Painting with Sian Dudley (option to stay for extra days possible this year)
Saturday 8th May - Tuesday 18th May 2027
We are delighted to welcome Sian back to Las Chimeneas as our art tutor for the fifth year running. As well as being a superbly talented artist she is a gentle, curious and sensitive teacher (with a great sense of humour too!) You can read more about her and her partner and fellow artist Rob Dudley's own work and experience Rob here https://www.moortoseaarts.co.uk/
THE PAINTING
In Sians's own words.... painting and sketching in this area is a dream. The area is beautiful, and there is no shortage of painterly opportunities. From wide open views to small corners full of local character there is plenty for you to choose from. Being on the side of a mountain gives rise to some unusual compositions: looking through a chimney pot to the hills beyond was unexpected, which hints at the steepness of some of the village streets!
Mairena itself is full of opportunities, and we will also be visiting locations in the surrounding area. The painting locations are chosen so that very little walking is required to find inspiring subject matter. All the facilities we might need will be close by...shade, water, refreshments, loos... David and Emma will kindly organise transport to the painting locations, so that we can enjoy the views en route and take all we need with us. I have never been so comfortable painting en plein air!
Through demonstrations and sharing tips and techniques Siân will help you through your creative endeavours. Aspiring artists of all abilities are welcome. Whatever your starting point all Siân requires of you is enthusiasm and interest!
When en plein air Siân’s preference is to ‘gather information’ - sketches, photographs, colour notes ( swatches) and written notes, which are then used together to make paintings in the studio. (See examples of preliminary sketches in the gallery below). You may decided to work the same way, but if your preference is to use your time to make a sketch book diary of your holiday, or even complete a painting en plein air, Siân will be happy to assist.
We're delighted to offer a ten day painting trip this year. By special demand it seems our painters love the idea of those extra days to relax and to continue to sketch / work on paintings in the studio combining it with some longer hikes perhaps for those inclined!
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
There will be a single timed transfer at 2pm on arrival day on 8th May for flights arriving at 1.30pm or earlier . Then a minibus will drop off at Malaga airport at 12h on both 15th May (for those opting for the 7 day stay) and 18th May (for those staying for the full 10 days)
Spending an extra night in the vibrant city of Malaga is always a good option
Please contact David & Emma at Las Chimeneas for all bookings and information on info@laschimeneas.com
Price includes:
- Airport transfer (single timed for group minibus) plus local transfers to painting locations
- Buffet breakfast, light lunch, three course evening meal
- Three activities - eg. olive oil mill visit with chat about local olive oil production, visit to ancient mosque/ church with talk on local history and overlapping cultures, short cookery class with our Chimeneas chef Conchi or visit to Lola’s weaving and spinning workshop (to be decided with group leaders)
- All tuition / use of studio, equipment etc
- Extra excursions can be booked and paid for locally eg massage, longer cookery classes, guided electric mountain bike tour, group guided visit to Almeria or Granada
PRICE SEVEN DAYS 8th to 15th May
€1070 per twin/double room at main site Las Chimeneas per person sharing.
€1405 per single use of larger suite /studio rooms with terrace at
main site Las Chimeneas
€1315 per single room use of standard double room at main site Las Chimeneas
€1170 per single room at larger village cottage with own bathroom
€1070 per single room at village cottage with two rooms sharing one
bathroom Casa Puri
PRICE TEN DAYS 8th to 18th May
€1525 per twin/double room at main site Las Chimeneas per person sharing.
€2000 per single use of larger suite /studio rooms with terrace at
main site Las Chimeneas
€1875 per single room use of standard double room at main site Las Chimeneas
€1670 per single room at larger village cottage with own bathroom
€1525 per single room at village cottage with two rooms sharing one
bathroom Casa Puri
Excluded: Flights, travel insurance. Please confirm you have your own adequate personal travel insurance. Massages. Alcohol and soft drinks. Transport for optional excursion to Granada (around 35 euros per trip depending on numbers)
Transfers: Please contact us to discuss our recommendations for your flight requirements.
Making your own way
By car: We are at Las Chimeneas, Calle Amargura 4, Mairena, 18494, Granada. Spain. 2.5 hrs from Malaga and Granada airports. 1.5 hrs from Almeria.
Cancellation Policy:
Deposits: All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Full Payments: For places paid in full and then cancelled the following applies:
- More than 10 weeks before the start of the retreat: 100% refund less the deposit.
- 10-6 weeks before the start of the retreat:50% refund less the deposit.
- Up to 6 weeks before the start of the retreat:No refund will be given.
IT IS ADVISABLE TO TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE IN THE EVENT THAT YOU HAVE TO CANCEL DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
