Next session: May 2009
The joy of senses in the world heritage
Not by chance the province of Ragusa, at the South Eastern corner of Sicily, is called by the media Ragusa shire. In recent years International refined travelers have discovered the genuine beauty of this unique territory protected by the UNESCO as a World Heritage. An astonishing concentration of cultural and environmental qualities.
Towns such as Noto, Modica, Scicli and Ragusa are world-named as the capitals of Baroque architecture while the near Siracusa area witnesses of the ancient Greek heritage.
Aristocratic villas next to old farmhouses and vineyards, are spread thru the warm-yellow countryside among centenary olive trees and palm gardens; the world-exported top-quality wines, the local fresh food and the rooted cooking tradition, provide delight for all tastes.
This land is a paradise for the painter's eyes! The colors of landscape and of the sea nearby, the fancy style of buildings and piazzas, the Mediterranean light and the scent of blooming - will be the joy of your senses. Not to mention the hospitality and kindness of true Sicilians!
Don't miss this profoundly inspiring experience!
Faculty Information:
Francesco Fontana is a professional artist with 30 years experience in oil, watercolor and all main academic and contemporary art techniques. He has widely worked as a portrait artist and exhibited his artworks - either landscapes or abstracts collections - in France and Italy see profile for more)
Other Activities:
Painting Workshops Program (In English, French and/or Italian)
Our courses offer you a know how appropriate to your own level and approach. You'll be taught how to catch the essence of a view from life and render its light, atmosphere and identity. Advanced painters can feel free to paint their on way within the group's schedule. Tips, help and suggestions are always available for them too. The workshops combine travel, discovery and inspiration for your art. You'll learn from your instructor's experience, from your fellows enthusiasm and from yourself in the best environment.
Facility Information:
Venue: Hotel Villa Cannizzo in Modica, Ragusa
Large-bedded rooms for one or two person with breakfast.
Bus service available from/to airport
Villa Cannizzo is a tipical nineteenth century noble residence of Modica's old county - deep into the Sicilian oasis country.
Once belonged to the noble consorts Don Ignazio Cannizzo and lady Maria Terranova - it was restored respecting the architecture of that time.
Notes:
The fee includes: welcome drink, five day workshop, six night lodging with breakfast, local transport
Not included: air to Catania, transfer and meals. Painting material and easel(loan: 70 EUR).
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