Liu Yi- “Whispering Watercolours”
6 – 12June 2014 – Costa Brava

Enjoy a unique workshop with the Chinese master Liu Yi, for the SECOND time in Spain. We’ll stay in Calella de Palafrugell,Girona province, one of the spots with most character on the Costa Brava.

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Masterful tuition by Liu Yi, good atmosphere and a wonderful time by the sea, on the most beautiful Spanish coast, the Costa Brava, the most emblematic spot with more character.

“Watercolour is a spiritual form of art in which accidental happenings permeate through the whole process of creation”

Liu Yi is a contemporary artist from China, he employs extraordinary watercolour and sketching techniques in controlling damping of paper and expressing a unique Chinese taste in his artwork. He skillfully “dampens” his artwork by fusing its forms and tones into an organic whole. The misty atmosphere marks his signature style and makes him a true “water whisperer”.He works in Shanghai and has multiple international awards. A translator will help with the language.

His workshop will takeplace in Calella de Palafrugell, a quaint fishing village with a strong character and it includes two excursions to medieval Peratallada and beautiful Girona to paint. Please visit this link for a clip on the hotel and the venue,

You can expect to learn about specific techniques of working with damp paper and creating misty atmospheres, as well s dry on dry techniques. The workshop will offer two days of live portrait and an exploration into landscapes: ancient buildings as a background, combined with modern ballet vocabulary, showing the concept through time and space.

Every detail fully organised so that you can relax, just paint and live the most enjoyable experience in Spain with this unique tutor, Liu Yi!

Sample Timetable

DAY / DATE / TIME / ACTIVITY
Sat / Jun 6 / 2.00 pm
6.30 pm / Pick up from Barcelona airport
Welcome drinks at our hotel and dinner.
Sun / Jun 7 / 9.00 – 5.00 / Course briefing. Painting in Calella. Studio: portrait
Mon / Jun 8 / 9.00 – 5.00 / Painting trip to Peratallada
Tue / Jun 9 / 9.00 – 5.00 / Painting in Calella. Studio: portrait
Wed / Jun 10 / 8.30 – 5.00 / Painting trip to Girona
Thu / Jun 11 / 9.00– 4.30
6.30 / Painting in Calella. Ballet dancers.
Informal exhibition, final critiques & farewell dinner.
Fri / Jun 12 / 8.30 am / Leaving the hotel for BCN airport
Price: 1.560€

Included

  • 6 days accommodation in4-star hotel Alga in Calella de Palafrugell, rooms with ensuite bathroom, TV, telephone, air conditioning, hair drier, free wi-fi. Prices based on a shared room. For single occupancy, there’s a 120€ supplement. See
  • 5 days tuition, demonstrations and critiques, excursions.
  • 6 breakfast, 6 dinners with wine.
  • Group transfers from Barcelona or Girona airport on course dates and return. Pick up time on 6th June: 2.00pm at Barcelona airport, return trip on 12thJune, leaving from the hotel at 8.30am, arrival at BCN airport 11.00am.Please book yourflights according to these times.
  • The free use of lightweight boards and stools.
  • A Chinese translator is provided, the extra cost is already included in the price.

Not included:

Lunches, your personal art material, your trip from your hometown to Girona/Barcelona, personalhealth insurance, cancellation insurance (strongly advised).

Other info

  • Non-painters welcome, with a discount of 300€
  • Lightweight easels available to hire at 5€/day on request.
  • Free stools and lightweight boards and stools.
  • Escoda Signature Brush sets for sale at reduced prices and their live demonstration of making a brush by hand in front of your very eyes.
  • Paper available for sale: half sheets of Saunders Waterford 300 grs. rough
  • DVDs available for sale ofEPC tutors by APV films at 35€ each.
  • You’ll receive a 50€ discount voucher for your next course with EPC.
  • Copies of the books of interviews The Masters of Watercolour signed by the masters.
  • His special Chinese brush will be available for sale.
  • A full-time workshop assistant to ensure everything runs smoothly.

How to book

STEP 1 - Complete a booking form online in Liu Yi’s course page.

STEP 2 - pay a deposit of 250€per person and course to secure your booking, either with a bank transfer (bank details on request) or through our website The second payment is due two months before the course starts. For our cancellation policy please check our website.Full itinerary sent prior to the course. Contact us for more details.

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