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The venue

The courses include accommodation, and meals are provided, however you may need to book additional nights in Sofia, if you wish to arrive and have time to relax before the course starts or after it finishes.

OrayaArt Courses are run from premises on the outskirts of a sleepy village, Kovachitsa.

Kovachitsa has about 1400 residents. The village is 20 minutes drive from a large town called Lom, which is set on the Danube river, in the North West part of Bulgaria.

It is advised to check the temperatures before booking, as it can get rather warm.

There is a large Barn/ Studio where the lessons will be held, it is roughly 40 meters walk from your accommodation.

In addition there is plenty of outdoor space that may be utilized for some outdoor aspects of the courses such as landscape drawing. Nature is abundant in this rural and rustic setting, a relaxing place to unwind and focus on the process that unfolds, surrounded by vitality.

The venues are Ability accessible but please add a note if you have any access requirements and let us know what they are in advance.

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Accommodation.

  If you are booked on a course, you will have;

Your own bedroom in a house with either your own en suite bathroom, or a shared bathroom with one other participant.

 Tea and coffee making facilities are communal and can be accessed at all times through-out your stay.

You will be dining in a communal dining room together with other participants at meal times.

There will be basic facilities provided including WiFi

Provided are bedding, towels and toiletries.

Washing machine

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Kitchen.

You will be provided with a self service breakfast. Lunch is prepared and a hot evening meal is served.

Unfortunately we cannot cater for food allergies as kitchen is shared with others on the course.

Being catered for, please check in advance that we are able to accommodate food preferences.

 There is a supermarket in Lom or a small shop within walking distance in the Village that sells all the basic necessaries, should you require any additional shopping.

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The Studio

The studio provides a large work space for sculpture and Art, with desks and easels for Drawing.

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I have never been to Bulgaria before, what should I expect?

More about what to expect in Bulgaria if you have never been before. Some people speak English, however you cannot rely on it. The currency is Lev. You can use your credit card in all big towns, however if you bring GBP with you, it is very hard to change it up, so I would recommend bringing a small amount of cash with you in the local currency as cards are not accepted everywhere.

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Directions

Sofia airport has two terminals, and a Metro, Train and Coach service. It is also possible to hire a car at the airport.

There are a number of ways to arrive in Kovachitsa from the capital Sofia.

The fastest way is to drive, or take a taxi. I would recommend car hire as it give you freedom to sightsee.

You can take a Train or Coach, one of which stops in the village, but the rest will go to Lom. It will cost you approximately 20 Lev (£10) and take just under four hours, through beautiful countryside. Trains and coaches only run a few services a day so it is best to check arrival times against the services before booking in-case you wish to stay an extra night to explore the capital. Detailed travel instructions will be included on your booking confirmation, unless otherwise requested beforehand.​​​

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BULGARIANS SHAKE THEIR HEASD WHEN THEY MEAN YES, AND NOD WHEN THEY MEAN NO.