5 - 11 August 2019




ART TOUR IN PRAGUE,
CZECH REPUBLIC

Acrylic painting with Svetlana Rumak

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This tour is for you if you like ...



travelling


painting


making new friends

The venue
Our art tour will take place
in the capital of the Czech Republic Prague
in ART PRAHA School
at the address: 19, Perunova
Perunova 19, 10300 Prague,
Czech Republic
only unique
author's technique!
You will have 4 masterclasses in acrylic painting
all the 'tricks' and first-hand secrets — from the author!
We have prepared a varies tourist program for you!
In just a week of the art tour we will manage to:
Immerse ourselves into the unique atmosphere of old Prague, which is not by chance called the 'Heart of Europe'
Taste both the bread and the circuses — visit a spectacular medieval show and try the cuisine of knights and kings!
Take a walk not only through the streets of Prague, but also have a look at neighboring Dresden for a day
Dwell upon: 'Should I move to Karlovy Vary after my retirement?'
Look inside fabulous medieval castles of the Czech Republic — after all, this country of castles is familiar to us from illustrations and films about fairy-tale princesses))
See how a real prince lives, a descendant of an ancient royal family and try his unique wines, which are even exported to France!! (and the French know a lot about wines!))
See Yuri Gagarin's signature (we are being serious!!!)) on the barrel of the 18th century in the dungeons of the 12th century! Surprised???)))
Drink plenty of the freshest and the very Czech beer!! And buy it not only for yourself, but also as a gift - after all, what else do your family and friends expect from you as a gift from the Czech Republic if not the beer and the famous sausages!)))

Tour program

Dear friends, there may be minor changes in the schedule if the weather lets us down))
Day 1
August 5, Monday
During the day — meeting the participants at the airport and check-in at the hotel.
19:30 — welcome dinner of the whole group in the medieval tavern 'Spider's'
During the dinner, we will have an exciting performance — dancers, fakirs, fencers, and much more with medieval music.
And, of course, Czech cuisine with the best beer in the world.
Day 2
August 6, Tuesday
9:00–12:00 — masterclass 'Colored Still Life. Flowers in a glass vase'
14:00 — the tour of Prague.
'Golden Prague', 'A hundred-towers city', 'The Magnificent' and 'Medieval' — these epithets are often used to describe the capital of the Czech Republic. You will begin your journey on Visegrad, where the clairvoyant Princess Libuse predicted the founding of Prague Castle. Next, we will go to Prague Castle and you will explore the magnificent history of Prague. We are sure that you will not be indifferent to the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral, the elegant basilica of St. George and the Golden Lane shrouded in mysticism. Right on Charles Bridge - a masterpiece of medieval architecture - you will have the opportunity to enjoy the stunning panorama of Prague and Prague Castle, as well as make your dearest wish at the monument to Jan Nepomuk. The legend says that the wish made here will come true;)
18:00 - Shopping!!! )))
Day 3
August 7, Wednesday
9:00–12: 00 — masterclass 'Colored Still Life. Pears and Grapes'
14:00 — departure to the small cozy town Melnik and visit of the famous castle 'Melnik'.
We have a unique opportunity to visit a real 'inhabited' castle, where the direct descendant of the Czech royal family lives! If the Czechs had decided to revive the monarchy, then it would have been he, Prince Lobkowitz, who would have become the king. Together with his wife, the prince is engaged in winemaking, continuing the ancient winemaking tradition and carefully keeps a unique collection of antiques passed down from generation to generation of noble family since the 14th century. Alas, it's impossible to visit the closed part of the castle where the rooms of the royal spouses are, but the part open to public is full of antique furniture and weapons. There is also a shop where you can taste and buy exclusive royal wines produced in very limited quantity.
We return to Prague at about 18-19 hours.
Day 4
August 8, Thursday
9:00 — departure to Dresden.
We will visit the famous Zwinger, walk the narrow streets of the Old Town and walk along the embankment of the Elbe River. In the days of Augustus II, Dresden becomes a cultural center of the European level, a kind of 'Florence on the Elbe'. The weird and fantastic world of the Zwinger, with its playful figures that adorn the facades and niches, fountains and cascades, not only delights, but also entertains with its intricacy and uninterrupted change of visual impressions. No wonder the whole Europe envied this Saxon building back in the day. And today we can go inside and admire the priceless collection of paintings in the Dresden Gallery.
Day 5
August 9, Friday
9:00–12:00 — masterclass 'Colored Portrait'
14:00 — departure to Konopiste Castle.
Do you know where the heirs of Austria-Hungary lived? No, no! Neither in Austria nor in Hungary! In 1887, Konopiste Castle was bought by the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Franz Ferdinand d'Este, Archduke and heir to the Hapsburg throne. Subsequently, the heir gained notorious international fame since it was the death of Franz Ferdinand and his wife, after the assassination attempt in Sarajevo in June 1914, that was the reason for the start of the First World War.
But the Duke left us with the world's best collection of trophies and weapons, paintings and tapestries, as well as the second elevator in Europe!
Day 6
August 10, Saturday
9:00 - 12.00 — masterclass 'Monochrome Portrait'
19:00 — dinner together on a boat or in the folk garden (depending on the weather)
Our farewell dinner ...
Eh!.. We have not met yet, and it is a shame to say goodbye!..)
Make sure to take several packs of paper handkerchiefs to wipe off tears! ... Why?
From the experience of our previous tours - there's no way round it! ...))
Day 7
August 11, Sunday
Everyone is going home with a baggage of impressions, painted works and knowledge gained at masterclasses!
Four workshops are scheduled in the program of the tour.
3 hours long each
1. Colored Portrait
2. Colored Still Life. Flowers in a glass vase
3. Colored Still Life. Pears and grapes
4. Monochrome portrait

