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			Watercolor Workshop with Mel Stabin January 17-23, 2010 — Watercolor: Simple, Fast, & Focused. Emphasis will be on design principles, composition, and color/value relationships with the objective of building strong paintings by seeing and thinking simply, painting quickly and energetically, and focusing on the "idea" of the painting. Mel paints in a loose, representational style and creates a casual and friendly atmosphere making each workshop a joyful experience. Zihuatanejo is an old fishing town on a picturesque, sheltered bay. It still retains its original charm, traditions and congeniality. The easily walkable central area, where our hotel is located, has many small restaurants, shops and a delightful brick-paved beachfront promenade. If you prefer a rustic retreat with real personality, you need to be with us in Zihuatanejo! Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: Zihuatanejo, Mexico Instructor: Mel Stabin, AWS, NWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Painting the Colors of St Lucia January 27 - February 3, 2010 (sessions daily) — Put life into your landscapes. Students will use the 'alla prima' method to capture and interpret a moment in time. You will learn the importance of observation (rather than use formulas and recipes) to paint what you actually see. Through instruction, demonstration, and critique, this workshop explores composition and design, value and color harmony, and brushwork and edges. Any medium is welcome! Demonstrations will be directed at oil painters, but concepts and principles will apply to all media. Whether you are a novice just learning to mix color, or a professional needing advanced problem solving, Lori's individualized instruction will address needs at your level and push you to the next step in your personal development. Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/lputnamstlucia.html				Location: Vieux Fort, St Lucia Instructor: Lori Putnam Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2049.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			The Dynamics of Light-Filled Landscape Painting February 4-7, 2010 (9:00-4:00) — Capturing the beauty of a landscape lies primarily in the ability to portray the light relationships one sees. This course will cover the basic principles of light, how to determine the color of light, and how to create the movement of light on the canvas using analogous and split complement colors to illustrate color, value and light relationships. We will paint en plein air at a different location on Maui each day. Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Website: http://www.juliehouck.com				Location: Paia, Maui, HI Instructor: Julie Houck Sponsor: Julie Houck Workshops LLC Cost: $450.00 Email: Julie Houck Phone: 808 873-0597

			Watercolor Meets Pen & Ink in Key West February 6-13, 2010 (sessions daily) — Increase your travel, vacation and leisure-time creativity by learning an effective pen and watercolor technique to make fresh and spontaneous paintings. And what better "studio" to learn in than lively Key West, Florida! Learn to combine pen and ink with watercolor to create a colorful illustrated journal full of paintings of the images that inspire you during your stay in Key West. Turn the pages of your journal for years to come and your memories of your trip will come alive. Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/brothkeywest.html				Location: Key West, FL Instructor: Barbara Roth Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$1799.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Painting en Plein Air in Key West February 6-13, 2010 (sessions daily) — Your instructor will be Dino Massaroni, an accomplished and award winning landscape and portrait artist. He has conducted and taught painting workshops for over twenty-five years. His work is in private and corporate collections in the United States, Switzerland, and Italy. Alla Prima is Italian meaning, "at the first attempt." You'll learn to achieve successful results and capture the fleeting effects of light quickly and assuredly as Massaroni reveals the secrets of this time-tested method. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Massaroni will guide participants through a process designed to help obtain greater confidence and pleasure from painting outdoors while improving artistic vision and skill. Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/massaronikeywest.html				Location: Key West, FL Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2299.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Watercolor Workshop with Judy Morris February 20-26, 2010 — Join us in the tropical paradise of Puerto Vallarta, a sun drenched colonial seaside town that is both dramatic in setting and diverse in its appeal. Our hotel, with its beautiful colonial architecture, has one of the best beaches of the tourist area and one of the best breakfast buffets we've seen. Facing an unbelievable blue sea, sunsets are fabulous from this location. The charming downtown has fun restaurants, lots of art galleries and boutiques and a river-front area full of arts and crafts. We're planning to have a very good time there and hope you'll join us! Plein air & studio lessons with Judy Morris, author of Watercolor Basics: Light, will help you capture the colors, textures, & ambiance of the area. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Instructor: Judy Morris, AWS, NWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter, $500 day student Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Watercolor Workshop with Sheila Boylan Parsons February 20-26, 2010 — Join us in the tropical paradise of Puerto Vallarta, a sun drenched colonial seaside town that is both dramatic in setting and diverse in its appeal. The charming downtown has fun restaurants, lots of art galleries and boutiques and a river-front area full of arts and crafts. With a masters from Pratt Institute and 20 years of teaching and painting experience, Sheila is well equipped to guide you in achieving your painting goals. She will provide demonstrations of watercolor technique on-location and in studio sessions to help you capture the area's special beauty. A student-centered teacher, Sheila relates well to beginning, as well as advanced, students. Her enthusiastic approach to life is evident in her colorful, loose and juicy watercolors. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Instructor: Sheila Boylan Parsons, MSW Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter, $500 day student Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Onggi: Ancient Korean Pottery Techniques February 26 & 27, 2010 (10 am-2 pm) — Join Adam in a 2-day workshop and witness demonstrations of traditional coil and paddle techniques used for making massive Onggi jars and Adam's own geometrically carved forms. Adam will also show slides and videos of his experience in Korea, and will speak about the history of Onggi and its important role as an anchor in Korea's ancient traditions, and it's place in contemporary ceramics. This workshop is expected to fill up quick so please register soon to guarantee a seat! Website: http://www.ahhaa.org				Location: Telluride, CO Instructor: Adam Field Cost: $125 for a 2 day workshop Email: Laura Acker Phone: (970) 728-3886

			The Joy of Travel Journaling March 1- April 5, 2010 (Mondays, 9 AM-12 PM) — Ever wonder why we rarely look at our travel photos? Perhaps it's because taking a photo requires so little investment of one's attention that actual memories of the moment are scant. Not so with even a brief sketch in your journal. While I still take loads of pictures, it's invariably my journals that, even 32 years later, vividly evoke wonderful places and events of our travels! Sketching on location slows your pace, as you observe a scene for minutes, not just seconds. You'll be amazed at how quickly your drawing improves. Prepare to visit several of the Valley's most interesting locales and gain a new perspective on sketching, journaling, travel, and even watercolor itself. Beginners are especially welcome. Website: http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/33383536/Registration.aspx				Location: Scottsdale, AZ Instructor: Lewis Lehrman Sponsor: Scottsdale Artists' School Cost: $270.00 Email: Scottsdale Artists' School Phone: (480) 990-1422 or (800) 333-5707

