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Who we are? 1
Son Triay, Art Oasis 2
Who is this workshop for? 4
Program 6
Our recommendations 7
Materials 9
Schedule 11
Pricing 12
What’s included? 13
Information 14
Extras 15
Things you must do 16
Studio Rules 17
Menorca 19
Need help? 21
Our partners 22
Terms & Conditions 23
 Who we are?

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Hi! We are Carles Gomila and Jorge Fernández Alday, two professional
artists who organize workshops with great masters at paradise. We love
meeting people like you, and we make sure that on your getaway to
Menorca Pulsar you only breathe paint and good vibes.

During our workshops, you will live in a mansion in the countryside, where
you will be super well attended and surrounded by nature.

Here we gather artists from all over the world to paint at full throttle and
live along with a great master.

We ourselves are our main customers, and we are VERY demanding.

We know that you would love to know more about the teacher and the
rest of the students, take some wines and talk a lot about painting and so
many other things.

Menorca Pulsar is an artistic concentration camp where not improving

is not an option. Our mansion is at the perfect retreat to get inspired:
Menorca, a small island in the heart of the Mediterranean sea.

During Spring and Fall –two magical seasons at the island where
everything is in perfect calm– a teacher and a tribe of art lovers come
together in order to share work and free time.

Carles & Jorge

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 Son Triay
Art Oasis

Son Triay house is located at a high plateau of Menorca's countryside,

surrounded by 126 hectares of agricultural land, pastures, and forests. Its
quiet gardens are just a few kilometers away from south coast virgin
beaches. This mansion is one of the best examples of neo-colonialism
architecture, influenced by Palladio, a legacy of British domination in
Menorca.

Before the 19th century its name was Binicalsitx, but after being burnt
down by north African Berber pirates in 1800 it was renamed as Son
Triay.

In 1995 the house changed its use and became an agrotourism spot,
keeping its original features, rural tradition, and typical products
manufacturing function.

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 Who is this workshop for?

We all know, better or worse, the basic notions of addition to practice, to strengthen all these notions:
drawing, color, edges and brushstrokes. It's within
1. Observing how someone better than us does it.
the art books, super well explained... right?
2. That a good mentor tells us what we are doing
However, knowing at a theoretical level how the
well, and what we are doing wrong.
most basic things work does not guarantee that we
can perform well on a practical level. This is a workshop aimed at those artists who know
that the experience of observing live demonstrations
We collapse by putting everything together at the
is fundamental to understand everything that books
same time because we lack experience and practical
can’t describe.
vision. Because you learn to paint by painting, not by
studying how to paint. And if the demonstrations and mentoring come from
the hand of an artist like Nick Alm... what more
But there are two other things that we need, in
could you ask for?

• You want to learn to observe and synthesize the model better.

• You want to learn to paint more economically and efficiently,

Perfect
without renouncing expressiveness.
for you if…
• You would love to meet more people like you, participate in
talks about art and live with Nick Alm.

• You have never painted a human figure in oil.

NOT • You are not interested in classical procedures.

for you if… • You are not good at socializing with other artists, participating in
talks, etc.

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 Program

Basic information What will you learn?

Workshop: Figure and portrait painting from life. This workshop is 100% focused on consolidating the
most fundamental notions of painting: drawing,
Teacher: Nick Alm.
color, edges and brushstrokes. Nick will teach you to
Assistaint: Jorge Fernández Alday. better observe the model, to discriminate

Students: 12 minimum – 16 maximum. information and to synthesize the form.

Place: Son Triay, Island of Menorca (Spain). Every morning Nick will perform a three hours live
demonstration.
Language: English. The workshop assistant speaks
Spanish, Catalan and English. Then, in the afternoon, you will paint the same
exercise from life while the teacher walks around
Days: 5 days workshop, 6 nights residency.
correcting.
Models: there are two models at a time in each
In total you will paint 2 to 4 poses, portraits and
session.
nudes, of male and female figures, depending on the
Cohabitation: the students stay at the same house needs and rhythm of the group.
as Nick Alm.

Workshop dates:

Reception – September 30th, 2019.