At the masterclasses, Svetlana will tell everything in detail about acrylic and its capabilities, reveal all the secrets and 'tricks' of the technique.
At each session, the participants will make 1-2 independent works on small paper (20x14 cm).
Each session lasts for 3 hours.

Even if you last painted back at school, you will bring several scenic masterpieces created with your own hands from our art tour thanks to Svetlana's effective teaching method.

All materials and tools are provided in class.
Lesson 1

Colourful still life. Flowers and Glass.

Svetlana will show you how to paint different kinds of flowers in this technique (chamomiles, hyacinths, tulips, dandelion etc). In few simple steps she'll show how to achieve transparent lightness glittering on the sun depicting glass objects.
You'll practice several unique tips and tricks of how to depict volume in this very technique. Will learn how to create unusual compositions in a playful and effortless way, learn how to make the work "complete" and at the same time not "worn out", keeping it unique with lightness and ease.

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Lesson 2

Colourful still life. Pears and Grapes.

Svetlana will show how to paint all kinds of different fruits in this technique using pears and grapes as the example. In few simple steps she'll show how to achieve transparent lightness glittering on the sun depicting the grapes.

You'll review the basics of depicting objects in volume with the help of light and shadow (this information is especially helpful for newbies in art). You'll practice several unique tips and tricks of how to depict volume in this very technique.

We are going to paint fruits in a porcelain or metal vase and will learn several ways of depicting porcelain, silver or copper in this technique.

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Lesson 3

Colourful portrait

We'll learn how to create a unique charismatic stylized portrait.
Svetlana will share how to create the work which will lead the spectator its way, will show unusual tips and tricks using which your character's eyes will glow with the inner light. She will also explain which 3 details will help you to convey your character's nature and which 3 other ones - the mood.

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Lesson 4
Monochrome Portrait
The gentle, like crystal, works made in this technique never leave anyone indifferent.

Some tricks of this technique are taken from the masterclass 'Colored Portrait', but in a slightly different way, plus new tricks appear here, which makes the masterclass useful and self-sufficient even for those who have already studied Colored Portrait.

If you attend both masterclasses, you will have an opportunity to creatively mix tricks from different masterclasses in your own works, creating something of your own, unusual and unique.

During the lesson, Svetlana will tell you how to add color to this technique in several ways, without breaking its delicate harmony.

The technique is ideal not only for portraits, but also for still lifes, landscapes, abstract works both on paper and on canvas.

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Here are examples of works we are going to make:

Look at the beauty the students of our school draw in this technique:

We really want
everything to go perfectly well, the atmosphere as friendly and cozy as possible, so the group will have only
10 participants
Are you with us?
Participation fee
The fee of the art tour per person is
1300 euro
Remember that citizens of some countries need a Schengen visa to visit the Czech Republic.
We do not help in obtaining a visa, you must do it yourself, but we can provide you with documents confirming the reservation of the hotel.
First things first:

What is included in the fee?

Transfer

From the airport to the hotel and back
Accommodation

Accommodation in a double room. Single room is discussed with providers in advance and paid for separately.
Meals

Breakfasts at the hotel, dinners in restaurants listed in the schedule.
Excursions

Walks through the castles of Melnik and Konopiste, the trip to Dresden.
4 masterclasses by Svetlana Rumak

And also all the materials and tools for painting.
.... and surprises!)))

for each participant!
Important note:
Accommodation in a single room is discussed with the tour provider in advance and is paid for separately.
What is not included in the fee:
* tickets to Prague and back.
* lunches
* some dinners.
Providers of the tour
Svetlana Rumak
author and instructor of masterclasses
Famous Moscow artist with 25 years of painting experience.
More than 250 exhibitions in Russia and abroad, including 10 solo - in Russia, Germany, the Czech Republic, the USA, and the UK.
Participant of more than 20 international art symposia in Qatar, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Morocco, Bulgaria, Latvia, India, Jordan, Romania.
Member of the Union of Artists of Russia since 2002.
Illustrated two books by Lewis Carroll 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Alice Through the Looking Glass', which was highly appreciated by collectors from all over the world.
The recognized 'guru' of acrylic - has been working with acrylic for 10 years and during this time has developed several unique painting techniques.
Svetlana Rumak
author and instructor of masterclasses
Famous Moscow artist with 25 years of painting experience.
More than 250 exhibitions in Russia and abroad, including 10 solo - in Russia, Germany, the Czech Republic, the USA, and the UK.
Participant of more than 20 international art symposia in Qatar, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Morocco, Bulgaria, Latvia, India, Jordan, Romania.
Member of the Union of Artists of Russia since 2002.
Illustrated two books by Lewis Carroll 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Alice Through the Looking Glass', which was highly appreciated by collectors from all over the world.
The recognized 'guru' of acrylic - has been working with acrylic for 10 years and during this time has developed several unique painting techniques.
Over the past 5 years, Svetlana has developed 10 masterclasses and 6 courses in her unique author techniques.

