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May 1 - May 10 2023
We have 2 spots open for 10 days in Malta ( Rome portion sold out). Deeply rooted in religious and natural history this tiny archipelago nation is one of the most beautiful Island locations in the Mediterranean. Your host artist Mark Glavina shares his ancestral home; painting on location and exploring Malta’s natural architecture beauty which dates back to 4000 years BC. Join us as we paint Malta’s Blue Grotto, narrow medieval streets of Mdina, jaw droopingly beautiful Grand Harbour of Valletta and her famous Luzon’s (colourful fishing boats) enchanting the beautiful fortified city.
For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. From the Pantheon to the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps to Trevi Fountain and
the Vatican, no other city in the world can compare to this epic array of history, art, architecture, and glorious
monuments assembled in this iconic travel destination. Since all roads lead to Rome, this city is where we start our tour.
We arrive by air to the beautiful capital of Valletta. The walled city was established in the 1500s on a peninsula by the Knights of St. John, a Roman Catholic order. It’s known for museums, palaces and grand churches including St. John’s Co-Cathedral, whose opulent interior is home to the Caravaggio masterpiece "The Beheading of Saint John." Our Hotel is located overlooking the harbour in the adjacent city of Sliema.
During our week in Malta we will visit some of the most icon areas of the island eating, painting, and absorbing the culture. Our painting adventures leads us first to the fortified walled city of Mdina, dubbed the Noble City and dates back almost 4,000 years. We will visit the beautiful St Julian’s bay, Marsaxlokk & Blue Grotto.
Founder and owner of the Phoenix Art Workshop, The Travelling Brush and The Grand Prix of Art mark studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Capilano Univercity and has worked as a teacher and illustrator with various contracts In the 90’s he turned to developing his own fine art, exploring cultural travel as a muse to his work.Mark has been teaching and facilitating art for over 20 years, encouraging the benefits of art education for all ages, and is a pioneer of Community Public Art.