Workshop – October 1st to 5th, 2019.

Check out – October 6th, 2019.

RESERVE

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 Our recommendations

The most important The good and the bad news

Take notes – Bring a notebook, have as many The good news

coffees as you need and take notes during the class
Nick Alm is100% committed to making this
as if your life depended on it. Your notes are a
experience transformative while entertaining and
treasure you’ll want to read again once you’re back
cheerful.
to the real world.
Keep in mind that participants come from all over
Do not be afraid to ask – Nick Alm is at your
the world and you will meet very interesting people.
disposal, if something was not clear enough to you or
Lifetime friendships are set in here.
you need a concrete explanation, do not hesitate
and make the most of this opportunity to learn from
one of the best ones. The bad news

Do yourself a favor and take it easy – In class, This experience will be very intense and the rhythm
new ideas are rehearsed, it’s not about painting will be fast so you’ll absorb LOTS of material in a
artworks. If you accept this from the beginning little time.
everything will go smoothly and you will make the
If you’re more like a beginner, the worst thing that
most of the experience. These workshops are not
can happen to you is that you learn a lot. But you
designed for you to take home a handful of pretty
should keep in mind that maybe you can’t absorb
paintings. They are designed to deeply transform
everything in just five days.
your way of observing and making decisions, and
you will be pushed out of your comfort zone.

So another thing you must accept is that whatever

you want to learn is always beyond your comfort. It's
out there, waiting for you to go for it.

Think in the medium term – Keep in mind that

this five-day intensive experience is a medicine that
takes a few months to develop its effect. You will
need time to absorb everything properly and
observe progress. Our motto is that if a workshop
does not transform you, it’s not a good workshop.

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 The best things are always
out of the program!

This is the program, but the core is always off

the agenda. During the meals, in the evenings, at
the gardens, by the pool... we will talk about painting
aaaall the time.

You’d better start thinking about what you will ask

Nick Alm!

Of course, we want you to take the most out of this

great artist and ask him whatever you want to know
about his creative process, his methods, his training,
his sources of inspiration, his obsessions, etc.

Nick Alm is an artist with a long professional and

teaching career, so it’s sure you have a lot to learn
from him beyond the walls of a studio.

Well, what would you like to know beyond

this program?

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 Materials

What you must bring

Brushes: Oils:

• Bring an assortment of filbert bristle brushes. Basic palette:

• In addition, Nick recommends an assortment • Titanium white.

of Rosemary & Co brushes. Specifically:
• 'Yellow Brown' by Old holland (you can use
– Series 278. Master Choice Long Filberts. Yellow Ocher instead).

– Series 279. Master Choice Long Flats. • Transparent oxide red.

• A fan brush for blending. • Sennelier red (you can use Cadmium Red
instead).
• Bring at least a couple of painting knives: a
small one and a large one. • Ultramarine Blue.

• Ivory Black.

Supports:

• Bring four or five canvases –or boards– not Additional colors:

very large, about 46x38cm:
• Raw Umber.
– Nick recommends Classens canvases nº13
• Alizarin Crimson.
– You must bring your supports toned in a
very light value, with a neutral color. Nick
tones his canvases with a soft layer of In addition, you will need:

Raw Umber and a little Ivory Black. • Medium: linseed oil (normal or Stand).
Remember that this preparation must be
• Charcoal
completely dry.

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 Materials

What we can provide What you must NOT bring

f you inform us within a maximum of 30 days This is the list of materials we provide. These are
before the workshop, we can provide you with a the materials that you should NOT bring. If you
pack of materials. have any questions about materials, let us
know.

The pack includes:

■ Titanium white.
■ 'Yellow Brown' by Old holland.
■ Transparent oxide red.
■ Sennelier red.
■ Ultramarine Blue.
■ Ivory Black. Brush
Easel
■ Raw Umber. cleaning device
■ Alizarin Crimson.
■ One box of willow charcoals.
■ 5 canvases, 46x38cm, already toned.
■ A small bottle of linseed oil.

Keep in mind that the pack does not include

brushes nor painting knives. Gamsol Paper towels

The price of the pack is €200, which you must

pay in cash on your arrival.

