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ART TOURS What is special about artmilk art tours? The single feature which distinguishes artmilk art tours is that they offer exciting and contemporary tours that are small in size and offer an insight into art, art history and architecture in the places that are inspiring, rich and stimulating. The members and interests of those that go on artmilk art tours are wide-ranging, from art and arthistory, through to music, architecture, gastronomy and literature. Some of the members of the group will be art collectors or connoisseurs others will be experienced artists; still others will be beginning out on their art and creative journey. A few members of the group will be novices testing the field to se if that’s what they do love. And some will just be interested in visiting fascinating destinations as part of a small and intimate group. Everybody welcome. Can I extend my stay or arrive earlier at the destination of the official tour dates? Yes you can easily extend your time in the places of destination or book travel on to places after or before. Just speak to our tourist agent Rosina Cavanagh for help and advice and bookings. rosina@blueheelertours.com.au. Do I need a Passport or a Visa to go travel in Europe? You need a current passport to travel outside of Australia. If you hold an Australian passport you often don’t need a visa to travel in Europe for a short period of time. A travel agent can confirm countries individual requirements. Can family members and friends benefit from taking the Art Tours together? Yes and they often enjoy their art tour as much as you. The tutoring on tours offers information at a variety of levels that can be appreciated by artist’s and non-artists alike. Aspects of the lectures focus on history, literature and social changes as well as art history and the ascetic of art talks. Are the Art Tours, Workshop and Mentoring tax deductible? In many cases yes, especially when undertaken as professional development. Talk with your individual tax agent will clarify your entitlements. The full cost of each tour is published with the tours itinerary. A payment of $1500.00 is required at time of booking. Individual schedules will be outlined in terms and conditions of each tour. MENTORING Who attends Mentoring Sessions? Mentoring is a focused one on one relationship between a student and a trusted and experienced advisor. It can consist of one session or can continue over a period of time whatever suits the student. Mentoring appointments can be made after hours and on weekends so that people who leave busy lives can still develop their creative lives. Because of this type of relationship between student and mentor, people interested in becoming artists, or writers or developing their creative potential are able to focus and develop at their own particular pace. During sessions you will receive advice on a number of levels form technique to approaches, how to develop ideas and structure individual portfolios of work. Many artists take advantage of this service to receive the support they need to develop art folios, approach galleries and for support setting up their art career, first exhibition etc. Most people find individual mentoring assists them to reach their goals considerably quicker than being part of a class room or workshop situation. Mentoring works very well to unpick knots or blocks in a student’s creativity. How do mentoring sessions work? Each mentoring relationship is unique and guided by the goals and needs of each student. Every session though is focused on offering guidance, encouragement, advice and support, and offering the information which will develop the work of the student. A program will be drawn up based on realistic expectations that the student will take away and work on for an agreed upon time, returning to move to the next step. Are Mentoring sessions tax deductible? In many cases yes, especially when seen as a professional development. Talk with your individual tax agent will clarify your entitlements. A mentoring schedule that suits you can be discussed on inquiry. WORKSHOPS Artmilk offers a wide variety of workshops that cover areas from art-techniques and approaches to themed workshops dealing with exciting stimulating and exciting art ideas. Artmilk offers writing and creativity workshops as well. Please see workshop schedule for currently offered courses. How do I get to have Art or Creativity Workshops in my home town? Workshops focused on art, writing or creativity or any combination can be tailor maid to suit the requirements and interests of your group and or location. Workshops can be conducted to suit any time frame you require and can easily be arranged to coincide with conventions or to mark specific situations. Please contact info@artmilk.com.au for a specially tailored program. How many people attend each Workshop? Groups of about 10-18 work well according to group dynamics but some workshops can easily take more, others are better with smaller numbers. Generally workshop numbers are kept small to offer each participant lots of time and attention. Do you have to draw or write well? NO really NO you really you don’t need to be brilliant before you come to classes…that’s the whole point in coming to workshops or classes to learn…in fact it can be an advantage because you have no preconceived ideas interfering with your own natural expression. Yes sometimes but its more like what did you enjoy in class and what would you like to do more of. A course of study can always be offered by your tutor to progress at a quicker rate. Do participants do things together outside of class? Yes, one of artmilk’s values is to build art communities so participants are encouraged to make art friends wherever possible, go to galleries together, meet in coffee shops and talk about art… A wide variety of people attend workshops, people who want to learn about their inherent creativity, explore art for the first time or to develop their own particular artistic style or approach, people who want to explore writing for its creative potential, people who need these creative skills as an adjunct to their already chosen career such as fashion, design, etc. Is this workshop useful for participants in transitional stages of their lives and retirees? Yes very much so…to be able to express who you are at times of transition can be very helpful and supportive, it can also help you find new passions that you now have the time to explore and enjoy. Can I take workshops more than one time? Yes you can, some are great to repeat, but there will always be new workshops offered to inspire you… Is there a chance to build my profile as an artist by attending workshops? Very much so…all workshops focus on long term individual goals to some extent.
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