PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

For over a thousand years an intersection of ancient trade routes, Golden Prague, UNESCO cultural site, remains a cradle of fine arts and home of famous artists.  The city’s immense historical and cultural heritage is portrayed in an extraordinary number of museums, galleries, castles, palaces, and churches of all architectural styles.

Set up your easel at the foot of a castle, embedded in a royal garden, and create a master piece of your own.  Pick up your camera, catch perfect light on your favorite monument and create an original memoir. 

YOUR ONE – WEEK PAINTING WORKSHOP

Class is limited to 6 students max. Everyday you will visit two enchanting locations to paint from 9AM to 4PM with  break for lunch and optional visit to the gallery afterwards.

DAY 1 – Arrival, sightseeing and shopping for art materials
D AY 2 – Pencil Drawing
DAY 3 – Pastel
DAY 4 – Pastel
DAY 5 – Your choice of a medium on a trip to the Karlstein Castle
DAY 6 – Oil
DAY 7 – Oil
DAY 8 – shopping and departure

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Natalia Vetrova was born and raised in Russia, where she studied traditional Russian art of icon painting, stained glass, carving, and sculpture.  Then, she studied at the prestigious Stroganov Academy, where she received her Master Degree.  Before settling down in Vancouver in 1997, she traveled extensively throughout Asia, and Europe where she painted picturesque landscapes and enchanting cityscapes. While Natalia worked in Paris as a portraitist, she managed to put poetry and magic into her paintings of everyday life. Today, many Natalia’s paintings can be found in North American and European private collections.  She exhibited her work in numerous galleries and she is represented by the Romanov Gallery in Vancouver.  She is a former Vancouver Academy of Art instructor. In her studio in Kitsilano, Natalia instructs Visual Art and Fashion Design to teens and adults. Currently, she conducts painting workshops throughout North America and Europe.“I admire Natalia’s gregarious and friendly teaching style and her ability to get enviable results with students of all levels.” A student.   

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

You will stay in the beautifully furnished 1 Bedroom apartments with Jacuzzi bathroom and quiet balcony. The apartments are located in central Prague near Vltava River, shopping and Stromovka Amusement Park where you can visit the Art and Sculpture Gallery, Planetarium, Exhibition Grounds, theatre, concert hall or swimming pool.

YOUR PAINTING WORKSHOPS FLIGHT TERMS

 June 14 – 21           June 21 – 28                 Aug 23 – Sep 6                     Sep 6 - 13

TRAVEL AGENT – Lydia Schulz at Viking Travel Centre in New West.  604-521-1112

YOUR FEES

1 WEEK accommodation $350, plus guide $350, airfare not included

(Non-refundable $350 deposit upon registration, balance due June 27)

PHOTO AND DIGITAL CAMERA WORKSHOPS IN PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Class is limited to 6 students max. Everyday you will visit various historical locations to portray from 9AM to 4PM with a break for lunch and optional visit to the Art Gallery.

DAY 1 – Arrival and shopping for art materials
DAY 2 – Panorama
DAY 3 – Cityscape
DAY 4 – Architecture
DAY 5 – Sculpture
DAY 6 – Trip to the Karlstein castle out of Prague
DAY 7 – Portrait
DAY 8 – departure.

YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTOR

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

You will stay in the beautifully furnished 1Bedroom apartments with Jacuzzi bathroom and quiet balcony. The apartments are located in central Prague, near Vltava River, shopping and Stromovka Amusement Park where you can visit the Art and Sculpture Gallery, Planetarium, exhibition grounds, theatre, concert hall or swimming pool.

ONE WEEK PHOTO CAMERA WORKSHOP FLIGHT TERMS    July 5 – 12    12 - 19

ONE WEEK DIGITAL CAMERA WORKSHOP FLIGHT TERMS   Aug 2 – 9      9 - 16

FEES

Photo Camera Instructor $350, One week accommodation $350

FOLLOW-UP 2 DAY PAINTING/ PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN VANCOUVER

In September, after the return from Prague to Vancouver, the students will have a chance to attend 2-DAY- workshop for $150-CDN to finish their masterpieces and present them to the public during the exhibit in the Kitsilano studio.

DAY 1 - Workshop will run from 9 a.m. until 4p.m. with a one hour break for lunch. With Natalia’s or Lani’s guidance, you will finish your favourite pieces, enlarge them, mat them and frame them at the Opus Art Superstore on the Granville Island.

DAY 2 – Workshop with the exhibit will run from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a one hour break for dinner. With Lantalia’s or Lani’s help, you will create your portfolio and organize a group exhibit of your work in the studio the same night.

REGISTRATION IN NATALIA VETROVA  KITSILANO STUDIO

#209 – 1965 W. 4^th and Maple, Vancouver

Make an appointment, meet one of the artists, view their work, discuss the workshop itinerary, receive a map and info about Prague.

FLIGHT INFO

We would like to recommend our regular partner, Ms. Lydia Schulz, the owner of the Viking Crown Travel &Cruise Centre in New Westminster. She can offer you a choice of flying with Lufthansa or KLM Airlines for a reasonable price and speedy arrangement of your additional needs. Since 1998, Lydia’s punctuality and thinking on the spot proved to be a great asset to our traveling.

CONTACT

Lydia Schulz at 604-521-1112, or 201-624 6^th Street and 6^th Avenue in New Westminster, in the Princess Medical Building near the mall.

PAYMENT INFO

Non-refundable deposit (except for a serious medical or family reason documented by the family doctor) of $350 will be accepted upon registration. Balance of $350 will be due no later than June 27. The cost of air will be paid by the traveler independently.  If the full payment is not received by this date, your space will be given to another registrant. If a workshop is full or cancelled for any reason, your full registration fee will be refunded.