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 Agenda

• There’s nothing scheduled except for a welcome dinner. We

recommend you arrive between 9:00 and 18:00h. Keep in mind
that if you arrive after noon, lunch and any other extra
will not be included. Have your passport handy, we will need it
for check-in.

September 30th • You will need this day to acclimate and familiarize yourself with
the house and the group. It’s not unusual that teachers want to
RECEPTION
give an introductory talk.

• It is important that you rest during this day so you can start fresh.
Enjoy the calm before the storm ;)

Breakfast: from 8:00 h. to 9:00 h.

1st session: from 9:00 h. to 12:00 h.
Lunch: from 12:00 h. to 14:00 h.
2nd session: from 14:00 h. to 17:00 h.
October 1st to 5th Dinner: around 20:30 h.

The studio and the common areas of the house are always open.

• Departure day is the next after the workshop ends. This day is
meant for packing up calmly, collecting your new friends’ phone
numbers and saying goodbye properly.

October 6th • All extra expenses must be paid before departure (bar service,
laundry, picnic, etc.)
CHECK-OUT
• Keep in mind that if you leave before noon lunch and any other
extra will not be included.

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 Pricing

1745€ 2195€ 2895€

SHARED ROOM SINGLE ROOM BUNGALOW

(UP TO 3 PEOPLE. SEPARATED (JUST YOU) (JUST YOU OR GROUPS
BEDS, SAME GENDER) UP TO 5 PEOPLE)

5-DAY WORKSHOP 5-DAY WORKSHOP 5-DAY WORKSHOP

6 NIGHTS IN RESIDENCY 6 NIGHTS IN RESIDENCY 6 NIGHTS IN RESIDENCY

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER

AIRPORT SHUTTLE AIRPORT SHUTTLE AIRPORT SHUTTLE

Does paying bit by bit fit your needs better?

Send us an email to menorcapulsar@gmail.com if you want to pay by installments. Keep in mind that if you
choose this option you must have it all paid 30 days before the workshop starts and that we can’t apply our
refund policy if you cancel your registration.

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 What’s included?

Included Optional

5 DAYS 6 NIGHTS
AIRPORT SHUTTLE COMPANIONS RENTAL CAR MATERIALS
WORKSHOP ACCOMMODATION

VEGETERIAN
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER EXTRA DAYS
OR VEGAN

EASEL, GAMSOL TOWELS, SOAP,

No included
BEVERAGES
& BRUSH-CLEANER HAIR DRYER

WIFI SWIMMING POOL TENNIS COURT ALCOHOL FAREWELL DINNER LAUNDRY

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 Information

Companion — If you choose a single or a Schedule — Believe me, it’s not easy to set a
bungalow, you can come with a companion. meal schedule that suits everyone: what is
Usually, those who choose this option also almost snack time for a Spanish, is late for a
choose a rental car so they can spend free time British... We have established balanced
visiting the island, it’s worthy. schedules so that the effort each student must
make for adapting, wherever he comes from, is
Material — If you choose this option, you’ll
as minimum as possible.
have all the material needed waiting for you at
your room. We recommend this option if you Alcohol — We’re a company dedicated to
want to travel light and avoid problems at the education, so legally we cannot provide alcohol,
airports. Keep in mind that we need enough which doesn’t mean you can’t buy it at a
time frame to order materials, so do not leave it reasonable price.
until the last day.
Farewell dinner — It depends on how many
Other needs — If you need a family bungalow, people and restaurants availability so we
extra accommodation or rental car days, more organize it a just a few days before. We usually
companions, or whatever else you may need… have a great dinner for around 35€.
just tell us and we’ll prepare a tailored budget
Laundry — Paint stains in our clothes are
for you.
always welcome; but for everything else, 10€ a
Besides rooms inside the house, you can also bag.
book bungalows at the same Estate, just a few
Excursions — There is nothing programmed
meters away from the main house. So if you’re a
and we improvise them whenever the weather
3-5 good friends group, don’t hesitate in
and the mood are good. If you have not chosen
contacting us and we’ll organize everything for
the rental car option, you will probably have to
you. There are also people who book a
pay a taxi to move around. It usually comes
bungalow just for themselves, as a single room:
cheap because people use to organize and share
they are great little houses with a small kitchen,
cars.
bathroom, living room and a terrace.