			Art City: Museum and Gallery Tours March 13, 20, 27 & April 3, 2010 (10 am - 3 pm) — These guided tours are ideal for meeting and sharing ideas with other art enthusiasts. The instructor, a locally well-known art critic, provides talking points and leads informal discussions on the aesthetics of artwork in selected exhibitions. Participants are responsible for transportation, admission fees, and lunch. Tour Schedule: March 13: Ringling Museum of Art - “Gothic Art in Gilded Age”. March 20: Selby Gallery - “Perestroika (n) Restructured,” Glass Sculpture from Russia by Kathleen Mulcahy, Ron Desmett and Martin Prekop. March 27: Crissy Galleries, State of the Arts, Dabbert Gallery, and Art to Walk On. April 3: Ringling Museum of Art – traveling exhibition, “In Search of Rockwell's America.” Website: http://www.ringling.edu/cssp				Location: Sarasota, FL Instructor: Kevin Costello Sponsor: Ringling College of Art and Design Cost: $50 each Email: Diane Zorn Phone: 941.955.8866

			Plein Air Painting Workshop with John S. Houser March 14-20, 2010 — The work of nationally known painter and sculptor, John S. Houser, is featured in a recent PBS documentary, major publications and museum collections. He is a passionate, popular teacher of plein air painting (oil and acrylic), who saturates his students with enthusiasm, basic principles, color, freedom and humorous stories from his adventurous past. San Miguel is an artist's colony with many Americans and Europeans living and studying there. It's a fun town, colorful, musical, full of painting and shopping opportunities as well as outstanding restaurants. The weather, at this time of year, is perfect. 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. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: San Miguel, Mexico Instructor: John S. Houser Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Watercolor Workshop with Barbara Nechis March 14-20, 2010 — Barbara Nechis is the author of two watercolor books, the most recent is Watercolor From The Heart. She will teach many techniques, beginning with a painting demonstration most days. We will make watercolor sketches on location, painting the essence of architecture and nature, using a variety of subject matter, and then go back to our hotel to finish it. Barbara also gives a great lesson on fix-ups that can turn your possible throwaway into a masterpiece. San Miguel is an artist's colony with many Americans and Europeans living and studying there. It's a fun town, colorful, musical, full of painting and shopping opportunities as well as outstanding restaurants. The weather, at this time of year, is perfect. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: San Miguel, Mexico Instructor: Barbara Nechis, AWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Watercolor Workshop with Linda A Doll March 21-27, 2010 — Linda Doll's paintings and drawings have graced several magazine covers and are included in many books. She is a good humored, energetic instructor who stresses the importance of making personal design decisions at each stage of the painting. She has developed a unique and effective teaching style which stimulates optimism, enthusiasm, confidence and creative excitement within her students. Her painting classes are designed to inspire beginners and to challenge advanced students with painting demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, personal instruction and individual critiques. San Miguel is an artist's colony with many Americans and Europeans living and studying there. It's a fun town, colorful, musical, full of painting and shopping opportunities as well as outstanding restaurants. The weather, at this time of year, is perfect. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: San Miguel, Mexico Instructor: Linda A Doll, AWS, NWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $1,695 painter; $1,495 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Painting in Pastel Under the Sun in Tuscany April 10-17, 2010 (sessions daily) — Imagine yourself under the glorious Tuscan Sun; smelling the aroma from the lavender fields, olive groves and vineyards; overlooking a breathtaking vista; strolling through narrow winding stone paths; experiencing the resonance of centuries-old civilization; and gasping over treasures of paintings by old masters. What better can you do but to capture all these experiences, senses and moments not only into memories but on paper with pastel? Bring your plein air gear and take back with you some telling paintings to show and share. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/jsuntuscanypastel.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Jane Sun Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2799.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Plein Air Painting in Cortona April 10-17, 2010 (sessions daily) — This workshop is designed to help painters of all skill levels develop their ability to practice effectively. Using a limited palette, students will paint small studies on location. They will learn to see and capture the critical information. This skill is a springboard to growth and the studies are valuable references (more useful than photos) for larger studio pieces. Emphasis will be placed on the writings of John Carlson and Edgar Payne. Particular attention will be given to the four value planes, the five types of light and basic composition. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/simonepleinaircortona.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Robert J. Simone Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Photo Essay: Tuscany & Umbria April 10-17, 2010 (sessions daily) — The class goes on to detail and define how essays are collections of images that are stylistically and/or thematically unified in telling a story. The work of master photographers and photo-essayists will be reviewed in class. The class will touch on how to transform your ideas for a photo-essay into a tightly defined, coherent collection of dramatic, story telling images. You will learn to write a proposal for a photo-essay, the first step towards funding, exhibiting and publishing a project. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/dhwellstuscanyphoto.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: David H. Wells Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Plein Air Tuscany April 14-21, 2010 (sessions daily) — There is a simple way of painting a landscape from life, instead of being overwhelmed by all that nature throws at you, it is possible to extract the essentials, with a limited palette and create an impression of a scene in only one hour. Keeping the painting fresh and full of life…use color and capture even common and everyday sites in a wonderfully evocative manner. During the course of the week Rob will demonstrate as well as give individual attention to all participants. For all levels of painters, taught in English. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/robijbemapleinair.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Rob Ijbema Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: fall-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Plein Air Painting in Italy April 16-29, 2010 — Join Bonnita Budysz and the Peninsula School of Art for an unforgettable 12-night painting holiday in the Umbrian hillside of Italy. This trip is part travel adventure and part art workshop. We will tour some of the most magnifiicent ancient hilltowns towns in Italy; paint "en plein air," in the tradition of the Impressionist masters; and stay in an historic hotel dating back to the 16th century in the heart of Assisi. Limited to 20 participants. Please contact the School at (920) 868-3455 for a complete brochure on this unique opportunity. Website: http://www.peninsulaartschool.com				Location: Fish Creek, WI Instructor: Bonnita Budysz Sponsor: Peninsula School of Art Cost: $2600 (excluding airfare), Supplement for Single Room: $300 Email: Peninsula School of Art Phone: (920) 868-3455

