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			Figurative Mosaic Workshop September 4-25, 2010 (Saturdays, 9am-12pm) — This workshop is for students of all levels and will focus on producing a pictorial image in clay. Students will be inspired by a historical overview of Greek, Roman, Italian and contemporary approaches to mosaic design. They will learn how to translate their drawing image to clay, then underglaze and glaze their tiles and learn about the firing process. On the last day of class, students will be able to assemble their mosaic design on a 12 x 24 tile board. Materials fee includes clay, glazes and firing of final sculpture. Visit website				Location: Phoenix, AZ Instructor: Esmeralda DeLaney Sponsor: Shemer Art Center Cost: $180 + $30 Material Fee Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Bookmaking 1: Beginning Bookmaking September 7 - October 12, 2010 (choose 1:30-4pm or 6-8:30pm) — We will be making books and boxes in this class with a variety of materials and techniques. We will complete at least three books and one container for a book to nest in. The objective is to give you a fundamental understanding of how books are made. The anatomy of a book is fascinating, as are the adjustments one can make to any book to make it yours from start to finish. The covers, spine, folios, signatures, fly sheets, headbands and more are all waiting for your heart and hands. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: Binders Art Supplies and Frames Cost: Until Aug 24: $140, After Aug 24: $155 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 ext. 203

			Calligraphy One: Italic September 8 - October 13, 2010 (6-8:30pm) — The Italic calligraphic hand is one of the most widely used and versatile alphabets around. It is highly legible and can easily be dressed up or down. Italic is the perfect hand to learn for the beginning calligrapher yet versatile enough to experiment with for the advanced. During the six week course, students will be given handouts and guide sheets, learning the upper and lower case characters. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: Binders Art Supplies and Frames Cost: Until Aug 25: $140, After Aug 25: $155 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 ext. 203

			Foundry: An Introduction September 9 - December 16, 2010 (Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — This course will cover all aspects of the foundry process. This valuable opportunity to create a finished bronze sculpture is appropriate for the novice as well as those with casting experience. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction will be given in wax modeling and casting, ceramic shell techniques, bronze pouring, metal chasing, TIG welding and patination. Students are encouraged to bring a sculpture or object to cast. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Pavel Efremoff Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $585, Non-Credit $465 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Real Life Journals September 11-18, 2010 (sessions daily) — A Traveler's Tale Designing, Making, and Using the perfect Travel Journal. In this workshop you'll develop new skills that will allow you to produce lovely journals that celebrate the Tuscan countryside. You'll find that you can use the skills learned to extend and expand whatever kind of artwork you already do. You'll also find that these skills, and especially the process of mindful observation that we'll follow in our daily excursions in and around Cortona, will give you an entirely different and very rich travel experience. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Gwen Diehn Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2169.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			The Artist's Palette: A Retrospective of Floral Design September 11-18, 2010 — Sonny will demonstrate and then guide you to create your own floral arrangements, using available plant material, containers and other decorative elements. He will also walk you through the history of floral design. We will visit flower markets and local florists. This class is open to all levels of people interested in design. Photo courtesy of Addison Gallery. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Sonny Gada Sponsor: Tuscany: A Journey for the Senses, LLC Cost: 1800 Euro Email: Joan Hill Phone: 508-255-7907

			Contemporary Gold Leaf 1 September 13 - October 11, 2010 (Mondays, 1-4pm) — Gold Leafing is an art as old as recorded history. Learn this rare highly prized and technical skill, which is not known to many, as Gold Leaf artisans rarely share their knowledge. The possibilities are endless for applications that benefit many backgrounds such as Decorators, Painters, Wood workers, Artists, Antique dealers, collectors and enthusiasts, Clock and antique repairers, Jewelry makers, Crafters, Framers, or those who want to learn an Old World skill. * A brief history of the origin of Gold Leaf, the practices and materials * The differences between real Gold Leaf and Composite Leaf * Traditional and contemporary methods of application as well as shortcuts * Surface preparation, properly handling and storage Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Shannon Forester Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Aug. 30: $155, After Aug. 30: $170 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Life Casting September 13, 20, 27 (6-9 pm) — This three day, intensive workshop offers insight into the history of life casting as well as the hands-on process. Two plaster gauze castings will be made, three finished works will be created from these castings, one of which will be made into a fired clay piece. There is no better way to discover the life casting process, and use what you've learned to document your own family's history. Visit website				Location: Annapolis, MD Instructor: Ann Lyneah Curtis Sponsor: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Cost: $275 Email: Main Office Phone: 410-263-5544

