Make Your Own Workshop in Bermuda with Carol Shelkin
November 1 – 8, 2015
Mosaic Art Classes: Monday – Friday
$2,260.00 Per Person, Double Occupancy
In the mood to spark and rejuvenate your artistic juices or just enjoy an art vacation with a small like-minded group? This workshop is for the inquisitive beginner AND the advanced professional or anyone wishing to expand their artistic and creative potential in paradise.
Carol Shelkin, Instructor, and Donna Smith, your Host in Bermuda, invite you to this beautiful island located off the coast of North Carolina in the Atlantic. Bermuda is known for its British-influenced traditions, from afternoon tea to cricket matches. Put Bermuda on your radar if you’re looking for a warm weather, arts-focused getaway with time to create in a seaside setting. Donna welcomes you to Bermuda, her island home and to Herchalat, an old Bermudian Cottage carved into the hillside in the historic town of St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll have our workshop nestled in this cottage for the week.
Can you see yourself meandering the streets of old towne after the daily workshop, enjoying ocean breezes and harbor views? Picturesque Tobacco Bay and St. Catherine’s Beach are within walking distance of our location for this weeklong mosaic workshop. After class, kick back and relax on the property or explore the island and its culture.
Breakfasts and lunches are included in this retreat, along with airport transportation and a Welcome Reception. You’ll have five full days of mosaic immersion creating a piece of your choosing, as well as two optional excursions, just for fun! Carol will contact you to chat about what you’d like to work on for the week.
As you fly into Bermuda, you’ll see the crystal blue waters, and if you explore once landed, you’ll see the coral reef plateau that surrounds the island. Bermuda will captivate your senses and be your muse with its picturesque cliffs, coves, pink-pillowy sand beaches, snorkeling, British charm, Island soul, tea cafés and a laid 
back culture.
With Bermuda’s intoxicating sunshine, we offer a very distinctive mosaic art retreat that will give you the opportunity to create in paradise. We also invite those with less experience in the arts; you’ll be provided with patient, professional art guidance to kick-start your artistic journey.
WORKSHOP DETAILS: No Materials Fee; bring whatever you’d like to work on or have Carol help you choose. Class is limited to 10 students. Adults (18 years and above) only. No experience necessary.
Included:
- 8 days, 7 nights double-occupancy lodging (single supplement extra)
- Airport Transfers
- Sunday Evening Artists’ Welcome Reception
- Breakfast and Lunch 6 Days (special dietary needs welcome)
- Bus and Ferry Pass
- Five-day Mosaic Workshop: Bring what you like to work on!
- Open Studio Time
- Private Tour: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- NOTE: No refund for skipped activities
Not Included:
- Optional Add-On Excursions
- Airfare
- Additional Meals such as Dinners Not Noted Above
- Personal Expenses
- Alcohol
- Travel Insurance (Advised) (More information here)
Optional Activities at Your Own Cost:
- Sailing Cruise
- Gallery Art Tour
- Island Tour
- Bike, Paddle Board, Kayak, Jet Ski Rentals available in St. George
- Snorkel Equipment Rental
- Crystal and Fantasy Caves
- Walking Tours of Hamilton, St. George, and Spittal Pond Nature Preserve
- Bermuda Perfumery Tour
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Carol Shelkin, with studios just outside of Philadelphia, is an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience. She attended Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Scuola del Mosaico, Italy. She shows her work both nationally and internationally with acceptance into juried shows and galleries, and her artwork is also held in private collections. She has been a presenter at the Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand and teaches at the Society of American Mosaics Artists’ annual conference. She is a founding member of the Mosaic Society of Philadelphia and President, as well as being a Juried Member, of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. For more information about Carol, please visit her website.
TO REGISTER:
- ALL RESERVATIONS REQUIRE a 50% DEPOSIT. Reservations cannot be held without a deposit.
- Deposits can be made by US Check, Money Order, PayPal or wire transfer.
- PayPal to: carol.shelkin@yahoo.com (If paying with PayPal, Please include PayPal fee of $8.75)
- Checks: Carol Shelkin 830 Morgan Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 USA
- Balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
- All cancellations are subject to a 20% handling fee.
- Reservations cancelled prior to 90 days, 50% is refundable, less 20% handling fee. Reservations cancelled prior 60 days, 25% is refundable, less 20% handling fee. Reservations cancelled prior 45 days prior to registration, the registration fee paid is non-refundable.
- Should any workshop/retreat be cancelled the entire amount paid will be refunded within fourteen days. Once this occurs, Carol Shelkin and Donna Smith have no obligations regarding any additional costs or fees related to the issuance and/or cancellation of airline tickets or other travel reservations.
- Carol Shelkin and Donna Smith accept no liability for any airline penalty incurred by the cancellation of a non-refundable ticket.
- Carol Shelkin and Donna Smith accept no liability for any canceled flights.
Mosaic Art Retreats 
Oh, my Pam! I could never create what you create as far as graphic design and words. I try so hard but it’s just not my thing. The Bermuda blurb looks great! Thank you!
Carol
Carol Shelkin http://Www.carolshelkinmosaics.com