			Ribbon Art in Tuscany April 17-24, 2010 (Daily sessions) — Let the fabulous Italian countryside, and the towns and villages of Tuscany inspire you to create beautiful ribbonwork memories. 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. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/hgibbribbonart.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Helen Gibb Sponsor: Toscana Americana workshops Cost: From US$2449.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paint the Upper Colorado River with Michael Chesley Johnson April 19-23, 2010 (9-4) — Join Michael and artist David Haskell on this Sedona Arts Center Field Expediton. Painting near historic Marble Canyon Lodge provides a diverse wealth of beautiful subjects from river views and historical buildings to the stunning Vermillion Cliffs. One of the days will be spent upriver at a select location. David Haskell (oils) and Michael (pastels) will guide the group in plein air painting strategies and techniques from dynamic composition and color, to achieving effective depth in your work. Included: Workshop, lodging (April 18 - 22) breakfast and dinner at Marble Canyon Lodge each day, studio space for afternoon work and demonstration/discussion, one day boat excursion up-river to a scenic painting location. Website: http://www.sedonaartscenter.com				Location: Marble Canyon, AZ Instructor: Michael Chesley Johnson Sponsor: Sedona Arts Center Cost: $1400 incl. lodging, most meals, boat trip Email: Sedona Arts Center Phone: 888-954-4442

			Wood Carving in Tuscany April 21-28, 2010 (sessions daily) — Join Christine White for a week of carving in the inspirational setting of Cortona, one of Tuscany's most beautiful hilltown's! From advanced to beginners Christine will guide and inspire you to create wonderful works in wood. In additiona to many examples of wood carving from the past several hundred years Cortona and Tuscany's art and architecture will provide ample inspiration for motifs and carving projects well into the future. Add wonderful Tuscan foods and wine and you will have an experience to last a lifetime! Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/cwhitewoodcarving.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Christina White Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Painting en Plein-Air in Tuscany & Umbria April 21-28, 2010 (sessions daily) — Enjoy the romantic scenery of Cortona Italy while learning to capture what you see and feel in your plein-air paintings. John will share with you his years of experience painting en Plein-Air. Learn to be more aware of the large shapes, values, color temperature and brushwork that give your painting that wonderful spontaneous quality. Daily agenda: The day will typically start with a short demo and discussion by John showing the basic block-in methods. We will discuss such topics as the use of the viewfinder and how to look for the large shapes and values. Questions will be welcome as the painting progresses. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/jsprycepleinair.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: John Stuart Pryce Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Visual Journaling in Tuscany April 21-28, 2010 (sessions daily) — The workshop is designed to open new paths to communicate experiences, and encourage self-expression through imagery. The vehicle by which each student records these experiences is what Nancy calls the "Visual Journal." A variety of themes, exercises and materials are introduced each day to encourage students to explore their intuitive natures. Students will work with sound, color, memory, poetry, and music in focused assignments and exercises that help to expand creative thinking - emphasizing process over product. Group discussions assist in formulating a direction, which may produce a variety of expressions in various media. Students will come away with a completed portfolio or visual journal full of ideas and information. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/wolfevisualjournaling.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Nancy R Wolfe Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paint the Color of Spring in Santa Barbara April 24-26, 2010 (9 am-4 pm) — Be bright and bold while painting the historical missions, mountains and flower gardens of the coastal town of Santa Barbara. You will learn to see the landscape with a greater awareness and practice transferring that vision into shapes and colors on canvas. Work the paint thick and wet while studying composition, simplification, light, color and value. Kathleen will demonstrate how she begins a painting and talk through the process as she applies paint to the canvas. There will be a tour of Kathleen's studio, a slide show describing the development of her paintings, demonstrations supplemented with handouts and lots of individual instruction at the easel. Come prepared to paint the town and have a lot of fun doing it. Website: http://www.elsey.com				Location: Santa Barbara, CA Instructor: Kathleen Elsey Sponsor: Kathleen Elsey Brush with Life Workshops Cost: $325 Email: Kathleen Elsey Phone: 805 452-7717

			Painting the Landscape en Plein Air in Cortona May 1-8, 2010 (sessions daily) — This intensive workshop is designed to teach the fundamental skills necessary for successful landscape oil painting in the open air [en plein air]. Workshop participants will focus on the basic techniques of plein air painting, and learn skills to simplify and organize their compositions from the wealth of material that nature provides. The workshop will begin indoors in the studio with an introduction to the necessary equipment and supplies needed for working on location, followed by a discussion of the fundamentals of sound painting en plein air. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/tdmayhewpleinair.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Timothy David Mayhew Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Workshops Year around (1-2 weeks sessions +) — Year around workshops at a private Art School Angelroc, which is located in one of the most romantic location of the Mediterranean, Dali`s hometown, Cadaques, Spain. Artists/Instructors such as: Jessi Rask, sculptor and painter, worked with Francois Stahly and she is also decorated by former president of France, Jaque Chirac. Kikè Barguno, sculptor, who is working with Xavier Corbero, Spain's best living sculptor. Ibolya Csanàdi, painter and sculptor, will give classes in the technique of Old Masters. She studied and exhibited with Odd Nerdrum. Art exhibition follows every workshop. Open for beginners, accomplished artists and their companions as well. Lovely meals are included in these workshops. Website: http://liketheangels.com				Location: Cadaques, Spain Instructor: Jessi Rask, Kikè Barguno, Ibolya Csanadi Sponsor: Like The Angels Email: Jessi Rask Phone: +34609348929

			Plein Air Painting in the Cinque Terre & Italian Riviera May 11-18, 2010 (sessions daily) — Study with Carolyn and capture the adventures of plein air painting colorful landscapes in the beautiful and picturesque Cinque Terre, Italy. Discover how painting from life helps us to see and observe the affects of light and atmosphere. Learn how to simplify your subject while painting more quickly and accurately, with special attention placed on learning to see masses, as opposed to line, and form, rather than detail. The entire painting process will be covered along with daily demonstrations in oil. Carolyn will work individually with each student at their easel and guide them at their own level. Website: http://www.toscanaamericana.com/clewisriviera2010.html				Location: Portofino, Cinque Terre, Italy Instructor: Carolyn Lewis Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: From US$2499.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Drawing & Monoprinting in Florence, Italy May 14-30, 2010 (M-F 3 hrs per day) — Influenced by the unique background of Florence, Craig will work with students to explore the city's rich visual environment. You will learn to see and express relationships through drawing, using wet and dry media. Play and creativity will be easy though non-toxic printmaking techniques including watercolor and oil based monotype. Previous art experience helpful but not required. Includes some materials. Class will include walking tours of Florence; optional sites and museums may require extra cost for entrance. Class will have a short meeting before departure for orientation. Registration and tuition is due in full by April 1. No refunds after April 15. Travel insurance is encouraged. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: Florence, Italy Instructor: Margaret Craig Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $2,100 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Plein Air Landscape in Oil- Spring in Tuscany May 15-22, 2010 (daily sessions) — Spend a week with a small group of artists painting, living and relaxing in the rolling hills of the Val D'Orcia. This is the most classically beautiful area of Tuscany with hilltowns Pienza, Montalcino and a host of others nearby. Master artist Calvin Liang will be teaching with a focus on all aspects of painting on location from direct observation. Included are 5 days instruction, 7 nights lodging (single occupancy), breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 special dinners, many other activities that give insight into the Tuscan culture, and above all a great time. Transportation option is also available for artists. Class size is limited to 6-8 participants. Website: http://www.pleinairpaintingeurope.com				Location: Tuscany-Val D'Orcia, Italy Instructor: Calvin Liang, OPAM, AISM Sponsor: Open Air Italy Cost: $2650/single occupancy Email: Susan Truitt Phone: 1-321-777-3964 or 1-321-626-2717

