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Meet Ann Thomas
Meet Ann Thomas
Rendering Tuscany's
Architecture

Rendering Tuscan, Medieval
& Renaissance Architecture
in Watercolor, Pen & Ink, and Colored Pencil
with instructor
Anne Thomas
Cortona, Italy    New dates coming soon!

 
Ann Thomas
Ann Thomas
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.
Read more below...

Ann Thomas
Ann Thomas
 
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.


All-inclusive* workshop includes:
Escorted group travel
Florence to Cortona April 14, 2012****
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 trips to Florence & Siena
A farewell wine tasting dinner 
 
**Included with "Hotel Oasi" 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 plansonly.
Air travel and ground transportation to/from Cortona is not included and is the responsibility of each participant.



Hotel Oasi Special...
All-inclusive w/ private room/bath &
Group Meal Plan...$2849.00 per person!
$2749.00 per person double occupancy w/Group Meal Plan!
Special Non-participant rates!



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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.

Itinerary


Saturday: Arrival in Cortona
-Arrival and Check-in in Cortona at accommodations
-7:00p Welcome to Cortona wine and chocolate tasting at La Saletta.
-8:00p Dinner in Cortona
 

Sunday: Cortona
-9:00a-11:00a Morning Demonstration
-11:00a-1:00p Morning Workshop
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-7:00p Afternoon Workshop
-7:30p Wine tasting
-8:00p Dinner in Cortona


Monday: Cortona
-9:00-1:00p Morning Workshop
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-5:00p Afternoon Workshop
-5:00p-7:00p Afternoon Demonstration
-7:30p Wine tasting
-8:00p Dinner in Cortona


Tuesday: Florence
-Day trip to Florence with lunch provided
-Visit to Uffizi Gallery
-7:30p Wine tasting
-8:30p Dinner in Cortona


Wednesday: Cortona
-9:00-12:00p Free
-12:00p Lunch 
-1:00-5:00p Afternoon Workshop
-6:00-10:00p Evening Workshop
-8:00p Dinner - pizza night


Thursday: Siena
-Day trip to Siena with demonstration, workshops & lunch included.
-8:30p-Wine Tasting
-9:00p-Dinner in Cortona


Friday: Cortona
-9:00-1:00p Morning Workshop
-1:00p Lunch in Cortona
-3:00-5:00p Afternoon Workshop and prepare for art show
-5:00p-7:00p Art show and critique
-8:00p Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner in Cortona


Saturday: Departure
- Morning breakfast session, optional
- Morning Check-out
- Departure from Cortona or we can help you plan an extended stay!

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.



Participant Supply List

Sketch pad 11 x 14" or larger with 90lb or heavier paper 

Tracing pad
 

2 B pencils
 

Kneaded eraser and another soft eraser (pink pearl or Sanford Magic Rub are nice)
 

1 medium blue pastel stick
 Painters tape or any low adhesive masking tape 

Portable water container
 

Waterproof ink pens like Micron or Permawriter in the size tips you prefer, preferably from fine to heavy weight.
 

1 Crow-quill pen holder and several different size tips (Speedball has small sets of these)
 

1 bottle of waterproof black India ink
orif you prefer and you already have them, technical pens in various point sizes. 

Either a small set of watercolors, watercolor pencils or colored pencils.  (one of these items is sufficient)

Prismacolor and Faber Castell are just a few of the the nice pencil sets.
 

Watercolor brushes in varying sizes, for instance a #2 round, #4 round pointed, #6 round and #12 
round or a 3/4 inch flat brush are all good choices if you intend to use watercolor. 

Rags for cleanup
 

Ruler, t-square and triangle if you have them.
 

Portable chair or cushion
 

Easily transportable carrying case for some of the above.

When on site, we travel light!
 

I encourage students to bring the tools they already have and are comfortable working with.  If you have acrylic paints, these also work well as a watercolor medium.
If there are any questions about the list, students are welcome to email me at annsart@sbcglobal.net  

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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!

 

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