In the fantastic setting of a 17th century villa in the Tuscan countryside provided with a swimming pool, our watercolor workshop offers the classic technique on paper but also on wood, according to the teachings of the great Italian Masters.
May 5-12, 2018
The workshop will be taught by Cesare Vignato, an Italian artist who obtained his degree at the Fine Arts Academy of Venice, with the assistance of an interpreter.
Seven days that combine painting, the exploration of local culture and a passion for Italian cooking and good wine.
Along with the watercolor class, the week includes:
- two excursions to Cortona and Siena (with guided tour of the Duomo)
- a tour of a historic winery with tastings
- a dinner at an authentic Tuscan restaurant
- a market tour with shopping for local products
- two cooking classes to learn how to prepare some Italian specialties
A unique opportunity to combine a relaxing vacation with the passion for Art.
The workshop is available for a maximum of 14 participants
Program:
Saturday May 5
Arrival at the Villa and settling in starting from 4:00pm
Aperitif and introductions
Presentation of the course and schedule for the week
Dinner
Sunday May 6
Breakfast
Morning: the art class begins: preparation of the wood supports with the “imprimitura” technique.
Lunch at local winery with tastings and light lunch
Afternoon: excursion to Cortona by bus. We recommend bringing an IPad or tablet to photograph this beautiful Tuscan hilltop town and find inspiration for your watercolors.
On request, a two hour ceramic class is also available.
Return to the villa and dinner
Monday May 7
Breakfast
Morning: art class
Buffet lunch
Afternoon: art class
Dinner
Tuesday May 8
Breakfast
Morning: art class
Buffet lunch
Afternoon: art class
Dinner at an authentic Tuscan restaurant
Wednesday May 8
Breakfast
Morning: excursion to Monte San Savino market. We will meet local producers and buy the ingredients for the cooking class that will take place when we return to the villa. A fun opportunity to cook together and learn the secrets of Italian cuisine.
Afternoon: cooking class
Dinner
Thursday May 10
Breakfast
Departure for Siena by minibus. Guided tour of the Duomo
Lunch on your own
Afternoon: art class
Dinner
Friday May, 11
Breakfast
Morning: art class
Buffet lunch
Afternoon: cooking class. We will prepare typical Tuscan dishes and enjoy them for dinner.
Saturday May 12
Farewells and departure by 10:00am
Cost: 950 euro – single supplement 500 euro
The workshop includes: a watercolor course with a qualified teacher, elements of art history that will be discussed during class, an experienced interpreter , wood supports for the imprimitura technique, a ceramic lab, seven nights in double rooms, breakfast, 6 lunches, 6 dinners with wine and digestifs included, a restaurant dinner, a tour of a winery with tastings, transportation to and from Cortona, Siena, Monte San Savino. Guided tour of the Duomo in Siena.