It's time to firm up those fall travel plans !!!
We still have space available, please let us know if you might be able to join us for: 
Drawing & Sketching in Guatemala with
We'll take a break from gardens to experience 'Dia de los Muertos' (Guatemalans call this day Todos los Santos - All Saints Day) exploring the local cemetery filled with families visiting their loved ones who have died, flying kites with notes written to them, eating 'fiambre' and celebrating into the night.
27 October - 5 November 2012
A highlight of this experience will be visiting cemeteries on November 1
All Saints Day (Dia de los Muertos)
Join popular instructor Cynthia Padilla (here drawing in a coffee finca garden) for a week submerged in the beauty of the tropical flora and fauna of Guatemala, learning how to render not only the tropical plants of Guatemala, but also picturesque ruins, with flowers tumbling here and there, cobblestone streets, an abundance of fountains and locals dressed in traditional dress for those brave souls who would like to try drawing people. (Photo of Cynthia by Rebecca Dant)
It is an unforgettable experience !!
Cynthia works miracles with complete beginners, even those with no previous art experience!! Her experienced and encouraging step-by-step approach welcomes all skill levels. Participants are welcome to draw/paint/sketch whatever catches your eye and imagination. Subject matter is not limited to gardens and plant life.
You'll spend unhurried time, lulled by the gentle breezes of "the land of eternal spring" and the soothing sounds of splashing fountains, 'en plien air', at a variety of local gardens. Each day begins with an introduction of materials and a demo of technique (pastels, pencil, pen & ink, watercolor).
We base out of UNESCO World Heritage Site Antigua Guatemala, but will spend three nites at Posada Santiago, overlooking gorgeous Lake Atitlan.(Drawing: Antigua Cupula by Cynthia Padilla; Images: Calla Lilly / Atitlan - taken from Posada garden) by Liza Fourre
*********************************************************Cynthia works miracles with complete beginners, even those with no previous art experience!! Her experienced and encouraging step-by-step approach welcomes all skill levels. Participants are welcome to draw/paint/sketch whatever catches your eye and imagination. Subject matter is not limited to gardens and plant life.
You'll spend unhurried time, lulled by the gentle breezes of "the land of eternal spring" and the soothing sounds of splashing fountains, 'en plien air', at a variety of local gardens. Each day begins with an introduction of materials and a demo of technique (pastels, pencil, pen & ink, watercolor).
We base out of UNESCO World Heritage Site Antigua Guatemala, but will spend three nites at Posada Santiago, overlooking gorgeous Lake Atitlan.(Drawing: Antigua Cupula by Cynthia Padilla; Images: Calla Lilly / Atitlan - taken from Posada garden) by Liza Fourre
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Join us and begin a lifelong habit of journaling in nature and return home with a collection of small, frameable works of art in breathtaking detail. Even accomplished artists will be thrilled with newly learned art techniques and this Mayan cultural adventure.
