Jim Salchak - NWS, WW Watercolor - All Medium Welcomed Session 1:  Medieval Easter Traditions Session 2:  South of FRANCE Excursion KEY INFORMATION Class Size:  3 - 6 people Location: Italian Riviera Hillside Specialty: Plein Air Painting Season: SPRING Course: All Levels - All Medium welcomed Session: 8 Days - 7 Nights Workshop: Session 1:  March 15 - 22, 2008 Session 2:  March 22 - 29, 2008 Price: € 525 EURO - Workshop Session (approx $785*)

Medieval Easter Traditions** Experience an unforgettable MEDIEVEL EASTER in CERIANA.   These glories Medieval Traditions have been passed-down and celebrated since the Middle Ages.   There are four ConFraternities representing the oldest and most important churches in the Village, they will lead the Medieval Easter Processions with torches, songs & traditional chants.   There are several internationally-known Choral Societies in Ceriana, some of their songs date back to 1216!   Watch the children of Ceriana make horns with chestnut wood in the square, because the church bells are silenced between Good Friday and Easter Sunday and the horns are blown instead.   The Medieval Easter Celebration in Ceriana is widely studied by anthropologist and musicologist experts throughout the world.   These Medieval Traditions have been documented, filmed and internationally televised.   Don’t miss it!

Qualification The Candidate for this Workshop must love to explore, paint, walk on cobblestone, sleep in simple accommodations and have an adventurous spirit.   The Medieval Adventure Workshop is for people who are looking to experience “How Life Was” during the Middle Ages in Italy.   Capture it, and bring it home.   Paint in plein air and recreate this incredible ambiance.   Able to explore hundreds of narrow cobblestone pathways and stone staircases that lead to beautiful churches, taverns, romantic river, abandoned olive mills, markets, spectacular vistas.   The House-Hostel was built in the late 13th Century; simple with modern conveniences; domed ceilings and stone walls throughout.

Description The Painting Holiday are for students who want to experience living with the locals and paint on location in a Medieval Village that has not changed in hundreds of years. Workshop sessions are held Monday thru Friday. We offer 3 consecutive sessions (3 weeks) for students who would like to stay longer and have a free weekend (Sat & Sun) to explore the Italian Riviera, Cinque Terra, Portofino, or South of France, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nice, Cannes, etc., or travel around Italy. Workshop classes are small 3 – 6, this is intentional which enables the instructor to spend more time with each student and assess each of their specific needs. Examples of sites are: Ceriana’s famous Cathedrals, cobble stone labyrinthine, abandoned olive mills along the river, ruins, fruit markets, Mediterranean seaport, olive groves, vineyards, ancient palazzos and everyday life scene in a small Medieval Village.

Jim Salchak    NWS, WW has been captivated by the medium of watercolor for over thirty years.   His paintings have been shown in numerous local and national juried exhibitions, including the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West.   Jim is a signature member and past president of both the National Watercolor Society and Watercolor West.   His paintings have been published in the Best of Watercolor, People in Watercolor and Watercolor Expressions.   A feature article on his work appeared in the Summer 2003 issue of Watercolor Magazine and in the Fall 2006 issue of American Artist’s Watercolor Highlights.   He has served as a juror for both national and local art exhibitions. You can visit his website at: www.JohnSalchak.com

Session 1 - Itinerary Medieval Easter Traditions

March 15 to 22, 2008 - 8 days 7 nights FIVE DAY Workshop in plein air painting. Instructor will lead you to many different locations throughout the weekly session. Some site locations are: CERIANA's famous Cathedrals, cobble stone labyrinthine, abandoned olive mills along the river, ruins, fruit markets, Mediterranean seaport, olive groves, vineyards, ancient palazzos and everyday life scene in a small Medieval Village. Classes are small (3-6), this is intentional which enables the instructor to spend more time with each student and assess each of their specific needs. Normally demonstrations are held in the mornings and in the afternoon students work in plein air. The air and light of Italy has attracted artists for centuries. DAY 1 - Saturday Check-in anytime after 3:30pm. Great opportunity to visit the local shops and markets on the main street. If you have never tried homemade Italian gelato (ice-cream), they have an excellent gelato parlor. You can get freshly picked fruits and vegetables at the local market. DAY 2 - Sunday There are no planned activities. Great time to explore Medieval Ceriana’s hundreds of narrow cobblestone paths & stairs that lead to main square, cathedrals, piazzas, abandoned olive mills, ruins and small romantic river on the foothills of ancient village. Bring sketchbook and camera to capture the picturesque vineyards and olive groves that surround the hillside of Ceriana. DAY 3 - Monday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. DAY 4 - Tuesday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. DAY 5 - Wednesday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. Evening review of the student’s work in the past days with a critique by instructor. DAY 6 - Thursday Workshop Day – MEDIEVAL EASTER TRADITION begins in the evening. Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. The glorious Medieval Easter Traditions begins, these Traditions have been pass-down and celebrated since the Middle Ages. There are four ConFraternities (dating back to 1340) who represent the oldest and most important churches in the Village, they will be doing the Processions and walking around the city with torches. Visually awesome! Bring your cameras. DAY 7 - Friday Workshop Day – MEDIEVAL EASTER TRADITION continues. An opportunity to return to a favorite site to finish a painting or do something new. The instructor will be available for guidance. Afternoon, another glorious Medieval Easter Procession with the four ConFraternities and children leading the Easter Procession with the entire town following behind them. Students are to bring their cameras and sketchbooks. DAY 8 - Saturday Hostel check-out by 10:00am. If continuing to 2nd session – free weekend (Sat & Sun) to explore the Italian Riviera, Cinque Terra, Portofino, or South of France, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nice, Cannes, etc.       * Supply List - Students themselves must bring Art supplies.       * Occasionally the itinerary changes as we make improvements.

