PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH TATJANA
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST INSPIRING LANDSCAPES, ISTRIA.
MAY 11-18 2019 ISTRIA, CROATIA
Santa Katarina Island, Rovigno, Croatia
This workshop is a unique opportunity to join Tatjana in her native Istria and immerse yourself in the color and culture of the artist's native land. You will recognize many of Tatjana's inspirations during this week rich in heart and mind opening experiences. Every day you will have the opportunity to work in individual and group sessions with Tatjana, who is known for her skill in bringing out people's creative abilities.
There are three regions in the Mediterranean belt renowned worldwide for their unique blend of beauty, culture and history: Provence, Tuscany and Istria. Istria, the least explored of the three, is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Veiled in myth and mystery, the ancient Romans named it “Terra Magica”, meaning Magical Land. This land will provide a magnificent and rich locale for our artistic exploration. The organizers, Aspiria, have secured a truly magical location for our work on the island of Santa Katarina. For more details of the “paradise” island and gallery of the hotel and workshop location click here.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Tatjana will offer studio and plein aire classes in watercolor and pastel. We will be based on Santa Katarina Island just across the bay from Rovigno (Rovinj) and will take excursions to villages and the countryside of inland Istria coupled with boat trips along the coast, including a visit to Tatjana’s native village of Vrsar. We will visit local markets and vineyards and dine in small taverns and slow food family restaurants. Group instruction includes materials and techniques, introduction to intuitive sketching, and training in letting our creative expression guide us in the opening of our potential. There will be studio classes (3 - 4 hrs each) at our base at Villa Santa Katarina that allow us to drop into the work and receive personal instruction from the artist. This is a unique opportunity to learn from Tatjana and develop our own creative expression and insight.
Tatjana has been a student of meditation for 25 years and she brings her contemplative perspective into her work and teaching. Each day of the workshop begins with a short session of meditation to calm our minds and bring us into greater contact with our senses. Guided awareness exercises while we explore the landscapes of Istria will help us to frame our creative effort and teach us how unfiltered contact with the world around us provokes a deeper appreciation and creative response. The presence and openness we cultivate during this gentle and celebratory immersion in the senses and in the art of contemplation will permeate the rest of daily lives and interactions, be it at work, at home, as artists and in our inner dialogue.
No previous experience is necessary, all levels are welcome. Classes are intimate (8-10 people max.) The cost for the 7 day workshop is $2725 for double occupancy and $2950 for single occupancy. This fee covers lodging and two meals per day (breakfast and a substantial lunch), all excursions and exhibition costs. Airfare not included. Minimum attendance is 6 and maximum 12 people. Early sign up runs December 15th 2018 through February 15th 2019 and receives a 10% discount, making the total cost of the workshop $2610.
In case your plans change you may cancel your reservation and receive a full refund before March 15th, and 50% refund March 15th through April 30th. After May 1st you will not be able to receive a refund unless someone from our waiting list takes your spot. We will subtract a $45 administrative fee for each cancellation.List of materials (or ready made kits) will be available after registration. PROGRAM OVERVIEW