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| Hello to All Our Painters | ||
The reds and yellows of the autumn trees are glowing here at Val di Pozza and the first sprinkling of snow is glistening on the Appenine mountains. The only sounds are those of falling leaves and bursting chestnut husks as they drop to the ground. Regardless of Icelandic volcanoes and airline strikes, 2010 has been another very successful year our guests have particularly enjoyed painting in the walled garden of the villa Salvi, surrounded by Renaissance sculptures, with its views to the duomo and the Apuane Alps. |
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Painting in the frescoed studio of Bruno Cordati is always a highlight at Art-Toscana, as are the lake at Pontecosi and the hilltop village of Cascio and the innumerable settings at Val di Pozza. |
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| We have just returned from Sicily having finalised the arrangements for our 2011 Art-Toscana painting holidays in Scopello, where our guests will stay in the amazing Tonnara building depicted in tha photograph. The Tonnara di Scopello is one of the most important Sicilian historic estates. The ancient fishermens' lodgings enclosed by perimeter walls, are located around a small bay beneath the charming town of Scopello, which overlooks the Gulf of Castellammare. The Tonnara, with its courtyards, archways and terraces has been elegantly and sensitively restored. The large studio space (once a boathouse) looks onto the private beach and crystalline sea. Each suite of rooms has a large bedroom, sitting area, bathroom/shower room and with spectacular views. We are adding the Tonnara di Scopello to the 'Seven Wonders of the World.' Dates:- April 4 - 11, April 11 - 18, September 27 - October 4, October 4 - 11. Prices range from £1090 - £1240 per week based on two people sharing a twin or double room, and £1340 per week for single accommodation (a 10% reduction for the second week of a two week holiday). This price includes accommodation, tuition, all materials and equipment, pick up to and from PALERMO airport, transport to restaurants and painting venues, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches with wine, 6 dinners with wine and of course a DVD diary of your holiday. On the first and last nights you will dine at the Tonnara and savour the most exquisite Sicilian cuisine from the famous 'Lo Zingaro' restaurant. There are a limited number of places for these holidays so please contact us asap for bookings and further information, sending a deposit of £350 per week per person to secure a place. Chris Bell will be tutoring. More information and pictures are on www.art-toscana.com. |
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