			Tuscany en Plein Air May 22-29, 2010 (sessions daily) — This workshop explores plein air painting essentials and advanced techniques. In addition, try your hand painting horses in the landscape. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/jhlukenspleinairhome.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: J.H. Lukens Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Contemporizing Traditional Etruscan Jewelry May 22-29, 2010 (sessions daily) — In this week-long series of workshops, for both beginner as well as more intermediate level beaders or jewelry makers alike, we will be examining traditional Etruscan jewelry, and how we can understand it from the vantage point of good jewelry design principles. We will learn and practice some basic techniques of bead stringing and bead weaving. Then we will do some thinking, planning and experimenting with these techniques and principles in order to create contemporary interpretations of two or three Etruscan pieces of jewelry to see what we can achieve. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/feldetruscanjewelry.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Warren Feld Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paint Italy May 22-29, 2010 (Full week) — Have a magical time painting in Italy with noted instructor Pat Fiorello. All mediums and levels welcome. In 2010, Pat will be leading a painting workshop/retreat in Tuscany at a 12th century monastery recently restored to first class lodging near Siena in May and also again in the fall at beautiful Lake Garda. See www.patfiorello.com for more information. Website: http://www.patfiorello.com				Location: Tuscany, Italy Instructor: Pat Fiorello Sponsor: Fiorello Art & Design, LLC Cost: $2495, discount for deposits made by 12/31/09 Email: Pat Fiorello Phone: 404-531-4160

			Finding the Essence Within May 23 - June 2, 2010 — Paint, sketch, explore and relax in the heart of the beautiful Dordogne region of Southwest France. Susan Adams is an exceptional teacher. Her strength lies in her ability to inspire her students to excellence and experience joy in the process. All levels welcome, however, previous painting experience is advised. Watercolor will be the predominant medium, but oils and acrylics are acceptable. We will work outdoors and inside the studio in a variety of genres, using sights, sounds, smells and textures of the area to inspire our work, whether it is plein air landscapes, still life, sketchbook drawings or abstractions. We will create pieces that combine the magic of the area with our own impression of the spirit within. Website: http://www.rousset-perigord.org/LPRLibrary/2010/susanadams.shtml				Location: Eymet, France Instructor: Susan Adams Sponsor: S.F. Seminars - Le Petit Rousset Cost: $3100 per person/double occupancy Email: Beverly Held Phone: 415-933-9799

			Painting the Landscape in Tuscany May 25 - June 1, 2010 (sessions daily) — Cortona is known to be one of the most delightful places to paint plein air. Cortona is only fifty miles from Florence between Arezzo and Perugia. Before the city lies a vast and beautiful plain, it is flanked on either side by distant hills and valleys while behind it are towering yet fruitful mountains. Cortona has a picturesque aspect, quite a bit longer than wide, turned toward the midday sun. The city is situated high above the valley and numerous vantage points in town offer stunning views of both the valley and Montepulciano to the west and the mountains to the east, dominated by Mt. San Egidio. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/dagostinopainting.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Judith D'Agostino Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Textiles, Text & Treasures May 25 - June 1, 2010 (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. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/webstertextilestext.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Sandy Webster Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Rendering Tuscan Architecture May 25 - June 1, 2010 (sessions daily) — Explore the timeless beauty of Tuscany's architecture and create lasting memories of your visit! Learn techniques in pen and ink, colored pencil and watercolor that will bring these lovely old structures, cobbled streets and tiled roofs to life. Join professional achitectural artist Ann Thomas in Tuscany to explore and render the variety of unique exsisting structures that reflect so much of Italy's past from Etruscan to Medeival and Renaissance to pe-unified Italy "Leopoldini" Tuscan farmhouses! This is a terrific workshop for any professional or aspiring designer or architect who would like to view, study and render centuries of architectural styles...styles that continue to be integrated into contemporary design. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/thomastuscanarchitectur.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Ann Thomas Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			The Art of Creative Costuming May 25 - June 1, 2010 (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. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/asciortinoartdolls.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Adele Sciortino Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Watercolor Sketching in Cortona May 29 - June 5, 2010 (sessions daily) — Study with Jim and capture the adventures of plein air painting colorful landscapes in beautiful picturesque Cortona, Italy. Discover how painting from life helps us to see and observe the affects of light and atmosphere. Learn how to simplify your subject while painting more quickly and accurately, with special attention placed on learning to see masses, as opposed to line, and form, rather than detail. The entire painting process will be covered along with daily demonstrations. Jim will work individually with each student at their easel and guide them at their own level. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning to develop creative, painterly paintings with clean, rich color, mood, and dynamic compositions. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/chapmancortona.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Jim Chapman Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2649.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Encaustic in Tuscany May 29 - June 5, 2010 (sessions daily) — This class is for artists who want to learn the encaustic technique or advanced encaustic artists who are interested in learning new ways of working in encaustic or combining their technique with another. In addition to a special day-trip to Florence to visit the reknowed Zecchi art supply shop for genuine pigments we will also be using local Cortona beeswax!! Your works will have a truly Tuscan base all created in the inspirational environment of Cortona!! Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/dvantuinenencaustic.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Debra Van Tuinen Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paper Headdresses & Heraldic Fashion May 29 - June 5, 2010 (sessions daily) — Cortona is a little-known haven of Etruscan tombs, medieval alleyways, Renaissance art, sweeping views and small-town ambience. The medieval-themed Archidado Joust Festival takes place between May and June. It's a week of costumed festivities and events that traces its origins back to the middle Ages. 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! Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/gabrieladelworthcortona.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Gabriela Delworth Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Plein Air Pastel Painting in the South of France June 1 - 10, 2010 (9am - 4pm) — Join Terri Ford in the beautiful Lot Valley region of the South of France for a fun and educational workshop based at the idyllic Domaine du Haut Baran. Terri will demonstrate techniques that she uses to create her award winning paintings. You will learn how to create vibrant underpaintings, strong compositions by "abbreviating" your subject, and how to keep a painting fresh and avoid overworking. You will paint at Domaine du Haut Baran (indoor studio also available), and travel to neighboring villages and other locations on alternate days. Work closely with Terri or at your own pace and leisure. A member of the Master Circle of the International Association of Pastel Societies, Terri is an enthusiastic and knowledgable instructor. Website: http://www.terrifordart.com				Location: Duravel par Puy L'Eveque, France Instructor: Terri Ford Sponsor: Terri Ford Cost: $3400.00 Land Package Email: Terri Ford Phone: 408-286-3801

