LinoCut on Paper and Clay
What an amazing opportunity to join an art retreat and explore the delights of linocut printing on paper and clay with Melissa Hefferlin, an internationally collected professional oil painter and printmaker whose works are featured in museums worldwide.
This six-day course will provide an immersive experience into design and block carving techniques. Melissa will guide you in creating stunning images suitable for this quirky yet wonderful medium, teaching you how to transfer drawings to the block and master carving techniques.
After producing a series of prints on luscious paper, prepare to get messy in the ceramics studio with Beth Van De Water, a multimedia artist, as you create, print, and glaze beautiful clay tiles.
7 nights, 6 full days
Price: includes 21% VAT
Shared Room: 4150€
Private Room: 4400€
The price includes your stay at Senda d'Arte, breakfasts, catered midday meals, light dinners, wine, entry fees to museums, local group transportation, and materials. Plan to enjoy 2-3 meals on your own.
Travel to San Martin de Teverga is NOT INCLUDED.
Limit 7
Intinerary
July 25: Arrival
Arrive at Senda d'Arte for an inspiring art retreat. Settle into your rooms before enjoying a welcome dinner featuring Galettes by Zoé on the terrace, along with an introduction to the week’s activities, which include ceramics and linocut printing with Melissa Hefferlin.
Each Day In the Studio
During the art retreat with Melissa Hefferlin and Senda d'Arte, classes will span roughly five hours in the morning, focusing on ceramics and linocut printing, while the afternoon will offer free work/play time with the studio available for creative exploration.
July 26: Day 1-- Senda de Oso Walk
Join us for an art retreat where you can design and draw ideas for prints with inspiration and wisdom from Melissa Hefferlin. In the afternoon, seize the opportunity to walk part of the Senda d'Arte, an exceptional rails to trails experience in the heart of limestone cliffs along a cool stream, while also exploring ceramics and linocut printing techniques.
July 27: Day 2-- Church Tour
Join us for a morning studio session at the art retreat focused on ceramics, where you'll learn carving guidelines, tricks, and insights. In the afternoon, seize the opportunity to tour the local Pre-Romanesque church, known for its exceptional pagan gargoyles and adornments, followed by a session on linocut printing with Melissa Hefferlin from Senda d'Arte.
July 28: Day 3
Continue carving your designs and begin your linocut printing process. Enjoy a free afternoon at the art retreat to work in the studio on ceramics or simply relax and explore the beautiful surroundings of Senda d'Arte.
July 29: Day 4--Parque de la Prehistoria
Start your morning at our art retreat by rolling out clay for ceramics and exploring linocut printing techniques. Afterward, consider hiking up to the Parque de la Prehistoria to view the museum and cave art, a perfect complement to your experience with Melissa Hefferlin at Senda d'Arte.
July 30: Day 5-Movie Night
During our art retreat, we explored ceramics and experienced the excitement of linocut printing. Afterward, we enjoyed a delightful movie night on the terrace, inspired by Melissa Hefferlin's artistic vision at Senda d'Arte.
July 31: Day 6- Farewell Dinner
Glazing and second fire are important steps in ceramics, especially after an inspiring art retreat with Melissa Hefferlin. If desired, continue printing with linocut techniques. This brings us to a Farewell Dinner, where we celebrate creativity and the joy of crafting.
August 1: Departure
Departures from traditional art practices are often embraced at an art retreat like Senda d'Arte. Participants can explore various creative techniques, including ceramics and linocut printing, guided by talented artists such as Melissa Hefferlin. This allows for a unique opportunity to expand artistic horizons and cultivate new skills.
