Paper Head Dresses & Heraldic Fashion with artist/designer Gabriela Delworth May 28 - June 4, 2011 Cortona, Italy
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Meet Gabriela Delworth
Paper Headdresses & Heraldic Fashion Workshop
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!
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.
among the sights and sounds of beautiful and romantic Tuscany: olive groves, vineyards, centuries-old buildings, winding streets, texture and vibrant sunlight.
Feel Yourself...
in the warm ambiance of Cortona, overlooking Lake Trasimeno and the Val di Chiana, originally fortified by the Umbrians, claimed by the Etruscans, touched by the Renaissance, almost unchanged for centuries, one of Tuscany's jewels.
Experience...
the joy of creating paper headdresses and heraldic fashions in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with the expert instruction of a nationally know artist and instructor and the camaraderie of a small group of learners.
Enjoy...
great Italian food, delightful wines, new friends, breath-taking vistas, history and the hospitality of the people of Cortona.
About this workshop...
Day One: Making Antonia Salimbeni’s Wedding Bouquet
Imagine a trip to the mountains picking wild flowers to make a wedding bouquet!
Gabriela will briefly talk about the flowers used in wedding bouquets during the 13th century. And also she will teach you how to select the best flowers to pick.
You will fly back right into medieval times, will experience assembling a wedding bouquet, and also will learn how to press these romantic flowers to preserve their beauty.
Day Two: Making Antonia Salimbeni’s Wedding Tiara
Our third day will be a day of celebration. Gabriela will briefly talk about The Joust of the Archidado and the marriage of Francesco Casali and Antonia Salimbeni, the most beautiful young woman that arrived in Cortona in 1397.
We will get inspired by this medieval event to make her Wedding Tiara.
You will learn how to combine beautiful papers from your kit to resemble old textile prints in the 13th century to create look for your tiara.
You will learn the ancient technique of parchment craft, to add beautiful embossed details to your royal piece. And to add a metal look to your tiara you will experience once again the glittering technique.
The wearing of a bridal veil is wedding tradition that began in Italy.
It is a symbol of virginity, and the covering of the bride's face means she has never "known" a man before. You will learn how to incorporate a veil to your tiara.
Day Three:
Making Antonia Salimbeni’s Wedding Veil
The wearing of a bridal veil is a wedding tradition that began in Italy.
It is a symbol of virginity, and the covering of the bride's face means she has never "known" a man before. You will learn how to incorporate a veil to your tiara and how to decorate it with exquisite embellishments!
Day Four: Decorating a Tee in Heraldic Fashion
On our second day Gabriela will briefly talk about the Heraldic symbols of Cortona and their meanings.
You will then learn how to incorporate them into a unique Coat Of Arms.
Learn how to photo transfer onto fabric to create a design and decorate a T-Shirt.
You will learn how to embellish you it using fabric paint, glitter and metallic trims.
This will be your very own Cortona’s keepsake/souvenir to take home!
Day Five:
The Surprise Project unveiled
We are back in the studio. The Surprise Project will be unveiled and you will then find out what you will be making next. You will love it, I promise! We will have a look at our finds and will discuss the best ways to incorporate them into it.
Day Six:
The Draw
We will spend our last day together adding the final touches to our projects.
And we will end the day with a draw where two students will get the chance to win a copy of Gabriela’s new “Paper Head Dresses” book.
