Andalusia, Spain
May 14 – 22 /2016
Photography / Plein-Air Painting Workshop
Taught by Scott Williams & Niki Gulley
It’s time to explore a new country and give you an opportunity to see new sights, experience a different culture, taste some unique foods and savor some great wines, Spain!
During this excursion we are going to introduce you to some of the best that Andalusia has to offer. Once again, if you are a painter or photographer, we have designed this workshop
to expand your creativity and further your artistic voice. Choosing which aspect interests you, we will help guide you to capture on canvas or film, the spectacular architecture and rich tapestry, that is Spain.
Join us as we take you on a journey through the riches of Andalusia where our trek begins in the amazing city of Toledo, perched atop a hill surrounded by a river on three sides. This fortified city has withstood the ravages of time and affords us a great cultural treasure trove. From the works of El Greco, to a synagogue built by the Moors and culminating with the soaring heights of their cathedral that is considered the magnum opus of the Gothic style.
From there we will stop off in La Mancha to tilt at windmills with Don Quixote before venturing on to one of the world’s true architectural marvels, the Alhambra. This stunning fortress is the culmination of Moorish design and once housed some of the best minds of their time, as well as being a melting pot of many of the known religions.
Our further travels take us to the picturesque city of Ronda, situated on the edge of a cliff along a canyon – its dramatic views make it a scenic wonder. Lastly we will ended up in Seville, home of Flamenco. Here we will take a carriage ride through its streets, visit the Alcazar, experience Flamenco and sample some of the local wine.
Niki will conduct the Plein-Air Painting
Workshop from different picturesque locations daily, teaching through a combination of demos, discussions, assistance and critiques. Sessions will be broken into different morning and afternoon locations, with plenty of time in between for shopping, sightseeing or to dine al fresco for a leisurely lunch.
Scott will take the photographers on daily walking tours where you will have the opportunity to experience Spain through your lens as Scott guides you to use your camera to define what you see while achieving your own artistic vision.
As with the painters, there will be daily destinations with time allowances for exploring on your own. There will also be valuable critique sessions throughout the workshop as time allows. This will give everyone an opportunity to discuss the day’s events, compare notes, ask questions and get a chance to know each other. It also presents a unique option to get views and perspectives from both painters and photographers.
So come join us as we take you on an inspirational exploration of Andalusia and its surroundings with an emphasis on observation and perception as we help you develop your own style. Admission is limited to 12 participants, so we encourage you to enroll as soon as possible. There will also be space open for non-participating partners at reduced rates on a limited basis.
Work Shop includes:
- Roundtrip air fare, breakfast & all transfers.
- Hotel for 7 nights. 2 in Toldeo, 2 in Granada and 3 in Seville (Double occupancy) (Accommodations are in shared rooms, although a few single rooms may be available at an extra fee)
- Stops along the way in La Mancha and Ronda
- Admission to El Greco Museum & Toldeo Museum pass, the Alhambra in Granada & the Alcazar, Flamenco show and a carriage ride in Seville
- Optional 18 course tasting meal
- Airfare from Seville
- Emergency Medical Insurance.
- Instruction, guidance, experience and fun.
Your cost for all of this is $4,695 and to reserve a spot, simply send a completed application form along with your deposit of $1,500 per person by 9/12/15. There also is a final application cut off date of 10/31/15. Prices after the cut off date are based on current airfare. Application forms will be provided upon request.
For those wanting a single occupancy room, there will be an additional cost of $750. There is a discount of $350 for partners wanting to accompany participants on the trip, but not take the workshop. We can take credit card payments, however it will incur a 3.5% fee.
There will be no rain dates or refunds for weather or travel difficulties. We suggest travel insurance for those situations.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can help you in any way and we hope that you will be able to join us!
Scott Williams 214-289-8512 / Niki Gulley 214-803-5812
Email Scott, photoguy@blind-squirrel.org if you are interested in joining us.