Painting courses 3rd–10th September and 8th-15th October 2005. One Week Painting Holiday in Montisi. All levels welcomed including non-painting partners.
Stay in a beautifully restored and spacious home in the heart of Montisi, in southern Tuscany. The house has been completely re-modelled by the American owner-architect, with comfort in mind, including central heating and efficient services. Each double bedroom has en-suite bathroom, and there is a large and comfortable sitting room where you can gather around the open fireplace. There is a well-fitted kitchen, where you can make your own breakfast, or if you prefer you can cross the road to the bar and have breakfast with the villagers. The garden features a loggia surrounded by mature fruit trees and a herb garden. The house faces south and has stunning views over the valley to the hill town of Castelmuzio, with Pienza and the 5000 ft Monte Amiata in the distance. Maximum group size is 12 people.
The Painting course
Liz Graham-Yooll has taught at all levels including beginners, art students and experienced painters. She studied painting in Florence under Patrick Hamilton and Signorina Simi, after working as a graphic designer in London. She is a full-time painter and childrens book illustrator, and works from her studio in Montisi. In the week that you paint with her you will establish your own working pattern with the use of sketch books and painted studies. Fast painters will complete at least one painting, and all will leave with the basis for several paintings that they may wish to complete on their return home.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Saturday : Arrival in Montisi from 2.00 pm onwards. By arrangement we can meet you at Sinalunga railway station. 7.00pm Meet at for an aperitivo, followed by a welcome dinner at the house.
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Day 2:
Sunday :9.00am Meet and spend the morning painting or drawing in the garden. This will give me a chance to see what each person would like to do and work out a plan for the week. My preferred mediums are oil paint and watercolours, but I am also happy for people to use acrylic, gouache or pastels. 12.30pm lunch at the house 2.00pm free time for painting or relaxing. 7.00pm dinner at our house, Podere La Fratta, in the bottom of the valley close to Montisi. Within walking distance, but we promise to drive you back up to the village!
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Day 3:
Monday : 9.00am exploring and painting around Montisi which has a medieval hilltop centre, and good views in all directions. 12.30pm lunch at Il Barrino in Montisi. 2.00pm continue painting in Montisi 5.30pm return to the house 8.00pm dinner in Montisi.
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Day 4:
Tuesday : 9.00am Transfer to paint near the Abbey of Monte Oliveto. 1.00pm lunch in Chiusure. 3.15pm visit the abbey of Monte Oliveto and see the frescos by Sodoma and Signorelli, describing the life of St. Benedict (the founder of the Benedictine Order) in the cloisters. 5.30pm-7.30pm Life-drawing with artists circle in San Giovanni d’Asso. 8.00pm dinner in Montisi
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Day 5:
Wednesday : 9.00am paint in the olive groves to the west of Montisi. 12.30pm picnic lunch (weather permitting). Painting in the afternoon and visit a local artist’s studio in Montisi. 6.00pm meet Rosella, a local farmer’s wife and learn how to make fresh pasta with her. 8.00pm meet for dinner and enjoy the fresh pasta!
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Day 6:
Thursday : 9.00pm Transfer to the village of Castelmuzio and to the church of S. Stefano in Cennano, dating back to the 7th century. There is also the very local museum of country life put together by the local farmer - a wealth of material here for inspiration. 12.30pm lunch, followed by afternoon painting in Castelmuzio. 5.30pm transfer back to Montisi 8.00pm meet for dinner in Montisi.
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Day 7:
Friday : 9.00pm Today is the day to finish work in progress. Last hours of tuition in the garden. 12.30pm lunch 2.30pm (optional) cooking class with Giovanna and Alessandra at La Romita restaurant, followed by an olive oil tasting. La Romita makes one of the top 200 olive oils in Italy and Alberto Bindi will help you understand which olive oils are best and how his olive mill works. You may never buy olive oil from a supermarket again! 7.00pm aperitivo and exhibition of our week’s painting. 8.00pm meet for a farewell dinner at La Romita, when we will be able to savour the food cooked in the afternoon, with your choice from the excellent wines that Alberto has in his cellar.
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Day 8:
Saturday : morning departure
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
$1200 for non-painting partners. Optional cooking class on the Friday afternoon $65 per person. Wine at restaurant meals is not included. There is a well-stocked fridge in the house, with unlimited wine, fruit juices and beer.
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