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DILLMAN’S CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION PRESENTS
Paint Northern and Southern Italy with Rose Edin
Sixteen days (March 27-April 11) on the Amalfi Coast and Umbria/Tuscany/Venice with
internationally known watercolor instructor, Rose Edin (April 4-11)
Southern Italy Experience: March 27-April 4, 2012
Northern Italy Experience: April 4-11, 2012 (no instruction)
Enchanting, unique, elegant, incredible, breathtaking, memorable, inspiring - these are some of the words painters have used to describe la Costieria Amalfitana (the Amalfia Coast) seemingly suspended between sea and sky. Each perfectly preserved village, spilling down steep cliffs to the azure sea, has its own special charm and personality. Poets describe it as having its head in the clouds and its feet in the sea! It is in this beautiful setting that we will be plein air painting for a whole week this coming March.
With an emphasis on color, instruction is given on site each day. Evenings before dinner Rose will usually have demonstrations and there will be a time for critiques of the work of the day. With the inspiration of the day, our critiques, and the sharing of our work, students will be truly inspired to create.
Rose Edin, NWS, TWSA, is a veteran plein air painter who has conducted art trips internationally for over 30 years. Her recent awards include first place in the animal division of Artist Magazine's 2011 International Competition and a major award at the American Watercolor Society annual show in New York City.
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SOUTHERN ITALY EXPERIENCE
MARCH 27 TUESDAY:
FLIGHT
Your flight to Rome's international airport
MARCH 28 WEDNESDAY:
ROME/AMALFI COAST
Arrive in Rome this morning (you will need to arrive by 12:00 PM or arrange your own transfers to Sorrento).Travel south along the Mediterranean Sea to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast by coach. Welcome reception and dinner at the Gran Paradiso Hotel, your Sorrento home base for 7 nights. www.hotelgranparadiso.com. (D)
MARCH 29 THURSDAY:
SORRENTO
A full day will be spent on the resort grounds (a meeting room will be provided in case of inclement weather). Your instructor will capture the charm of Sorrento in the morning demonstration and transfer the Mediterranean majestic surroundings into art. Return for afternoon of painting with personalized assistance followed by critique. (BD)
MARCH 30 FRIDAY:
RAVELLO
Enjoy a coach drive along the scenic winding roads of the Amalfi Coast to the village of Ravello, which has been historically known as a destination for artists, musicians, and writers. Morning art lesson will feature the coastal beauty of the hillside village. After lunch you may choose to spend your free afternoon. You may choose to join the guide and your traveling friend for a tour and photo safari of the Duomo of Ravello, Villa Rufolo and the gardens of Villa Combrone plus shopping before returning to Sorrento. For those who choose to paint there will be a critique before dinner. (BD)
MARCH 31 SATURDAY:
CAPRI
Pack up your sketch book for lessons on composition and value studies. Take the hydrofoil to the Isle of Capri. In the morning your instructor will assist you in recording the essence of this colorful isle of Capri. In the free afternoon enjoy the guided tour of the Blue Grotto and resort area. The sea caves get the brilliant blue reflection from sunlight that passes through an underwater cavity. Your instructor will have an evening program at the Gran Paradiso Hotel. (BD)
APRIL 1 SUNDAY:
POSITANO
Travel by coach along the Amalfi Drive which threads through the high cliffs to the seaside village of Positano. Most of the town is built into the hills and provides a great view of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Morning art session focuses on the quaint seaside village. There will be plenty of time this afternoon for exploring the hilly terrain and continue your painting. Critique before dinner. (BD)
APRIL 2 MONDAY:
AMALFI
Travel by coach to the town that gives this coast it's name. The town lies in a deep ravine that is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastline. In the morning the art class will capture the courtyard and square. In the afternoon your local guide will introduce you to the history of Crypt, Cloister and Museum at the Duomo plus the Piazza that dominates the town center. In the afternoon your instructor will Assist you with your painting should you like. (BD)
APRIL 3 TUESDAY:
SORRENTO / POMPEII