			Exploring Greek Light and Landscape through Painting and Drawing June 2 - 15, 2010 — Thomas Xenakis is offering a painting and drawing workshop in an idyllic setting on the island of Skopelos in the north Aegean. We will first be introduced with a short visit to Athens to see the important sites in the 3,000 year old city. We will venture to Skopelos Island from June 4 - June 13, 2010 to paint and draw and immerse ourselves in Greek landscape and light. The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts will host us in their well equipped studios where the painting and drawing workshops will take place. This is recommended to those dedicated to making images in a fabulous relaxing and stimulating setting. Website: http://www.skopartfoundation.org				Location: Skopelos, Greece Instructor: Thomas Xenakis Sponsor: The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts Cost: $1,900 Email: Jill Somer Phone: 30 24240 24143

			Painting in Burgundy, France with Kim English June 3-11, 2010 — We welcome you to one of the greatest wine producing regions of the world and a province known for its art treasures and hill top chateaux. We will stay in Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy and centrally located in the magical Cote d'Or. Beaune is famous for its numerous wine cellars, great restaurants and cafes, its 15th century "hospices" and masterpieces of Flemish-Burgundian architecture. Website: http://www.paintingfrance.com				Location: Beaune, France Instructor: Kim English Sponsor: Phil Levine Workshops Inc Cost: $2750 two for one! Email: Philip Levine Phone: 212-414-8875

			Mixed Media Adventure in Tuscany June 5-12, 2010 (sessions daily) — Join Cathy Taylor, award winning mixed media artist and member of the National Collage Society and International Society of Experimental Artists, for an exploration into the limitless world of mixed media. Mixed Media Adventure offers enormous opportunity for creative expression…easy and non-intimidating for the beginner and expansive and challenging for the advanced artist. Topics include found paper collage, collage with mixed media, transfer techniques, found object collage, and monoprinting, along with other exciting techniques. A special segment will be presented on Cathy's award winning Anthology Series which was featured in Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Website*: http://toscanaamericana.com/ctaylormixedmedia.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Cathy Taylor Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			The Essence of Art June 5-12, 2010 (sessions daily) — Experience the excitement of unique architecture and scenery around every corner, with sketches and finished renderings. Learn to discover the values of light and dark. Drawing is always the very essence of all our works of art. Find your unique style of rendering and experience the art of good design. To top off the journey, we follow up with watercolor and acrylic field sketches instead of relying on photography. Our goal is to become more comfortable with our drawing and sketching abilities in a wonderful and unforgettable setting. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/edieberglessenceofart.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Ms. Edie Bergl Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Capture the Moment - Painting in Spain 2010 June 6 - 18, 2010 (Full days on location) — Plein air painting and professional instruction, exploring landscapes and atmosphere soaked in historical rhythms under the Spanish sun! Inspirational subject matter includes landscape vistas, intimate settings, olive groves, quaint villages, architectural marvels, figures and colour to delight the eye. Come and lose yourself in the joy of "capturing the moment" in sunny Spain! This workshop includes side trips to varied historical locations, fine food and amenities in a spectacular base location in Andalusia - daily instruction, demos, discussion and critique with well known artist/instructor, Richard S. McDiarmid, SFCA, NWWS. (visit: www.richardsmcdiarmid.com) For more information visit: www.flavourofspain.net and contact Travel Concepts (Cindy Horton cindy@trviconcepts.com) phone: 604-986-2262 or 1-888-986-2262 Website: http://www.flavourofspain.net				Location: Malaga, Spain Instructor: Richard S. McDiarmid Sponsor: Travel Concepts Cost: 3890.00 canadian per person twin share Email: Cindy Horton Phone: 604-986-2262

			Collage Unleashed June 12-19, 2010 (sessions daily) — Build a visual journal that documents a recent travel journey, displays a collection of personal memories, drawings and images. Throughout the week we will take excursions and learn about capturing interesting images on your journey. The photos will be incorporated into your journal to create interesting collage backgrounds. Play…fast…free…spilling paint and words, thoughts and ideas. Discover interesting ways to extend your artwork and creative exercises including doodle maps, idea lists, word collage, color cutouts that will get you thinking about your art in new ways. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/tracicollageunleashed.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Traci Bautista Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			The Open Book & the Moving Pen June 19-26, 2010 (sessions daily) — Join us for a weeklong workshop with Al and Josie Rodriguez, two skilled artists and accomplished teachers, who will take you on an inspirational journey for your creative spirit. Surrounded by the beauty of Cortona, you will spend mornings learning to make a variety of journals that can be used in the afternoon poetry sessions in which Josie will guide you through several poetic forms. Some possibilities we will discuss and write are: prose poem, list, ode, point of view, haiku. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/openbookmovingpen.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Al & Josie Rodriguez Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Scrapbooks on the Go June 19-26, 2010 (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. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/smileyscrapbooks.html				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

			Landscape Painting in Southern France June 26 - July 10, 2010 (9-4pm) — Paint for two weeks in the beautiful Languedoc region of southwestern France. We will be based in Limoux where we will stay at Montfaucon, a beautiful restored maison d'maitre on the river Aude. Includes 14 nights' lodging (DO), all breakfasts, 12 dinners with wine, instruction, transportation to painting sites and round trip transport from Toulouse Airport. Does not include Airfare. Website: http://www.juliehouck.com				Location: Limoux, France Instructor: Julie Houck Sponsor: Montfaucon Tours Cost: $4,100, $3,950 with early bird discount Email: Julie Houck Phone: 808 873-0597

			Summer Academy for High School Students July 5-30, 2010 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) — Four weeks, four disciplines – unforgettable! The Summer Academy is the definitive program for talented and motivated high school students intent on a fine arts education. If the visual arts are your passion and you are headed toward art school or wish to pursue an art degree in college, the Summer Academy can help you develop your artistry and skill, and make you more competitive. Rigorous, college-level studio courses in drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Visits to artists' studios and take field trips to the museums and galleries of Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C. Earn four college-level credits and exhibit your work in Gallery 128. Registration opens February 1, 2010. A portfolio (5 - 10 pieces, including several drawings) and art teacher recommendation is required for admission. Website: http://www.pafa.org/School/Continuing-Education/58/				Location: Philadelphia, PA Instructor: Academy instructors and professional artists Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Cost: $2,100 for classes, field trips, museum access and art supplies Email: Continuing Education Dept. Phone: 215-972-7632

