Crete, Greece:
Plein Air Workshop
With Instruction by the talented:
Kathy Wheeler |
This week-long Plein Air painting trip, designed for fun and artistic
creativity, will feature several days each in the towns of Matal and
Agia Galini along the south-central coast of Crete. Matala is a
lovely beach reasort town, whereas Agia Galini as a picturesque harbor
town dramatically situated on a mountainside. During this workshop, we
will cover drawing and compositsion in a painting, light and shadow,
color and temperature, edges and paint application, while staying true
to your own unique way of seeing.
Included will be tours of the
ancient Minoan palaces of Knossos and Phaistos, sea kayaking and a
visit to the Heraklion Archeological Musem. Activity options along
with formal instruction and critics make this an enjoyable trip for
both the painter and their companion. All skill levels welcome. We'll
stay in simple, clean Greek hotels with balconies, and feast on
delicious and healthy cuisine. |
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Activities: Paining, Optional: Sea Kayaking and Hiking
- Accommodations: Family Owned Inns
- From: Hiraklion, Crete, Greece
- 2008
Price: $1,895
- Single supplement: $475 (if required $275)
- Price includes: Personalized instruction from Kathy Wheeler, local transportation, lodging, lodging, most meals (breakfasts and 4 dinners), optional kayaking and instructioin the first two days, and entry fee into ruins and museums.
- Price does not include: Air or ferry to and from Heraklion, lunches, drinks and 3 dinners, personal clothing and accessories, art supplies, full medical, baggage, and trip cancellation insurance, airport taxes and gratuities.
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| 2008
TRIP DATES |
DURATION |
STATUS |
| October 5 - 12 (Sunday - Sunday) |
8
days, 7nights |
OPEN |
Registration
Forms Here!
Our daily routine will be morning of informal instruction en plein air, lunch in a
taverna by the Libyan sea, then a choice of afternoon activities. These might
include relaxing under an umbrella at the beach, hiking to a remote beach,
or visiting nearby Minoan ruins, picturesque villages, and natural sites. Before
dinner in a local taverna, we'll gather for a "Happy Hour" meeting and formal
seminar.
- 8:00: Breakfast
- 9:00 – 12:00: Paint
- 12:30: Lunch in seaside tavernas
- 1:30 - 4:30: Paint or optional activities
- 5:30 - 7:00: Happy hour
- 7:00: Sunset and dinner
And of course there will still be opportunities on this active artist retreat for:
journaling, photography, short stories, mythology, poetry writing swimming, beach
letter-writing, reading, Greek dancing, eating, hiking, cave exploring, R & R, naps,
snorkeling, sunset-watching, people-watching, shopping and disco dancing.
"What a wonderful way to see and experience the crossroads of civilization!
Whether hiking, kayaking, painting, shooting, or just taking in local colors and
tastes, Crete will become part of your soul." - Dave D. 2006
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