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Discovery Art Travel
JULY 12, 2010 CRETE ONLY 4 SPACES LEFT FOR CRETE 2010 View Participants' Trip Photos
"The pace of the trip is relaxed, and great camaradery emerges during the trip. It is probably due to the common interest but also due to the atmosphere that is created by Denys himself." – past tour participant
JULY 12, 2010 MOROCCO 2010 EXCURSION IS NOW FULL
2011 DATES- OCTOBER 13-NOVEMBER 3, PLEASE REGISTER NOW
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Discovery Art Travel
Creative Travel - Learning Vacations
Study,
practice and experience art and culture in Turkey, Laos, Cambodia,
Thailand, Italy, Mexico, Burma, Morocco, Lombok & Bali, or Crete.
CRETE, GREECE,
September 27 - October 12, 2010
Explore this wonderful Greek island
Highlights:
Experience Crete's stunning natural beauty and its rich culture.Learn about the ancient Minoan culture through visits to its special sites and museums. Hands-on experience of pottery making and firing in a special studio in the traditional mountain pottery village of Margarites.(Optional) Walk in the uplands through the fragrant herb fields to the ancient city of Eleftherna. Visit the ancient Minoan ruins of Knossos. Explore the narrow passages, architecture, outdoor cafes and fish tavernas of Chania's Venetian harbour. Optional add-on tours are availble- Eastern and southern Crete, other Greek islands, Athens, and beach holidays are easily arranged.
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here for complete CRETE, GREECE, Itinerary
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MOROCCO
2010 Tour Full October 27 (Casablanca) - November 17 (Casablanca) 21 DAYS 2011, October 13 to November 3 Registration now open
JUNE 24 MOROCCO 2010 TRIP FULL!
PLEASE REGISTER NOW FOR 2011, October 13 -November 3 Visit the Imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes
Explore the ancient Roman ruins and mosaics at Volubilis
Wander the narrow lanes of Chefchaouen with its red tiled roofs and bright blue buildings.
Work with the women potters in the hilltop village of D'Har
Discover Berber traditional pottery,
adobe architecture, Moroccan tile art,
and traditional crafts in Morocco.
Visit the potteries in Sale and Safi -producers of highly decorated and brightly coloured glazed wares.
Enjoy Moroccan food, music, gardens.
Learn about Moroccan history, culture, customs from our on -board guide and interpreter.
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BURMA (Myanmar)
T.B.A. Postponed due to political issues. Highlights: Folk Potteries, ancient temples, traditional city and village life. Locations include: Yangon, Inle Lake, Mandalay, Sagaing, Bagan and optional Ngapali Beach
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Turkey
Dates T.B.A. Roman and Byzantine mosaics and frescoes
Ottoman architecture and tile work
Historical and contemporary ceramics
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Laos & Angkor Wat
Next tour date T.B.A. Read the article by Andrea Maitland in New Ceramics Magazine Highlights: 13th Century Khmer temples at Angkor Wat, Cambodia; Luang Prabang, Laos; as well as visits to Buddhist cave temples and Hill Tribe visits.
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LOMBOK, INDONESIA
T.B.A. Highlights: Visit the authentic traditional pottery villages, participate in a hands-on experience and enjoy the island’s charming ambiance with sculpted rice fields, temples and markets.
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Mexico
Dates T.B.A. Highlights: Participate in Day of the Dead celebrations, traditional village pottery making, photography instruction and/or Spanish language classes. Other art instruction in painting, drawing and print making optional. Explore the archeological ruins of Monte Alban.Guided visitations to musuems and art galleries. Optional add on beach destinations.
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