Today will be a free day in Sorrento to simply relax or paint some of the famous views from the village. You may be able to see the Bay of Naples, City of Naples, Island of Capri and Mount Vesuvius. Optional morning guided trip to Pompeii must be reserved when you make your trip reservation. $55 (without lunch) The tour will include the excavations of the site that was ruined when Mount Vesuvius erupted. Pompeii is famous for the fantastic and ancient ruins uncovered from beneath volcanic ash, stone and mud. It evokes thoughts about life and death and how tenuous it all is. You can see cement casts of people as they were when they were buried, sometimes shielding themselves from the horror. Our guide will share amazing stories of this ancient civilization. Back at the hotel there will be a farewell reception for those leaving the tour, with sharing of your art work and dinner. (BD)
NORTHERN ITALY EXPERIENCE
APRIL 4 WEDNESDAY:
SORRENTO / CASTEL SANT ELIA / PIETRALUNGA
For those leaving the tour at this point transportation will be provided to the Rome International Airport. For those joining the northern Italy tour transportation will be provided to Zia Cathys. We leave the Sorrento hotel in the morning and travel through the mountains to Pietralunga, Umbria region of northern Italy. Our lunch stop is Zia Cathy's in Castel Sant Elia. This is a beautiful 18th century farmhouse lovingly restored by Cathy who is Australian/Italian. You will meet Connie and Bert Grayson, our hosts for the remainder of the tour. Four hour travel skirts Rome and continues North to our home base for the next 5 nights. Welcome reception and dinner at Locanda del Borgo. (LD)
APRIL 5 THURSDAY:
PIETRALUNGA
Morning demonstration and instruction by instructor in a studio in the medieval historical center of Pietralunga. Five minute walk to lunch. Another individual afternoon painting session. Late afternoon studio visit with artist in Umbertide. Dinner in Umbertide. (BLD)
APRIL 6 FRIDAY:
CORTONA
After early breakfast we travel one hour to Cortona, where Under the Tuscan Sun was filmed. Class will be during the 1-4 siesta time to allow shopping and touring before and after the siesta. There is a large Etruscan museum of medieval and early renaissance painting and fresco by Fra Angelico. There will be a visit to local gallery and you may meet owners and artists. Critique before dinner. (BLD)
APRIL 7 SATURDAY:
AREZZO / FLORENCE
Early start for one hour drive to Arezzo and one hour train to Florence. Art lesson will feature the river and bridge with box lunch. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure for individual painting, shopping or sightseeing options. Reserve with Connie (in advance), for optional ticket to the Dumo, Bapistry or the very busy Uffizi Museum or Academia. After a very big day we will be heading back to Piertralunga and the familiar home base. Critique before dinner. (BLD)
APRIL 8 SUNDAY: GUBBIO
Massbefore a late start half hour drive to picturesque Gubbio. Enjoy a cable car view of the Apennines to the Cathedral at top. Lunch will be at the Green Woodpecker, "Il Picchio Verde", world's best lasagna. Afternoon painting session. Tour second largest Roman amphitheater ruins- very picturesque. Easter dinner at Locanda del Borgo. (BLD)
APRIL 9 MONDAY:
PIETRALUNGA / VENICE
Travel toArezzo to board train for Venice. Boxlunch on train. Early afternoon arrival in Venice will allow time to explore the many marvels of this island city. Take a photo safari with guide. It is considered good luck to dance at the Piazza. On your own take a gondola ride. Instructor will have a two hour demonstration before dinner. Choose your own restaurant for dinner and/or reserve ticket for a Vivaldi Concert in his church where he was a choir master. Hotel Au Due Fanali, on Venice Island. (BL)
APRIL 10 TUESDAY:
VENICE
Full day in Venice. Enjoy your last morning painting with your instructor in the charming San Marco Piazza. Lunch on your own. Choose on your own the Peggy Guggenheim museum or visit the Friari church with work by Titian and well known sculptures with head set for guide. Secret tour of the Doge Palace. Farewell reception in hotel with sharing of art work. Connie will assist with dinner arrangements if you would like to join the group or venture off on your own for the last night in Venice. (B)
APRIL 11WEDNESDAY:
VENICE
Pick up at your Hotel Au Due Fanali and luggage handling will be provided to the Venice airport this morning for those who have made flight arrangements with Pilgrim Tours. (B)
Flight from Venice home today.
