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Experience Italy in 2012! Painting Tour of Italy with Margaret Best
April 26 – May 4, 2012
Cost: Euro 3,190 (convert currency)
Imagine yourself in Tuscany in Spring 2012, in a restored medieval village, drawing or painting the seasonal displays of flowers such as red poppies, azaleas, wisteria or the native blue iris. Or if you prefer, depicting the local fruit and vegetable offerings such as asparagus, strawberries, fennel or peas found in the market place.
Imagine also your artistic endeavors being guided by a renowned teacher in a stunning historical indoor/outdoor studio setting. Join Margaret Best, botanical artist and teacher, and an expert Italian-speaking cultural guide, on a memorable 8-night visit to Italy.
Outside the studio you will visit an organic kitchen garden and join the owner for a sumptuous gourmet meal. And there is more…you will be able to experience truly authentic Chianti region by mingling with the local residents and visiting a boutique wine estate to sip their vintages. You will also savor the culture of Rome and Siena.
Click on image to download itinerary. Please direct all travel questions to Quench Travel Design, Ltd., a Toronto-based travel design group.
A Botanical Painting Holiday with Elaine Searle
Hotel Il Collaccio
Umbria, Italy
May 2-9, 2012
Cost: Euro 960 (convert currency)
Artists of all ability levels are invited to paint the orchids and Spring flowers of Umbria with botanical artist and teacher, Elaine Searle. This 7-day trip includes five days of instruction, plus a full day trip that includes a visit to a national park, shopping at a market in a medieval town, and lunch at the gastronomy capital of the region. Non-painting companions are also welcome. There is plenty to see and do in this region of Italy.
Click on the image above to download a color brochure containing a complete itinerary, photos of the 2011 trip, and a helpful FAQ section.
Jane LaFazio, Plain Jane Studio, San Diego
www.plainjanestudio.com
Jane is a mixed media artist and a member of the San Diego Sketchcrawl group. Jane teaches at conferences across the U.S. and leads classes in Italy too. In addition to the sketching classes, Jane teaches workshops in collage, mixed media, and quilting. A detailed class schedule can be viewed on her blog. Also see an interview with Jane and her Ask The Artist Q&A with readers.
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Bella Italia: Orvieto Sketchbook – May 20-26, 2012. Create an illustrated travel journal while exploring the ancient hilltop town of Orvieto, Italy. Travelers will learn how to slow down so they can experience Italy and create journal pages that tell a story. The last day of the call will be spent creating a paper-on-cloth portfolio to hold the
5″ x 7″ pages created during the week. View Details/Register