View from Hotel Oasi
All-inclusive* workshop includes: -Escorted group travel Rome to Cortona May 28, 2011**** -Instruction in the classroom and on location -Seven nights three-star accommodations in historic Cortona** (Private room & bath) -Local Etruscan Museum & Museo Diocesano -All meals*** (Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner) -Daily wine tasting opportunities -Day trip to Florence -A farewell wine tasting dinner **Included with "Hotel" plans only. See details. ***Included with "Group Meal Plan" only. See details. ****Specific departure time only; to be announced *All-inclusive plans are Hotel plans only. Air travel and ground transportation to/from Cortona is not included and is the responsibility of each participant
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Itinerary Saturday – Arrival in Cortona -Arrival and Check-in in Cortona -7:00p Welcome to Cortona wine and chocolate tasting at La Saletta. -8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona at La Loccanda nel Loggiatto Sunday - Cortona -9:00a-1:00p Morning Session -1:00p Lunch Hotel Oasi -3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session -6:45p Taxi to Piazza Garibaldi -7:30p Wine tasting -8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona
Wednesday - Florence -8:00a Taxi to Camucia Station (train at 8:29) -Day trip to Florence with lunch provided. -4:09p Depart Florence -7:30p Wine at Hotel Oasi -8:00p Dinner at Hotel Oasi
Thursday - Cortona -9:00-1:00p Morning Session -1:00p Lunch at Hotel Oasi -3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session -7:30p Wine tasting TBA -8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona
Friday - Cortona -9:00-1:00p Morning Session -1:00p Lunch at La Loccanda nel Loggiatto -3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session -8:00p Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner in Cortona Saturday – Cortona -Morning Check-out and departure from Cortona Each guest must make taxi/travel requests through the Hotel front desk. Note: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary. All times are approximate
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List of What-to-Bring & Workshop Kit
Scissors {Big & Small} Glue Gun & Glue Sticks White Paper Glue Assortment of paint brushes Small Water Tray Pencil & Eraser Ruler Vellum Paper Embossing Tool Set White T-Shirts Paper Towels Apron Punch Hole Craft Punches Gift Wrapping Papers Scrapbooking Papers Crepe Papers White Tulle Roll Wire Ribbon Rolls Silk Ribbon Rolls
Workshop Kits are $150.00 and they will be shipped to participants two weeks prior to the workshop date. Gabriela will not be shipping to Postal Boxes. Email me your full address a soon as you register for the workshop. gabriela.delworth@gmail.com
Gabriela is a published Product & Instructional Designer/Instructor who lives and works in Toronto, Canada.
As a Product Designer she enjoys being involved in a variety of creative projects.
Today she dedicates her creative skills to the design of products and tutorials for leading arts and crafts manufacturers. She also writes articles, designs creative projects, tutorials and photography for national and international publications in print and online {books & magazines}.
Gabriela really enjoys experimenting with different techniques and materials such as paper, dried botanical parts, pressed flowers, glitter, fabric paint, fabrics and recycled/re-purposed pieces.
Gabriela earned a Graphic Design diploma which also introduced her to History of Art, Colour Theory and Drafting.
Working as an Instructor her mission is to promote creativity among people and let them unleash their imagination. She wants them to energize “their creative juices”, get inspired and make something with her. Teaching allows her to share her creativity in a variety of multimedia classes and workshops.
Most of her classes are in Toronto area but she also loves travel teaching. You will also find Gabriela teachingcreative courses to seniors at community centers and retirement residences.
Gabriela writes a blog where she shares free craft tutorials, talks about the projects she is working on at her studio, articles, her blog events and workshops.
Cortona is one of the true jewels of the Tuscan “hill towns.” Cortona, which is often called the “City of Art,” has its origin as an Etruscan city that pre-dates Roman times with sections of its walls dating back some 2500 years. As is typical of Tuscan hill-towns, Cortona is a walled city that, for purposes of defense, was built atop a prominent geographical point. The stone buildings and streets not only have the romance, style, and charm that are particular to Tuscany, but also speak of the lives and times Cortona has witnessed. An encounter with Cortona is an encounter with music & art, with history and with spirituality. Getting to know this timeless city is a real rediscovery of our past. Cortona offers testimony to its history as well as an enchanting view of the landscape enclosed by Lake Trasimeno and the Apennine mountains.
Travel with fellow artists, family & friends! In addition to Non-participating guest options, did you know that other workshops are offered this same week! Enjoy the experience together while immersed in different topics! View calendar for details!
