Art & Study Retreats in Italy
Fees: Drawing & Pastel Workshop in Tuscany 2012
Nine-day Option
(arrival October 8; departure Wednesday morning October 17)
Artist: single occupancy (includes breakfast and nine dinners) $2,295.00
Artist: double occupancy (includes breakfast and nine dinners) $2,250.00
Accompanying companion (includes breakfast and nine dinners) $1,935.00
The price includes breakfast and nine dinners, nine nights at the Pensione Bencista; seven three-hour art classes; private coach to Florence for one afternoon of guided museum visits; and three evening lectures on Renaissance Florence and; upon arrival, private coach from the Pisa or Florence airport to the Bencista.
Accompanying non-painter companions can enjoy walking, reading, and relaxing on the grounds of the Pensione Bencista, three evening lectures on Renaissance Florence and one afternoon of guided museum visits. Accompanying non-painter companions may also enjoy exploring the city of Florence, which is only a twenty-minute bus ride from the Bencista.
Seven-day Option
(arrival October 8; departure Monday morning October 15)
Artist: single occupancy (includes breakfast and seven dinners) $1,935.00
Artist: double occupancy (includes breakfast and seven dinners) $1,900.00
Accompanying companion (includes breakfast and seven dinners) $1,674.00
The price includes breakfast and seven dinners and seven nights at the Pensione Bencista; five three hour art classes; private coach to Florence for one afternoon of guided museum visits; two evening lectures on Renaissance Florence; and upon arrival, private coach from the Pisa or Florence airport to the Bencista.
To guarantee your reservation for either option, a deposit of $250.00 is due by March 31, 2012. Payment in full must be received by June 15, 2012. You can pay your deposit and fees online via credit card or your PayPal account: Fee Payment
A course syllabus, a list of art supplies to bring and suggestions for exploring Florence and Fiesole in the afternoons will be mailed to you by August 15, 2012.
If you would like more information, please call Martha Wakeman at 860.442.6146, send her an email at , or fill out the contact form.