			Gold Leaf and Gilding September 14 - November 23, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) — Gold leaf is used in everything from architectural ornamentation to book arts to framing and more. This class is an introduction to the traditional European method of oil gilding. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of working with precious and non-precious leaf on a variety of surfaces and objects. Includes an introduction to patinations for sculpture. Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Clarissa Shanahan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: For Credit $390, Non-Credit $310, Lab Fee $45 Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			4002a \| Making Your Own Paper September 14, 2010 (6:00 - 9:00P) — Explore the art of papermaking through individualized instruction. Learn how to make paper the color, shape and size you want for multiple uses - from cards to scrapbooking, from collage to bookbinding. All necessary materials are provided. Please visit the studio on Wednesdays or during Paper Saturdays to learn more. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Beck Whitehead Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $55- $145 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Beginning Fundamentals of Welding September 18 - October 2, 2010 (Saturdays, 9am-12pm) — This beginning course teaches the safe, practical use of standard welding equipment and its applications. Electric arc and oxy acetylene gas methods will be used to demonstrate welded fusing techniques. Common steel stock, bars and plates provided, and serve as practice material for each student. Participants 16 yrs and up are asked to bring their own collected/found material, steel only, test with magnet. Proper apparel must be worn for safety such as leather shoes, cap, loose fitting long sleeve shirt and pants. Other items include welding apron, welding goggles, arc helmet (auto darkening preferably) and face shield. Limit 6 students. See website for supply list. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: John Tilton Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $150 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Cathedral of Dreams in Cortona September 18-25, 2010 (sessions daily) — Learn from the Holy Mother and Master Originator St. Lisa, the miraculous transmogrifying Paint-Over technique. Create your crumbling wall substrates as the Venerable St. Colette communes authentic aging wall techniques on canvas and edging techniques as both explore the fine art and liberation in wine washing. (Becoming one with the wine is strongly encouraged.) For the Blessed Finale St. Lisa will teach you to take these photos as a basis for a painting, then St. Colette will teach you how to integrate the painting and depict yourself as Saint (with heroic virtue) to create your own beautiful Icon Tableau. Students will be using captured digital imagery from local ancient cathedrals to provide the basis for class artwork. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Colette George & Lisa Bebi Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Papermaking Saturday Sept 18, Oct 30, Nov 20 & Dec 4 (Saturdays, 9:30A - 3:30P) — Not quite a class, not quite an open studio. This self-designed studio time (sign up for one to four Saturdays) allows student-artists to work on their own projects. Whitehead will be available to answer questions from 9:30A - 12:30P. A half-pound of abaca will be prepared for each person enrolled. You may work from shared vats, or separate your pulp and set up a personal vat. Students may order additional pulp or purchase fiber to beat during class. Prerequisite: Previous papermaking experience. Class meets Sept, 18 , Oct 30, Nov 20 and Dec 4. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Beck Whitehead Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $55- $145 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Memories of Tuscany: A Painting and Writing Journey September 22 - October 1, 2010 — In this adventure we make our own books from watercolor sketches, ink, pencil, collage, and creative writing exercises. We'll paint and draw on location and put everything together in our own personalized, mixed media book. We'll explore architecture, museums, churches and outdoor cafes. We'll sit in the Piazza Della Signoria sipping our Campari and Soda, sketching the glorious statuary and surroundings while dining on sumptuous food and enjoying the unique ambiance of Italy. Then we'll make side trips to Siena and San Gimigniano, all the while creating our books. We'll paint and collage our own covers, creating a book that records and houses the exquisite memories and moments captured by our sketches. Critiques and demonstrations by the instructor every day. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Betsy Dillard Stroud, AWS D. F. NWS Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $2,800 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Book Arts: Containers and Layers September 23 - November 11, 2010 (Thursdays, 1-4pm) — Discover the art of book making using contemporary mixed media techniques. Encaustic cover journals, fold books, and Polymer clay cover books will be explored in contemporary directions. Content and concept will be approached with prose, images and text. Have your art passion awakened as you learn mixed media techniques with beeswax, acrylics and other mediums to create various embellished and collaged papers to bind into books. Learn classic binding techniques using Coptic, French and Pamphlet stitches. Explore endless possibilities and approaches for book construction. This is a great way to "repurpose" art papers, unresolved paintings, ephemera and other assorted found objects! Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Helen Shafer Garcia Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $155.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Art Is...The East Coast Art Retreat October 7-14, 2010 (8:00 - 11:00pm) — Art is...Wickedly Good. Art is...a special & safe environment where artists, come together to share in their passion for creativity. Columbus Weekend discover why artists are escaping to The East Coast Art Retreat Danbury, CT. 45 minutes from NYC, close to airports, & rail. Single/double - $109* includes hot Breakfast & manager's drink special each evening. Choose from over 70 workshops. Full day fees include lunches & morning creative heart & soul starters. Join the Art Is...You family in October. Participate in the Charity Challenge or attend our new monthly Metro Meet Ups in Connecticut and New York. Visit website				Location: Danbury, CT Instructor: 29 International & National instructors Sponsor: Visually Speaking LLC Cost: $60 - $260 Email: Sallianne McClelland Phone: 646-251-4849

			Alchemy For Beginners \| Alquimia Para Principiantes October 8 or 9, 2010 (9:30A - 4:00P) — Hot off the Taller Leñateros' press is their new activities book called Alquimia para principiantes - which includes: How to Make Ecological Amate Paper; How to Print With What You Have on Hand; Suminigashi with Natural Tar; Paper Marbling; and, How to Make Water Colors with Natural Dyes among other things. This very special class - taught in both English and Spanish - is part of a collaboration with the Instituto Cultural de Mexico and Gemini Ink. Students will have the opportunity to meet these special women and learn a couple of ways they work with paper using very simple materials. All materials will be provided. Please wear work clothes and bring a lunch. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Ambar Past & Maruch Mendes Peres Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $25 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			A Digital Stretch in Santorini October 9-16, 2010 (sessions daily) — During this workshop students will learn techniques to produce Digital Glass, Translucent Window Panels, Digital Tiles, Digital Jewelry & embellishments along with material choices, transfer techniques, printing tips for these techniques, generating ideas, a variety of professional assembling and finishing techniques, problem solving, workflow methods for overcoming blockages, mental and physical tips for stimulating and maintaining creativity. Exploring Digital candles, boxes, textiles and using the student's digital camera files to generate images will be explored as time permits. The power of the computer will be demonstrated although this workshop is also suitable for students who don't use the computer. It is more about what to do with images than creating the images. Visit website				Location: Santorini, Greece Instructor: Mary Ann Rolfe Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2899.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Button Closure Workshop October 9-10, 2010 (Sat. 10:30am-5:30pm, Sun. 11:30am-6pm) — This little box is perfect for a man or woman looking to hold their favorite trinkets, stationary items, craft supplies, card decks and scoring pads, buttons, jewelry or cufflinks. The button closure is optional, as are the inner dividers. Build little feet for the bottom of your box as high as you like and tie it closed with any kind of elastic, leather, clasp or button. This box is very versatile. All the supplies you need to make this structure can be purchased at Binders right before the workshop. Our workshops are fun and fast! We'll have 2 full days to create your project and time permitting; we'll create a circular paper ornament and a miniature origami holiday tree. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Sept. 24: $140, After Sept. 24: $155 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Encaustic with R&F: Explorations in Mixed Media October 13-16, 2010 (9am-Noon) — Peninsula School of Art is pleased to be partnering with R&F Handmade Paints to present this unique encaustic workshop with a focus on collage techniques. Students will first be introduced to the encaustic method, including materials, tools, and health and safety issue, before exploring a variety of collage approaches with wax. Artists interested in mixed media will find this workshop to be an exciting opportunity to expand their visual vocabulary. You will work on collages that are mounted on panels as well as on unsupported paper, to create delicately layered, luminous pieces. Demonstrations will include a variety of methods and techniques that can enhance and deepen your collage works, such as image transfers, mixing media, carving, dipping and pouring. Visit website				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Cynthia Winika Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: Non-Member: $560 + materials Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			2853 \| Baskets! Paper! Color! – Hexagonal Weave October 16-17, 2010 (10A-4P) — Create baskets inspired by an ancient Asian technique. Using painted cotton papers as your weaving material, weave the first layer using an openwork hexagonal weave. Use the first layer as a framework to interlace second and third layers of different colors to create a traditional patterned weave or use layers to create random, irregular woven patterns. Experiment with the possibilities of form, size, and color design. Most basket materials are included. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Jackie Abrams \| Brattleboro, VT Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $250 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Collapsible Container Workshop October 16-17, 2010 (Sat. 10:30am-5:30pm, Sun. 11:30am-6pm) — This container, designed by Lisa Ellerin, has six sides and a hinged base that enables it to fold flat. It's sturdy and lightweight and is made of 2-ply chipboard and covered in decorative Washi Paper. All the supplies you need can be purchased at Binders right before the workshop. Make a big one to hold pens/pencils, brushes or paper scraps. Make a tiny one for q-tips or hairpins! Make a set of 3 or more and nest them together on your work surface to make a "hive" of sorting containers. We'll have 2 full days to create your project and time permitting; we'll create a circular paper ornament and a miniature origami holiday tree. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Oct. 1: $140, After Oct. 1: $155 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Beginning Encaustic Painting Workshop October 16-17, 2010 (9:30am-4:30pm) — This class will introduce the ancient medium of encaustic painting. The basics of working with encaustic paint will be covered, from how to prepare a panel for painting to how to make your own medium. Additional techniques will be introduced like image transfers, collage, working with stencils and how to take advantage of the 3-D possibilities that working with wax provides. Also covered in the class will be tips for setting up a studio space to work with wax along with how to work safely with encaustic paint. This workshop will introduce commonly accepted practices of the use of encaustic paints but will by no means cover the wide range of conventional and unconventional uses of the material. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: Amber George Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $250.00 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Metal Effects with Schmincke's Pigments, Tro-Col and Bronzes October 21, 2010 (1-4pm) — Have you ever wondered how painters add gold, silver, bronze and copper effects in their painting? In this hands-on-workshop, instructor Ramiah Shankar will guide you in the use of Schmincke Products to make recipes of pigment and oil, water-soluble Tro-Col Products and the oil-based Bronzes to create dazzling metal surfaces. Decorative effects of rich and pale gold, shiny and dull silver, bright copper and bronze effects can be achieved in your paintings using Tro-Col and Bronzes in your paintings, frame decorations, collage and other art works. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Ramiah Shankar Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Primers, Mediums and Varnishes for Pastels, Oils and Watercolor October 21, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — In this hands-on workshop, instructor Ramiah Shankar will guide you through the essentials you need to know about preparing your support - paper, canvas (cotton or linen) and wood - the use of the right medium for thinning or thickening paint, for slow and fast drying, for matte, satin and glossy surfaces, for the full use of the optical effects of the pigment in relation to its transparent, translucent and opaque properties to achieve different styles of painting and finally, the protective and UV resistant varnishes required for retouching and final finishes, and the fixatives for pastels and watercolor. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Ramiah Shankar Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Airbrushing Fundamentals - Intermediate Level October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — Go beyond the basics with this 3-hour, hands-on exercise that is designed to enhance your basic airbrushing skills. Instructor Pamela Shanteau shows you how to combine basic and intermediate elements of airbrushing to build an image with more subtle details than in the beginner class. Lesson includes stenciling and intermediate freehand painting. