion documentation (ID or passport).
- If your companion will also attend the workshop you will have to reserve two “shared room” units and we’ll lodge you in the same room.
- When you accept our Terms and Conditions, it includes any companion.
things you must do
it’s VERY important
✓ bringing all needed documents
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✓ notifying us about your arrival and departure time and flight number
It’s absolutely necessary so that we can arrange your pick up at the airport. We will need the arrival and departure days, time, the name of the airline and, of course, the flight code number.
✓ having all the needed materials for the workshop
Here in Menorca there are hardly a couple of stores of fine arts materials, and they are not usually provided with everything necessary. So you can’t improvise anything if you do not have the necessary material. If you want us to have your materials prepared in Menorca, keep in mind that we need to know in advance so we can place the order.
✓ tell us about any medical problem or serious allergy
we need to know it in order to prepare an adapted menu. We’d appreciate if you tell us as soon as possible so we can properly organize everything.
Important: We DO NOT attend to personal preferences, and only those people who certify serious medical problems with food will have an adapted menu. If you don’t have a private apartment and want to eat something different, you can use the shared kitchen and fridge.
still something to do?
✓ tell us about your flights
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As you already know, shit happens. So, our recommendation is not to buy flight tickets until we tell you that the workshop is confirmed.
✓ materials
If you want us to have your materials prepared in here, you must notify us in advance. Do not leave this until the last minute!
✓ installments
If you are paying by installments, keep in mind that the deadline to have it all paid is 30 days before the reception of the workshop.
need help?
Easy: just send us an email! 😚
If you have any further doubt, let us know, and we’ll give you a hand in everything you need:
- Doubts about whether this experience is for you or not • If you have any doubt about the organization, food, schedules…
- Questions about technical issues
- If you need a tailored budget
- Suggestion that can help us do better