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To maintain the highest level of service, we limit the number of guests for each safari so we recommend booking at least 90 days in advance for the best accommodation options.

Your Artista or En Cera creative safari includes:
• Welcome reception, orientation, and dinner
• Three nights accommodations in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea
• Daily breakfast
• Three days of hands-on abstract painting instruction in the Artista studio, our professional art workshop
• Wine, beverages, and hors d'oeuvres served throughout the day
• Use of professional artists' tools, acrylic paints, and supplies
• Individual coaching and reviews with your art instructor
• Artista painter's apron
• Daily afternoon yoga
• Late night painting party

Safari Schedule
• Monday, arrivals, orientation dinner party 6pm
• Tuesday and Wednesday, workshops 9am - 4:30 pm, studio open until 6pm
• Wednesday evening painting party, 8pm to midnight
• Thursday, workshop 9am to 2pm, lunch served in studio, afternoon departures

Spend some time extra time in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Many Artista guests become so immersed in painting that they miss the chance to get out and see all the peninsula has to offer. Visitors from all over the world come to see the Seven Wonders of Monterey County, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the historic Carmel Mission, Carmel's white sand beach, scenic 17 Mile Drive, and Point Lobos State Park. Also, consider Carmel's 100+ galleries, endless boutiques, and world class restaurants. Your concierge can assist with arrangements and directions to the best of the region.

If you're considering adding days onto your safari, we recommend planning ahead, as rooms are not always available last-minute. Just let us know if you'd like to book an extra night at your hotel.

Treat yourself to a massage or body treatment
We can arrange a variety of body treatments with our favorite therapists. Located steps from the Artista studio and your hotel, ask us for options and rates. We recommend booking at least three weeks in advance to guarantee the best scheduling options.

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Artista Acrylic Painting ~ Three Day /Three Night Safari
Intuitive abstract painting in acrylic, on gessoed watercolor paper and canvas. Instruction includes abstract, landscape and seascape.
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All dates are travel dates. The first date is the day you arrive. The second date is the day you depart.
Availability changes daily, please contact us for current availability.

2008 Artista Dates
March 10-13
April 7-10
May 5-8
June 2-5
July 14-17
August 18-21
September 8-11
October 13-16
November 10-13

Check back often for additional dates.

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En Cera Encaustic Painting ~ Three Day /Three Night Safari
One of the world's oldest techniques, Encaustic painting (painting with hot wax) has been rediscovered by contemporary artists. This is an exciting medium for beginners or seasoned painters alike. Click here for more information >>

All dates are travel dates. The first date is the day you arrive. The second date is the day you depart. Availability changes daily, please contact us for current availability.

2008 En Cera Dates
April 14-17
May 12-15
July 21-24
September 22-25
October 20-23

Check back often for additional dates.

Impresia Monotype Printmaking ~ Three Day/Three Night Safari
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Impresia is an introduction to monotype, a creative printmaking process of great versatility whereby a unique art print is made with ink, paper, and pressure. Click here for more information>>

2008 Impresia Printmaking Dates
August 25-28
Nov 17-20

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Holiday Art and Gift Making ~ Three Day/Three Night Safari
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The Artista Creative Holiday Gift Painting Safari will guide you through the fun and satisfaction of making petite abstract paintings perfect for gift giving.

2008 Holiday Art & Gift Making Dates
December 1-4
December 8-11

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Premium Accommodation
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The Cypress Inn, "Carmel's Landmark Hotel since 1929", is complete with courtyard, tapas restaurant, and full-service bar serving afternoon tea daily. Owned by Doris Day and Dennis LeVett, the Cypress Inn is also famous among pet owners ~ dogs and cats are welcome in many areas of the hotel. Pet-free accommodations are also available.

Casual Accommodation
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Artista offers clean and cozy accommodations in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, within walking distance of Ocean Avenue, restaurants, shopping, the beach, and the Artista Studio.

To Make Your Safari Reservation
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1. Check current availability and request a 24-hour courtesy hold by calling 831-625-5748 or emailing to info@artistacreative.com. Availability is not guaranteed without a courtesy hold confirmation.

2. Download a Reservation Form:
~ For Artista Acrylic Painting, click here
~ For En Cera Encaustic Painting, click here
~ For Impresia Print Making, click here

A PDF version of our registration form will download to your computer for printing. The downloaded versions of the form requires Acrobat Reader or similar reader usually available standard on your computer. If it's not, click here. If you cannot open and print out our forms, feel free to call for a mailed or faxed version at 831-625-5748 or email at info@artistacreative.com.

3. Fill out both forms completely and fax back to 831-625-4267. Reservations require payment at the time the reservation is made. Visa, Mastercard, Amex and checks are accepted. Reservations may be made over the phone, followed by the faxing or mailing of your reservation forms.

4. A Reservation Confirmation will be emailed to you.

Rates and Dates are subject to change and safaris are subject to cancellation if minimum guest registrations are not met, which rarely happens.

For available specials, click here.

Guest Cancellation Policy
Manifesta does not offer cash/check or credit card refunds for any reason. A portion of your payment may be used as credit for another safari within two years of your original safari date. We will gladly transfer your credit to antoher guest and/or Manifesta Safari. Depending on when you cancel, cancellation fees may apply. Fees are determined by the following schedule:

• If you cancel more than 90 days before your safari start date, 100% of your payment may be applied to another Manifesta safari.
• If you cancel 60-89 days before your safari start date, 70% of your payment may be applied to another Manifesta safari. YOu will forfeit 30% of the price of your safari.
• If you cancel 15 - 59 days before your safari start date, 40% of your payment may be applied to another Manifesta safari. YOu will forfeit 60% of the price of your safari.
• If you cancel 14 days or less before your safari start date, you will forfeit your entire payment.

Exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury, or personal emergencies. We do not offer credit for arriving late or leaving early. YOu must submit your signed REservation Form and Participating Agreement, Release of Assumption of All Risks Form within one week of booking or 90 days prior to safari start date, whichever comes first. Guests who fail to do so, may be subject to an automatic cancellation and the above policy will apply

To Join a Safari
• All safaris are open to solo guests and small groups of all experience levels. Most guests are beginners or returnees to painting.
• Unless a safari date is listed as Co-ed, guests must be female.
• Guests must be at least 14 to join and accompanied by an adult if under 18. There is no maximum age limit. Mothers, daughters, and families are welcome.
• All guests must read and agree to the terms of Artista's Release of Liability and Assumption of All Risks form prior to registering for a safari or booking travel arrangements. The Release of Liability form is included with the Registration Form via download from our website, or we will gladly fax, mail or email a copy to you.

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