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Pamela Shanteau Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Secrets Of The Impressionists: Painting Flowers The Asian Way October 22, 2010 (1-4pm) — "As a professional artist, Monet was my hero but it wasn't until a trip to Giverny that I discovered how much he and the Impressionists were captivated by Asian art. After his first encounter he said, 'It was as if life shed something of its complications, becoming simpler, clearer, more intelligible and more beautiful.'" You'll learn why in this exciting and empowering workshop based on instructor Nan Rae's book, "The Ch'i of the Brush." Learn how to express your 'Ch'i' or life force in art as you capture the beauty of nature's flowers spontaneously and effortlessly. This empowering technique teaches new and free forms of expression in watercolor. All supplies for class use are included. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Nan Rae Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Airbrushing Fundamentals - Beginner Level October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Gain an understanding of everything airbrush, from how it sprays to how to clean and maintain it. Operation techniques are emphasized along with stenciling and freehand methods. Learn the basic airbrush strokes that comprise all airbrush paintings from master airbrush artist Pamela Shanteau as she leads you through this amazing 3 hour, hands-on workshop. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Pamela Shanteau Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Acrylic Painting On Gold Leaf October 22, 2010 (9am - 12pm) — Obtain a multitude of beautiful effects to add to your art by exploring the exciting combination of metallic leafing with acrylic paint. Create several unique paintings while learning tips and tricks to leaf application, shifting gold leaf hues with colored and textural glazes, and adding transparent and opaque painting effects. The paintings created in this workshop can benefit from additional metallic painting effects in instructor Nancy Reyner's next workshop on Saturday morning. All levels welcome. All supplies included. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Nancy Reyner Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Airbrushing Fundamentals - Beginner Level October 23, 2010 (9am-12pm) — Gain an understanding of everything airbrush, from how it sprays to how to clean and maintain it. Operation techniques are emphasized along with stenciling and freehand methods. Learn the basic airbrush strokes that comprise all airbrush paintings from master airbrush artist Pamela Shanteau as she leads you through this amazing 3 hour, hands-on workshop. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Pamela Shanteau Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			9079 \| The Art of Mosaics October 23-24, 2010 (10:00A - 4:30P) — Learn modern applications of an ancient art form. Create beautiful and functional pieces using found objects, glass, marbles, stones, mirrors, dishes and tiles. Students will learn mosaic design, layout and tile-cutting techniques, and discuss the characteristics of various tools, adhesives and grout. You will complete small projects of your choice, perhaps flowerpots, stepping-stones or tabletops. No previous experience is necessary. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Melanie Long Strybos Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $175 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Chinese Brush Painting/Sumi-e Ink Painting of Bamboo and The Four Gentlemen or Four Seasons October 23, 2010 (1-4pm) — It all started in China, then the Chinese Buddhist monks took the technique to Japan where Sumi-e painting was developed and then the art form spread around the world, loved by all! In this workshop instructor Nan Rae, the author of "The Ch'i of the Brush," will take you on an empowering journey to learn the foundation of all Asian painting: Bamboo, Plum, Mum and the Chinese Orchid with special emphasis on Bamboo. No matter what medium you work in or what level you are at, the painting of The Four Gentlemen will bring new depth and vigor to your work. You will learn each dramatic element of Brush painting step-by- step in this exciting, empowering hands on workshop. All materials provided. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Nan Rae Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Airbrushing Fundamentals - Intermediate Level October 23, 2010 (1-4pm) — Go beyond the basics with this 3-hour, hands-on exercise that is designed to enhance your basic airbrushing skills. Instructor Pamela Shanteau shows you how to combine basic and intermediate elements of airbrushing to build an image with more subtle details than in the beginner class. Lesson includes stenciling and intermediate freehand painting. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Pamela Shanteau Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $75 before 10/15, $85 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Calligraphy & Cartography in Tuscany October 23-30, 2010 (sessions daily) — This workshop will entail the study of a decorative Roman style hand (calligraphy) as used on very old maps. No previous calligraphy experience is required. We will delve into the various styles and elements of maps, and then make our own maps. It may be a personal rendition of the map you have brought with you or a place in your own imagination, i.e. your heart, your mind, your paradise, etc... We will use watercolor, gouache, ink, etc. to draw, decorate and letter our maps, and after that we will make our maps into books. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Martha Noonan Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Masters Airbrush Techniques - Advanced Level October 24, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Give yourself the time to create a painting by going beyond basic and intermediate airbrushing methods. This 6 hour, hands-on advanced class takes you on a journey to the wild side of airbrushing. Create details and effects that most airbrush artists only dream of by employing instructor Pamela Shanteau's signature painting techniques. No other airbrush class anywhere will expose you to these painting methods. Take advantage of this one of a kind class to expand your painting and airbrushing arsenal. Visit website				Location: Pasadena, CA Instructor: Pamela Shanteau Sponsor: Learning & Product Expo: Art! Cost: $140 before 10/15, $150 after 10/15 Email: Gail Fishback Phone: 626-689-2690

