2010
JOSEPH ZBUKVIC in SPAIN “Watercolour Inspirations in Cadaqués”
1 – 7 October 2010
CATALONIA, GIRONA PROVINCE & CADAQUES (SPAIN) The Costa Brava forms the most northerly stretch of the coast of Catalonia and one of the most beautiful in Spain. Right in the heart of Cap de Creus is Cadaqués, an area set in the unusual natural landscape of the steep hills that cut across the county of Alt Empordà before falling into the sea in the form of cliffs. This lovely village with seagoing routes has excellent beaches and tranquil coves with clear water. Facing the Mediterranean Sea at the head of a crystal clear bay, Cadaqués was a favourite of both Picasso and Salvador Dalí who were drawn to the area's incredible light and sea breezes. Cadaqués remains a favourite spot for artists and is popular with weekenders from Barcelona and visitors from farther afield. The town has been developed carefully over the years and retains its charm. Most who discover it return for seconds. A former fishing village that was once only accessible by sea, Cadaqués sits on the far North-East of Spain, in Catalonia. It is right on the edge of the Cap de Creus Peninsula, where the Pyrenees mountains meet the sea, just south of the French border.
COURSE TIMETABLE DAY
DATE
TIME
ACTIVITY
Fri
Oct 1
18.30 20.00
Welcome drinks and meeting at hotel. Welcome dinner at Al Gianni’s
Sat to Wed
Oct 2 to Oct 6
09.00 – 16.30 20.00
Sketching & painting in Cadaqués, morning and afternoon. Critiques. Dinner
Wed
Oct 6
18.00
Informal exhibition, farewell meeting and dinner
Thu
Oct 7
By 11.00
Departure before 11.00
ABOUT CADAQUES
Salvador Dalí once said in 1920: "I have spent a delightful summer, as always, in the perfect and dreamy town of Cadaqués. There, alongside the Latin sea, I have been quenched by light and colour". Cadaqués'
worldwide fame began with Salvador Dali, who moved to a house in Port Lligat and said that this was the most beautiful town in the world. Dali's stay in Cadaqués attracted the attention of many artists, such as Pablo Picasso, Andre Breton, Paul Eluard, Man Ray, Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Federico Garcia Lorca, Luis Bunuel, and many others. At the head of Cadaqués bay rises the network of narrow cobbled streets and white houses making up the old town. Above the outline of the town, the image of the church of Santa María, a carefully restored church with a white façade, stands out. Modernist architecture, for its part, has left its distinctive imprint on some of the most notable buildings in the town, like the Casa
Serinyena.
During the first th decades of the 20 century, the town became an important European cultural centre. Many leading artists, like Picasso, Chagall and Klein, found their particular source of inspiration in this beautiful corner of the province of Gerona.
However, it was Salvador Dalí who gave Cadaqués international fame. The artistic genius spent long periods here during his childhood as well as establishing his home there. His house-museum, beside Port Lligat bay, to the north of the town, enables you to get to know part of the extensive work of this master of Surrealism. The wide cultural offer of Cadaqués ranges from its many museums and art galleries, like
the Municipal Art Museum, which exhibits works by artists who maintained close links with Cadaqués, or the Perrot-Moore Museum, which brings together works of European graphic art, without forgetting the now traditional International Music Festival, which is held annually in the church of Santa María.
DETAILED PROGRAMME Friday 1th October
Pick up from Girona airport or city, arrival and check in at hotel. Hopefully some time to relax.
18.30 Welcome drinks and meeting at Hotel Llané Petit, platja Llané Petit, s/n – 17488 Cadaqués, tel. +34 972 251 020
[email protected] For further travel information please check the hotel website: http://www.llanepetit.com
20.00 Dinner at Al Gianni’s, excellent quality food and very friendly atmosphere.
Saturday 2nd October to Wednesday 6th October 9.00 – 16.30 Each day we meet at the hotel lobby at 9.00 and follow Joseph in his choices of endless places to paint in Cadaqués: either in the old town or any of the beautiful sea views. The workshop will be a combination of some studio work and plein air painting according to Joseph’s criteria for the
benefit of the whole group. Normally the day will start with one of Joseph’s lessons, then he will demonstrate. After that, each painter will do his own painting under Joseph’s expert guidance. We’ll have a short lunch break and Joseph will demonstrate again in the afternoon and explain with simple instructions how to achieve a good design and plan our watercolours to produce a beautiful well-balanced painting. Joseph may finish the day with a critique session to enlighten our artist minds. After that, a well deserved free time to relax, have a swim, a walk or explore further before meeting for drinks and dinner. Dinner will usually be at 8.00 pm.
