Paint Plein Air in Porto, Portugal

May 4 - 11, 2023

 
Portugal painted buildings

Join Mary Giammarino in Porto, Portugal - May 4 - 11, 2023

There is no city more welcoming than Porto and no better place to paint. And for that matter, there is no better art instructor than Mary Giammarino to help you capture the essence of Portugal. This will be the fourth workshop Mary had led for us and in addition to being a great artist, she has a knack of making it all fun.

The historic structures in Porto stand shoulder to shoulder, with its colorful facades and roofs flowing down to the edge of the Douro River.

In the evening the city comes alive, with lights shimmering across the water and cafes and restaurants that line the banks of the river.

In addition to ample time to paint, we’ll visit the beach, take a train trip to Braga, another historic Portuguese town, and get to know Porto inside and out.

What you will do:

Each morning we’ll rise to a delicious Portuguese breakfast at our hotel. Once we’re ready to face the day, we’ll pack up our painting supplies and head out to different areas of this small, charming city along the banks of the River Douro.

There will be historic buildings to paint, as well as lovely churches and other structures. Or you can paint the striking view across the river.

We’ll paint until lunch. The afternoon will be your time to relax or to explore the city on your own. For dinner we’ll sample the fine Portuguese cuisine

Since we are so close to the Atlantic beach, we’ll visit the ocean one afternoon. And one of the days we’ll take a train to the historic town of Braga where we’ll shop at the open-air market and soak in the sights and sounds of a different part of Portugal.

We will also book a boat trip up the Douro River to see where the grapes are grown on the banks of the river that are made into Port and sold all around the world.

Non-painters:
Non-artist partners and others are very welcome on this tour and will enjoy the alternative activities we have planned for you for when the artists are painting.

Tile art near the River Douro
Beautiful blue and white tiles on a church in portugal

Tour Dates: May 4 - 11, 2023, (8 days and 7 nights)
Cost: $3550
Maximum group size: 12

Art instructor Mary Giammarino

Your instructor:

Mary Giammarino

Mary has led many workshops for Travel Fever Tours, in Oaxaca/Mexico, Provence, and Andalucia/Spain. She works in oils, acrylics and water colors.

Mary’s devotion to light and color is evident in all of her paintings. While her work is influenced by the impressionist palette of the Cape School of Art, her work is less idealized and more contemporary by design.Mary’s plein-air paintings reflect her passion and devotion to capturing the exquisite drama of nature’s fleeting moods.

Mary has had numerous solo shows and exhibitions in Provincetown, Philadelphia and Vermont. Her work is in private collections and museums all over Europe. Mary makes her home in Vermont where she lives with her husband, the sculptor John Cassin, their two dogs, Paris and Janet, and their cat, Seamus.

Mary studied fine art at Greenfield Community College in Massachusetts and continued her art studies with a scholarship at the University of Massachusetts. Being drawn to plein-air painting, Mary sought out the Cape School of Art in Provincetown on Cape Cod. She studied with Hilda Neily, John Ebersberger and Cedric and Joanette Egeli. Today, Mary carries on the tradition by teaching plein-air painting classes on the Cape, in Vermont and on trips to Italy, Mexico, France and Spain.

More information about Mary and her work can be found on her site at: www.mary-painting.com

Trip Details

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  • May 4 - 11, 2023 (8 days and 7 nights)

  • Total cost of the tour: $3,550

    Supplement for single occupancy: $450

    Deposit required to reserve a place on the tour: $350

    (Places in the tour are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you reserve your place early. A deposit is required to reserve your place. This deposit is non-refundable after January 15, 2023, unless of course the trip is canceled for any reason by Travel Fever Tours.)

    $350 deposit. The deposit is refundable through January 15, 2023.

    $1,600 initial payment (Due January 15, 2023)

    $1,600 final payment (Due March 15st, 2023)

    The single supplement of $450 is payable at the time of your initial deposit.

    All payments are refundable if we need to cancel the trip due to government restrictions or unsafe travel conditions.

    ** Earn a $300 discount when you bring or refer a friend.

  • What’s included in the cost of the trip:

    Participation in all tour activities

    7 nights lodging

    7 breakfasts and dinners

    Pickup and drop off at designated airport

    Single occupancy lodging if supplemental fee of $525 is paid.

    What’s not included:

    Airfare & Travel Insurance

    Lunches

    Cost of optional activities

    Admission to museums and local sites

    Alcohol

  • Single rooms and double rooms with either full or twin beds are available. All rooms have private bathrooms.

  • We will enjoy seafood and other fresh Portuguese dishes at restaurants throughout Porto.

  • Participants will travel on foot or by Taxi to painting spots, group actives, and meals.

    Activities other than painting will consist of several hours on your feet either in a museum or exploring outdoor areas. All activities are optional.

    Please let us know if you will require an accessible hotel room or any additional considerations prior to your departure.