Elaine Hahn - AWS, NWS OIL - All Medium Welcomed May 18 to 24, 2008   (7 Days - 6 Nights) KEY INFORMATION Class Size:  3 - 6 people Location: Italian Riviera Hillside Specialty: Plein Air Painting Season: SPRING Course: All Levels - All Medium welcomed Workshop: Session 1:  March 18 - 24, 2008 Price: € 525 EURO - Workshop Session (approx $785*)

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) some in different locations 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. Elaine Hahn - The Workshop will be painting on location from direct observations. Artists will be encouraged to simplify the subject matter through focusing on the composition, massing shapes and color relationships. Working with these three main areas will allow us to identify and address each aspect of any given painting. All of this needs to be handled in a short amount of time because of the quickly changing light. There will be daily demonstrations and lots of personal attention. Although Elaine will be working in oils in the demonstrations all mediums are welcome. As a teacher she is experienced in many mediums but the emphasis will be to have an enjoyable experience by creating many beautiful plein air paintings in Italy.

About Instructor

Elaine Hahn    AWS, NWS Her recent work in Plein Air and Studio Oils bring a new dimension to Elaine’s work and has resulted in a many awards throughout the US.   A Signature member of the American Watercolor, the National Watercolor Societies, the Florida Plein Air Society, a member of the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society.   Her paintings have achieved prominence through acceptance and awards in major national juried exhibitions.   Her works are included in private and corporate collections throughout the United States. She has taught and conducted Workshops and has served as a judge in several Art Shows. Elaine has been featured in several publications and her work can be viewed in many magazines and books. Her images have been selected through her Art Licensing Program by national firms in the manufacture of gift products.   Her early career was influenced by her experience at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City.   You can visit her website at: www.ElaineHahnArt.com

Itinerary

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 (3-10), 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 - Sunday 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 - Monday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. DAY 3 - Tuesday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. DAY 4 - 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 5 - Thursday Workshop Day – Instructor’s demonstration in the morning. Afternoon, students will work in plein air with instructor’s guide. DAY 6 - 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. Evening final review of the student’s work. DAY 7 - Saturday Hostel check-out by 10:00am. If continuing to the Sessions in the South of Rome (Painting or Ceramic), 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.

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 Including FIVE-DAY WORKSHOP on location. Monday thru Friday instructions, demonstrations and individual evaluation. 7 days and 6 nights lodging. (If staying for the continuing Session in the South of Rome, FREE weekend 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. Excluding Meals, airfare, all insurance, airport shuttle, artist’s materials, and anything else not mentioned in the Included list.

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. 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.

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