Charlotte Severin
September 8-11, 2009

Charlotte Severin is a signature member of CWA and her paintings hang in the Oakland Museum and the Riverside Art Museum. She has taught art for 15 years for the city of Pleasanton and over 30 years in Bay Area schools. Charlotte has videotaped a series of five lessons, “Art Made Easy,” (now also on DVD). She specializes in watercolors painted en plein air. She has led art tours in Europe, Turkey, China, Tibet, Mexico and the United States.

What's Included:

• 3 nights in centrally located 3 star hotel
• 3 Breakfasts
• Time to paint, sketch, photograph & explore
• Optional activities: Narrated Bus Tour of Gaudi Buildings, Guided Walking Tour of Gothic Barcelona, Guided Picasso Walk & Picasso Museum Visit
  

Nestled in the northeast corner of Spain, Barcelona is Spain’s most cosmopolitan and European City. Although the City is large, it is easy to concentrate on Old Town – for strolling, shopping and people watching. We’ll do all three along the lively pedestrian street, the Ramblas. Barcelona is celebrated for the architecture of Antonio Gaudi and as Picasso’s home during his formative years. We’ll have time to enjoy many of Gaudi’s spectacular achievements and time to visit the Picasso Museum.

Day 1
Morning arrival in Barcelona. After time to check in to our hotel and relax, we'll gather and board one of the colorful double decker tour buses that will take us to Barcelona's 'Gaudi country' where we'll be able to admire a number of Antonio Gaudi's signature buildings. We'll stop and tour the famous Sagrada Familia. Next, we'll wander over to the Parc Guell, the colorful park at the center of another of Gaudi's unfinished projects.

Day 2
This morning, we'll gather at the Placa de Catalunya and take a guided walk through the Barri Gotic (medieval section) of Barcelona. After lunch, you'll have time on your own - perhaps to find a place to paint or to continue exploring. This evening we'll venture onto the Ramblas, the City's main drag, one of Europe's greatest public spaces.

Day 3
This morning, our Picasso walk takes us through the streets of the master's youth and early career. We'll see the city that he saw and learn something of his formative years. After lunch, you may wish to visit the Picasso Museum or perhaps the Fundacio Joan Miro which holds the best collection of works by this master artist. Or perhaps the Ramblas will beckon you back for another stroll.

Day 4
10:00 a.m. Departure by private coach for Burgos.