workshopsitalia

Artists' Plein Air Workshop

In Tuscany

with Guest Artist Kelly Medford

To be RESCHEDULED

Dates Depend, of course, on when we can travel safely.

I have enjoyed organizing painting workshops inTuscany since 2002 - seeing artists become inspired by the location, sharing time together and focusing on their work. I WAS excited to have planned a workshop for 2021, but now realize it is better to wait to reschedule it until the Covid 19 pandemic is resolved and travel is safe.

Kelly Medford,an American living and teaching in Rome, will be our special guest instructor. While sheltering in place during this pandemic, I have been lucky to attend some Zoom drawing classes with Kelly and have grown to admire - even more - her skill and lovely way of dealing with students at all levels.

Plein air artists will paint with and learn from Guest Artist Kelly Medford,who specializes in plein air painting and sketching. She will customize classes and discussions to group members' levels and media. There will be informal group discussions, critiques by request, and free time to work, relax, or explore Barga or nearby towns on your own. A detailed schedule will be provided following your registration.

Friends who wish to join the group will be welcome and can enjoy the friendly village and it's serene, breathtaking location, arts community, cafes, art museum, and (often) music on the street.

The Location

The medieval walled hill town of Barga in northwest Tuscany offers offers beautiful gardens, winding small streets to explore, historic architecture, cafes and an active arts community. You can visit the 9th century duomo, galleries, shops, walk to overlooks to admire views, relax with a glass of wine or a coffee at one of the welcoming trattoria

and cafes. Those wishing to visit Lucca or nearby villages on their own can can travel by train, bus or rental car.

Accommodations & Meals

We stay in an historic villa, beautifully restored into a charming and comfortable small hotel. Accommodations are in shared rooms, with the option of a few private rooms (for an extra fee). Relax on one of the terraces, enjoy the swimming pool (weather permitting). A simple, nutritious Tuscan breakfast (daily) and complete dinners (six nights) are provided. There are trattoria and intimate ristorante for dinner on your own (three nights) and lunch on your own daily.

Fee & Payments

Fee of $2885 includes: Shared accommodations for nine nights, ground transportation to and from the Pisa airport, continental breakfast daily, dinner six nights. Classes for artists, plus discussions and critiques.

Some private rooms available at extra cost. Guests not taking the class are eligible for a $200 discount.

Dates for Application and deposit TBD.

Making Your Own Air Travel Arrangements

Flights to Pisa (not included in the workshop fee) should be made in advance so that you arrive by noon on the day the workshop begins and when our van will pick everyone up. If you miss the van, there is a train to Barga or a cab can be arranged for a fee. Those who prefer to fly into Florence can reach Barga by train or bus.

Workshops Italia was founded in 2002 by Donna Magnani, an artist and nonprofit administrator, who has painted and traveled throughout Italy since 1984. Her love of Italy and familiarity with Tuscany and Umbria inspired the launch of Workshops Italia to offer small group stays in quaint, off-the-beaten-path spots, with delicious local cuisine and the inspiration of the Italian countryside. Past trips have included study with noted artists, independent work, writing workshops, and occasionally (as available) cooking or Italian language classes. And always enjoyment of the lifestyle and beauty of Italy away from the crowds.

For more information or an application form, please contact me, I am always delighted to share information and answer your questions~

Donna Magnani

Email: donnamagnani@gmail.com

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Guest Artist / Instructor

Kelly Medford

Born in Washington, D.C., Kelly came to Italy on scholarship to study classical drawing at The Florence Academy of Art in 2004, after having studied painting, drawing and printmaking at Antioch College and The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After finishing her studies she began taking her easel outdoors to explore and learn about Italy through painting in both oils and watercolors. The current organizer of the Rome Urban Sketchers and founder of Sketching Rome Tours, she dedicates herself to working and teaching primarily en plein air in Rome and throughout Italy. She has taught the SVA studio program in Rome since 2016 and her work is in private collections throughout the United States and Europe.

Her topic for this workshop will be her own focus - light and shadow. The quality of the light in Italy (and the Tuscan countryside especially) is renowned.

Abandoned House

Arsoli

Testaccio

Orvietto Roofs

The Green Ape

WORKSHOPS ITALIA - May, 2021 Painters' Workshop In Tuscany