			Calligraphy Three: Advanced Calligraphy October 26 - November 30, 2010 (Tuesdays, 1:30-4pm) — Calligraphy 3 is an advanced calligraphy class designed for those who have taken Calligraphy 2 & 3 or who already know the fundamentals of any calligraphic hand and are ready for the challenge of applying the words and other elements to the page. Whether you are addressing envelopes, designing a monogram, laying out a certificate, document or quote of any size, this class will help you understand the concept of hierarchy on a page, drama, stable compositions and balance of elements. You will also be encouraged to take the plunge into the world of flourishing! Experimentation with color, gouache, inks and paper is also encouraged. Bring in your free spirits and let's have fun! Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Oct. 12: $140, After Oct. 12: $155 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Bookmaking Two: The Opened Book October 26 - November 30, 2010 (Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm) — If you've taken one or several bookmaking classes and are ready to create content, this class is ideal. Nothing can be more intimidating than a book of blank white pages. We will begin by creating signatures with different types, colors, ages and textures of papers. By alternating these pages with blanks, you'll have a book that wants to be altered further: touched, written in, cut into, stitched, painted and filled with purposeful doodling, writing and drawing. Working at your own pace, your book can be themed or worked loosely. The approach; "treasure hunt" pasting, binding, working and re-working will be an intuitive one. We will make at one book and a box for it to live in. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Oct. 12: $140, After Oct. 12: $155 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Calligraphy Two: Copperplate October 27 - December 1 - no class Nov. 3 (Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm) — This is an introductory look at Copperplate, an elegant and elastic hand frequently used for formal invitations, documents and bridal events. Completely enchanting, the dramatic thicks and thins of this delicate hand will make you swoon.During the six week course, students will be given handouts and guide sheets, learning the upper and lower case characters. We will also address spacing and layout for addressing envelopes. Calligraphy is less about pretty handwriting, but more about drawing each and every letter. It's about establishing a pacing and rhythmic motion as you write - giving you a consistency of shapes and letters, and spaces in between words and lines. It is highly relaxing and meditative. Like yoga for the hands. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Oct. 13: $120, After Oct. 13: $135 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Creating a Collage Journal October 30, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Discover just how talented you really are! Collage journaling is a powerful creative outlet for the expression of thoughts, feelings and dreams. Even if you never thought of yourself as an artist or a writer, a collage journal can help you see things more clearly. Incorporate pictures and words in a way that is fun as well as personally revealing. Looking for a way to alleviate stress? Unwind and let your creative juices flow! No prior art or writing experience is necessary to enjoy this class. Visit website				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Linda Maree Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $75, Register by Sept. 10 to save $10 Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941-955-8866

			Intermediate Welding October 30 - November 13, 2010 (Saturdays, 9 AM - 12 PM) — This intermediate class offers the experienced welder the facilites and equipment to practise & or fabricate their own projects (within reason). Limit of 6 participants. Students must provide most of their own tools, all materials, welding rods and safety equipment. Oxy acetylene, arc welding equipment and experienced advice provided. Visit website				Location: Fallbrook, CA Instructor: John Tilton Sponsor: Fallbrook School of the Arts Cost: $150 Email: Brigitte Schlemmer Phone: 760-728-6383

			Zen Calligraphy November 6-7, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — This workshop is for artists and non-artists, anyone drawn to the adventure of being intimate with the unknown. A great intelligence, good humor and creativity all exist outside the boundaries of what we know, and when we open ourselves they come to find us. While your brush dances from emptiness, you watch, amazed, exuberant and grateful. During the workshop you will learn to hold your new brushes as friends and move with them in harmony. Through simple and effective energy and meditation exercises you will more and more return to the natural state of "resting in presence and moving from emptiness". We will share our paintings in gentle and humorous ways, becoming more relaxed and available to existence. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Alok Hsu Kwang-Han Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $375 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Encaustic Workshop November 6-7, 2010 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) — During this intensive two-day introductory workshop, students will be introduced to the encaustic medium, as well as related materials and suppliers. Some class time will be devoted to demonstrations of techniques, study of a variety of artists' encaustic techniques and group discussions of students' works. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of techniques such as collage, texturing, incising and are encouraged to take what they learn and experiment as the medium allows for numerous artistic styles. A materials fee of $30 is due to the instructor. Visit website				Location: Annapolis, MD Instructor: Carol Odell Sponsor: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Cost: $245.00 Email: Main Office Phone: 410-263-5544

			Egg Tempera I November 8-12, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Egg tempera has unsurpassed luminosity. Dozens of glazes and scumbles can be applied in a day, and yet the medium also allows for meticulous linear detailing. In this comprehensive five day workshop taught by an internationally recognized tempera painter, students will learn all aspects of the medium: egg tempera's rich history, how to make genuine gesso panels starting from scratch, the characteristics of powdered pigments, how to mix fresh paint, dozens of ways to apply the paint, how to finish an egg tempera painting (including oil glazing over tempera), as well as some of the design principles that underlie old master painting. Each student will receive a copy of Schadler's acclaimed book on Egg Tempera Painting. Materials fee: $60 Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Koo Schadler Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $575 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Egg Tempera II November 15-19, 2010 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — Demonstrations presented in this workshop include: painting a portrait in