Join us for a 5-day plein air painting workshop in the heart of Tuscany, Italy for this first-time workshop offered by Jerry.

We have arranged for accommodations at Il Mulino di Castelvecchio, which is within close distance to Florence, Pisa, and picturesque coastal towns, yet centrally located in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany.

We are very fortunate to have a local joining us in the workshop who lives in the area and speaks fluent Italian.

Dates: May 21-25, 2012

Cost: $650 + GST. Maximum of 14.

Workshop Includes: Five full days of plein air painting in the beautiful Tuscan countryside including group and personal instruction, valuable exercises, demonstrations and a critique.

Note: Accommodations, meals and transportation is the responsibility of each participant (more details below). Accommodation bookings are each participants responsibility. We provide a list of recommended accommodations below.

Spouses are welcome to join you in Italy. There are lots of things to do nearby including golf, sighseeing, etc.

Registration: Call Leah at 250-558-0350 or 1-877-311-2787 or email for more information or to book your spot. A $325 + GST non-refundable deposit is required upon registration with the remaining amount to be paid by Feb 1, 2012.

Accommodations:
We have arranged for accommodations at Il Mulino di Castelvecchio (see photos below). Space is limited. Room availability includes:
• il Mulino - 4 master bedrooms with private ensuites (for an individual or couple) - has a full kitchen, living area, etc. - 2 SUITES AVAILABLE
• 2 single beds in a shared bedroom in il Mulino (does not have a private bathroom so would need to share with one of the other rooms -
recommended if coming with a group who don't mind sharing a bathroom)
• la Vincinale - Guest house with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area that can accommodate a couple or single - BOOKED

Cost of accommodations (arrive Sunday, May 20 to Saturday, May 26):
• Each of the four master bedrooms with private ensuite at il Mulino is 330 euros (approx $471 Can) -2 SUITES AVAILABLE
• Room with 2 single beds at il Mulino is 280 euros (approx $375 Can)
• la Vincinale private guest house - 420 euros (approx $600 Can) - BOOKED

Booking for il Mulino and la Vincinale will be first come first serve. Click here to visit their website and see more images.

More Accommodations:
• Hotel La Piana - The estate, built in the 13th century, is situated in the middle of 4 hectares of olive plantations just down the road from il Mulino. There are four guest suites with private baths and three double rooms with all the comforts (air conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, sun terrace, pool and whirlpool, pickup service from the airports and railway stations, etc). From 99 euros/night. Visit their website for more information.

• Le Rondini - B.& B. in Colle di Buggiano, a charming medieval village of stone streets and buildings in the multi-castle hills above Montecatini. Has 3 private bedrooms with ensuites and an apartment all in one building with a common kitchen and living room.
Room rates including breakfast (for 2 people):
- Standard Room - 75 euros per night
- Romantic room - 90 euros per night
- Le Rondini suite (larger suite with fireplace) - 120 euros per night
- Green Apartment - 65 euros per night without breakfast & daily cleaning - Has two adjacent rooms and a small private bathroom with shower. The first room is equipped with a corner kitchen, table and sofa bed. The second room has a matrimonial bed or twin beds.
Visit their website for more information.

Airports: Nearby airports are Pisa (42 kms away), Florence (62 kms), Bologna (135 kms), Rome (300 kms) and Milano (300 kms). Click here for driving directions to where the workshop will be located from.

More information regarding flights, accommodations and meal venues will follow as we are in the process of compiling more information. If you are coming by yourself and would like to share accommodations or transportation with someone else, please let us know and we would be happy to put you in contact with others who would like to share accommodations.

More details will be provided upon registration. You can also visit the Workshop Preparation page.