Thursday 7th October Departure day, by 11.00 After breakfast we leave our rooms before 11.00 am, but we’re allowed to use the hotel facilities until it’s time to leave. Sweet memories and new good friends will remain in our hearts. Hope to see you again in another workshop! We hope you’ve had the time of your life and learned a lot!.
REMINDERS: WHAT TO TAKE & ADVICE -Your personal painting gear: paints, brushes, paper and the rest of materials suggested by Joseph. -A good light-weight rucksack or bag with enough space for carrying your things plus easel and chair. -Clothes: some short and long sleeved T-shirts, shorts, trousers, waterproof jackets, hats, sun block cream, a thicker jacket for chilly evenings or windy days. -Money: you’ll only need to think of lunches daily, extra drinks, any excursions on your free time, shopping or buying a painting from Joseph. You can get money from ATM machines also. -Your personal health insurance, E111 card for EU citizens. -Leave passports or extra money in the safe of the hotel, don’t carry it around. You can carry a photocopy of your passport if you wish. -There’s some walking involved, some in cobbled streets, so make sure you bring comfortable shoes. Please travel light.
THE PAINTING COURSE
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Joseph Zbukvic’s workshop starts with a welcome meeting and course briefing at 18.30 on st
Friday 1 October at our hotel in Cadaqués followed by a welcome dinner. The actual course nd starts on Saturday 2 , with a general timetable of 9.00 to 4.30 or 5.00 for the week. The
workshop is a combination of Joseph’s lessons in the studio and painting outside or in the studio. Joseph will mostly paint outside. •
Cadaqués offers an endless range of subject matter to paint seascapes, boats, town scenes,
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Joseph will demonstrate daily and teach various watercolour techniques and tips such as: colour application, the right use of water, sketching made simple, wet-in-wet techniques, dry brushstrokes, values, composition, mood and atmosphere. He’ll also run some critique session after our painting day.
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On the last day there’s an informal exhibition before our farewell meeting and dinner. Your tutor th will hand out signed certificates of attendance. Leaving day is Thursday 7 October. There’s the possibility to organise a visit to Dali’s Museum in Port Lligat in our free time. EPC offers light weight easels, boards and chairs for course participants on request. There will be watercolour paper available for sale, it’s Saunders Waterford 300 grs rough, cut in half sheets, at 2€ each half sheet. You can also get Joseph’s DVDs or any others from APV films. Please order the ones you wish.
YOUR PAINTING TUTOR JOSEPH ZBUKVIC Joseph Zbukvic is a highly skilled artist who has the ability to create a magical atmosphere and mood in his paintings. Joseph is a strong believer in the benefits of painting on location. He’s a superb draftsman and paints with a high speed of execution. These qualities are quite apparent in all his paintings, balanced, harmonious and full of mystery and mood. Born in Zagreb, Croatia, J. Zbukvic emigrated to Australia when he was eighteen and has since won over 200 international awards with over 40 solo exhibitions in Australia, London and San Antonio.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Cadaqués is about 70 Kms north of Girona, near the border with France. EPC will cover your transfers from Girona city or airport only, but we’re happy to advise about how to get to Girona by train, coach, shuttle bus or taxi in case you fly to Barcelona.
Girona airport is about 12 Km from Girona city and Barcelona airport is 120 Kms south of Girona. Have a look at Ryanair’s website for cheap flights to Girona: www.ryanair.com . EPC will organise transfers from Girona airport and station to meet all painters. There will be a transport around midday and another later in the afternoon, around 3.30 pm. Specific pick up times will be specified in due time, but please make sure your travel arrangements allow you to be picked up around 12.00 pm at Girona airport or station or 3.30 pm at the latest. If you’re flying to Barcelona, allow 2h 30 min. to get to Girona please. Getting to Cadaqués is an extra 1h 15 min. so if you have a long journey ahead you may wish to stay overnight in Girona Please let us know about your travel arrangements as soon as you know them. We’ll try and make your trip to the hotel venue easy and pleasant.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS & INSURANCE Deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations due to medical reasons between 8 and 4 weeks before the start of the course, refund of 50% of your final payment. Cancellations less than 4 weeks before the start of a course, there’s no refund of monies paid. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance to cover you in the event of cancellations.
DISCLAIMER EPC takes no responsibility for the loss or damage of personal property.
Whilst every effort will be made by EPC to keep to the programme outlined above, it will, if circumstances warrant it, be subject to change.
__________________________________________________________________________ CONTACT DURING YOUR STAY Angela Barbi
+34 645 767 403 mobile phone
HAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE TIME WITH JOSEPH IN CADAQUÉS!!
