HOLIDAY IN ITALY

Join me on a fabulous trip to Italy in May 2010 organised by Beautiful Italy Art Holidays.

Two one week holidays 2nd - 8th and 9th - 15th.
The weather should be just perfect for us, not too hot but bright and sunny, giving us pleanty of wonderful shadows to make our paintings perfect!
This one week holiday includes five days tuition. I will be joining you on all of the excursions, so you will need to bring your sketch books and a camera as well as your paints! We will have time for painting, sight seeing and enjoying the Italian food and of course the wine.

This is a painting holiday with the real flavour of Italian art, food and culture.
• Sketch and paint in the North of Italy, an area full of history, art and beautiful landscapes
• Stay in an old luxury Hotel founded in late 19th and now completely restored and refurbished, located
in a lovely little spa village
• Enjoy tuition and guidance no matter what your skill level this holiday caters for all levels of ability.
• Enjoy daily excursions with guided tours to inspiring sites (all listed below)
• Enjoy the typical excellent Italian food and wine

Outline Programme.
Sunday
Arrival at any time after 3.30 pm to the Grand Hotel Milano (4 star) in the little spa village Terme di Miradolo (South of Milan). Welcome dinner and holiday/ course introductions.
Monday
BOBBIO. Little medieval village set in beautiful rural hilly landscapes and founded by the Irish Saint Colombano in 614 a.C. It has a 14th century Castle, a 15th century Abbey, and a lovely old romanic Bridge crossing the river Trebbia. An ideal opportunity to paint, explore and do some shopping.
Lunch at a restaurant that offers the typical cuisine of the Region Emilia Romagna, much appreciated also by Italians. Return to the Hotel to relax and enjoy evening meal.
Tuesday
LAKE MAGGIORE and its beautiful and famous 3 Borromees islands: Bella (Beauty), Pescatori (Fishermen) and Madre (Mother). There is plenty of opportunities here for painting. A packed lunch is provided if required. Return to the Hotel for dinner.
Wednesday
VIGEVANO. Morning in Vigevano, lovely Renaissance town where you can sketch and paint in its famous Piazza Ducale designed by Bramante, or stop in a street Caffè to relax and watch the world go by. Packed lunch.
CERTOSA OF PAVIA. In the afternoon a guided tour to this beautiful Monastery (Chartreuse) founded in 1396 by the Duke of Milan Visconti. Return to the Hotel for dinner.
Thursday
MILAN. Guided tour to the city centre, Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, Duomo Cathedral or the Theatre La Scala (depending on tickets availability). You may choose to take a packed lunch or eat in one of the many good restaurants there. Back to the Hotel for evening meal.
Friday
CASTELL’ARQUATO (guided tour). Charming and picturesque medieval burg. There is much to paint here from the terracotta Podestà Palace to the Castle Fortress to the old buildings and narrow old streets. Lunch at the medieval Stradivari Palace. Return to the Hotel for dinner. Then finish work in progress and evaluation of your week.
Saturday
Departure after breakfast.

BEAUTIFUL ITALY ART HOLIDAYS 2010 PRICES
(per person):
Ensuite room (based on two people sharing) £1160
Ensuite room (single) £1260
Discounts: Non-painting partner £80
5% discount if full payment received 3 months prior to the course starting
Deposit: £200
Call 01451 820014 for a colour brochure and booking form.

What’s INCLUDED in your holiday:
6 nights ensuite accomodation
6 breakfasts
5 days of painting tuition (including evening demos)
6 dinners with wine
2 lunches typical regional cuisine (during trips)
3 packed lunches
Welcome drink on arrival
All excursions (i.e. entry tickets to sites & guided tours)
All transportation (except transfers from/to airport)
Flexibility to continue painting in the quiet of the hotel park or of the charming theatre used as our student room, if you prefer not to join the trips
Detailed course information and joining instructions prior to the course
Use of provided painting boards, stools, water bottles and paper rags

What’s NOT INCLUDED in your holiday:
Air flights and related charges
Travel cancellation insurance (highly recommended)
Transfers from the airport to the hotel and return
Art materials

Note: Beautiful Italy Art Holidays do not include flights with their holidays as this allows you to choose which local UK airport to fly from, and flights to MILAN are very cheap especially if you book early.
Contact me for a brochure. Ring 01451 820014 or email me.