Food and beverages — Residency includes 3

meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well Any other unsolved question? I’m here to clear

as water, coffee, tea and soft drinks for studio any doubts. Shoot your question to

breaks (beverages out of the studio are not menorcapulsar@gmail.com

included). Special dietary needs must be notified

in advance in order to be properly satisfied.

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 Extras

Rental car Companions

You have the possibility of having a rental car f you have chosen a single room or a bungalow
ready for you upon your arrival at the airport. you can come along with a family member or
All cars are new, have insurance included and friend (or up to three if you’ve chosen a
you won’t need to make any excess deposit. bungalow).

Here in Spain all cars are manual. If you want The cost includes airport shuttle,
an automatic one you have to request it accommodation and all meals (breakfast, lunch
specifically. and dinner).

Pricing: Pricing:

• Rental car for 6 days: 200€. Each extra day: • One companion: 450€(up to 3 people)
35€

• Automatic car for 6 days: 300€. Each extra

Important:
day: 50€
• You must send us your companion/s
• One extra driver: 50€
documentation (ID / passport).

• If your plan includes kids we’ll prepare a

Important: tailored budget for you.

• You must notify us at least fifteen days before • If your companion will also attend the
and send us all drivers’ driving license workshop you will have to reserve two “shared
room” units and we’ll lodge you in the same
• If the delivery time of your car is later than the
room. If it’s more than two people who will
pickup time you will need to take an extra day
attend the workshop, send us an email and
• We manage your reservation, but any we’ll prepare a tailored budget for you.
problem or claim should be addressed to the
• When you accept our Terms and Conditions,
Rental Car company
it includes any companion.

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 Things you must do

It's VERY important: Still something to do?

✓ Bringing all needed documents: ID card ✓ Tell us about your flights:

or passport, driving license and credit card. It’s menorcapulsar@gmail.com Our
also very recommendable to bring some cash. recommendation is not to buy flight tickets until
we tell you that the workshop is confirmed.
✓ Notifying us about your arrival and
departure time and flight number: It’s ✓ If you want us to have your materials
absolutely necessary so that we can arrange prepared in here, you must notify us in advance.
your pick up at the airport. We will need the Do not leave this until the last minute!
arrival and departure days, time, the name of
✓ If you are paying by installments, keep in
the airline and, of course, the flight code
mind that the deadline to have it all paid
number.
is 30 days before the reception of the
✓ Having all the needed materials for the workshop.
workshop: Here in Menorca there are hardly a
couple of stores of fine arts materials, and they
are not usually provided with everything
necessary. So you can’t improvise anything if
you do not have the necessary material. If you
want us to have your materials prepared in
Menorca, keep in mind that we need to know in
advance so we can place the order.

✓ Notifying us about any allergy or

intolerance: we need to know so we can tell
our cook and prepare adapted menus. We
would appreciate your telling us as soon as
possible so we can organize it properly.

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 Studio rules

I. Etiquette III. Workspace

A. If you arrive late, please enter quietly and do not A. Economize your workspace to accommodate
disrupt the class fellow students.

B. Don’t comment on others’ work unless it is B. Solvents, easels and fixatives are included. Gamsol
solicited. is the only solvent allowed, seriously no exception.

C. Please refrain from personal discussions while C. All artists are required to keep their work area
class is in clean. Please clean up your work area and properly
session. Disruption of classes due to disagreement dispose of your waste after class.
between two students is prohibited, and chattering is
D. Keep coffee table clean, and keep things in their
not allowed during workshops.
place.
D. Smoking inside the studio is prohibited, there are
E. Don’t leave empty cardboard cups on the floor,
areas reserved for smokers.
always use your litter .
E. All mobile devices must be switched off or set in
F. Don’t put liquids into the litter, use bathroom sink.
vibrating mode during sessions or when working in
the atelier with other students. Music devices may
also be disallowed during sessions IV. Image and Video capturing

A. We love people taking pics and videos, but ask

II. Models first for models permission.

A. Please refrain from talking to the models while B. Menorca Pulsar will record teacher’s demos and
they are posing. students works for promotional purpose only
(website, blog, etc.).
B. Photography and video are not allowed without
the express permission of the model.

