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Paint the Sunny Coast of Italy
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Make Every Day a Painting Workshops invite you to join us in Italy, June 9-17. Experience touring as an artist. Explore captivating landscapes and enjoy learning new techniques as you paint on location. Discover picturesque scenery with colorful architecture, inviting beaches, vineyards and unique boutiques. Paint with group and personalized guidance from two experienced enthusiastic instructors. Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter with updates on workshops and events. |
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What is a typical day like? Each day we will meet up at a prearranged time to paint. We will travel to the location—most locations within a 10 minute walk then a 20 minute boat or train ride away. Cindy and Theresa will provide demonstrations to help you through the process of taking what inspires you through the design process then on to a captivating painting. You are free to paint along with us or find your own spot and paint on your own. Our most recent copy of “Make Every Day a Painting” makes a handy reference during our workshops, and will be provided on the first day of the workshop. Group critiques (no worries) will be scheduled around our adventures. We will visit scenic locations and paint plein air (this is not a studio workshop). Yes, you will have plenty of time to paint and explore. Of course, you are always free to follow your heart and do your own thing on any day. We encourage you to step away and explore a little on your own. |
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Who goes on our tours? Anyone who wants to see beautiful destinations as an artist. We have beginners to experts, even non-painters (non-workshop rate available) who take advantage of the time to explore and have their own adventures. We’ve also had many students bring family and friends or just come alone and make new friends. Many of our students are repeat guests. We’ve researched and visited our locations so we can help you make the most of each day. While we are teaching primarily watercolor, with collage and journaling added. You are welcome to work with any medium you choose, or just sketch and journal. Theresa and Cindy are both proficient in pastels, acrylics and oils. Our class size averages 4 to 8 students per instructor—compare that to 20 students to 1 instructor in other traveling workshops. We have a 12 student minimum for this workshop. How do I get to Santa Margherita, Italy? Easiest route is to fly to Genoa then take a 40 minute taxi ride to the hotel in Santa Margherita. The hotel can arrange for a private driver if you prefer. You can also get there by train from Genoa, Milan and Rome, just expect to make a few transfers. Talk to your travel agent and see what works best for you. The hotel is an easy walk from the train station, or a taxi will be happy to deliver you to the hotel. How much walking is involved? There is some walking involved, most of the time we are near the water on fairly flat ground. For instance when we visit Portofino it is a 10 minute walk along the water to the boat dock, then a 20 minute boat ride to the Portofino Marina. You can stay at the Marina in Portofino and enjoy painting and exploring right there, or go up the walkway to the Museum for a scenic outlook. In the Cinque Terre towns we will take a train to the center of the towns and you can choose to stay in the general vicinity or hike up the stairs to see amazing vistas. You can also choose to hike between Cinque Terre towns on your own time, but we won’t be doing that as a group. Art Supply & Packing List. You are welcome to bring whatever professional quality watercolors you have. Simplify as much as possible, you only need a few brushes, watercolors and watercolor paper in whatever form you prefer (in a journal or separate sheets), along with a water container. Feel free to also work in other mediums. An easel is not necessary, you can even skip bringing a stool and find a bench to sit on while visiting towns. The simpler you pack the more you’ll paint. We will send a detailed list of our preferred supplies upon signup. We also provide a suggested packing list, what to carry on the plane, what to pack in your check in bag(s) and how to simplify so you aren’t paying extra for a lot of luggage. Travel Insurance is recommended in case of illness, injury, family emergencies, trip cancellation, etc (last year I had a guest who had a bicycle accident just prior to the trip and had to cancel, she was able to get full reimbursement for canceled trip—including airline tickets.) If you purchase within 15 days of paying your initial deposit from www.travelguard.com you can possibly obtain trip cancellation in case you have to cancel for personal or business reasons. We reserve the right to cancel and refund all your payments, usually we know by 30 days prior to the trip. Note, in 10 years we have not had to cancel any trips but with this unpredictable economy it’s always a possibility.
Thinking about it? We need to know soon to save your room. Just give us a call or email us, we’ll be happy to answer any questions. We have been fortunate to have nearly 10 years of successful trips with no cancellations. Cindy Briggs 541-420-9463 Theresa Goesling 425-802-3487 makeeverydayapainting@yahoo.com |
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Sample Itinerary Cindy & Theresa will arrive a few days early to establish the final itinerary. This is just an example. Sun. June 10 Easy start, paint gardens, beach views & nearby Santa Margherita. Group dinner. Monday, June 11 Boat to Portofino. Paint, photograph & explore Portofino. Tuesday, June 12 Train or boat to Vernazza one of the most famous painted villages of the Cinque Terre. Paint & explore, hike to nearby village if you’d like. Wednesday, June 13 Free day. Enjoy the local market, explore on your own. Take a cooking Class. Take a private tour. Go on a hiking tour of the Cinque Terre Villages. Thurs, June 14 Paint nearby Portofino or Rapallo. Friday, June 15 Train to Paint Monterosso, make sure you dine at the fabulous Ristorante Ciak—the Seafood Spaghetti is amazing. Saturday, June 16 Paint in Santa Margarita, enjoy afternoon on site finishing up and sharing your paintings in an informal gathering. Evening free to pack. |
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*$2995 Workshop Package includes: By signing and submitting registration you agree that the requested payments will be used for the purposes stated in this form. Price is estimated based on calculated exchange rate and may be adjusted prior to workshop. |
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Paint Portofino & Cinque Terre, June 9-17,2012 |
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Enjoy 4-star accommodations in Santa Margherita, Ligure minutes away from Portofino and the Cinque Terre. Our hotel offers view rooms, a private pool and beachfront, spa, dining facilities, covered beach view patio, daily buffet breakfast with eggs, meat, fruit and fresh baked croissants, optional dinner packages, and beautiful gardens. Walk to nearby restaurants, shops, parks, and markets. We will have one group dinner and a welcome reception for everyone attending. Enjoy included excursions to nearby Cinque Terre villages and the classic Portofino on the Italian Riviera. Have a taste of the glamorous life of the Rich and Famous, then enjoy rustic fishing villages filled with colorful buildings, cafes and beaches. Theresa & Cindy preview all locations so you can make the most of your time. All mediums and levels welcome. *$2995 Workshop Package also includes Instruction from Theresa Goesling & Cindy Briggs with Make Every Day a Painting Watermedia Manual. |
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