30April-7May 2006

DAY 1
Upon arrival at Dubrovnik airport you will be met by our friendly staff and transferred by coach to the hotel. After you have checked in and made yourselves comfortable there will be an information meeting followed by an orientation walk around the pretty little village of Mlini where you will get a chance to meet your fellow travellers
Dinner is served in the hotel from 19:00-21:00 and will be followed by talk on the history of Dubrovnik and the surrounding areas

 DAY 2
Breakfast is available from 07:00-09:00 and this will be followed by a morning painting with your tutor. At 13:00 we will meet in reception and make our way down to the harbour for a boat excursion to the old city of Dubrovnik where there will be plenty of time for painting as well as sightseeing. At 17:30 we will return again by boat to Mlini.
The evening is yours to spend as you wish

DAY 3
After breakfast we will meet in reception for departure by coach to the Arboretum at Trsteno. The Renaissance garden of the 1667 Villa boasts a fountain which is supplied with water by a 70 meters long aqueduct on 14 arches. The garden was enriched by many diverse exotic plants from all over the world during the 19th and 20th centuries. A wonderful place to paint! We will leave at around midday for lunch in Zaton a pretty little bay with magnificent views, a small harbour and pretty sea front restaurants (don't miss the seafood spaghetti - it's to die for!). At 16:00 we will return to the hotel

 DAY 4
After breakfast we will meet in reception and travel by coach to Dubrovnik for a full day's painting returning to the hotel at around 17:30

 DAY 5
Today you will meet up with your tutor for a full day's painting and tuition. After dinner in the evening we will meet up in reception to get the coach for a concert by the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra. We will be returning to the hotel at approximately 23:00
 

DAY 6
After breakfast we will meet in reception for departure by coach to Blace, a fishing village off the tourist route. Travelling North and passing through Bosnia & Hercegovina (passports essential) through the Neretva valley through the tangerine groves to the home of artist Rade Ovuka where we will enjoy his hospitality and meet some more members of the Croatian Art Society. Return to the hotel will be about 16:00

DAY 7
Today is a free day for you to do whatever you wish. In the evening will be a farewell dinner and party night