Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC

MAY 24 - 30, 2009

Discover the wonderful architecture of Prague through an artist's eye. The local ARTBREAK organization gives you immediate access to Prague's artistic world via painting 'plein air', late afternoon gallery visits, plus evenings at the opera and symphony. There are also optional visits to Prague's renowned jazz clubs. You will have free time during your afternoons to explore Prague's museum.

Daily, you will have several options - painting, sketching or photographing with Jann; shopping and touring or just relaxing at your own pace. You may paint in any medium. The choice will be yours. Non-painters welcome!

Jann Pollard, NWS, will be the instructor. Open to all levels of artists and in any medium. We will be capturing the moment through photos, sketches and small, plein air paintings. Jann has led painting tours in various locations since 1997.

REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE
Please refer to the artbreak web site for all details. To be guaranteed a place on this tour, you must register via ARTBREAK web site by March 24, 2009.

Go to ARTBREAK web site

Brochure: Download a brochure from artbreak
Email: registration@artbreak.org
Fax: +420 261 212 892
Mail: ARTBREAK Arts Immersion Vacations
Arete Institute
Pod Klaudiankou 29
147 00 Praha 4
Czech Republic

PAINTING QUESTIONS
Email: jannpollard@mac.com
Cell: 650.430.2631

TOUR/WORKSHOP
Date: May 24 - 30, 2009, Sunday to Saturday
Prices:
49,000czk (Czech Crowns), Single participant
80,000 czk (Czech Crowns) Participating couple (or two friends sharing a room)
52,000 czk (Czech Crowns) single participant with   guest

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INCLUDED
Pick up at Prague Airport
6 nights accommodations
All breakfasts
Welcome dinner & reception (incl. wine) - Sunday
Farewell dinner (incl. wine) - Friday
Painting tuition for the workshop
Evening critiques as time allows
2 evening cultural events including admission fees
1 wine & cheese tasting
Metro and tram pass, valid throughout Prague    Metropolitan area
Guided shopping tour
Maximum 12 participants
Art supply list will be mailed near the tour date
Advice on museum and gallery visits

NOT INCLUDED
Airfare to and from Prague
Return transportation to Prague airport
Lunches and dinners except as noted under included
Artist Materials
Gratuities, personal expenses such as laundry Services other than those mentioned, accident and sickness, trip cancellation and baggage insurance

ITINERARY - 6 DAY WORKSHOP

ACCOMMODATIONS in Prague will be in a 4-star hotel, close to the historical district . CLICK red link below.

Click here to see ART HOTEL, Prague

Day 1: Pick up at Prague airport or train station: Relax and freshen up for Informal evening to meet the tutor and the rest of the group, talk about the workshop. Hosted welcome dinner.

Days 2 - 6 PRAGUE
Each day we will go to a specially selected sight in historical Prague to paint 'plein air'. Daily painting demonstrations and individual assistance from your tutor.

Lunches and dinners will be suggested for us by ARTBREAK, un-hosted, except for Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner. You can elect to take your meal(s) on your own if desired.

Two evenings we will go to selected cultural events prepared for us by ARTBREAK, including admissions, and one afternoon we will go to a wine and cheese tasting. One day, we will also be taken on a shopping tour with a guide! You will be totally immersed in the art and culture of Prague.

Hosted farewell dinner and review of the week's paintings.

Day 7: Departure and End of tour
Return to airport or train station will be on your own.

If at any time during the workshops you wish to take time out, please feel free to do so.

Optional extra day/days: Contact ARTBREAK directly if you wish to add a day(s) at either end of the program.

** Our tour has been custom designed to meet our needs for 'more painting time'. Our itinerary will not follow the same exact schedule as found on the ARTBREAK web site. A list of art supplies will be sent to you at a later date. A few easels will be available on a first-come basis. In the unlikely event of bad weather, an art room at Arete Institute has been arranged for us.

* Do not book air travel before confirming details with ARTBREAK.

**Please note: It is understood the participant knows he/she is signing up for this tour run by ARTBREAK and agrees that ARTBREAK is wholly and solely responsible for whatever happens on that tour. Please refer to their web site for all cancellation and registration details.