			Lavender Season in Provence July 10-17, 2010 (9-5) — We will be based in St. Remy de Provence where Van Gogh painted his famous "Starry Night" at the Mas de Carrisins. Our daily painting excursions will take us along the Lavender Road, the hill towns of the Luberon as well as picturesque villages such as Isle sur la Sorgue. Fee includes 7 nights accommodations (DO), breakfasts, five 4 course dinners with aperatif and wine, instruction, transport to painting sites and round trip transfer from Avignon TGV (scheduled times). Website: http://www.juliehouck.com				Location: St. Remy de Provence, France Instructor: Julie Houck Sponsor: Julie Houck Workshops LLC Cost: $3,000 DO (Single Supplement $500) Email: Julie Houck Phone: 808 873-0597

			A Moment in Time July 10-17, 2010 (sessions daily) — This course will introduce students to classical and contemporary drawing techniques and concepts with an emphasis on understanding the formal language and fundamentals of artistic expression. We will either be drawing from still life or a live model from observations that are geared towards realism, linear perspective, pictorial composition, shading techniques, tonal values and various dry drawing media. The course objectives are: a) understanding the formal language of drawing; b) understanding the basic principles of linear perspective; c) understanding the effects of light on a three dimensional form as it applies to drawing and d) developing the ability to verbally articulate ideas and processes in drawings. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/earleycharcoalpastel.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Donald Earley Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: All-inclusive from US$2799.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Watercolor Workshop with Mel Stabin July 18-29, 2010 — Watercolor: Simple, Fast, & Focused. Emphasis will be on design principles, composition, and color/value relationships with the objective of building strong paintings by seeing and thinking simply, painting quickly and energetically, and focusing on the "idea" of the painting. Mel paints in a loose, representational style and creates a casual and friendly atmosphere making each workshop a joyful experience. The Lauterbrunnen Valley is the most impressive glaciated valley in the Alps and comprises one of the largest nature-protected areas in Switzerland with 72 waterfalls, picturesque pastures and pure mountain air. The hotel is in a very quiet area, yet only 2 short minutes from the railway station, where we'll go to some other one-day painting sites, such as Wengen, Murren, Gimmelwald (Heidi's village). Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland Instructor: Mel Stabin, AWS, NWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $3,395 painter; $3,195 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Journaling on Clay Tiles in Tuscany August 21-28, 2010 (sessions daily) — Journaling on Clay Tiles in Tuscany is a one week exploration of small details in the ancient hill town of Cortona. We will explore the beautiful town of Cortona to photograph and draw many visually fascinating details of architecture which we will interpret onto earthenware tiles. I will demonstrate techniques of modeling the clay into bas relief, carving, pressing textures, painting with black and white slip clays, and sgraffito drawing through the slips. We will dig local clay with Cortona potter Giulio Lucarini. Some of the tiles will be raku fired, a technique of fast firing. No previous clay experience is necessary. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/afinaceramicscortona.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Angela Fina Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			The Artist's Book, Vessel for Word and Image August 21-28, 2010 (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. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/cicalecalligraphy.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Annie Cicale Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Capturing Light and Color in Plein Air August 23-27, 2010 (9-4) — Capturing the beauty of a landscape lies primarily in the ability to portray the light relationships one sees. This course will cover the basic principles of light, how to determine the color of light, and how to create the movement of light on the canvas using analogous and split complement colors to illustrate color, value and light relationships. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Website: http://www.acadiaworkshopcenter.com/JulieHouck.html				Location: Mount Desert Island, ME Instructor: Julie Houck Sponsor: Acadia Workshop Center Cost: $650.00 Email: Gail Ribas Phone: 207-244-9742

			An Italic Journey in Tuscany August 28 - September 4, 2010 (sessions daily) — During this six day course 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, either a single section binding or a concertina booklet and a protective pouch using contemporary calligraphy so you have an Italic variation exemplar to take with you at the end of your creative Tuscan journey. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/gemmabcalligraphytuscan.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Gemma Black Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Watercolor Workshop with Don Andrews September 1-11, 2010 — Join us in Italy's most romantic city! The Guggenheim and Accademia are wonderful museums to see. If available we might also decide to attend a Vivaldi concert, often performed in 18th C. costumes. We'll explore canals winding through the city and travel wherever we wish for interesting subject matter to paint. Trips to Burano and Murano are planned. The hotel is located in a residential part of town that has a daily fruits and vegetables market. There is also an optional 3 night Florence extension for an additional $460. A nationally known artist and teacher, Don has conducted over 200 painting workshops throughout the US, Canada Mexico and Europe. He is the author of Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor, Rough Sketches, and Landscape in Watercolor. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: Venice, Italy Instructor: Don Andrews, AWS, NWS Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $3,195 painter; $2,995 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			Paint Bright & Bold in Taos, New Mexico September 8-10, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Join me for three days of painting in the high desert of Taos. The light is spectacular, the landscape vibrant and the town rich with culture, art and history. Plan to explore, sketch, photograph, paint, then return to the studio and paint more. We begin each day in the studio with discussions concerning simplification of what you see in the landscape and how to express those shapes and colors on canvas. We'll practice beginning a painting, making interesting compositions, painting spontaneously and getting more spirit into your paintings. We'll paint missions, old adobes, the Rio Grande, small towns and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. There will be handouts, demonstrations, individual help at the easel and lots of camaraderie. Website: http://www.elsey.com				Location: Taos, NM Instructor: Kathleen Elsey Sponsor: Kathleen Elsey Brush with Life Workshops Cost: $375 Email: Kathleen Elsey Phone: 805 452-7717

			Ceramic Workshop with Suzy Birstein on the Greek Island of Skopelos September 10-26, 2010 — Envision your “Inner Muse” under the creative guidance of ceramist Suzy Birstein - famed artist for the 2008 Academy Awards Nominees - on the enchanting island of Skopelos, Greece. Suzy will continue to share her love of colour, form and Muse, specifically inspired by Greek mythology. Suzy will demonstrate her ceramic hand building techniques combining textures, slabs, coil and pinching to create imaginative and mythologically inspired sculptures, masks and wearable art. Students will have hands on experience creating and discovering their artistic process. After the work is fired, experiment with Suzy's unique multi-surface combinations of fired under glazes and glazes alongside painted and patina surfaces. Website: http://www.skopartfoundation.org				Location: Skopelos, Greece Instructor: Suzy Birstein Sponsor: The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts Cost: $1,800 Email: Jill Somer Phone: 30 24240 24143

