ARTMAKING IN FLORENCE
August
6 - 27, 2009
PAINTING WORKSHOP with Philippa Blair
This is a diverse Painting and Drawing Workshop open to all levels
of experience and based on original studies of the extraordinary
environment of Florence, its specific architecture, archaeology,
art and history. There will be combinations of Plein Aire field trips
into the surrounding Tuscan countryside, as well as individually
based structured exercises in studio practice. Also included are
life drawing and painting, urban landscape and experimental studies. Our
intention in this creative adventure is to build confidence in developing
a body of work exploring a fusion between painting and drawing, representation
and abstraction.
EXCURSIONS—VENICE BIENNALLE and BEYOND
2009 is the year of the Biennalle, an extremely important art event,
participated in by all major countries of the world. The
workshop schedule will be arranged to include an optional 4-day
trip to Venice. Round trip train fare to Venice, hotel,
lunch and dinner, admission tickets to the Biennalle, are not included
in tuition.
The class
will schedule two walking tours of Florence (included), and an optional
trip to Siena with an included walking tour. Participants can go from
Siena to San Gimignano, a medieval town nearby (bus fares are not included,
tours are included). There is also a trip to the opera in Verona, 20,000
people seated in the Coliseum, not to be missed! (Bus transportation
and opera tickets are not included in tuition.)
IN-SERVICE CREDIT
The New York State Art Teachers Association recognizes this program
as an outstanding opportunity for professional growth. The
three-week experience addresses both National and NYS Learning
Standards for Visual Art and has application at all levels. There
is an additional fee for credit certification. (NYSATA is not partnered
with this program in any capacity other than verification of course
content and attendance, and is not responsible for any financial,
travel, studio, or housing related events.Participatns must obtain
any requied permissions for credit.)
DETAILS
Tuition for one class is $2100 (US) if deposit of $500
is received before Dec. 1.
If the deposit is received after Dec. 1, tuition is $2100
(US).
Returning students may deduct $100 from tuition for any
class.
Bring a friend and deduct $50 each!
Transportation to and from Florence, ground transportation, housing
and meals are not included.
Housing can be arranged for participants in Florentine apartments. All
apartments are centrally located and are within walking distance
of the studio and all of the important landmarks. Live blocks
away from the Duomo, the Academia, and the Uffizzi! Lease dates
vary slightly, and many apartments are available for the entire month
of August. Many participants are able to invite family members
and friends to visit—the apartment is yours for the duration
of the lease. Apartment prices vary depending on amenities
such as air-conditioning, etc. Shared apartments can be arranged
to lessen costs.
Questions about program or
housing, or to obtain registration material can
be addressed to:
Jessica Bayer, Program Coordinator jessbayer@verizon.net or
Dan Welden solarplate@aol.com
Painting and Drawing--Philippa Blair pmblair@sbcglobal.net
Please share our program with friends
and colleagues!
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