Kate and Rosie plan to open the studio at Casa Rosa in late September and look forward to welcoming you to join us there.

We have dates for art retreats in Spain. We don’t want deposits at this stage. We would like any of you who are interested to register with us, and to put the dates in your diary.

Casa Rosa in the Autumn: Wild flower heaven

Wild flowers in the Andalucian countryside

In late September and early October join us for art and culture in the Axarquía, the mountainous area to the north east of Malaga. The hills and orchards of Andalucía will be ripe with citrus fruit and wild flowers. Nestling into the landscape, Casa Rosa will have olives, garden flowers and fruit growing in the orchards and around the houses. 

“Andalucia is one of the most beautiful corners of Europe, where the excesses of modern life do not seem to have taken root and travellers are welcomed as honoured guests. Beloved by Orson Welles and Ernest Hemingway, it is the Spain of Carmen, Figaro and Flamenco. Rich with the legacies of the Moors and Romans its charm and serenity will captivate you.” Sunday Times

Class Dates and Prices

Artists take over Casa Rosa

LAST FEW PLACES AVAILABLE

  • 26th September – 3rd October, 2021
  • £975 use of studio, no tutor, full board, with room and ensuite. If you wish to have a room on your own there is £150 single supplement.

Landscape Painting with Antony Williams RP, NEAC

FULL.

  • 3rd October – 10th October, 2021
  • £1,550 use of studio, tuition from Antony Williams, full board in double room with ensuite. If you share this room there is a £150 reduction, each

Flights are not included. There will be a taxi service to and from Malaga Airport included in the cost of the holiday if you take the flights we suggest.

To register an interest in either week please email: kate@artdrawpaint.com

Week One: Artists take over Casa Rosa.

painting in the sun

An artistic retreat: you will be free to be as creative and innovative as you feel inclined. No interventions other than meals. There will be options offered, but not distractions, and all the creature comforts will continue to appear as regularly as ever.

This first week is untutored.

If you want space and time to do their own thing, this is the week for you. On offer is the full range of delightful facilities, delicious, freshly cooked meals, regular drinks and snacks, and all the beauties of Casa Rosa and its surrounding environment. There is a large studio space with easels, drawing boards etc.

If you are interested in bringing your own group of students to Casa Rosa this is a perfect way to give it a trial run first.

Week Two: Landscape Painting with Antony Williams RP, NEAC

On this second week in Spain Antony Williams will be working in oils and teaching landscape.

We are delighted to have Antony Williams joining us at Casa Rosa for Week Two. He is a wonderfully talented artist whose work is in demand across the world. He is best known for portraits, and people in landscapes, with the occasional quirky still life. This is a wonderful opportunity to take a course with Antony who is extremely knowledgeable. Having done a course with him at Hampshire Art studio I think I should add ‘patient’ to this list of attributes.

Have a look at the portraits and landscapes on his website

There will be daily tutored sessions, and time to paint on your own. The fruit orchards, olive groves and wonderful gardens of Casa Rosa will be your inspiration. There is a large studio space with easels, drawing boards and stools.

view from main house towards a pool and to the hills beyond

What to expect for both weeks in the Autumn 2021

Enjoy the the friendly, supportive, house party atmosphere of art retreats at Casa Rosa. Whether you come on your own, with friends, family, or partners, you will be part of a group. If you want to spend some quiet time on your own there are walks through the countryside or up to Periana. The rooms are quiet and extremely comfortable. We endeavour to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as we can.

Food, fresh from the orchards and markets

 Casa Rosa sits in the middle of its own orchards and the Autumn will see these bursting with fruit. The house and cottages are  full of delightful surprises, pictures, pottery and antiques collected locally and from years of travel.

Have a look at the facilities of Casa Rosa Estate – tennis court, pool, ping pong table – freely available and the nearby village only a walk away.

Meals will be a communal affair with Rosie, her helpers and the other artists and guests eating together. The produce is sourced locally where possible including the olive oil which comes from the estate.

Wednesday will be a day off for everyone. Meals will be available.

The Boring Bits

Artists take over Casa Rosa – Untutored

  • 26th September – 3rd October, 2021
  • £975 use of studio, no tutor, full board, with room and ensuite. If you wish to have a room on your own there is £150 single supplement.

Landscape Painting with Antony Williams RP, NEAC

  • 3rd October – 10th October, 2021
  • £1,550 use of studio, tuition from Antony Williams, full board in double room with ensuite. If you share this room there is a £150 reduction, each

General

If you have registered an interest we will ask for a £300 deposit by 1st July and the final payment on 21st August.

Collection and return to Malaga Airport at the beginning and end of your stay are included in the price  if you choose to book our suggested flights. If we need to book a taxi to collect, or deliver you to an alternative flight this will be at your cost.

If you wish to be more independent there are a number of car hire companies at Malaga airport. There is plenty of space for parking at Casa Rosa

There will be folding stools, drawing boards, and easels available. Everything else you should bring with you. If you wish to order materials and have them delivered to Casa Rosa please contact to Rosie.

Make Casa Rosa in Andalucia your Autumn destination for 2021

We advise you to have travel insurance.

  • Places on the  course are limited so allocation will be made on a first come, first served basis according to deposit paid.
  • The deposit of £300, to reserve your place, is due by 1st July. We will give you a reminder 5 days before this is due. If we do not receive the deposit by this date you may lose your reserved place and others from the waiting list will be offered the course.
  • The final amount is due by August 21st. You will get a reminder 5 days before this is due. If we we do not receive full payment by this date your place on the course and the deposit will be forfeited.
  • Casa Rosa reserves the right to cancel for whatever reason. In the event of cancellation you will be advised of vacancies on alternative courses.
  • If you do not wish to book on an alternative course, a full refund for the course will be given when Casa Rosa cancels.
  • If Artists take over Casa Rosa has to cancel due to Covid-19 restrictions a full refund will be given. Any further expenses such as flights, taxis, car hires or other expenses you have incurred will be your own responsibility and not that of Casa Rosa, Kate Measham or Rosie Tatham.
  • In the event of cancellation by the guest before 31st August 2021, we will endeavour to fill your place and if successful we will refund your deposit, if we are unable to fill your place the deposit will be non-refundable.
  • If you cancel between August 31st 2021 and September 15th 2021 you will forfeit 85% of the total cost (including the deposit) If you cancel after 15th September 2021 you will forfeit the entire cost of the course.
  • We reserve the right to remove anyone from the course and from Casa Rosa, at their own cost and forfeiting their costs for course, flights and sundry expenses, due to anti-social, or unreasonable behaviour.
  • PLEASE TAKE OUT FULL TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE

If you want to chat about the trip please contact:

To register an interest please email: kate@artdrawpaint.com

Kate Measham on kate@artdrawpaint.com or T:+44 01980 863155

Or Rosie Tatham on rosie@tatham.biz or T:07940 833025