Faculty Information:
Program Instructors:

Karen Hagan: "I'm after the light, it's what makes an ordinary scene spectacular!". Whether painting on location outside or inside with a model, Hagan's paintings depict a strong feeling of light and include rich dramatic brush strokes. Born in Florence, SC, Hagan has studied with many contemporary masters, but works out of doors, en plein air daily. "Nature is truly the best teacher". Hagan was recently presented with the Fraser Fox Award of Excellence at the COPA Plein Air Painting event in Charleston, SC and is a signature member of The Plein Air Painters of the Southeast.

Hilarie Lambert: "I love the whole 'process' of painting - it's the pieces, the color, finding those abstract forms, then finally standing back and seeing it all work.". Hilarie has been drawing for most of her life, beginning as a child in the Finger Lakes area of NY State. While primarily a plain air painter, she also works in the studio with live models. "I have a drawing background that always brings me back to linear work but what I like best is painting outdoors where the light is true, and you can find the shadow shapes that give a painting depth." Currently she is Coordinator for COPA, the Charleston Outdoor Painters Association and is an Exhibiting Member of the Charleston Art Guild.

Other Activities:
Our spring programs take place on a vineyard estate in the Chianti area of Tuscany. Le Lodoline is the name of a fattoria, or working vineyard and olive orchard, set in the Chianti hills of Tuscany overlooking the medieval city of Siena. This is an authentic Tuscan country setting filled with rustic charm. The property, owned by a Contessa (who still lives here) is designated an agriturismo. It is composed of a series of traditional stone farm houses with terra cotta roofs. You can almost imagine yourself in another century as you walk down the dirt lanes and through the gates that connect the houses.

Facility Information:
For our workshops taking place at Le Lodoline, accommodations in the farmhouses consist of shared double rooms with shared bathrooms. There are a limited number of single rooms and some doubles with en suite bathrooms, which are available for a small supplement. There are also limited double room accommodations with private bathrooms available next door in a bed and breakfast in what was once the principle villa of the property.

Notes:
Price Includes:
- Shared double room in country villa
- Daily traditional breakfast and dinner, including wine
- Daily plain air excursions
- Excursion to Siena
- Half day excursion to nearby hill town (Monteriggioni, Radda, Volpaia)
- Pick up from Florence train station at 3:30pm on arrival Saturday
- Transfer to bus/train station in Siena on final day

Price Excludes:
- Airfare
- Lunch
- Art supplies
- Local bus transportation
- Independent meals and sight-seeing.

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