Tears in Rain
Tears in Rain

Tears in Rain

Dates: April 13 to 19, 2026

Application form at the bottom 👇

The dream of being an artist only starts making sense when life begins to move like one.

Maybe you don’t need more technique…

You need is a mind ready to use what you already have.

So… don't practice what you don't want to become.

This isn’t a course. It’s an experiment designed to cut you out of the student mindset for good.

They say our program work with alarming precision. If you’re serious about change, this is where it happens.

That’s what this program does. It rewires your perspective.

We do it with these mentors:

Yulia Bas Phil Hale Adam Miller Sean Layh Mu Pan Yuko Shimizu Martin Wittfooth

In just one week, you’ll feel the shift.

Not by the book, but by your gut.

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€3,600

30% non-refundable deposit following acceptance to program. Balance due later. We’ll give you flexible options to make it easy.

  • Quarantine dates: April 13-19, 2026
  • Quarantine days: You’ll be quarantined 12+ hours per day, 7 days, on a private island.
  • Mentors: 7 guest artists. You will have three 45-minute private mentorships over the week with three different mentors.
  • Participants: 63 max.
  • Location: Lazaretto Island, Maó, Menorca (Spain)
  • Language: English
  • Technical requirements: at least basic painting (oil, acrylic, ink, etc.) and drawing skills. Please ONLY apply if you are a visual artist or art student with some drawing and painting experience.
  • Application type: We request a brief chat to see if you qualify, if we’re a good match, and to clear up any questions.

Included

7-day Quarantine

daily ferry boat

lunch & dinner

beer, wine & beverages

easel & gamsol

fees & taxes

Not included

lodging & breakfast

plane tickets

mixed drinks

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Admission is curated

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The program is secret

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Phones are prohibited

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Program details
What is Quarantine?
What is the mentoring like?
Just what is an Art Lab?
Is this for me?
Face your inner demons
Why is it necessary to apply?
How to choose your mentors
Who is going to be there?
What’s the buzz?

Classic excuses

“It’s not what I expected”
“I wish it were cheaper”
“Now’s not a good time”
“I need my phone because…”
“I’m all over the place with this”
Review your motives

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⭐️ Please ONLY apply if you are a visual artist or art student with at least basic drawing and painting experience.

⚠️ Before applying, double-check dates, prices, and what’s included. Make sure it feels right. As a small team, we accept only serious applications and focus on people who truly want to join.

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