Andalusia in spring · 3–8 May 2027
The Colours
of Andalucia
A watercolor retreat with Jurga
Join me for three days of painting in Andalusia, immersing ourselves in white-washed villages. Enjoy three focused painting days with space to explore, relax, and connect.
All professional grade painting materials provided
Hosted and managed by Reconnect Journeys.
Booking and availability are kept live there.
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What’s
included
- ✓Five nights at HR MiradorCanillas de Albaida, Andalusia
- ✓Three painting days with JurgaDemonstrations and individual guidance
- ✓All professional grade painting materials provided
- ✓All meals and all transfers
- ✓An excursion day in the programmeTime to explore the Pueblos Blancos
- ✓Feedback after your retreatUnlimited feedback for up to one year
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What’s not included
- –Flights
- –Personal travel insurance
- –Personal spending
Discuss rooms, dietary needs and arrival arrangements with Reconnect Journeys before booking.
Reconnect Journeys · Spain 2027
Full programme
Atmospheric watercolour · Flowers
Explore the principles of atmospheric watercolour through flowers: washes, soft and defined edges, colour relationships and the balance of light and shadow. Jurga will demonstrate each approach, followed by time to paint and individual guidance.
Principles of composition · Fruit
Learn the principles of composition through a fruit still life. Explore arrangement, negative space, light and volume, and use colour and tonal contrast to create a balanced painting. Demonstrations and personal feedback will help you develop your own interpretation.
Excursion day
Explore Andalusia’s white villages, taking time to notice their architecture, colours and decorative details. Gather inspiration for your paintings and enjoy the day together, away from the painting table.
Patterns & ornaments
Explore the local tradition of ornamental ceramics and tiles. Learn how to paint complex patterns through simplification and suggestion, using rhythm, repeated shapes and colour to capture their character without painting every detail.
Canillas de Albaida
HR Mirador
Our home for five nights.
HR Mirador · Room photographs are examples; confirm your room with Reconnect Journeys.
Your teacher
Guidance to help you
find your own way.
I’m Jurga, an artist and watercolour tutor. My teaching brings clear foundations together with room to experiment. You can ask questions, try again and develop a way of painting that feels like yours.
Your learning can continue when you get home, with feedback on your work for up to a year.
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Colour, atmosphere and the everyday
Watercolours by Jurga
Before you book
Useful details
Is the retreat suitable for beginners?
Yes. Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. Demonstrations and individual guidance help you work at your own level.
When is the retreat, and how much will we paint?
3–8 May 2027. Painting tuition takes place on 4, 5 and 7 May. The 6th is an excursion day, with arrival and departure separate. Painting lessons run from 11 am to 5 pm, with a break.
Are professional grade painting materials provided?
All professional grade painting materials provided, included in the retreat price.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Solo travellers are welcome. Ask Reconnect Journeys about room choices and current availability.
What is not included?
Flights, personal travel insurance and personal spending are separate. Check arrival arrangements with Reconnect Journeys before booking travel.
Who handles the booking?
Reconnect Journeys manages rooms, availability and bookings. The booking buttons take you to its Spain enquiry page; sending an enquiry does not reserve a place or take payment.
Previous painting retreats
Made together
Photos from previous Spain retreats. These do not show HR Mirador.