Barcelona Touring & Optional Mosaic Workshop
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AT THIS WRITING ONLY ONE WORKSHOP SPACE WITH COMPANION AVAILABLE OR TOURING ONLY OPTION. Any questions drop a note to bonnie@maverickmosaics.com
Experience the beauty and magic of Barcelona, Spain with Bonnie Fitzgerald and other mosaic enthusiasts. For those of you interested in our mosaic workshop we will spend five of our mornings creating mosaic art in the studio of Catalan artist Livia Garretta. Bonnie and Livia will co-teach the workshop. After lunch, we will explore Barcelona’s treasures. Livia is known for her fine art mosaics and has a long history of mosaic restoration on several iconic Barcelona sites. Bonnie and Livia met in Washington DC at the Smithsonian Institution’s Folklife Festival. Needless to say, they became fast friends! For simplicity of booking we have 2 options: touring only or touring with workshop as an optional activity.
The “touring only” option allows you to enjoy all admissions and excursions outlined on the trip itinerary. It is exceptionally cost-effective for anyone who travels with a workshop participant and an excellent value for anyone who wants to visit Barcelona and see all the top sites hassle free. Many spouses have enjoyed this option. Please note all touring activities will be in the afternoons and evenings. For touring-only participants, you have the mornings free to relax or explore the city while others attend the workshop. Many meals are “on-own” and lots of free time is built into the schedule. A perfect balance.
We will walk and use public transit for most of our inner-city activities; Barcelona is transforming much of the city into pedestrian-only areas, accessible only by public transportation or on foot. A private coach will transport us on a few excursions out of the city and hard to get to locations. For all of our excursions and touring we are accompanied by our Spanish-Catalonian speaking escort. We will visit Barcelona’s most magical sites including San Grada Famila, Casa Mila, Park Guell and more. But Gaudi wasn’t the only guy creating breath talking buildings, public spaces and private homes. You will be enlightened to this amazing city’s history and artists.
On our last full day in Barcelona we will travel via private coach to Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, nestled atop rugged peaks, with breath-taking views. It is a soul-stirring experience.
The mosaic workshop is limited to 13 students.
Our workshop projects will be the most amazing souvenir that you can imagine. With 15 hours of workshop time, you can expect to go home with a finished piece in the Trencadis tradition (broken dish and tile). Liva’s studio is a treasure trove of materials. ALL supplies and tool loan included. Our artworks will fit in your suitcase and the studio is a 10 minute walk from our hotel.
Maverick Mosaics proven success as a leader of art-filled travel is due in large part to the expertise and planning of our travel and logistics partner Mr. Rene Piard and his company Dream Travel International Corp. Rene is a leader in exclusively providing educational institutions with affordable access to learning opportunities abroad, and Maverick Mosaics qualifies as an educational institution. Hassle-free travel is a paramount feature, no waiting in lines for scheduled tours and we have professional multi-lingual escorts and guides traveling with us. With 25+ years of experience organizing tours for educational institutions, Rene Piard is the perfect partner with Maverick Mosaics
Airfare and trip insurance are not included in the price. All rooms are priced for double occupancy. Single supplement available. If you wish to add on days before or after drop us a note and you will be provided you with hotel details for you to make your own arrangements. This is the most cost effective approach. Because this group is small we will not be organizing a group airfare, however we will let you know Bonnie’s travel schedule if you wish to travel on her flights.
To see a detailed itinerary outlining all of the sites we will visit click “purchase”, you will be taken to the We Travel website, our reservation and sign up portal. There is no financial obligation for browsing!
NOTE, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A SECOND MOASIC WORKSHOP, EITHER DURING OUR SCHEDULED DATES OR AS AN ADD ON, DROP BONNIE A NOTE. WE ARE EXPLORING OPTIONS WITH OTHER ARTISTS.
Photos features are from 2022 trip. This will be Bonnie’s 3rd Barcelona workshop and 4th trip to the city.