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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!
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Plein Air Santorini
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Victoria Brooks
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a few space remain*
*Accommodations at
Hotel Nissos Thira

Fira, Santorini

Workshop is open to all levels. Whether you are a novice just learning or a professional needing advanced problem solving, Victoria’s individualized instruction will address needs at your level and push you to the next step in your personal development.

Accommodations are intended as follows:

Fira...Hotel Golden Star
Note: Accommodations may change based on availability.
Hotel Nissos Thira may also be used for all enrollment received after August 5, 2011.
see: http://www.nissosthira.gr/

Picture Yourself...

painting among the sights and sounds of beautiful Santorini: Crystal blue water, vineyards, centuries-old buildings, narrow winding streets, bold color and vibrant sunlight.

Feel Yourself...

in the warm ambiance of Santorini, overlooking an ancient volcanic caldera, claimed site of the lost city of Atlantis, originally fortified by the Minoans, claimed by the Romans, touched by the Venicians, almost unchanged for centuries, one of Greece's jewels.

Experience...

the joy of learning and gaining plein air painting skills and confidence with the expert instruction of a professional instructor and the camaraderie of a small group of learners.

Enjoy...

great Mediterranean food, delightful wines, new friends, breath-taking vistas, history and the hospitality of the people of Santorini.

Read more about this workshop below...

During the week we will visit the towns and villages of Fira and Oia (pronounced Eee-ah) and the local museum featuring wall paintings 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 create in a relaxed

and inspirational setting!

Santorini...

Santorini is one of the cycladic islands, created by the eruption of the volcano 1500 B.C. (thought by some to have brought about the end of the Minoan civilization and speculated by some as the famous island of Atlantis). Due to this, the island offers a versatile landscape with on the one hand steep darkish rock formations and on the other hand beaches and small white villages. Besides that, there are several interesting monuments and the active volcano of course. Thira offers, besides remnants from several eras, ruins of the old Roman baths, theatres and markets.

Santorini is a group of islands in a circle about 10 KM across - the rim of a large volcano that is still producing small islands in the center. Steep slopes lead to the central area and gentle slopes lead to the sea that circles the island. It's really a group of islands even though it is usually discussed as if it were one. Settlements are scattered around the island as a series of small villages.

The famous white buildings are huddled close to one another on and over the cliff of the central caldera. Hiking paths and trails lead all over the island, but a charming time can be had walking the paths that interconnect the settlements and exploring the shops. Visitors can take ferry boats to the central island(s) to visit the new land and soak in hot springs.

All-inclusive* enrollment options include:

Six days of discovery and collage on

the Island of Santorini: Its landscape, people and culture

Seven nights accommodations ** in historic Fira

Local museum

All meals***
(continental breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Daily wine tasting opportunities

Day criuse into the caldera to visit hot springs,

volcano and the nearby island of Thirassia

A farewell wine tasting dinner
Transfers from /to airport

*Air travel is not included and is the responsibility of each

participant. Santorini is served by airlines from Athens.

All-inclusive starts at US$3190.00 per person,
double occupancy**.
US$3740.00 per person single occupancy**.

*All-inclusive plans are Hotel plans only.
**Hotel Golden Star or equivalent. Based on availability
***Included with "All-inclusive" plans only
Caldera cliffside Hotel Loucas at additional cost.
All guests are responsible for handling their own luggage/baggage...
...we suggest to pack light.

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Hotel Golden Star
Proud partner of
Toscana Americana Workshops

Hotel Golden Star

Itinerary

(Itinerary in progress, subject to change)

Wednesday – Arrival in Fira, Santorini
-Arrival and Check-in in Fira (Participants are responsible for transfers to hotel)
-6:30p Welcome to Santorini wine & chocolate tasting
-7:30p Dinner in Fira

Thursday - Fira
-9:00a-1:00p Morning session
-1:00p Picnic lunch
-3:00-6:00p Afternoon session
-7:00p Wine
-7:30p Dinner in Fira

Friday – Imerovigli (bus at 9:15a)
-9:00-1:00p Morning session
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-6:00p Afternoon session
-7:00p Wine
-7:30p Dinner in Fira

Saturday - Oia (bus at 9:15a)
-9:30a-1:00p Morning session
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-6:00p Afternoon session
-6:30p Wine
-7:30p Dinner in Fira

Sunday - Full-day Caldera Cruise
-10:45a Meet in Hotel Nissos Thira lobby and walk to bus
-11:00a Depart by bus for Athinios Port

-3:00p lunch at Kamara
-5:30p approx. return to Fira
-7:00p Wine tasting
-7:30p Dinner in Fira

Monday - Akrotiri (bus at 10:00a)
-10:30a-1:00p Morning session
-1:00p Lunch
-2:30-6:00p Afternoon session (return bus appro. 5:20p)
-7:00p Wine
-7:30p-Dinner in Fira

Tuesday - Fira
-9:00a-1:00p Morning session
-1:00p Lunch
-3:00-6:00p Afternoon session
-7:00 - Wine
-7:30p Farewell Dinner

Wednesday – Departure- Morning Check-out & departure

NOTE: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary. All times are approximate.
NOTE: Walking is required to all lunches and dinners. No transfers are provided, though guests may pay for taxis and transfers at their own expense.
NOTE: Transfers from Fira airport to and from hotels is the responsibility of each guest. Arrange through the hotel front desk.
NOTE: No refunds are given for any unused aspects of the itinerary or for any activities outside the above itinerary.