C. Never touch the model or correct the model’s V. Studio schedule

pose. The studio is available beyond workshops’ schedule
time.

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 Menorca

General information Extra activities

Nearest Airport: Mahón (Menorca) Sailing

Water sports
Usual international flight connections:
Kayak
Barcelona / Madrid
Diving
Shopping hours: 10:00 to 13:30, and 17:00 to Trekking
20:00 Bike riding

Average temperatures: Horse riding

October, max 22ºC, min 15ºC Ornithology

Ocasional wind and rain Golf
Paintball
More information:
Paragliding
Fundació Destí
What to do in Menorca
Camí de Cavalls 360º
Cómete Menorca
Apunt
Tripadvisor
The New York Times
Forbes
The NY Times Style Magazine

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 How to get to
Son Triay?

Road to Cala Galdana, km 2,5

In front of Truvi Garden Center

07750 Ferreries, Menorca

Google maps

26 min. from Ciutadella

33 min. from Mahón

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Need help?

Send us an email! ;)

Yes, friends, everything you see is done and organized by us, just two
guys, in our free time. We’re very crazy, but we love it! If you have any
further doubt, let us know, and we’ll give you a hand in
everything you need:

• If you have any doubt about whether this experience is for you or not

• If you have any doubt about the organization, food, schedules...

• If you have any questions about technical issues

• If you need a tailored budget

• If you have any suggestion that can help us do better

Jorge Fernández Alday

Accounting and legal management, logistics, and PR

Carles Gomila
Content creation, design, and marketing

Menorca Pulsar S.C.

NIF – J57943276
C/ Lluna 6
07760, Ciutadella de Menorca

www.menorcapulsar.com
menorcapulsar@gmail.com

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 Our partners

«Never go on trips with anyone you do not love» —Ernest Hemingway

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 Terms & conditions

These Art Residencies are arranged by Jorge doubts about this, please contact us and explain any
Fernández Alday and Carles Gomila Camps. medical conditions that may affect the running of the
workshop. Some workshops may not be suitable for
All information and advice given by Menorca Pulsar of
people with certain medical conditions.
these art residencies is given in good faith. You must
warn us about any error perceived in this contract so B. The very nature of some of these workshops
we can get to a satisfactory solution. (particularly the Plein Air ones) means you may be
visiting a variety of outdoor and indoor locations.
Some of these may entail an element of risk
I. Registrations (countryside, villages, harbors...) and, whilst every
A. When buying our product you’re accepting these possible effort is made to ensure your safety, it is up
terms and conditions, and your companions too. to you to use your own judgment and sense in order
to ensure your personal safety
B. It is your responsibility to be in possession of a
valid passport or Identification Card as well as all
visas, permits, certificates, or any other document III. Payments
needed for the whole of the journey, including A. If you choose direct bank transfer option, we’ll
medical certificates. keep your spot as far as the payment is completed
C. Admission will be under chronological within 5 days. Your admission will be confirmed as
criteria. soon as the payment arrives.

D. Non-students are welcome when booking a single B. You can ask for an installment plan, but we
room + companion. If you also book a rental car, can’t apply refund policy to this kind of
you’ll both share one car. Contact us if you want an payment. Contact us to set an installment
extra car. plan.