Session 2 - Itinerary South of FRANCE Excursion

March 22 - 29, 2008 - 8 days 7 nights FIVE DAY Workshop in plein air painting. Instructor will lead you to many different locations throughout the weekly session. Some site locations are: CERIANA's famous Cathedrals, cobble stone labyrinthine, abandoned olive mills along the river, ruins, fruit markets, Mediterranean seaport, olive groves, vineyards, ancient palazzos and everyday life scene in a small Medieval Village. Classes are small (3-6), this is intentional which enables the instructor to spend more time with each student and assess each of their specific needs. Normally demonstrations are held in the mornings and in the afternoon students work in plein air. The air and light of Italy has attracted artists for centuries. DAY 1 - Saturday Check-in anytime after 3:30pm. Great opportunity to visit the local shops and markets on the main street. If you have never tried homemade Italian gelato (ice-cream), they have an excellent gelato parlor. You can get freshly picked fruits and vegetables at the local market. DAY 2 - Sunday There are no planned activities. Students are free to attend Easter Service and/or explore Medieval Ceriana’s hundreds of narrow cobblestone paths & stairs that lead to main square, cathedrals, piazzas, abandoned olive mills, ruins and small romantic river on the foothills of ancient village. Bring sketchbook and camera to capture the picturesque vineyards and olive groves that surround the hillside of Ceriana. DAY 3 - Monday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. DAY 4 - Tuesday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. DAY 5 - Wednesday Workshop Day – South of FRANCE. Day Trip (approx. one hour) to the Medieval Seaside Village of MENTON along the Mediterranean Coast. Explore the small romantic French village filled with shops and outdoor cafes. Instructor’s demonstration and students will work in plein air. DAY 6 - Thursday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. Evening review of the student’s work in the past days with a critique by instructor. DAY 7 - Friday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air or finish a painting or do something new. The instructor will be available for guidance. DAY 8 - Saturday Hostel check-out by 10:00am. If continuing to the Sessions in the South of Rome (Painting or Language), you need to privatly arrange transporation (train or car) to take an unforgettable trip down the Tuscan landscapes, passing the lush vineyards that host the famous testament to the Italian Wine Country. And if you like, you can privately arrange to explore FLORENCE, spend the night and continue to Medieval FONDI the next day.       * Supply List - Students themselves must bring Art supplies.       * Occasionally the itinerary changes as we make improvements.

Additional Information

Accommodations Experience and sleep in a House-Hostel that was built in Medieval Times, with simple accommodations and modern conveniences. The House was built around the 13th century, with domed ceilings and stone walls throughout. Pictures & Details of Accommodation Notes Students are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from the Hostel. Transportation Options. * 1 Euro = $1.50 (rates may vary).   Fees are based in Euros. If payments are in US Dollars then exchange rate is based on Wells Fargo exchange rate and deposited to a Wells Fargo account.

Other Activities If for some reason, you want to wonder and explore the territory during painting days, you are welcomed to do so. This is a relax environment, our main concern is to ensure that our guests have the best experience. Including FIVE-DAY WORKSHOP on location. Monday thru Friday instructions, demonstrations and individual evaluation. 8 days and 7 nights lodging. We provide linens and towels. Washing machine is available for guest. Kitchen is for anyone who wants to prepare meals if wanting to eat at home. SESSION 1:  Experience the Medieval Easter Traditions within the ancient Village of Ceriana. SESSION 2:  Day excursion to South of FRANCE, Seaside Village of Menton. Excluding Meals, airfare, all insurance, airport shuttle, artist’s materials, and anything else not mentioned in the Included list.

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