Plein Air Watercolor
Dates: 9/25/2010 - 10/2/2010
Location: Lake Garda
Instructor: Pat Fiorello
Price: $2,150 
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Lake Garda is a secret treasure in northern Italy.
Come explore this new area and caprute it in watercolor.
This program will immerse you in the beauty of the lakes disctrict. We will paint on location each day, primarily on the grounds of the convent of San Tomaso where we are staying which has breathtaking views of the lake and the foothills of the Alps beyond. We will also go on a couple of field trips to other towns in the area. In case of inclement weather there is studio space available.
Special emphasis will be given to simplifying what you see in front of you and designing strong compositions for your paintings. Attention will be given to loosening up to capture the essence and sense of place as well as instruction on value and mixing colors. Program will include a combination of short demonstrations or lessons, individual student painting time with instructor guidance as desired and critiques throughout the week.
Open to students of all levels. Demonstrations and instruction will be in watercolor, but the program is open to students in all mediums.
Activities: Our daily painting will be combined with other adventures such as:
- visiting charming Verona - the fabled home of Romeo and Juliet - to sketch, take photo`s, wander and shop
- exploring the two villages withing walking distance of the convent
- taking a ferry across to Malcesine for another perspective of the lake
- visiting the Vittoriale, the eccentric mansion of the poet d`Annunzio
- hiking through the hills and lemon groves along the lake
We`ll use our authentic convent as a home base, returning each evening for a home-made meal and good company. Stay with the group or go off on your own. Our purpose is to paint, explore and enjoy the beauty of Italy.
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General Activities: in addition to the daily activities planned for each workshop above, all participants will have the option to take part in the following:
- Excursion to Verona
- Visit to Vittoriale, home of eccentric poet Gabriele D`Annunzio
- Morning hike through the surrounding hills
- Optional lectures on the theme of "Living in Non-Violence"
- Final art exhibition by participants
Painting in the cloister, by Andy Holtzman
Food: At Il Chiostro, the food experience is very important to us. We want everyone to be exposed to the delicious simplicity of authentic regional food, which includes plenty of fresh vegetables, meats, pasta, risotto, fruits, local herbs, and desserts like panforte and tiramisu. We will have our own private chef for the week, but you are welcome to come in and watch and learn or help with the meals. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room daily. Local wine is included with dinner. Lunches are independent. There are many opportunities for eating in the village, picnics or on excursions.
Price: $2,150* p/p
($350 p/p supp. for single room-limited availability)
* Early Bird Special: $2,050 if registered by 2/15/10
Includes:
- First night in Milan
- Shared double room in restored monastery
- Daily traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner, including wine
- Daily plein air classes with Pat
- Excursion to Verona
- Visit to Vittoriale, home of eccentric poet Gabriele D`Annunzio
- Optional lectures on the theme of "Living in Non-Violence"
- Final art exhibition by participants
- Transfer to airport/train station in Milan on final day
Does Not Include:
- Airfare
- Art supplies
- Local bus transportation
- Independent meals and sight-seeing
Painting the cloister, by Andy Holtzman