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Tuscany is truly the heart of Italy,
studded with panoramic landscapes, ancient walled
villages, olive groves and vineyards stretching rhythmically
to the horizon and capped, of course, by the glorious
cities of Florence and Siena. Aesthetics of your lodging
and wonderful food, special “insider” excursions and
a very personal orientation are a bottom line!
May and October are prime months
for a Tuscan trip – gorgeous weather with all of the
key sights serene and uncrowded. You’ll alternate
workshop days with excursions to Florence and Siena,
as well as to the charming hilltop villages so distinct
to this “Chianti region”...from San Gimignano with
its ancient towers, to Greves with its bustling trade
in wine. In Florence and Siena a terrific art historian
accompanies the group.
| Instant email inquiry: |
artstuscany@eduvacations.com |
| Deposit: |
5% of package price |
| Minimum age: |
21 |
| Getting there: |
We suggest that you book
flights through Rome, rather than Milan since
travel to Florence by plane or train is easier
with this routing. Meet on-site at Il Paretaio
near the town of Barberino Val D’Elsa mid-way
between Florence and Siena. Travel from the
airport to hotels is not included in your fee —
however, Horizons will help coordinate arrangements.. |
For air, hotels, cars, trains, phones and more:
check our AutoEurope
link.
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Special offer when booking at eduVacations:
- 5% off ($86.75) of trip price when you enroll up to
6 weeks prior to the start date;
- 2% off (Save $34.70) when you enroll less than 6 weeks
prior to the start date..
What People are Saying
“Thanks for a profound magical experience.”
“Words really are inadequate to describe
the experience--it was truly special and I have very deep
feelings that will stay with me forever.”
Cultural & Recreational Activities
Tours of Florence & Siena with 2
of the cities’ most noted guides; special visit to San
Mineato church with its spectacular view of Florence and
where lovely Gregorian chants are sung each day at dusk;
private tour of the Bargello Museum; private tour of Santa
Croce, Italy’s equivalent of Westminster Abbey; lodging
at a “fattoria” that produces its own wine and olive oil,
not to mention tantalizing dinners.
Accommodation
Choices
In two charming country inns located
in the heart of Tuscany. Rooms are double occupancy (single
may be available upon request), private baths; wonderful
views and walking trails.
| Glass:
Flameworked Beads & More (May) |
| Make small sculptures, beads,
baubles, jewelry, even marbles of all shapes, colors
and textures. For all skill levels. |
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| Mosaics:
Ancient Art Form/Contemporary Applications (May &
Oct) |
| Create durable, luminescent
mosaics (wall pieces, tiles, and frames) from both
traditional and contemporary materials --ceramic
and stone plus elements gleaned from the landscape…even
pebbles or seeds. Color, texture, design and imagery...all
take on new spirit and energy in the context of
this lovely medium. No special background required.. |
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| Tuscan
Landscapes: Painting & Drawing (May) |
| A chance to work individually
with your instructor, making it easy to set your
own creative goals, style and pace and…using whatever
medium you most enjoy--charcoal, pastels, watercolor,
gouache, acrylics or oils. We’ll cover lots of approaches
to working with these color media with plenty of
opportunity to experiment. Throughout we’ll refer
to masterpieces of painting to give you artistic
awareness with a historical perspective. For all
skill levels. |
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| Books,
Paper, Journals, Collages and More: A Mixed-Media
Italian Experience (Oct.) |
| A special opportunity to expand
your range of creative experience under the guidance
of an innovative Umbrian artist. We will be using
this rich tradition as a springboard for a unique
mixed-media workshop. Paola encourages folks to
explore a wealth of materials, ranging from paints
and papers to photos and newspapers. Workshop open
to anyone. |
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| Photography:
Italian Visions (Oct.) |
| A workshop that is designed
to expand your mind’s eye in the lovely light of
Italy. You will photograph the grandeur of the countryside,
the beauty of the architecture, small street scenes.
Our focus is both on color slides and prints, with
work also in black & white. Film developed in
a nearby town, allowing lots of time for one-on-one
and perfect to take your skills to another level.
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| Deposit: |
5%
of total package price. |
| Prices: |
Tuition, Lodging,
Meals (except 5 lunches) & Excursions $1835
plus lab fee ($20-$40); rooms, double occupancy,
private baths. Single rooms are occasionally available;
when this can be arranged, the additional fee is
$350 — $450 per program week. |
| Dates: |
1 week:
09—16 October 2004
23—30 April 2005
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