with artist/instructor Nancy Chaboun Cortona, Italy September 7-14, 2013
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Spend the week painting models in and around the beautiful city of Cortona, with its charming piazzas, outdoor cafes, and incredible vistas. Nights will be for wining ,dining, and who knows what?
We will have a minimum of two sessions a day (morning and afternoon) for four days with the possibility of some evening outings as well for the high energy types! We will be in and out of town, painting cafes, gardens and those quaint street scenes we all love!
Additionally, we will have a painting visit to Pienza and Montepulciano, with time for a wine cellar visit, as well as the option of shopping the Camucia weekly market!
Picture Yourself...
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 painting en plein air 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.
Cortona city center
About Cortona
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.
All-inclusive* workshop includes: Escorted group travel Florence to Cortona September 7, 2013**** Instruction in the classroom and on location Seven nights 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 Pienza & Montepulciano with wine cellar visit Day trip to Lake Trasimeno & Isola Maggiore A farewell wine tasting dinner Selected workshop materials Tuscan Cooking class
**Included with "Hotel" plans only. See details. ***Included with "Group Meal Plan" only. See details. ****Specific departure time from Florence airport only; time to be announced, return train ticket to Florence provided (not escorted) *All-inclusive plans are Hotel only. Air travel and ground transportation to/from Cortona is not included and is the responsibility of each participant.
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Meet Nancy...
A native of Arizona, Nancy lives and works in North Scottsdale. Introduced to art at an early age by her father, she studied at ASU and the Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. At 21 she married her husband Hilal, and began a 15 year career in women’s high fashion. Buying the best European and American designers as well as doing the visual merchandising and advertising fir four stores, helped to develop the sense of taste and elegance she brings to the canvas. Since 1991 she has been happily painting on a full time basis. Nancy has been teaching classes and workshops at the Scottsdale Artisit School as well as various locations in the U.S., Europe and Canada. Teaching is something she loves doing as is honored to have many students return again and again. In her own work she is always striving to learn, see and express more deeply with her art.
Itinerary
(Note: itinerary may be altered to accommodate additional field trips)
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 Locanda nel Loggiato
Sunday - Cortona
-9:00a-1:00p Morning Session
-1:00p Lunch TBA
-3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session
-7:30p Wine tasting
-8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona
Monday - Lake Trasimeno & Isola Maggiore -9:30-12:30p Morning Session
-12:30p Lunch
-2:00-5:00p Afternoon Session
-7:30p Wine tasting Il Pozzo
-8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona
Tuesday - Pienza & Montepulciano -8:00a Day outing to Montepulciano, Pienza with lunch provided.
-9:00a Painting session in Pienza -12:00 wine cellar and tasting then lunch in Montepulciano -2:00p Painting, photo reference or shopping in Montepulciano -7:30p Wine Tasting -8:00p Dinner in Cortona
Wednesday - Cortona
-9:00-12:30p Morning Session
-12:30 Lunch TBA
-2:00-5:00p Afternoon Session
-6:00pm Tuscan cooking class & dinner
Thursday - Cortona -9:00a Morning painting session or optional trip to visit Camucia market
-12:30 Lunch TBA
-2:00-5:00p Afternoon Session
-7:30p Wine Tasting
-8:00p Evening dinner at in Cortona
Friday - Cortona
-9:00-12:30p Morning Session
-12:30 Lunch TBA
-2:00-5:00p Afternoon Session
-8:00p Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner in Cortona
Saturday – Departure
-Morning Check-out and departure from Cortona.
Note: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary. All times are approximate. Note: Transfers are provided only for programmed meals and activities away from the hotel. Note: All guests are responsible for handling their own luggage/baggage....we suggest to pack light. Note: No refunds are given for any unused aspects of the itinerary or for any activities outside the above itinerary.
Panels or canvas ( I recommend at least 2-3 for each painting day)
Wet panel carrier
Brushes- I use mainly filbert bristles. I also use mongoose now and then
Paint- Bring the colors you are accustomed to using, (but no student grade please)
This is my normal palette
Titanium White
Cad yell lemon
Cad med
Cad orange
Cad red light
Thalo red rose or permanent rose
Burnt sienna
Violet grey (old Holland)
Ultramarine blue dark
Thalo blue
Sap green
Thalo green
Alizarin crimson
Black
I often edit this when I am outdoors and don’t want to lug all these colors
Medium if you use it ( I often use walnut oil)
Camera, sketchbook
Sunscreen and hat
We can get mineral spirits in Italy as well as paper towels ( if I have room I often pack a couple of rolls in my suitcase, its good for cushioning on the way and then there is space for goodies bought on the way home)