			Painting the Tuscan Sun September 11-18, 2010 (sessions daily) — Lori's workshops emphasize simplifying subject matter, identifying planes and values, massing dominant and subordinate shapes, and knowing when and how to push color. Lori will meet each painter's individual needs. Whether a beginner just learning the fundamentals of plein air, or a seasoned professional searching for a new creative eye, Lori will help you move your work to a new level. This workshop will include demonstrations, group work, individual instruction, and critiques. A study guide will also be provided. Come taste the rich atmosphere and paint in a land where other great artists have been inspired for centuries. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/loriputnampainttuscany.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Lori Putnam Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Soulistry: Artistry of the Soul September 11-18, 2010 (sessions daily) — Release your playful nature! Enrich your spirituality! Come and celebrate the gift of creativity through an exploration of a variety of "hands-on" artistic expressions! Let your inner creativity soar with Paper MarbelingMystery, ArtCardZenz, PhotoMeditations, MandalaZ's, CreativeSpirituality Journaling and more. Engage in discussions about blockages to spiritual growth / creativity / self-expression and re-connect with the intangible soul-essence of life as you create artistic soul space within you in new ways! No art experience or training is necessary and all are welcome. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/soulistryjunemaffin.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: June Mack Maffin Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: all-inclusive from US$2749.00 Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Drawing & Painting Art Retreat to France September 13-17, 2010 (M-F) — Embark on an art retreat to France with one-on-one drawing & painting instruction. The trip will be centered in Auvillar, located in the Pyrenees along the Garonne River. Website: http://www.swschool.org				Location: Auvillar, France Instructor: Jeannette MacDougall Sponsor: Southwest School of Art & Craft Cost: $1,500 Email: Registration Phone: 210-224-1848

			Watercolor Workshop with Judy Morris and Carla O'Connor September 14-24, 2010 — Judy and Carla are team teaching in one of the most beautiful and interesting towns in Tuscany. Together they have planned creativity prompts, demos, and lessons that will result in painting success! The tour includes a day trip by train to Vernazza, my favorite Cinque Terre village. You will fly into and out of the Florence airport. Our private bus will pick us up at the airport and take us to Lucca for 10 nights of cultural immersion. Daily painting time with Judy and Carla will be our focus. But concerts nearly every night, wonderful food, a weekend outdoor Antique Fair and a few unplanned serendipitous events will entertain and inspire wonderful paintings. There is also an optional 3 night Florence extension for an additional $460. Website: http://flyingcolorsart.com				Location: Lucca, Italy Instructor: Judy Morris and Carla O'Connor Sponsor: Flying Colors Art Workshops Cost: $3,395 painter; $3,195 non-painter Email: Johanna Morrell Phone: 858-518-0949

			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. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/coletteglisabmix.html				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

			Painting the Tuscan Landscape September 18-25, 2010 (sessions daily) — Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Massaroni will guide participants through a process designed to help obtain greater confidence and pleasure from painting outdoors while improving artistic vision and skill. Although Massaroni will demonstrate in oil color, the principles he shares can be applied to any medium including watercolor. Participants will enjoy morning and afternoon sessions as well as two day trips to Siena and Florence. Participants are required to provide their own art supplies, preferred paints, brushes & tools along with a portable easel. These items may also be purchased in Cortona and Florence. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/massaronipleinaircorto.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Paint Italy September 25 - October 2, 2010 (Full week) — Have a magical time painting in Italy with noted instructor Pat Fiorello. All mediums and levels welcome. In 2010, Pat will be leading a painting workshop/retreat in Tuscany at a 12th century monastery recently restored to first class lodging near Siena in May and also again in the fall at beautiful Lake Garda. See www.patfiorello.com for more information. Website: http://www.patfiorello.com				Location: Gargnano, Italy Instructor: Pat Fiorello Sponsor: Fiorello Art & Design, LLC Cost: $2150, discount for deposits made by 12/31/09 Email: Pat Fiorello Phone: 404-531-4160

			Plein Air Landscape in Oil- Autumn in Tuscany September 25 - October 2, 2010 (daily sessions) — Enjoy a week with a small group of artists painting, living, and relaxing in the rolling hills of the Val D'Orcia region of Tuscany. Early autumn is glorious in Tuscany, and also the time of the Vendemmia (grape harvest). Master painter Frank Serrano, author and illustrator of Plein Air Painting in Oil (Walter Foster Company), will be teaching with a focus on capturing the mood of the scene through close observation and use of proper painting techniques. Included are instruction, 7 nights lodging (Single occ.), breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, many optional activities that give great insight into the Tuscan culture, and a great time. Also available- an option for transportation of artists to painting locations. Class size is limited to 6-8 artists. Website: http://www.pleinairpaintingeurope.com				Location: Tuscany-Val D'Orcia, Italy Instructor: Frank M. Serrano Sponsor: Open Air Italy Cost: $2650/single occupancy Email: Susan Truitt Phone: 1-321-777-3964 or 1-321-626-2717

			Painting the Figure in Plein Air September 29 - October 6, 2010 (sessions daily) — During the week we will visit the towns and villages of Fira, Oia (pronounced Eee-ah) and Akrotiri, and the local museum featuring wall paintngs from the ancient city of Akrotiri. We will also take a day cruise to explore the inner islands, with optional visits to hot springs, the volcano, as well as the island of Thirasia. And, in true Toscana Americana Workshops style, we will explore the local Greek culture, cuisine and wines while dining in local cliff-side restaurants 1000 feet above the water! This is bound to be a wonderful week with plenty of opportunity to paint "plein air" in a relaxed and inspirational setting! Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/busillofigurepainting.html				Location: Santorini, Greece Instructor: Kathy Busillo Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Photography Workshop on the Greek Island of Skopelos September 29 - October 9, 2010 — Explore the Greek landscape of Skopelos and capture the essence of the people and location with confidence and flair. This informative, fun-filled 10-day digital photography workshop held at The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts will be a fantastic hands-on adventure in all things digital with emphasis on travel and people photography for complete beginner to intermediate photographers. Working with everything from available light to flash and even night photography, participants will enjoy practical, fun and creative ways to capture what they see better as they take control of not only their camera, but the light, subject, location and related equipment and software for producing stunning imagery with confidence. Website: http://www.skopartfoundation.org				Location: Skopelos, Greece Instructor: Frances Litman Sponsor: The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts Cost: $1,900 Email: Jill Somer Phone: 30 24240 24143

