01
Arrival Day
Check into Hotel : Meet and greet 4pm at Hotel - light refreshments
1st Group Dinner (8pm)
Students arrive from various locations and check into accommodation after 4pm.
02
21 Sept
Orientation & Charles Bridge
Morning
Introduction and orientation. Walk to Charles Bridge, St. Francis of Assisi Church
Afternoon
Begin sketching project, instruction
Evening
Art History Talk #1: “Prague in the Gothic & Baroque Imagination” John Luna
03
22 Sept
Morning
Sketching project work: Instructor Alexandra Chertif
Afternoon
Mucha Museum Visit
onsite lecture/discussion*
The Astronomical Clock
Late Afternoon:
optional sketching and feedback session
free evening
04
23 Sept
National Gallery
Morning
Guided sketching at Old Town Square
Afternoon
National Gallery Prague
Late Afternoon:
optional sketching and feedback session
free evening
05
24 Sept
Riverside + Letná Park
Morning
Vltava riverside sketching : Instructor Alexandra Chertif
Lunch break
Afternoon
Art History Talk #2: Colour
Colour Theory
Late Afternoon:
optional sketching and feedback session
Evening:
2nd Group Dinner
06
25 Sept
Prague Castle & St Vitus Cathedral, Kafka Museum
Morning
Walk to Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, sketching on location
Lunch Break
Afternoon:
Kafka Museum
Late Afternoon:
optional sketching and feedback session
Free evening
07
26 Sept
Sketching Session & Sharing
Morning
Final sketching and illustration : Instructor Alexandra Chertif
Afternoon
Group sharing, feedback, and closing reflections
Evening :
3rd Group Dinner and farewells
08
27 Sept
Departure – Students leave Cube Hotel by 11am
Where We’ll Stay
Hotel CUBE enjoys a privileged location in the heart of Prague, surrounded by the city’s most significant cultural and architectural landmarks. The National Theatre, Žofín Palace, the Dancing House, and the Mánes Exhibition Hall are all within immediate proximity. Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Národní třída, and the Vltava riverbanks are all easily reached on foot.
An integral part of the guest experience is the culinary offering located within the hotel building. The Michelin Bib Gourmand–awarded restaurant ALMA presents contemporary Czech cuisine rooted in seasonality and regional provenance. For guests who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and a sense of place, dining at ALMA is a natural extension of the stay.
