Since the end of the last ice age when people began to scratch carvings onto rocks, the Arctic environment has been a wonderful source of artistic inspiration. During the long dark winters, songs and stories have passed from generation to generation and craftsmen have produced wonderful wares that have been traded throughout the world. Today, the artists of the north are as prolific as ever - drawing their inspiration from the land, sea wildlife and wonderful light of their polar homelands.... come and join them!
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FELT MAKING IN FINNISH LAPLAND
Kaija Paltto is married to a Saami reindeer herder and they live with their family in the depths of finnish Lapland, surrounded by forest, hills and the beautiful Lemmejoki (River of Love). She draws on felt-making techniques and traditions from as far afield as Turkey and Mongolia but her work exudes the essence of the Arctic.
Visit her, learn about felt-making and stay in cosy wooden cabin. Cook reindeer meat and explore the Lemmenjoki river and National Park. A perfect retreat to inspire your own artisitc creations.
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PHOTOGRAPHY IN ICELAND
How about an autumn adventure to capture the approach of winter in Iceland with an expert polar photographer? |  |
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PAINTING THE ARCTIC
Learn how to capture the ephemeral light of the high Arctic as it falls on ice and rock... |  |
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