			Painting the Santorini Landscape September 29 - October 6, 2010 (sessions daily) — During the week we will visit the towns and villages of Fira, Oia (pronounced Eee-ah) and Akrotiri, and the local museum featuring wall paintngs from the ancient city of Akrotiri. We will also take a day cruise to explore the inner islands, with optional visits to hot springs, the volcano, as well as the island of Thirasia. And, in true Toscana Americana Workshops style, we will explore the local Greek culture, cuisine and wines while dining in local cliff-side restaurants 1000 feet above the water! This is bound to be a wonderful week with plenty of opportunity to paint "plein air" in a relaxed and inspirational setting! Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/massaronipaintsantorini.html				Location: Santorini, Greece Instructor: Dino Massaroni Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2899.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Landscape Painting in Santorini October 6-13, 2010 (sessions daily) — In Plein Air capturing the moment and the feel of the location is both challenging and fun. Instruction for all students at their easel will be ongoing throughout the week. Most days will include a demo, with emphasis on composition, the use of color harmony, interesting positive and negative shapes, and creating rhythm in a painting. We will learn to choose a focal point and keeping it strong throughout a painting while learning to subordinate excess information. Design is a most important concept and will be at the core of a good painting, it is my goal to help each student move toward good design in each painting. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/lindysantorinilandscape.html				Location: Santorini, Greece Instructor: Lindy Duncan Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2899.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			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. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/rolfedigitalsantorini.html				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

			Paint the Autumn Color of Sonoma County October 9-11, 2010 (9 am - 4 pm) — Be bright and bold while painting the exceptional autumn color of the golden vineyards, tapestry-patterned mountains, rustic farms and sunlit barns. You will learn to see the landscape differently and practice recreating that vision into painted shapes and colors on canvas. You will practice painting with a vivified palette and spontaneous brusque brushwork. There will be demonstrations supplemented with tutorial handouts and lots of individual instruction at the easel. This workshop provides you the opportunity to take your paintings to a new level while revealing your painting voice. One art critic recently reviewed Elsey's paintings as “mighty and memorable” while “flirting with burly Van Gogh effects.” Come prepared to unleash your creativity while exploring the best of Sonoma County. Website: http://www.elsey.com				Location: Sonoma, CA Instructor: Kathleen Elsey Sponsor: Kathleen Elsey Brush with Life Workshops Cost: $350 Email: Kathleen Elsey Phone: 805 452-7717

			Plein Air Painting in Tuscany October 9-16, 2010 (9-4) — Using the incomparable Tuscan landscape in autumn, this course will cover the basic principles of light and how to create the movement of light on the canvas. Learn to fine tune your powers of observation while developing your own artistic style. For the week, we will stay at San Fedele, a 12th century restored monastery located in the Tuscan hills outside Sienna. All rooms have en suite bathrooms and all amenities. Studio space with easels available for the workshop. Website: http://www.ilchiostro.com/index.php?action=workshop-details&item=120				Location: Sienna, Italy Instructor: Julie Houck Sponsor: Il Chiostro Cost: $2,495 (DO), $2,395 if deposit received by 12/31/09 Email: Michael Mele Phone: 808 873-0597

			Contemporary Artistic Wire Jewelry in Tuscany October 23-30, 2010 (sessions daily) — Lilian Chen offers new and exciting ways to create wire jewelry! She brings her own vision, designs and her special teaching skills to Cortona to show and teach a new generation of wire jewelry design. In addition, Lilian will demonstrate how to incorporate Swarovski Elements into your designs for a fresh new and elegant look. This will be a week in Tuscany to remember and Lilian will pass the passion of creating wire jewelry on to everyone allowing each to create their own unique style. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/lilianchenjewelry.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Lilian Chen Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			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. Website: http://toscanaamericana.com/noonancalligraphy.html				Location: Cortona, Italy Instructor: Martha Noonan Sponsor: Toscana Americana Workshops Cost: from US$2749.00 all-inclusive Email: Patrick Mahoney Phone: 508-254-8265

			Artista Creative Abstract Acrylic Painting for Women Monthly — Explore the possibilities of color and form on paper and canvas while sipping chilled chardonnay. Each workshop focuses on pure abstracts and abstract landscapes and seascapes utilizing techniques ranging from smooth blending of colors to heavy texturing. Artists paint with a full spectrum of premium liquid acrylics using a variety of professional artist brushes and tools and leave with several finished pieces. Your instructor, Lauryn Taylor, an accomplished artist and gallery owner, teaches in a manner both relaxing and nurturing. Artists are free to discover their own creativity, even if they've never held a paintbrush. Artista Creative Safaris for Women are hands-on art workshops which include art instruction, lodging, dining, yoga, and other activities in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Website: http://www.artistacreative.com				Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Instructor: Lauryn Taylor Sponsor: Artista Creative Safaris For Women Email: Guest Services Phone: 831-625-5748

			Artista Impresia Monotype Printmaking for Women Monthly — Impresia is an introduction for women to monotype, a creative printmaking process yielding surprising and magical effects. Results may vary from hard-edged shapes to velvety, painterly abstractions. Students will create several prints ranging from monochromatic to vibrant color palettes. Spacious and well-lit, the Artista Studio is equipped with a professional printmaking press and tools. All paints and materials are included. Instructor William Harsh, California painter, printmaker, and art instructor of nearly two decades, shares his wealth of knowledge and technique. As a talented and experienced printmaker, Bill will inspire experimentation and creativity. Artista Creative Safaris for Women are hands-on art workshops which include art instruction, lodging, dining, yoga, and other activities in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Website: http://www.artistacreative.com				Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Instructor: William Harsh Sponsor: Artista Creative Safaris For Women Email: Guest Services Phone: 831-625-5748

			Artista En Cera Encaustic Painting for Women Monthly — En Cera encaustic painting is an introduction to the revived process of painting with molten wax. Students will produce several paintings while learning both traditional methods and a variety of modern techniques including brush application, pouring, and collage. The history of encaustics, the nature of the medium, supports and substrates, how to make encaustic paints, and use of various tools is included. Instructor William Harsh, California painter and art instructor of nearly two decades, shares his wealth of knowledge and technique. As a talented and experienced painter, Bill will inspire experimentation and creativity. Artista Creative Safaris for Women are hands-on art workshops which include art instruction, lodging, dining, yoga, and other activities in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Website: http://www.artistacreative.com				Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Instructor: William Harsh Sponsor: Artista Creative Safaris For Women Email: Guest Services Phone: 831-625-5748

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