Peacock Pavilions Marrakech Painting Retreat 2014

Marrakech Painting Adventure May 2-14, 2014

Join Melanie Royals for our 6th magical Peacock Painting Retreat to Marrakech, Moroccan Dreams, May 2-13, 2014. Past painting retreats have had us creating amazing ceiling treatments, one-of-a-kind murals, patterned patchwork concrete, stunning stenciled stair risers, an embroidery inspired stenciled tent fit for a Sultan, and much more! Once again, we will be collaborating with Maryam Montague of My Marrakesh, and using newly designed mylar stencils for Royal Design Studio andModello® masking stencils to create paint MAGIC at Peacock Pavilions in Morocco.

Retreat participants will have the opportunity to learn new and exciting decorative paint applications while creating a lasting artistic expression in a land of exceedingly rich design history. In addition to our creative paint and stencil classes and on-site group stencil project, we will enjoy amazing Moroccan cuisine, soak up the friendly hospitality and culture of Morocco, savor incredible sights, dip our toes in the Atlantic Ocean, ride camels, learn from local artisans, and shop the souks for exotic treasures.

Our past Peacock Painting Projects have been featured, admired, and applauded on the top international design blogs around the world, and we are sure that this will be no exception. Additionally, our projects have captured in photo shoots for magazines such asLonny, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, and others, with to come…

Many of our previous painting projects are also featured in Maryam’s book, Marrakesh by Design, a comprehensive and thoughtful look at Moroccan decorating styles, their history, and their meaning-and how to translate the beautify of Moroccan design into your own home.

Download and Print our Inspiring Moroccan Dreams Trip Flyer

Testimonials from Past Peacock Painters!

I learned so much about the culture, the people, the geography….i cam back from this trip a changed person! ~Bernadette Forese 

Marrakech is a magical place that fed my appetite for adventure and creativity. A new home away from home! ~Ellie McIntosh

We enjoyed the perfect blend of hands-on activity, luxury, inspiration and camaraderie. I had very high expectations. This exceeded every single one. ~Anna Edmondson

I’ve been on two trips to Morocco with Melanie. Both were an amazing experience that will stay in my soul for a lifetime. Being immersed in the culture, meeting beautiful people, eating exotic food….I will always have the urge to return. ~Barb Skivington

I wish that I was better with words. Looking back on this trip I feel…..soulful, exotic, sensuous, enlightened, and peaceful, to say the least. ~Gwen Ware 

The main cultural difference that sticks out in my mind is that they still care for other people. They are not trying to get ahead in the frenzied sort of way that Americans do. I was blown away by their gentle spirit. They weren’t just kind to us, they were kind to the homeless and anyone that crossed their path. They truly believe that it takes a community to raise a child. ~Robin Johnston

The trip to Morocco was akin to a ‘magical, mystery tour’…it became a rich life experience that moved and inspired us all beyond what we anticipated before our departure.  The art and architecture was so exotic, rich and layered with character and timelessness.  Everywhere I swiveled my head was a visual feast….I felt like a bobble-head doll! All I could to do was look all around with wide eyes and smile.  Morocco was a place to glean many ideas and inspiration for our work as decorative artists.One day, I stood in the middle of the Jmaa el Fna square…slowly rotating 360 degrees….intoxicated by the sights, sounds, and smells.  I felt in the midst of a dream; snake-charmers, belly-dancers, tribal drummers, spicy smoke swirling around late afternoon sun rays…then the prayers and chants from the mosques filled the air. ~Heather Bruno Sears

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