8 days, 7 nights ~ a holiday experience in creativity
Mérida is one of the most exciting art scenes of today. Your experience is held in the historical Colonial district of the city (El Centro). Galleries, museums, studios and artists that will inspire your creativity. This holiday is designed for art enthusiasts to experience the arts & culture of the Yucatan, local cuisine, excursions and art instruction in studio. "I've had several wonder-filled retreats in this lovely City and can't wait to share it with you. I sincerely hope you can join me", karen
2022 dates
February 15 to 22
March 15 to 22
your itinerary
Welcome to Mexico!
Your hotel — Hotel Del Gobernator is centrally located in Mérida and all of your transportation needs are taken care of from the airport to the hotel, the art studio and our excursions.
8 days, 7 nights accommodation, breakfast each day, free wifi, air-conditioning, swimming pool, room service and restaurants on site.
Day 1 Your experience begins with dinner and a meet and greet with your host karen and fellow travellers,
Day 2 You'll be transported to our studio to set up your station and launch in to a world of creativity with an artist-led discussion, drawing instruction and exploration, local luncheon served in studio and a visiting artist.
Day 3 We'll spend the morning in studio sketching, concept and a conversation on how to look at art. After lunch ($) we'll visit two important museums in the city — the Macay & the Museum of the City of Mexico which is right beside the Lucas de Galvaz market — you'll put your new found knowledge to the test.
[There is an optional meet up for dinner tonight with the group.]
Day 4 Today you explore painting - a full day including an introduction to your materials, instruction on colour, techniques and you begin your first painting - maybe one of the concepts you designed earlier this week or a sketch you created?
Day 5 Today we begin with an excursion to a local artists' studio and two galleries, we'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant ($) then back to work at the studio to explore more advanced techniques in painting and continue your canvas (or start a new piece).
[Join us for an optional outing at a local watering hole this evening.]
Day 6 This morning we'll visit a local cenote - you can do some outdoor sketching or take a swim or maybe both! After a local lunch we'll return to the studio to put your sketches on canvas (or paper) or finish your art in progress.We'll wrap up with a group show and closing party.
Day 7 Today is a leisure day - you can explore more galleries, do a walking tour of Mérida, relax at the hotel or head out on any other excursions you'd like to explore.
Day 8 After breakfast at the hotel you'll be transported back to the airport and reality, recharged and ready to embrace your creativity at home.
your host artist — Karen Klucowicz
Karen Klucowicz is a Canadian artist in Hamilton, Ontario. Her concept-driven, bold, abstract, figure-based paintings are focused on the strength of individuals and how that strength affects relationships. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art & Design, her fields of study cumulated in an entrepreneurial life of business in the arts industry. In 2016, Karen returned to her first love of fine art and she has devoted herself to it ever since. With the founding of her studio in Hamilton, Ontario, Karen is committed to sharing her passion for the arts. She conducts teambuilding events and individual art experiences with classes and workshops, and has extended her love for travel to creating art retreat holidays for art enthusiasts — all with the clear commitment to enable all to share in her vision to “Live the power of art”.
You can learn more about Klucowicz’s work at www.artbyk2.com and the studio at www.studiok2.ca
art retreat experience tour 2022 — Mérida, Mexico
Price: $2,449.00CDN per person
Price includes:
- 7 nights stay in a standard private (single*) room at the Hotel Del Gobernador
- Art instruction with Karen Klucowicz from Studio K2
- Outdoor Studio and equipment (indoor space available during bad weather)
- Wifi at studio
- Drawing supplies (pencils, chalk, paper, sketch book)
- Painting supplies (paint, brushes, palette, canvases, water containers, rags)
- Coffee, tea, water and fresh fruit, vegetables
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches, 1 welcome dinner, daily snacks
- Guided excursions and guest speakers
- Round trip airport transfers, and transportations for excursions
- Round trip hotel – studio transfers
- Tax
Price does not include:
- International Air Fare (we can book for you)
- Travellers insurance (quote will be provided with registration)
- Meals not listed as included
- Gratuities
- PCR testing for COVID (if applicable at the time of travel)
- Items of a personal nature
- Local tourist tax (if applicable)
*Shared double rooms are available upon request if you prefer to share with another traveller. There is a reduction in the price for those wishing to share.
2022 retreat dates — February 15 to 22 — March 15 to 22
book your experience today!
5010 South Service Road, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Y7 * 905-581-1008
TICO REG# 50023928
Custom Adventures will take care of all your travel arrangements and book your easel at the retreat.
Contact info@customadventures.ca or by calling 1-800-223-0043.
Find out more about Custom Adventures here: www.customadventures.ca
“Terms: Price is in Canadian dollars and is based on a solo room. Covid-19 travel restrictions, PCR testing, and possible quarantine are in effect by the Canadian Government. Price does not include international flights or traveler's insurance. Trip departure is subject to a minimum of 6 paid travelers and a maximum of 16 travelers. All taxes are included. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is needed to secure your spot, the final balance is due 40 days before your departure, at this time the trip will be non-refundable.”
