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This ART HOLIDAY is suitable for all levels of experience, with an emphasis on sketching and painting in and around Trujillo. Possible subjects to work from are: the Plaza Mayor, an almost theatrical space surrounded by historic buildings, cafes and the bustle of people; the grand and intimate architecture of the town; the views from the town walls of the olive groves and the plain below; the atmospheric lanes lined with secret gardens - jasmine, cypresses and orange trees, the palace's private gardens and grand interiors.
As well as teaching to individual's experience and needs, Noelle will teach how to develop your sketches into paintings in the palace studio.
We ENJOY FINE FOOD AND WINE, lunching in the gardens by the pool and eating dinner on the large stone balcony overlooking the square.
An interesting aspect of this holiday is that we will be sharing the Palacio with a friend, Pippa Sharman, who is teaching a CREATIVE COOKERY COURSE based on the cultural connections between Iberic, Moroccan and Latin American cuisine. What could be better than food and art in the same place? Although we are running separate courses we will all meet for meals to share impressions and enjoy food and wine in a most convivial atmosphere.
We will also share TRIPS TO CACERES (a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage town with a medieval centre, and two contemporary art galleries) AND MERIDA (with the largest collection of Roman ruins outside of Rome and a superb Museum of Roman Art). Noelle and Pippa (who studied Art History at the Courtauld Institute, London) will share their knowledge about art and cultural history with the group.
Non-painting partners or friends can join Pippa's cookery course, or simply enjoy the trips, wonderful location, food and wine!
An experienced tutor, Noelle taught for the Open College of the Arts between 1989-1998, and still teaches a group of students from those days independently. Since 1998-present she has been course leader and tutor on the part-time Fine Art Degree Programme at the University of Wales, Bangor, as well as teaching courses from her studio and independent groups.
Noelle paints using acrylic, oil and watercolour, as well as making one-off and editioned artist's books. Noelle has exhibited her paintings and books widely since 1983, and has work in many public and private collections in UK, Spain and US. Her artist's books are collected by the National Library of Wales, British Library, V & A Musuem amongst others.
Since 2005 Noelle has spent time painting in the Sierra de Montanchez, 30 minutes from Trujillo.
Non-painting partners or friends are welcome to join Pippa's cookery course (inc in price) or simply enjoy the trips, wonderful location, food and wine.
ACCOMMODATION with ALL BREAKFASTS, 4 LUNCHES, ALL DINNERS at Palacio de Piedras Albas for 7 nights.
TUITION 4 days painting and drawing in Trujillo, 1 day sketching in Merida and 1 day sketching in Caceres.
TRIPS to Merida and Caceres (food, beverages and entrance fees whilst on trips not included).
The palace is furnished in the classic local style. The impressive front door opens into a top-lit stone-flagged patio and staircase leading to a formal dining room and living rooms.
The walled gardens behind offer peace and seclusion, with a swimming pool and a large shaded dining area for al-fresco lunches.
Conquistador Palace Holiday - painting and drawing
Provider:
Art - Painting Holidays - Spain Wales
Location: Trujillo, , Spain
Location: Trujillo, , Spain
Participants:
15 or less
Special Offers
Places remain on Conquistador Palace Art Holiday 23 - 30 June 2012
We offer free airport transfers for June course
Non-painting partners: creative cookery course
(included in price)
Holiday / Activity Overview:
The WALLED TOWN OF TRUJILLO is one of Spain's best kept secrets and dates back to 600BC, we stay in one of the finest of the 16th century palaces situated on the magnificent Plaza Mayor.This ART HOLIDAY is suitable for all levels of experience, with an emphasis on sketching and painting in and around Trujillo. Possible subjects to work from are: the Plaza Mayor, an almost theatrical space surrounded by historic buildings, cafes and the bustle of people; the grand and intimate architecture of the town; the views from the town walls of the olive groves and the plain below; the atmospheric lanes lined with secret gardens - jasmine, cypresses and orange trees, the palace's private gardens and grand interiors.
As well as teaching to individual's experience and needs, Noelle will teach how to develop your sketches into paintings in the palace studio.
We ENJOY FINE FOOD AND WINE, lunching in the gardens by the pool and eating dinner on the large stone balcony overlooking the square.