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VICTORIA BROOKS (916) 768-1751

OIL PAINT PALETTE:

Cadmium Yellow Lemon-Utrecht

Cold Grey-Rembrandt

Ultramarine Blue-Utrecht or any good brand

Winsor Newton-Winsor Green

Permanent Red Medium-Rembrandt

Quinocradone Rose (optional)

Large Tube of Titanium White-Permelba

Naples Yellow Deep-Rembrandt

CANVAS or LINEN PANELS: 14 panels– (7)-8x10, (7) – 6 x 8 panels. If you are more experienced you can use 9 x 12 and 12 x 16 (no larger). Fredrix Canvas makes nice linen and canvas panels: see www.jerrysartarama.com, (800) 827-8478. For a high quality custom panel that is very lightweight order #66 linen to be mounted on museum board visit: www.newtraditionsartpanels.com. (801) 732-0208.

WET PANEL HOLDER: Holds up to 6, 8x10 or 6x8 wet panels – visit www.raymarart.com. (888) 809-3314.

BRUSHES:

Please bring an array of newer bristle brushes. I use mostly flats and brights, sizes #2 to #12 would be good. One round #2 for drawing. Robert Simmons or Utrecht #409 are good. No stiff or worn out brushes. Bring a canvas brush roll to hold brushes.

MISCELLANOUS ITEMS:

Pencil with small sketch pad

Insect spray or repellant

Vaseline (small for brushes)

Sunscreen

Spill proof brush cleaner for turpenoid

Hat
Paint Scrapper (retractable razor blade)
Camera (charger & adaptor)

Palette knife

View finder (old rectangular mat)

Small mirror-make-up compact

Sheets of wax or palette paper to put between wet paintings in luggage.

Rolling backpack that fits everything

Exam gloves (costco)

Stool or folding chair

Daily plastic or paper trash bags

Small cosmetic container of liquin

Umbrella that attaches to easel (the Collapsible Umbrella, DickBlick.com.

Easel: ½ box French Easel OR one that is called a “pochade box” (it attaches to a camera tripod) visit www.openboxm.com, (800) 473-8098. (I use an 10” x 12” pochade).

OR check Judson’s Art outfitters www.judsonspleinair.com (866) 762-4233 for catalog.

Workshop will provide: paper towels and turpenoid.

Suggested Book: “Filling your Paintings with Color and Light” by Kevin McPherson.

All paint, palette knifes, paint scrapper plus extra panels and tripod go in the bottom of your clothes luggage. Carry on your rolling backpack with all of your other equipment. Wear dark colored clothing so as not to reflect bright colors onto your paintings.

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Plein Air Watercolor Workshop Supply List

VICTORIA BROOKS (916) 768-1751

WINSOR NEWTON WATERCOLOR PAINT PALETTE

Cadmium Lemon

Viridian

Cadmium Yellow

Sap Green

Vermillion

Ultramarine Blue

Alizarin Crimson

Phthalo Blue

WATERCOLOR PAPER

One pad of Aquarelle Arches block, 12 x 16 140 lb. cold-pressed, or a comparable pad.

BRUSHES:

Please bring an array of newer brushes. Pointed sables, #2, 4, 8, 14. Flat wash brushes, ¼”, 1” & 1 ½” (Langnickel, Nake or Japanese are fine). No stiff or worn out brushes.

Canvas or bamboo brush roll to hold brushes.

MISCELLANOUS ITEMS:

Pencil with small sketch pad

Insect spray or repellant

Small spray bottle

Small watercolor palette to hold & mix above colors

(Holbein makes a nice travel one)
View finder
Plastic covered water container
Collapsible brush cleaner
Sea sponges
Hat
Sunscreen
kneaded eraser
Rolling or regular backpack that fits everything

Easel: called a pochade box that attaches to a camera tripod visit www.openboxm.com, (800) 473-8098. (I use a 10” x 12”pochade, don’t get the carrying case).

OR check Judson’s Art outfitters www.judsonspleinair.com (866) 762-4233 for catalog

(Some watercolor artists use their lap or existing tables etc for their easels).

Daily plastic or paper trash bags

Umbrella that attaches to easel (the Collapsible Umbrella, www.dickblick.com, (858) 486-3104

Camera

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