Do you yearn to travel and open yourself to beauty, poetry and adventure? Do you prefer to follow your nose and wander down a picturesque alley taking your time to marvel at the doorways and window boxes, rather than racing to the next tourist spot swarming with folks taking the same pictures? Do you hunger to record the moments in a uniquely personal journal? Then consider our Sketching Spain trips! Adventure journaling with us focuses on the "small lovelies" along with the wide vistas. Judith and Teresa share a process of capturing moments with students while Danny knows Spain, sharing the history, culture, humor and culinary delights in a dynamic way. If this sounds like the way you wish to see the world, then Sketching Spain is for you. All of our previous trips have filled quickly, so grab your spot today!
We are expanding in 2020 with three trips, three different locations and two different artist-instructors!
Teresa Merriman will be the artist instructor for the first trip to Catalonia (Barcelona and the Costa Brava). She is the creative force behind Mind's Eye Journals and a wonderful adventurous spirit! Teresa and Judith share their approach to travel journaling which is to slow down & focus on the poetic moments. We both love to travel as observers rather than tourists. Perfection is not in our vocabulary and we welcome students of all abilities and experience.
Teresa Merriman is a nationally-recognized, award-winning visual artist in the venerable craft of bookbinding. She has traveled every state of the United States and many countries abroad, always carrying a personal journal with her to reflect her adventures. She believes that journals are our bona-fide tag-alongs on this excursion of life, and that the act of journaling is boundless in its benefits. She enjoys sharing her techniques with fellow enthusiasts and aspiring journalers alike, and she hopes to influence those around her to tell their stories.
Teresa Merriman is a nationally-recognized, award-winning visual artist in the venerable craft of bookbinding. She has traveled every state of the United States and many countries abroad, always carrying a personal journal with her to reflect her adventures. She believes that journals are our bona-fide tag-alongs on this excursion of life, and that the act of journaling is boundless in its benefits. She enjoys sharing her techniques with fellow enthusiasts and aspiring journalers alike, and she hopes to influence those around her to tell their stories.
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Trip #1:
Sketching Spain: Barcelona and the Costa Brava
October 4 ~ 10, 2020
absolutely no experience travel sketching necessary!
Teresa Merriman (Mind's Eye Journals creator) will be the artist leading this trip.
2,895€
(Note: prices are listed in Euros. Check online for current conversion rates)
Includes the following:
~ Lodging for six nights; 3 in a seaside resort with exquisite views and 3 in an upscale apartment in the heart of Barcelona
(private rooms in both locations)
~ 3 full breakfasts, 1 continental breakfast, 4 Spanish style lunches plus 2 tapas dinners
(all dietary restrictions can be accommodated)
~ all drinks (your choice of non-alcoholic or alcohol) served with meals
~ transportation by comfortable private coach
~ 1-3 hour sketching lesson each day with most of our sessions on site with lots of time for individual help
plus a final day art immersion for working in our journals
~ admission to fabulous locations where we will be sketching
~ informal lessons on the history, culture, tastes and sounds of this beautiful region
~ access to our private tour guide during the entire trip.
link here for the complete itinerary
link here for an important FAQ page
~ Lodging for six nights; 3 in a seaside resort with exquisite views and 3 in an upscale apartment in the heart of Barcelona
(private rooms in both locations)
~ 3 full breakfasts, 1 continental breakfast, 4 Spanish style lunches plus 2 tapas dinners
(all dietary restrictions can be accommodated)
~ all drinks (your choice of non-alcoholic or alcohol) served with meals
~ transportation by comfortable private coach
~ 1-3 hour sketching lesson each day with most of our sessions on site with lots of time for individual help
plus a final day art immersion for working in our journals
~ admission to fabulous locations where we will be sketching
~ informal lessons on the history, culture, tastes and sounds of this beautiful region
~ access to our private tour guide during the entire trip.
link here for the complete itinerary
link here for an important FAQ page
How this trip is unique:
The small group (10 max) allows for students to have a very personal, tailored adventure. A knowledgeable local guide will be with us each day. You will end the trip having traveled thru this region in a unique, "poetic" fashion where we will have time to stop and truly absorb parts of Catalonia that are often overlooked by the average tourist.
The small group (10 max) allows for students to have a very personal, tailored adventure. A knowledgeable local guide will be with us each day. You will end the trip having traveled thru this region in a unique, "poetic" fashion where we will have time to stop and truly absorb parts of Catalonia that are often overlooked by the average tourist.
Looking for just a bit more inspiration for joining the trip? Check out Judith's blog post with
pictures of the trip and a flip thru of her art journals from previous trips.
pictures of the trip and a flip thru of her art journals from previous trips.
To grab your spot please submit your deposit of 550€ by using the button below. After we receive your deposit you will be sent a trip waiver with additional information about logistics.
The balance will be due by May 1, 2020.
The balance will be due by May 1, 2020.
There is a 7 person minimum; we suggest holding off purchasing your airfare until we notify you when we reach this number. You will be notified no later than May 1 if we don't have the minimum to run the trip.
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Trip #2
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Trip #2
Judith has been the artist leader with Sketching Spain for the past 3 years. She and Danny designed these fabulous adventures in 2017 and have loved every minute! While they have added a new trip each year, they are excited to bring on Teresa (above) to round out the options. Judith has been keeping travel journals for decades and teaches classes on her techniques thru Bluprint and many art centers throughout the US.