HOLIDAY IN ITALY Join me on a fabulous trip to Italy in May 2010 organised by Beautiful Italy Art Holidays. Two one week holidays 2nd - 8th and 9th - 15th. The weather should be just perfect for us, not too hot but bright and sunny, giving us pleanty of wonderful shadows to make our paintings perfect! This one week holiday includes five days tuition. I will be joining you on all of the excursions, so you will need to bring your sketch books and a camera as well as your paints! We will have time for painting, sight seeing and enjoying the Italian food and of course the wine. This is a painting holiday with the real flavour of Italian art, food and culture. • Sketch and paint in the North of Italy, an area full of history, art and beautiful landscapes • Stay in an old luxury Hotel founded in late 19th and now completely restored and refurbished, located in a lovely little spa village • Enjoy tuition and guidance no matter what your skill level this holiday caters for all levels of ability. • Enjoy daily excursions with guided tours to inspiring sites (all listed below) • Enjoy the typical excellent Italian food and wine Outline Programme. Sunday Arrival at any time after 3.30 pm to the Grand Hotel Milano (4 star) in the little spa village Terme di Miradolo (South of Milan). Welcome dinner and holiday/ course introductions. Monday BOBBIO. Little medieval village set in beautiful rural hilly landscapes and founded by the Irish Saint Colombano in 614 a.C. It has a 14th century Castle, a 15th century Abbey, and a lovely old romanic Bridge crossing the river Trebbia. An ideal opportunity to paint, explore and do some shopping. Lunch at a restaurant that offers the typical cuisine of the Region Emilia Romagna, much appreciated also by Italians. Return to the Hotel to relax and enjoy evening meal. Tuesday LAKE MAGGIORE and its beautiful and famous 3 Borromees islands: Bella (Beauty), Pescatori (Fishermen) and Madre (Mother). There is plenty of opportunities here for painting. A packed lunch is provided if required. Return to the Hotel for dinner. Wednesday VIGEVANO. Morning in Vigevano, lovely Renaissance town where you can sketch and paint in its famous Piazza Ducale designed by Bramante, or stop in a street Caffè to relax and watch the world go by. Packed lunch. CERTOSA OF PAVIA. In the afternoon a guided tour to this beautiful Monastery (Chartreuse) founded in 1396 by the Duke of Milan Visconti. Return to the Hotel for dinner. Thursday MILAN. Guided tour to the city centre, Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, Duomo Cathedral or the Theatre La Scala (depending on tickets availability). You may choose to take a packed lunch or eat in one of the many good restaurants there. Back to the Hotel for evening meal. Friday CASTELL’ARQUATO (guided tour). Charming and picturesque medieval burg. There is much to paint here from the terracotta Podestà Palace to the Castle Fortress to the old buildings and narrow old streets. Lunch at the medieval Stradivari Palace. Return to the Hotel for dinner. Then finish work in progress and evaluation of your week. Saturday Departure after breakfast. BEAUTIFUL ITALY ART HOLIDAYS 2010 PRICES (per person): Ensuite room (based on two people sharing) £1160 Ensuite room (single) £1260 Discounts: Non-painting partner £80 5% discount if full payment received 3 months prior to the course starting Deposit: £200 Call 01451 820014 for a colour brochure and booking form. What’s INCLUDED in your holiday: 6 nights ensuite accomodation 6 breakfasts 5 days of painting tuition (including evening demos) 6 dinners with wine 2 lunches typical regional cuisine (during trips) 3 packed lunches Welcome drink on arrival All excursions (i.e. entry tickets to sites & guided tours) All transportation (except transfers from/to airport) Flexibility to continue painting in the quiet of the hotel park or of the charming theatre used as our student room, if you prefer not to join the trips Detailed course information and joining instructions prior to the course Use of provided painting boards, stools, water bottles and paper rags What’s NOT INCLUDED in your holiday: Air flights and related charges Travel cancellation insurance (highly recommended) Transfers from the airport to the hotel and return Art materials Note: Beautiful Italy Art Holidays do not include flights with their holidays as this allows you to choose which local UK airport to fly from, and flights to MILAN are very cheap especially if you book early. Contact me for a brochure. Ring 01451 820014 or email me.

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