Your Week With Us
Menorca Painting Holidays
Our personally chosen painting sites are important to us and we spend most of our down season searching for relevant and enjoyable places to inspire our painting holiday guests. Our 2011 painting sites proved hugely successful and our guests enjoyed inspirational scenery that included; unspoilt fishing villages, quaint historic towns and pine forests. Obviously seascapes play a major part in our painting holidays and our guests have the opportunity to paint a whole range of coastal subjects. These include picture postcard beaches, dramatic cliff faces and small fishing harbours.
We are still finalising our 2012 painting holiday schedule, but below is our 2011 programme to give you an idea of the type of sites to expect during your week with us:
Friday: You will be met personally by Denise (your course tutor) at the airport, taken to your accommodation and settled in. In the evening there is a short informal welcome meeting and tapas supper, which will take place at around 7pm.
Saturday morning painting - Cala Mesquida: A lovely picturesque village and beach area. Here we have the chance to paint spectacular seascapes and rock formations. From our morning's base, we also have a perfect view across the bay to a historic 18th century Martello tower perched on top of the cliffs.
Sunday morning painting - Port of Addaya: An international port full of upmarket cruisers and typically Menorcan fishing boats. The rocky water's edge and views across the port also make perfect subjects.
Monday morning painting - Alaior: A typical Medieval Menorcan village, full of cobbled streets, quaint squares and strangely seductive nooks and crannies.
Tuesday: Today is a complete free day for you to enjoy as you wish. Please feel free to ask us for any advice as to what you would like to do.
Wednesday morning painting - Mahon Harbour: Mahon Harbour is the second deepest natural harbour in the world. Here we have the chance to paint a whole range of subjects, including old fisherman's cottages, boats jostling by the water's edge and the historic mid harbour islands that dominate the harbour. From our vantage point, we also have a perfect view across the harbour to Lord Nelson's colonial style house which looks down onto the harbour itself.
Thursday morning painting - Cala Galdana: Cala Galdana is viewed by many as the prettiest sandy beach on Menorca. It is fringed on either side by imposing cliffs with pine trees on top. The sand is soft and golden, with the sea a deep turquoise in colour. Here we can paint the stunningly beautiful landscapes or even take a dip in the crystal blue Med. if we so wish.
Thursday evening: There will be a last night critique and showing of our collective work. This will also double up as an excuse for all to have a couple of glasses of wine and good time all round.
Friday: You will be personally returned to the airport in good time for your flight. You will be advised of pick up time in advance.
To reserve your place or make an enquiry, just use the 'contact us' facility found on the left hand side of each page or call on the freephone number above and we will be delighted to help.