Major teaching experience (during this period Svetlana held more than 300 workshops in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Tallinn, Riga, Omsk, Yekaterinburg), teacher education and the fact that Svetlana herself is an actively painting artist, makes her masterclasses really unique!

It is not by chance that students from all over the world come to Svetlana's masterclasses in order to get first-hand information about her signature painting techniques!
Alexandra Petryakova
The provider and inspirer of our art tour
Born in Vladivostok, since 2009 lives in Prague with her family.

Ever since childhood, Alexandra was fond of history and geography, and although she graduated in economics and worked as a teacher at the Far Eastern State University, this did not prevent her from turning her hobby into a favorite and successful job.

So, having moved to Prague, Alexandra received a diploma of a guide in the Czech Republic and turned over a new leaf in her life!

Alexandra's specialization is the tour management in the Czech Republic and Europe for groups, fun and positive friends, families and friendly teams.
This is not the first tour we are organizing.
Therefore, we know how to make it amazing and unforgettable!
In February 2018, we held our art tour in Alicante, and, in the opinion of all the participants,
it exceeded their expectations!
And what do those lucky ones who have already participated in our art tours say??? ))
Alina Dalinina
participant of the art tour in Alicante, February 2018
This whole tour is a solid 'wow effect', I apologize for the non-literary style))) From the first moments of joy and to the last farewell tears - an incredible emotional peak!

A stunningly beautiful hotel on the seashore with yachts and palm trees, the city of Alicante with its February heat and few tourists, beautiful Valencia with a variety of architecture, delicious food and endless wine, morning sunrises at arm's length and pink sunsets with the smell of the sea, dancing, songs, music, guitar, flamenco, whirlwind of joy, laughter, new impressions, 'the first time' "(again, not a literary word))), first meetings and bitter touching goodbyes - and that's not all!!!)))

And also the best company of creative like-minded people from Russia, Ukraine, Prague and America: talented, creative, funny and joyful, open-minded and accepting, sharing and attentive to the same things important for you. Family unity!

And also the most beloved painting under the guidance of Svetlana Rumak! These are such subtle matters that I can't even explain: femininity, genius, simplicity of explanations, humor, ease, presentation, ideas, tricks and techniques that turn the artist's mind upside down, love to own work in its pure form, which charges, infects and amazes)

Love and many THANKS!!!

And also the provider and inspirer Inna Dmitrieva, who was able to impress with her care and attention, professionalism and anti-patterned management of the art tour! Already missing!!! I want to meet all our team soon! I embrace and THANK each of you for the best birthday ever in my life!!! "
Alyona Zhirenkina
participant of the art tour in Alicante, February 2018
I wish sometimes to escape to the edge of the world, to the attic and draw, draw, draw...! To draw something meaningful, monumental, rollicking, without being distracted for anything... Well, except maybe for watching the sunset, slap your heels on the sea sand, well, okay, a little sin with mussels and octopuses ... paste with ink cuttlefish... and now you are running through the endless gardens of blossoming almond, singing of the spring... Oh, no, it's February!... Fertile February with rose petals, mimosas and strawberries in the palm of your hand, and there are nooks of elegant streets with hilarious fly-agarics, Frido-courtyards and dazzling facades of the times of the conquest and amusing, Spanish, nothing-like modernism and cubism, oily flashes of young wines and competent smacking at the courses of the famous sommelier and dusty, ghostly labyrinths of the Faun - Bodega wine storage, tasting room, and festival with carnival procession, tigers, dragons and ladybugs, and sardi funerals, and holy Katerina, and the chirping of tender maidens — colleagues and friends, who became so warm and necessary, breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, turquoise champagne, blue waters, flamenco in a frantic heart rhythm, gaspacho from flakonchik in the author's restaurant, baked artichokes, the masterclass of Paella with monkfish in a culinary school, solar streams, paints of Valencia, the endless riot of street art, the fluttering of hearts, the lessons of the Lindihop dance, one-two-three, one-two-three...
Drawing... yes, yes, now ... well ... tomorrow ... maybe ... well .... uh .... Ah, leave me in this sweet delusion, love and tender non-existence ... just a little more ... I will definitely be back ...
Inna Chernyak
participant of the art tour in Alicante, February 2018
This is the best thing that has happened to me lately! Masterclass by Svetlana Rumak is something completely unimaginable!!!
She generously shares her knowledge, inspires, reveals, supports.
And this is certainly another chance to meet the most interesting people who became relatives for me in a week!
Now I'm encouraged and inspired!!!
Stand by for a series of acrylic paintings!
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