Plein-Air
Painting / Photography Workshop
Taught by Niki Gulley & Scott Williams
Tuscany, Italy - September 2 -10 / 2011
Join us once more as our path takes us to the medieval towns,
cypress tree lined roads and glorious sun drenched splendor of
the rolling hills that is Tuscany in the fall.
Whether you are a painter or photographer, this unique workshop
has been designed to allow you to hone your skills and expand
your creativity, all while you further your artistic voice.
Choosing which aspect interests you, we will help guide you to
capture the architecture and breathtaking vistas flooded with
their extraordinary quality of light, on either canvas or film.
Imagine the inspiration derived from strolling the narrow cobble
streets of the hill towns or taking in the panoramic views from
it’s outer walls as the sun sweeps across the landscape spread
out before you. Start your own renaissance by standing in the
shadows where the masters once painted, all while experiencing
the grandeur of Tuscany first hand. Capture the rich fall colors
offset against cobalt blue skies, the rows of earth hued vines,
ripe with their succulent grape harvest, all while being warmed,
literally, under a Tuscan sun.
Niki will conduct the Plein-Air Painting Workshop from different
picturesque locations daily, teaching through a combination of
demos, discussions, assistance and critiques. Sessions will be
broken into different morning and afternoon locations, with
plenty of time in between for shopping, sightseeing or to dine
al fresco for a leisurely lunch.
Scott will take the photographers on a daily walking tour
through the winding streets of the hills town and into the
countryside surrounding them. You will have the opportunity to
experience Tuscany through your lens as Scott guides you to use
your camera to define what you see while achieving your own
artistic vision. As with the painters, there will be daily
destinations with time allowances for exploring on your own.
This unique Workshop affords you the option to choose which
aspect interests you, whether it is painting, photography or
both. Thereby giving you an opportunity to make the most of your
Tuscan experience.
So come join us as we take you on an inspirational exploration
of Tuscany with an emphasis on observation and perception as we
help you develop your own style or just ride along to enjoy
Italian countryside in fall, as artists and non-artists alike
are welcome.
Space is limited to 10 participants on a first-come basis, so we
encourage you to enroll as soon as possible. There will also be
space open for non-participating partners at reduced rates on a
limited basis.
Work Shop includes:
* Roundtrip air fare, private van
transportation to various Tuscan hill towns, including side
trips to
Siena
and Florence, as well as to the wine town of Montepulciano.
* Lodging for 7
nights amid the picturesque rolling Tuscan
landscape. (Pricing is for shared room, double occupancy)
* Guided wine tour of two wineries
* Continental Breakfast
* Emergency Medical insurance
* Instruction, guidance, experience and fun
Your cost for all of this is $3,495 if a non-refundable $750
deposit is received by 3/5/11, after that the prices goes to
$3,895. There also is a final application cut off date of
4/9/11.
To reserve a spot, simply send a completed application form
along with your deposit of $750 per person. Forms will be
provided upon request. There is a discount of $350 for partners
wanting to accompany participants on the trip, but not take the
workshop. There will also be optional wine & spa tours and
food & cooking classes available at an additional cost for
participants not interested in the painting/photography
sessions.
Please let us if you have any questions or if we can help you in
any way. We hope that you will be able to join us!
Scott Williams
Niki
Gulley
214-289-8512
214-803-5812
http://blind-squirrel.org/
http://www.nikigulley.com/
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