An interesting aspect of this holiday is that we will be sharing the Palacio with a friend, Pippa Sharman, who is teaching a CREATIVE COOKERY COURSE based on the cultural connections between Iberic, Moroccan and Latin American cuisine. What could be better than food and art in the same place? Although we are running separate courses we will all meet for meals to share impressions and enjoy food and wine in a most convivial atmosphere.
We will also share TRIPS TO CACERES (a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage town with a medieval centre, and two contemporary art galleries) AND MERIDA (with the largest collection of Roman ruins outside of Rome and a superb Museum of Roman Art). Noelle and Pippa (who studied Art History at the Courtauld Institute, London) will share their knowledge about art and cultural history with the group.
Non-painting partners or friends can join Pippa's cookery course, or simply enjoy the trips, wonderful location, food and wine!
Guide / Holiday Course Tutor
NOELLE GRIFFITHS studied Fine Art at St Martin's School of Art, London 1978-82. She left London to live and paint professionally in Snowdonia, North Wales in 1985 and has taught art part-time since 1987.An experienced tutor, Noelle taught for the Open College of the Arts between 1989-1998, and still teaches a group of students from those days independently. Since 1998-present she has been course leader and tutor on the part-time Fine Art Degree Programme at the University of Wales, Bangor, as well as teaching courses from her studio and independent groups.
Noelle paints using acrylic, oil and watercolour, as well as making one-off and editioned artist's books. Noelle has exhibited her paintings and books widely since 1983, and has work in many public and private collections in UK, Spain and US. Her artist's books are collected by the National Library of Wales, British Library, V & A Musuem amongst others.
Since 2005 Noelle has spent time painting in the Sierra de Montanchez, 30 minutes from Trujillo.
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Pricing information
PRICES are per person. NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT. Deduct 15% on two people sharing a room.Non-painting partners or friends are welcome to join Pippa's cookery course (inc in price) or simply enjoy the trips, wonderful location, food and wine.
ACCOMMODATION with ALL BREAKFASTS, 4 LUNCHES, ALL DINNERS at Palacio de Piedras Albas for 7 nights.
TUITION 4 days painting and drawing in Trujillo, 1 day sketching in Merida and 1 day sketching in Caceres.
TRIPS to Merida and Caceres (food, beverages and entrance fees whilst on trips not included).
Painting & Drawing holidays
- Bedroom (shared bathroom)
- Master bedroom (ensuite bathroom)
- 19-26 MAY, 23-30 JUNE, 15-22 SEPTEMBER, 13-20 OCTOBER 2012
- Non-painting partners can join creative cookery course
- (included in price)
- Add £50: to be met from Madrid airport for return transfers
- SINGLE DAY ART TUTORIALS for the independent traveller
- Select one or two days during the above dates
- Prices
- £980 per person per week
- £1080 per person per week
- £75 per person
- per Single Day Art Tutorial
Your accommodation:
PALACIO PIEDRAS ALBAS is one of the finest mansions built by the conquistadors returning from South America in the sixteenth century. Situated on the maginificent Plaza Mayor, the large stone balcony offers unrivalled views over the square as you paint, or later as you enjoy your evening meal.The palace is furnished in the classic local style. The impressive front door opens into a top-lit stone-flagged patio and staircase leading to a formal dining room and living rooms.
The walled gardens behind offer peace and seclusion, with a swimming pool and a large shaded dining area for al-fresco lunches.
About the local area:
Trujillo is approx 2.5 hours SW of Madrid in the province of Extremadura. Extremadura with its fine historic towns offers an enticing slice of unspoiled Spain. It is known for its wildlife, and birds come from all over Europe and Africa to breed. The walled town of Trujillo is perched on a hill overlooking a vast plain. Once home to the most powerful conquistadors, its architecture combines Moorish (with a splendid castle), Roman and the beautiful mansions and monuments built by the wealthy families of the conquistadors in the sixteenth century.How to Get Here:
Nearest airports are Madrid or Seville. We can meet you at Madrid airport and provide return transfers for an additional £50 pp. Or you can travel independently to Trujillo - please ask for independent travel information when you book.Contact Conquistador Palace Holiday - painting and drawing
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