Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Meet the Artist
Day 1 will be based at the artists home and studio near Patiiri. All painters
and their non painting partners will be introduced to Chris and his wife Jane
as well as everyone else. Chris's paintings and work in progress can be seen
in his studio; this will be an opportunity to discuss the forthcoming weeks
itinerary and give Chris a chance to informally discuss individual and group
requirements. He will talk not only about his work but also the island itself.
A demonstration of his watercolour technique will be followed by lunch and
wine which is included in the tuition price on day 1.
Day 2: The Old Village of Alonissos
The narrow alleyways with old buildings, climbing plants, ancient pots and shadows
ever changing, make this a great first location to start your drawing and painting
on Alonissos.
Day 3: Megalos Mourtias
A wonderful bay with interesting old boats, tavernas, seascape,
rock formations and ancient olive groves.
Day 4: Rousoum/Votsi
Two different harbours one with small quaint tavernas and shaded
tree lined vistas, the other a more old style working harbour. Both great to
paint and totally different from the Old Village.
Day 5: Old Village Views
Because the Old Village looks fantastic from a distance, Chris
will show you great places to capture the amazing clifftop spectacle from various
angles and locations.
A critique (optional) will be arranged during the holiday and a very informal
showing of work will be followed by a celebratory dinner where all students
and friends, along with local Greek personalities, will join together at a local
taverna for a night to remember.
This is just an example of 1 week - the itinerary is flexible - (there are certainly
plenty of different locations to choose from) and can be extended to accommodate
a fortnights tuition or even the odd few days.
Please ask for a fact sheet detailing materials required, or if you are only
trying out watercolour painting for the odd day, paper and paints can be hired
on a daily basis. To check availability please email Chris or Jane Hughes janechris.hughes@tesco.net
Because Chris is resident on the island
from the beginning of May through to October, it is possible to have as much
or as little tuition at any time to suit, this could be individual, families,
or as part of a group.
Contact Chris direct to discuss.
Getting There:
The nearest airport is on Skiathos (most Uk airports fly to Skiathos on Fridays
between May and October). A short taxi ride is then required to the port from
where a hydrofoil or ferry will take you to Alonissos (approx 1and a half hours).
2008 PRICES
Full weeks painting tuition with Christopher Hughes 250€ per
person
odd days by arrangement (payable direct to the artist)
A typical 7 day flight, transfer and accomodation deal with an operator is about
£500(depending on date time and departure airport)
As tour operators have the bulk of
Skiathos flights it is often easier and more economic to use their services;
please look at the operators on the useful links
page
We can however, advise on independent travel, transfers and accomodation.
email janechris.hughes@tesco.net