Welcome to Arco-Iris-Spain

"A recipe for a truly creative and relaxing holiday"
Artists and Illustrated Magazine February 2009

Painting Holidays, Spain

Be inspired by Jeremy Fox-Rayner, a professional and patient tutor who will guide you to attain your full potential, whether a beginner or experienced artist in breathtaking surroundings. With the emphasis on enjoyment and relaxation. Discover new techniques using watercolours and acrylics. Enhance your skills in drawing and perspectives. Learn about use of colour, mixing and colour theory. Non-painting partners welcome. The painting holidays run for one or two weeks from May to October.

Come and have a painting holiday in Spain

Come and enjoy a wonderful painting holiday with us at our restored cortijo here in Andalucia, Southern Spain. Whether a total beginner or experienced artist the emphasis will be on complete enjoyment and relaxation in ten acres of inspirational surroundings with as much or as little painting as you wish.

We would like to share with you why we fell in love with this magical place and for you to have a totally relaxed painting holiday. Places are limited to six/seven people only so that you can be sure of individual tuition by Jeremy Fox-Rayner, a professional artist and designer, who will give you as much support as you require to achieve your full artistic potential. You will be able to choose whether to spend time painting either in the surrounding countryside, local village or at our cortijo. The choice will be yours. Jeremy will also give demonstrations and discuss all aspects of art. The Painting holiday is for one or two weeks and takes place from May to October.

Airport transfers are included but we do not arrange flights.

Note: Guests are welcome to extend their stay at normal accommodation prices.

Easels, stools and basic materials are supplied plus a small canvas for you to take your painting home with you and a CD of photos of your holiday.

Arco-Iris-Spain is situated inland from the mediterranean near the typical white Spanish village of Taberno where life continues as it has always done.

Accommodation is in the adjoining casita in shared twin or double bedded rooms with spacious en-suite shower rooms and courtyards overlooking stunning landscape. The casita also has a salon and kitchen, supplied with refreshments. The terraces surrounding our cortijo lead down to our ancient olive groves overlooked by our very own mountain. When not painting feel free to wander. Your painting holiday will include all home cooked meals and wine plus at least one evening at an authentic Spanish restaurant/bar where meat is cooked over an open fire. All inclusive. Non painting/workshop partners are welcome to share the delicious meals, wine and use of the grounds.

Art Groups

Tutors may wish to bring their own small Art group (8 students maximum + tutor) to enjoy a wonderful painting holiday at our cortijo with all the features as described above.

Art materials can be bought from us or bring your own. Easels and stools are supplied on loan. There are painting subjects all within walking distance of the cortijo or if wished we can organise travel to other locations for a few extra euros, and supply a delicious picnic lunch. Jeremy will be available to offer support when required and together with Evie will ensure this will be a holiday that is remembered long after you leave Spain.

Facilities available are the same as for our own painting holidays. Bring 4 or more students and the tutor comes free!

We have set dates May to October. If you cannot find the date you are looking for please contact us with your requirements as new dates can be added.

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