Painting Workshop in Umbria, Italy· 13 February 2008

MAA and Olde Ipswich Tours are collaborating to get the word out about a terrific and reasonably priced painting workshop in June 2008. Although geared toward artists there will be many activities and areas of interest to those that do not paint or will be joining an artist on this trip. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the MAA.

Workshop Dates: June 8-17, 2008

Included in the workshop:

-Full time workshop leader and guide

-8-day painting workshop

-8 nights’ deluxe accommodations (see below)

-8 breakfasts, 7 dinners

-Daily Excursions, plus activities for non-painting guests

-Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned minibus

Price: $2,150 per person, double occupancy

Does not include airfare but Old Ipswich Tours can help with air arrangements

Workshop: Eight day Plein Air workshop will be led by Bill Cloutman, a Boston, and North Shore painter, a graduate of Vesper George School of Art with training from notables such as Don Stone and Robert Douglas Hunter. The workshop is aimed at people with at least some experience in oil painting. A detailed materials list will be sent to participants.

Accommodations: Our Villa was originally the summer residence of the noble Perugian Donnini Mancini family. A seventeenth century farm, it was converted in the 1800’s to the beautiful frescoed villa that stands today. Step inside and forget any worries of the 21st century. Enjoy the tranquility of your room or relax in the Gran Sala; admire the Italian garden or stroll through the park; swim in the pool or just lounge outside the limonaia enjoying an extra long breakfast. If you want to escape, the Villa is that special hideaway. The charm of this home is that much has remained intact since the time of the Count and Countessa. Step back in time and marvel at the graceful columns that greet you in the entrance as does the beautiful pietra serena staircase that entices you upstairs. Sink back into the inviting cushions in the Gran Sala and admire its incredible frescoes and Murano chandelier. The charm continues through to the bedrooms, each furnished in its own style.

Frescoes also decorate each room’s ceiling and antiques furnish your room, some still remaining from the period of the Count and Countessa. Whether you decide on a suite or a room, all have their own style and name, and of course their own bathroom, one of our concessions to the 21st century!

(I’ve seen the photos of the villa and this place is STUNNING! DG)

For more information contact: MAA, 781-631-2608 or Old Ipswich Tours.

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