Sculpture And Pottery

At Casa de Girasol in Southern Spain, you will find tailor made art courses and holidays, individually created to suit your previous art experience, cultural or leisure interests.

If you are travelling from other parts of Europe we assume you would prefer to stay in Spain for at least a week to give yourself time to relax and enjoy the arts, culture and fantastic scenery of inland Spain

There are two main differences in the type of courses offered; the first is a week of diverse workshops covering the art disciplines of sculpture, ceramics and printmaking the second option offers you a week of specialized tuition and experience which allows you to focus in your prefered area.

A Week of Fine Art Exploration

During a week of hands-on workshops you would learn new skills, indulge your creative mind and have an opportunity to explore stone carving, ceramics, Raku firing and mono printing techniques.The courses are very sociable and allow you to meet like minded people from all over Europe within a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

These courses are running weekly until the end of July and then restart after the August fiestas; there are a maximum of seven people on each course some of whom attend only for half a day as they live in Spain and are present at the studio all year round.

These courses also include two days of flexibility to give you time to refine your art skills, arrange personal workshops, develop the previous worshops or explore the surrounding areas; this could consist of Health & Beauty pampering, yoga, hill walking, group or individual cycling, sightseeing or simply relaxing by the pool.

A Week of Fine Art Exploration - Click for Details

Specialized 5 Day Courses

Specialized courses are offered throughout the year in ceramics, stone carving, printmaking, raku and smoke firings. Hands on experience and personal development will be the focus of these workshops with lots of practical demonstrations and support.

During each course small groups of art enthusiasts will receive tuition in the newly built studio and outdoor working areas which are set amongst terraces of almonds, olives and grapevines. These workshop are suitable for: potters, artists, sculptors, teachers and students.

27th Sep - 1st Oct - Ceramic & Firing Workshop Click for Details

25th - 29th Oct - Ceramic & Firing Workshop Click for Details

More information is available on the Click for Details link alongside your prefered dates, which gives an overview of the week’s itinerary.

Workshop Times

10am – 6pm  Lunch/Siesta 2 - 4pm  The pool and sun terraces are available during lunch.

Costs

Each 5 day couse costs £200 or equivalent Euros, which includes tuition, materials, tools, individual and group discussions, kiln firings and a daily vegetarian lunch beside the pool. During the visit day lunch is provided at a local restaurant which specializes in traditional Spanish cuisine.

Accommodation

A wide range of accommodation is available within the village and the local area from 25Euros pp.pn. If you do not have a car but wish to stay within the local region transport can be provided between the studio and your accommodation each day.

Travel

Encebras is located in the mountainous, border region of Murcia and Valencia, direct flights are available from most European airports to Alicante and San Javier (Murcia) The travel times from airport to studio are: Alicante Airport or Harbour 50mins, San Javier (Murcia) 1hr20mins. Pickup and transfers can be arranged. Local information, maps and specific directions to the studio will be sent on receipt of your booking.

Booking Workshops

To book your place, click on the specific workshop details and complete the Workshop Booking Form which can be found at the bottom of the course details page. Advance booking and payment is essential as numbers are strictly limited.

Alternative workshops can be structured to suit family parties and can include visits to the local museums and historical cities or hill walks around the regions to collect inspiration for your work. Day events and evening lectures are also offered to art groups and colleges by arrangement.

As an alternative to the art courses friends of visiting artists can enjoy a diverse range of activities to help them enjoy the riches of Inland Spain; this could include the hill walking and mountain bike routes around Encebras which vary from the 3km walking route in the Sierra del Reclot to the GR7 mountain bike route which is classed as high/expert difficulty rating. Local bike hire is available. More relaxed persuits could include visiting wine bodegas, yoga or health & beauty pampering.

To book courses, request further information or contact Caron:

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