Sketching Spain: Rioja and Basque Country
Oct. 14 ~ 20, 2020
3,785€
save 250€ by registering before March 1, 2020
only 1 spot left and we are taking a waiting list
to grab the last spot, please email Judith
Note: prices are listed in Euros. Check online for current conversion rates)
Includes the following:
~ Lodging for six nights; 3 in Laguardia (a unique Rioja town) and 3 in San Sebastian
(private rooms in both locations)
~ 6 hotel breakfasts, 3 Spanish style lunches plus 3 tapas dinners
(all dietary restrictions can be accommodated)
~ all drinks (your choice of non-alcoholic or alcohol) served with meals
~ transportation by comfortable private coach
~ 1-3 hour sketching lesson each day with most of our sessions on site with lots of time for individual help
~ admission to fabulous locations where we will be sketching
~ informal lessons on the history, culture, tastes and sounds of this beautiful region
~ access to our private tour guide during the entire trip.
~ Lodging for six nights; 3 in Laguardia (a unique Rioja town) and 3 in San Sebastian
(private rooms in both locations)
~ 6 hotel breakfasts, 3 Spanish style lunches plus 3 tapas dinners
(all dietary restrictions can be accommodated)
~ all drinks (your choice of non-alcoholic or alcohol) served with meals
~ transportation by comfortable private coach
~ 1-3 hour sketching lesson each day with most of our sessions on site with lots of time for individual help
~ admission to fabulous locations where we will be sketching
~ informal lessons on the history, culture, tastes and sounds of this beautiful region
~ access to our private tour guide during the entire trip.
How this trip is unique:
Seeing this region from the artist's view will provide a unique experience. Our small group (max. 10) will allow for lots of individual help while sketching. We will sketch in France for a day and drink in the views of both seaside and rolling hills. Exploring the Basque region is a unique part of Spain and often overlooked by tourists!
Link here for the full itinerary
Link here for an important FAQ page
Seeing this region from the artist's view will provide a unique experience. Our small group (max. 10) will allow for lots of individual help while sketching. We will sketch in France for a day and drink in the views of both seaside and rolling hills. Exploring the Basque region is a unique part of Spain and often overlooked by tourists!
Link here for the full itinerary
Link here for an important FAQ page
To grab your spot please submit your deposit of 550€ by using the button below. The balance will be due by May 1, 2020. After we receive your deposit you will be sent a trip waiver with additional information about logistics.
The balance is due by May 1, 2020.
only 1 spot left: please email Judith if you are interested!
We will take a waiting list once this last spot is filled.
The balance is due by May 1, 2020.
only 1 spot left: please email Judith if you are interested!
We will take a waiting list once this last spot is filled.
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Trip #3:
Sketching Spain: Seville Intensive
October 22-26, 2020
Absolutely no experience travel sketching necessary!
2,595€
Only 3 spots left!
Includes:
Only 3 spots left!
Includes:
~ wonderful lodging for four nights in a lovely boutique hotel in the heart of poetic Seville
~ all breakfasts included as part of our hotel stay
~ 2 typical Spanish lunches plus two cocktail parties with light tapas
~day excursion to Cordoba in a comfortable private coach
~ tours with local guides
~ 2-4 hour sketching lesson each day with most of our sessions on site plus lots of time for individual help
~ admission to a unique Flamenco show
~ informal lessons on the history, culture, tastes and sounds of this beautiful region
~ access to our private tour guide during the entire trip
How this trip is unique:
This trip has the smallest group (8 students max) which will allow for students to have a very personal art experience in an iconic city. We will slow down, set up for sketching in amazing places and really take the time to absorb the extraordinary light and energy of this magical spot. While we will have a local guide with us each day, the emphasis on this workshop is to get to know the color palette, shapes and light that are unique to this historic location. We have planned an itinerary that allows for a relaxed yet productive experience with demos through the day and lots of time for students to explore their creative expression. You will end the trip having a deeper familiarity with Seville than any tourist just checking off the must-see locations and with a travel journal filled with pages where you "captured the moments".
~ all breakfasts included as part of our hotel stay
~ 2 typical Spanish lunches plus two cocktail parties with light tapas
~day excursion to Cordoba in a comfortable private coach
~ tours with local guides
~ 2-4 hour sketching lesson each day with most of our sessions on site plus lots of time for individual help
~ admission to a unique Flamenco show
~ informal lessons on the history, culture, tastes and sounds of this beautiful region
~ access to our private tour guide during the entire trip
How this trip is unique:
This trip has the smallest group (8 students max) which will allow for students to have a very personal art experience in an iconic city. We will slow down, set up for sketching in amazing places and really take the time to absorb the extraordinary light and energy of this magical spot. While we will have a local guide with us each day, the emphasis on this workshop is to get to know the color palette, shapes and light that are unique to this historic location. We have planned an itinerary that allows for a relaxed yet productive experience with demos through the day and lots of time for students to explore their creative expression. You will end the trip having a deeper familiarity with Seville than any tourist just checking off the must-see locations and with a travel journal filled with pages where you "captured the moments".
To register, please submit your deposit of 300€ using the button below. The balance will be due by May 1.
3 spots left!
3 spots left!
There is a 7 person minimum; we suggest holding off purchasing your airfare until we notify you when we reach this number. You will be notified no later than May 1 if we don't have the minimum to run the trip.
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