C. If you choose an installment plan the whole

payment must be done, at least, 30 days prior to
II. Personal Safety
workshop’s starting date. If not, Menorca Pulsar
A. You must be physically and mentally fit for the reserves the right to cancel admission.
proposed activities before arrival. If you have any

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IV. Workshop changes or cancellations A. Registration fees are neither refundable,
transferable nor exchangeable.
A. Menorca Pulsar reserves the right to change any
of the prices, limit class size, services or contents at B. If you want to cancel, you have to properly
any time. If this happens we will notify you notify us in advance. The date the notification
immediately and will give you the opportunity of is received by us determines the % of refund
accepting or canceling. applicable:

B. Menorca Pulsar reserves the right to postpone or ‣ More than 90 days: 70% refund
cancel a workshop if the required minimum number
‣ 90 to 30 days: 50% refund
of participants is not reached. In this case we would
notify you before 30 days prior to workshop starting ‣ 30 to 15 days: 30% refund
date ‣ 15 days or less before workshop starts: no refund
C. If we cancel a workshop, we will fully
refund all your payments. Refunds are limited to
C. If you chose an installment plan, there’s no
total payments made to Menorca Pulsar. If you
cancellation refund.
choose an installment plan and we cancel a
workshop, the refund will be limited to installments D. In the case of cancellation, your fee will be fully
already paid. refunded.

D. Menorca Pulsar cannot be liable for any E. If the cancellation is covered under the terms of
consequential loss of any kind however that loss is your insurance policy you may be able to claim these
incurred, so we strongly suggest not buying charges to your insurance company.
plane tickets until we confirm the workshop.

E. In the unlikely event that the named teacher is

VI. Accommodation
unable to attend due to illness or other
circumstances beyond his control, we would fully A. Accommodation will be under chronological
refund your fee. If a teacher must leave after a criteria.
workshop has begun, you will be refunded a pro- B. No pets are allowed.
rated amount
C. Use of illegal substances is prohibited on the
F. The very nature of the Plein Air Workshops offered Property.
requires flexibility by all parties and must allow for
D. The facilities, services, and tuition provided on
alternatives because of weather/local conditions etc.
these workshops are for the exclusive use of our
For this reason, the outline itinerary and outdoors
clients. Guests are not allowed without the express
workshop description must be taken as an indication
permission of Menorca Pulsar. If you want to bring a
of what may take place in the workshop, and not as
guest, contact us so we get to an arrangement.
a contractual obligation

VII. Reception
V. Refunds and Transfers

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A. As soon as you land in Menorca you’ll be interruption to travel services through weather
welcomed by an assistant who will take you to conditions, civil disturbance, industrial action, strikes,
the residency. And as soon as you get there, Carles wars, floods, sickness or force majeure. Such losses
and Jorge will welcome you and will help you with or additional expenses are the responsibility of the
your initial needs. This service is only possible if you passenger. Force majeure represents unusual and
notify in advance your arrival date and time, as well unforeseeable circumstances such as war or the
as your flight number. threat of war, riots, terrorist activity, civil strife,
industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, fire,
B. If your arrival is not properly notified or if you
flood or adverse weather conditions
arrive on a different flight without notifying, you’ll be
responsible for organizing transfer yourself and of its G. You must show evidence of your identification
cost. If you don’t arrive workshop’s check-in day, but and insurance cover at the time of your arrival to the
any other, the transfer will not be included. If you residency. We will require:
need a transfer service, contact us.
‣ Name of Insurance Company

‣ Insurance Policy Number

VIII. Liabilities
‣ Insurance Emergency or Hotline telephone
A. Neither Menorca Pulsar or their assigns is liable to number
any injuries or health problems sustained by the
student during the stay
Ok, don’t panic, legally we have the obligation of
B. Neither Menorca Pulsar or their assigns is liable
including all this speech. As you’ve probably noticed,
for any and all stolen property at lodging place Son
we’ve set in bold writing the most important
Triay. It’s a family environment and there’s nothing to
things. If you have any further doubt or petition, you
fear, but we suggest you keep your belongings safely.
already know, we’re here to help:
C. You shall sign a document stating you are
menorcapulsar@gmail.com
responsible for all your actions, safety, and risks you
may take during the workshop.

D. Menorca Pulsar does not accept responsibility or

liability for death, bodily injury or illness caused to
the client or any other person included on the
application form. Any claims shall be subject to
Spanish law in respect of any question of liability or
quantum

E. Your own insurance policy must cover any

eventuality such as accident, illness, death and any
repatriation cost.

F. Menorca Pulsar does not accept liability for any

loss or additional expense caused by delay or

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