Practical Information

BEDROOMS - 14 simple but charming bedrooms of various sizes. Linen and towels included. It is expected that each individual clean their bedroom during their stay and before departing.
One of the bedrooms (for 1-2 persons) has a separate private studio (20 m2) and terrace.

BATHROOM - a community bathroom, sink and shower area.

KITCHEN AND MEALS
• Communal meal - the cook prepares one communal meal a day (except Sundays). Setting the table and washing up after the prepared meal is divided between the guests staying at Can Serrat. The communal meal is normally served in the evening during summer, and at lunchtime during the rest of the year.
• Breakfast is a self-service meal and includes coffee, tea, milk, bread, butter and jam.
• The other meal is also self-service with bread, cheese, eggs and ham available.  The fully equipped kitchen is available for residents to use when the cook is not in.
After self-service meals, each person is expected to wash up after him or herself.
Other food and personal necessities can be purchased in the town of El Bruc.                                                           You are welcome to make coffee or tea throughout the day.

SEMINAR ROOM equipped with pc for free Internet access, slide and over-head projectors, DVD and video decks with a 36” monitor.  Many parts of the house have wi-fi internet access. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

COMMUNICATIONS: Guests may receive calls on the guest phone, purchase a local calling card in town or use SKYPE from the computer.  If you like to talk online, bring a headset or pick one up in Barcelona.

STUDIOS
• A wine cellar (260 m2) which has been converted into multi-use studios with facilities for printmaking and metal work with tig welding equipment.
• Three large (shared) painting/multi-use studios (35, 50 and 75 m2.).
• Ample outdoor workspace (both covered and open).
• One of the bedrooms (for 1-2 persons) has a separate private studio (20 m2) and terrace.

Equipment which can be used freely by all artists includes: easels, drawing boards and some tools.

It is expected that each group or individual clean the studio-space they use during their stay.  Before departure each resident is asked to remove all materials and work, clean and paint the studio if necessary.

If you like to listen to Music while working, please bring earphones so as not to disturb your colleagues.

Metal Shop  Use of the metal shop is reserved for experienced workers in metal.  A deposit is required for use of the tig welding equipment.  Residents must purchase their own gas and materials. 

Printmaking Studio – The price per day for using the printmaking studio is 3€. Studio time should be reserved in advance. A basic knowledge level is required for using the printmaking facilities unless during a workshop situation in which an experienced printmaker is supervising the activities.
 
Motorized chalcographic printing press (80 cm wide), aquatint box, blankets and a paper press.  Some basic tools are available for use but it is suggested that  experienced printmakers bring their own tools.

Materials which must be brought or purchased locally: Inks, plates, varnish, personal tools, paper.

Materials
All necessary art supplies can be purchased in and around Barcelona. Guests at Can Serrat receive a professional discount at several retailers, please consult with the staff.

Shipping  Make sure you plan for shipping works home. Rates are reasonable with the normal post, or you can ship with a company like UPS.  http://www.ups.com/content/es/en/index.jsx

THINGS TO BRING
Summer: Bring your towel for the municipal swimming pool and trips to the beach!
Winter: The indoor temperature in Spain is normally low, so even though there is central heating at Can Serrat, you should bring warm clothes and shoes/slippers. The temperature is variable. There are warm days in January and cold evenings in May.                                                                                                                                                     ________________________________________________________________________________________________

INSURANCE  All residents must come with their own health insurance.

CHILDREN find Can Serrat to be an exciting place.  But please note that Can Serrat is designed as a working place for artists, and parents should take care. Both indoors and out, machines as well as sharp tools, chemicals and so forth can be found. The house is old and some staircases are without hand-railings. Small children must be looked after at all times.

THE STAFF at Can Serrat includes a administrator, a host, and a cook. Please, note that the staff at Can Serrat works part time (office hours are 10.00-12.00 weekdays, Julie is in the office 9:30-5:30 Mondays and Thursdays). Therefore, there will be times when the guests have the centre all to themselves.