egg tempera; creating granite, marble, and other textured surfaces; decorative and geometric patterns; incised lettering; oil glazing over tempera; how to set up and photograph still life and portrait subjects; and more. Open to all levels of painters, from beginner to advanced. Materials fee:$60 Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Koo Schadler Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $575 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Holiday Silk December 4, 2010 (12-4pm) — Includes some materials. Need a one of a kind Holiday gift, wall hanging or addition to your own scarf collection? See what the ancient art of silk dye painting is all about in this fun filled workshop. Join this accomplished silk painter and learn a few techniques used in creating silk dye painted scarves and paintings. You will create your own 11"x60" silk scarves using a water based resist and Jacquard Green Label dyes. Learn how to draw and transfer your designs onto the silk. After the resist has dried, mix and apply dye colors and set the results into this luxurious fabric. The results; colorful scarf or wall hanging, perfect for a gift or a treat for yourself! Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Hellenne Vermillion Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Oct. 19: $85, After Oct. 19: $100 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Bookmaking Two: The Opened Book December 7 - January 25 - no class Dec. 21, 28 (Tuesdays, 1:30-4pm) — If you've taken one or several bookmaking classes and are ready to create content, this class is ideal. Nothing can be more intimidating than a book of blank white pages. We will begin by creating signatures with different types, colors, ages and textures of papers. By alternating these pages with blanks, you’ll have a book that wants to be altered further: touched, written in, cut into, stitched, painted and filled with purposeful doodling, writing and drawing. Working at your own pace, your book can be themed or worked loosely. The approach; "treasure hunt" pasting, binding, working and re-working will be an intuitive one. We will make at one book and a box for it to live in. Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Nov. 23: $140, After Nov. 23: $155 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			Calligraphy Three: Advanced Calligraphy December 8 - January 26 - no class Dec. 22, 29 (Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm) — Calligraphy 3 is an advanced calligraphy class designed for those who have taken Calligraphy 2 & 3 or who already know the fundamentals of any calligraphic hand and are ready for the challenge of applying the words and other elements to the page. Whether you are addressing envelopes, designing a monogram, laying out a certificate, document or quote of any size, this class will help you understand the concept of hierarchy on a page, drama, stable compositions and balance of elements. You will also be encouraged to take the plunge into the world of flourishing! Experimentation with color, gouache, inks and paper is also encouraged. Bring in your free spirits and let's have fun! Visit website				Location: Atlanta, GA Instructor: Anne Elser Sponsor: The Art School at Binders Cost: Sale price until Nov. 23: $140, After Nov. 23: $155 Email: Eli Pelizza Phone: 404.237.6331 x203

			9506 \| Stone Carving: The Alabaster Bowl December 11-12, 2010 (10:00A - 3:00P) — Hand carving creamy, natural alabaster is a rewarding and tactile experience. This short class (a perfect introduction to the art of stone carving) focuses on carving a beautiful and elegant small alabaster bowl. Bowls can be simple and smooth or have elaborate relief designs for the more experienced carver. You will choose from a wide selection of colored or translucent alabaster stone (included in tuition), and have access to an array of hand, electric and air tools. The class is taught in a communal style with a great deal of interaction and idea sharing. Visit website				Location: San Antonio, TX Instructor: Cat Quintanilla Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $175 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Encaustic Painting December 11-12, 2010 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) — Learn everything you need to know about encaustic painting - the technique of painting with tinted beeswax, one of the oldest forms of painting. Originally used for funerary decoration in ancient Egypt, it is still in use by many contemporary artists. An enjoyable medium to work with, offering a tremendous range of finishes. Bring your ideas and sketches! Visit website				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Clarissa Shanahan Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $225 + $35 lab fee Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Encaustic Workshop with Ezshwan Winding March 13-19, 2011 — San Miguel is a fun town, colorful, musical, and full of painting and shopping opportunities. It may take you a day or two to adjust to the altitude, so don't plan to rush around too much on your first days. We will be housed in a lovely hotel with heated pool and tropical shrubbery, close to the art institute and a few blocks from the cathedral and town square. Breakfasts will be in the hotel and dinners at various restaurants in the area. We're on our own for lunches. San Miguel is lots of fun because there are always gallery openings, a cultural event, concert or play, and some outstanding restaurants. The weather, at this time of year, is perfect. Visit website				Location: San Miguel, Mexico Instructor: Ezshwan Winding Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter; all materials included Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Frame Gilding and Repair March 14-18, 2011 (9am-4pm) — In this workshop, students will learn the traditional art of gilding their own wooden frames and repairing damaged frames. Beginning with a raw wooden frame, students will learn proper techniques for making and applying gesso. After sanding the gessoed frames, students will learn how to prepare and apply bole (colored clay that gives the water-gilded frame its rich undertones). Finally, students learn to lay real gold leaf and create an antique finish. Students will learn how these techniques may be applied to repair a frame and other tips for salvaging old frames. Students will go home with at least one 6 x 8 frame with the option of completing a second. Additional books of gold may be purchased from the instructor. Visit website				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Barbara Carter Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $375 + $200 material fee Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Venetian Plastering -- in Italy! April 9-16, 2011 (week-long course) — Take a quintessentially Italian decorative art form - Venetian Plastering, a group of students and professionals eager to master techniques on a restoration project in Italy, and ample opportunities for sightseeing, winetasting, great food, life in a small Italian village, and you have a unique travel and learning vacation experience. Transform a simple room into a stunning example of Venetian plaster artistry. Veneshe provides all the essentials: multiple demonstrations, one-on-one oversight, practice on a sample board before going "on the wall," and all necessary materials and tools. The class caters to curious, adventurous, lifelong learners. The camaraderie and teamwork that unites the class of 5 or 6 becomes an integral part of the experience. Visit website				Location: Montepulciano, Italy Instructor: Lori Blomstrom Sponsor: Tuscany: A Journey for the Senses, LLC Cost: $2800 per student Email: Joan Hill Phone: 508-255-7907