On non travel days, there will be days when your instructor will guide you morning and afternoon. There will be days when the morning will be set aside for instruction. In the afternoons you may continue painting. If you would like the afternoon could offer you time to explore on your own and tour the beautiful surroundings with your cameras for a photo safari. You may try optional tours or shop with your traveling pals.
Price Per Person based on double occupancy:
SOUTHERN ITALY: AMALFI WAY
$2,500.00: includes transportation TO the Rome Airport
• $ 500.00 single supplement
• $ 2,350.00 PALS (Participant at Large)
NORTHERN ITALY: Umbria/ Tuscany Venice
$2,500.00: includes transportation FROM the Rome Airport
• $500.00 single supplement
• $2,350.00 PALS (Participant at Large)
TAKE BOTH PORTIONS FOR: $4,977.00
• $1,000.00 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
• $4,677.00 PALS (PARTICIPANT AT LARGE)
RESERVATIONS
A $300.00 deposit and completed reservation form are required to secure a reservation for your tour. Deposit Early. Space is limited. Please complete the reservation form and return it with your payment (payable to “Pilgrim Tours”) to: Pilgrim Tours, PO Box 268, Morgantown PA 19543.
FINAL PAYMENT
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Payment can be made by check, Visa, or Master Card. Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund. Payments made by credit card will incur an additional 3% surcharge.
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CANCELLATION
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•91+ Days Prior: No Penalty of Deposit
•90-61 Days Prior: Deposit Amount of $300 per person
•60-46 Days Prior: 40% of tour cost
•45-31 Days Prior: 65% of tour cost
•30-8 Days Prior: 85% of tour cost
•7 Days Prior or less: 100% of tour cost
Travel insurance is non-refundable.
NOTES
Italy does not accommodate for walking or sight difficulties--they call them "hill towns" for a reason. This trip is not recommended for those with walking/sight difficulties. Sorry. Please consider another Wisconsin Dillman's Creative Arts workshop. www.dillmans.com
Barnes and Nobles sells a rubberized cover pocket size Italian/English dictionary for $10.
You may paint/sketch/photo shoot every day. Flexibility will be expected. Some painting days there will be a critique on site, other days an optional critique will be held at the hotel before dinner.
Plans are being made so you might paint Market Day scenes, visit and interact with local artists, local gallery and local art supply store owners.
For those who do not take art instruction. There are lists of activities for you provided upon request. Every effort will be made to assure you have the trip of your expectation also.
CANCELLATION
Cancellation in writing must be received by Pilgrim Tours for appropriate refund minus the following fees and any non-refundable services purchased. Air penalties are not part of the percentages below and vary based on the airline policy at the time of ticket issue.
INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE
14 night’s accommodations, First week, 7 breakfasts and, 7 dinners, Second week 7 breakfasts and 6 lunches plus 5 dinners, Two receptions each week with arrival gift, General Instruction time: **5- ½ day demonstrations/lectures in each of the southern and northern parts of the trip. On these days there will be morning lectures/demonstrations at different sites. Afternoons are free to paint on your own, watch instructor on site. Tips & Gratuities. There will be two evening programs. Each evening, during painting days, you may attend an optional critique before dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE
Air and airport transportation to Rome and from Venice hotel. Pilgrim Tours will assist with this portion of your trip. 1-800-322-0788. Possible pre tour extension to Rome available. Please contact Dan at Pilgrim Tours at 1-800-322-0788 extension 100 for more details
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