Painting in Siena and Tuscany
Day One
Arrive at the Hotel Ravizza in Siena
Day Two
Morning stroll with Costanza, our Local Guide: St. Catherine in Siena
Return to hotel for drawing and painting
Lunch with Emily
Afternoon painting
Dinner with Emily
Day Three
Morning stroll with Costanza: Piazza del Campo
Return to hotel for drawing and painting
Lunch with Emily
Afternoon of painting
Evening Lecturette: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Dinner with Emily
Day Four
Morning stroll with Costanza: The Duomo
Return to hotel for drawing and painting
Lunch with Emily
Afternoon of painting
Travel by van to Villa Il Mulinaccio
Dinner prepared by Emily
Day Five
Day trip to Radda and Castellina
Lunch in town
Dinner prepared by Emily
Day Six
Painting day at the Villa
Peer critiques
Lunch spread prepared by Emily
Lecturette: JB Camille Corot in Italy
Dinner prepared by Emily
Day Seven
Day trip to Montepulciano with photography
Lunch in town
Return to villa for drawing and painting
Dinner prepared by Emily
Day Eight
Painting day at the Villa
Peer critiques
Lunch spread prepared by Emily
Lecturette: Innovations of the Impressionists
Dinner prepared by Emily
Day Nine
Day trip to Abbazia di Oliveto Maggiore
Lunch in town
Return in the afternoon for drawing time
Dinner prepared by Emily
Day Ten
Painting day at the Villa
Peer critiques
Lunch spread prepared by Emily
Preparation for Trivia Night
Final dinner at Le Vigne--Trivia Night with prizes!
Day Eleven
Depart Tuscany