			The World of Encaustics April 11-14, 2011 (10 - 5 on first day, then 9 - 4 with a one hour lunch) — This comprehensive encaustic workshop gives participants a thorough introduction to the encaustic medium and methods. Artists with backgrounds in almost any medium will find these workshops are an exciting opportunity to expand their visual vocabulary with wax. A wonderful diversity of learning is covered in this workshop including learning the basic materials and formulas used in encaustic, safety procedures, preparation of supports and grounds and a digital presentation of historical and contemporary work in encaustic. Hands-on techniques you will learn include fusing, transparencies and glazes, layering and scraping/scribing, building up of texture, line and edge, collage and assemblage with encaustic, casting, carving, and working 3-dimensionally, monotype, image transfer, combining oil and encaustic, dipping, and much more. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Laura Moriarty Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $675 (includes all materials) Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Outdoor Mosaics - Choose your project May 2-5, 2011 — Work hand-in-hand with this dynamic team to create fabulous art for your outdoor living area. This intense, project-based class focuses on the design process and materials needed to successfully work in outdoor mosaics. Learn how to incorporate diverse mediums and textures to create artwork that will add pizzazz to any outdoor area and will be the envy of all your neighbors. Prior to class, instructors will contact each student individually to determine their project, discuss initial design ideas and determine border color. This class is open to all skill levels, but is limited to 10 students. Due to drying requirements, project pick up is on May 6. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Joanne and Art Hiscox Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $400 + Materials Fee Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Stop Motion Animation May 15-19, 2011 — New York based animator Dustin Grella will host this five-day Stop-Motion animation workshop. His short film, Prayers for Peace won both Best Animation and Audience Choice awards at the Sedona International Film Festival, as well as garnering worldwide attention at such Festivals as the Annecy Animation Festival. Dustin's course will begin with a study in the art of storytelling and introduce you to the contemporary world of animation, including screenings of recent award winning films followed by critical discussions. He will then teach some basic principles of stop-motion and lead you through some of the more complicated pieces of software. Students can choose either a high or low-tech approach when creating their own stop-motion animation and complete the course with a new skill set and a short film. Visit website				Location: Sedona, AZ Instructor: Dustin Grella Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $600 Email: Vince Fazio Phone: 928.282.3809 or 888.954.4442

			Textiles, Text & Treasures May 25 - June 1, 2011 (sessions daily) — A workshop for beginners to advanced students, this class is filled with a variety of ways to record a travel experience... and once home, the journal will be a strong reference for later artworks. Using cloth and papers as a foundation we will assemble pages of writings, stitches and weavings that record our surroundings. We will take notes in a literal and evocative way of our interactions with the place and people of Tuscany using a variety of techniques. Materials not brought by the instructor will be gathered spontaneously during the week from around Cortona as well as small excursions and field trips into the city and countryside. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Sandy Webster Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			The Art of Creative Costuming May 28 - June 4, 2011 (sessions daily) — In this week-long series of workshops you will have the opportunity to learn or improve many aspects of fine art-doll making. During the coarse of the week we will delve into many areas including: the art of needle sculpting the faces of your dolls; selecting fabric for your costumes; pattern making and designing without prepared patterns; the art of draping fabric; head dress design; learning to make and improvise props; ribbon work, bead and costume techniques; Brazilian embroidery and beaded embroidery techniques; shoe making and finishing techniques. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Adele Sciortino Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Rajasthani Tappetini & Mosaic Wine Bottle Workshop May 28 - June 4, 2011 (sessions daily) — Ms. Skye, renowned author and teacher of millefiori and mosaics, will introduce you to the wonderful possibilities of creating jeweled mosaics, the likes of which you have never seen before. Taking traditional methods and materials and incorporating flea market finds, jewelry and beads, Ms. Skye will show her students how to create and embellish, turning fantasies into realities. Bling!! Whether you're experiencing its enchanting and inspiring sculpted countryside, or its charming towns and piazzas full of art and history, your Tuscan adventure is sure to be unforgettable and inspiring! Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Laurel Syke Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2149.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paper Headresses & Heraldic Fashions May 28 - June 4, 2011 (sessions daily) — It will be a week long creative experience for all of us where we will embrace the heraldry, history and romance of this fabulous place. You will learn paper art techniques to make your own crowns and tiaras in Etruscan and Medieval style. You will learn how to design heraldic fashion pieces to wear. But there is more - a giveaway and even a surprise project waiting for you! We will also enjoy a day trip to Florence; will visit the best shops for additional inspiration and to gather new embellishments, ribbons and papers for our projects. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Gabriela Delworth Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2799.00 per person Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Ribbon Art May 28 - June 4, 2011 (sessions daily) — During this workshop you will learn a wealth of Ribbonwork Flower Techniques and then use those skills to create some very special projects. See how small snips of ribbon can be converted into delightful poppies and sunflowers - yes the same ones that cover the fields in Tuscany - and then combine them with other ribbon flowers, blossoms and leaves into a Tuscan Flower Garden. You will also learn a few simple stitches in Silk Ribbon Embroidery which will be combined with ribbonwork flowers, beads and buttons to embellish small fabric prints with a decidedly Tuscan theme. Some of these prints will be made into Artist Trading Cards for you - a nice souvenir of each person's talents! Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Helen Gibb Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2849.00 per person Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Scrapbooks on the Go June 11-18, 2011 (sessions daily) — Combine your love of travel with this incredible opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind travel journal along the way. Our days will be spent in the Tuscany region, exploring, creating, keenly attuned to our surroundings and unique experiences. Whether you've created 50 custom books, or none at all, it doesn't matter: this workshop is for anyone who has an interest in documenting their travels. We'll be seeing the colors of the region, noticing the smells and tastes of incredible foods, enjoying the textures of ancient stone, observing the variety of plants, listening to the sounds that envelope us, experiencing Italy and documenting those things that make an impression on you along the way. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Jan Bode Smiley Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Painting the Portrait and Landscape with Stan Miller June 13-17, 2011 — In this workshop we will address the fundamentals of watercolor painting; color, watercolor technique, egg tempera technique, composition, and choosing a paintable subject based on one's skill level. Stan will demonstrate the landscape and the portrait, using a variety of styles and approaches, from realism to impressionism to abstraction. Throughout the workshop he will visit and instruct each student individually. Stan Miller is a signature member and award winner with the American Watercolor Society. He teaches workshops throughout the U.S. as well in Europe (with Plein Air Painters of America). He recently won the grand prize in the Watercolor Magic Magazine painting competition and first place in Landscape in the Artist's Magazine national painting competition. Visit website				Location: Langley, WA Instructor: Stan Miller Sponsor: Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio Email: Cary Jurriaans Phone: 360 637-4690 or 206-571-0442

			Technique & Secrets of Flat & Raised Gilding June 18-25, 2011 (sessions daily) — Join Jerry Tresser for a week-long flat & raised gilding workshop in the medieval Tuscan hilltown of Cortona, Italy! Jerry will teach methods for flat gilding by using a prepared gold size which can accommodate most any metals including aluminum, copper, variegated gold, etc. as well as some of the more esoteric applications of gum ammoniac, shell gold, and gold powder. Jerry will also demonstrate the formula and secret of dying vellum a deep burgundy or blue. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Jerry Tresser Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2199.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Real Life Travel Journals June 25 - July 2, 2011 (sessions daily) — Join artist and journal keeper Gwen Diehn and create a collection of unique travel journals inspired by interacting with the environment while gleaning art supplies from Cortona and the countryside and villages of Tuscany. In this workshop you'll develop new skills that will allow you to produce lovely journals that celebrate the Tuscan countryside. Even if you've never made a sketch or a stamp or a book, you'll be amazed at the ease with which these journals seem to create themselves as a natural outgrowth of your time in Italy. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Gwen Diehn Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2769.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			The Artist's Book, Vessel for Word and Image July 23-30, 2011 (sessions daily) — The artist's book combines words and images in a structure that reinforces the ideas it contains. Inspired by our experiences in Italy, we will make books that can be a repository for our week together in Cortona. We will begin by talking about travel journals, documenting your experiences on this trip. Some simple binding structures and page design considerations will lead us to work on an artist's book. Your images may include drawing, painting or collage techniques. We will then integrate our imagery with handwritten text, and design a book structure that further develops the ideas. Whether traditional or contemporary, your book will be an expression of your own ideas, leaving ample room for experimentation and individual expression. Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Annie Cicale Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			An Italic Journey in Tuscany August 28 - September 4, 2011 (sessions daily) — During this six day course in the heart of the Italian countryside we will explore the history of the elegant Italian hand and work a series of selective exercises leading to the understanding of the nuances of certain writing masters. We will use the Italic and its variations over the six days making use of black, white and colour exercises as well as introducing a touch of gold! With Italy famous for its magnificent manuscripts among other things, we too shall create a small codex. Regardless of your level of experience you will be very welcome on this Italic Journey in Tuscany! Visit website				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Gemma Black Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Color, Light and Design in Flowers and Printmaking September 3-10, 2011 (one week) — Robert will start the week with a floral design demonstration, graduating to a hands-on floral workshop in which each participant will construct his or her own bouquet for the room. This design will then be used in a series of print-making workshops, employing the technique to produce mono-types on paper. Each student will leave at the end of the week with a portfolio of prints. Robert Seabrook has worked and lived in Australia, USA and France. He presently lives in Paris, where he now paints full-time. He was the in-house florist at the British Ambassador's residence from 1999-2006. The class will take place at Podere Monti, Montepulciano. Visit website				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Robert Seabrook Sponsor: Tuscany: A Journey for the Senses, LLC Cost: 2350 Euro, 500 E single supplement Email: Joan Hill Phone: 508-255-7907

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