Antonello Filosa - Maiolica May 25 to June 1, 2008 8 Days - 7 Nights KEY INFORMATION Class Size:  5 - 10 people Location: South of Rome, near the Mediterranean Sea Specialty: Ceramic - Maiolica Painting Season: SPRING Course: All Levels Workshop: Session 1: May 25 - June 1, 2008 Price: € 675 EURO - Workshop Session (approx $1,010*)

Qualification The Ceramic Workshop is for anyone who loves Italian pottery and would like to learn the process of Maiolica Painting in a 5-day workshop. If you have a lust for life and a curiosity for culture, we invite you to explore Medieval FONDI. Immerse yourself in our world of adventure, learn Italian Maiolica from a Master Artist who sells his beautiful pottery throughout Italy and international. The Candidate for this Workshop must love Italian ceramics, explore off-the-beaten-path, live with the locals, sleep in simple accommodations, and have an adventurous spirit. The Medieval Adventure Workshop is for people who are looking to experience how Italians live day-to-day in a small Medieval Town, explore hundreds of narrow cobblestone pathways, Medieval Castle, ruins, and discover the mystery of FONDI. Lodging in a Palazzo-Hostel built on Ancient Roman Walls along the Appian Way in the Historical Center, everything walking distance: shops, restaurants, markets, etc. The Palazzo is simply furnished with 2 terraces, 2 balconies, 3 kitchens, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, on 4-levels without elevator (not suitable for the disabled).

Description The Workshop Hostel is for students who want to learn the techniques of Italian Maiolica and at the same time, live with the locals in a Medieval Town. Ceramic Workshop includes instructions, demonstrations, individual evaluation, ceramic bisque-ware, glazes and firing. Classes are small; this is intentional which enables the instructor to spend more time with each student and assess each of their specific needs. The beautiful Italian ceramics has attracted artists for centuries. The Ceramic Studio is located in a neighboring town of FORMIA about 30-min down the old Appian Way (312 BC), passing the City of ITRI with another fantastic Medieval Castle, and the Tomb of Cicero (43 BC) in FORMIA. The studio will supply all glazes, ceramic bisque-ware, firing and workshop lunches. Students must supply their own brushes. We offer other consecutive workshop-sessions in Cooking, Italian Conversational, Plein Air Painting for those students who would like to stay longer and have weekends free to explore Rome, Vatican, Naples, Florence, surrounding Seaside Villages, and travel around Italy (there is no additional Hostel cost for weekend stay).

About Instructors

Antonello Filosa A Master Ceramic Artist and a full-time independent production artist who sells his ceramic wares throughout Italy and international. He studied and graduated from the prestigious Belle Arte in Italy. Antonello uses traditional Maiolica methods and decorates his wares with motifs from medieval and renaissance periods, as well as his own creations. His beautiful ceramics can be seen in private collections, businesses, restaurants, hotels and stores across the world.

Astrid Gotuzzo - Host lived in Italy for 15 years, studied ceramic techniques and trained by a prominent Roman family, Paolelli, who’s been in the ceramic business for over 150 years. She’s traveled throughout the world acquiring different perspectives for the use of pottery and different manners in communicating traditions and stories onto ceramic wares. Currently Gotuzzo lives between Italy and Southern California. You can visit her website at:   www.GotuzzoCeramica.com

Itinerary

FIVE-DAY WORKSHOP.   Ceramic Studio provides bisque-ware, glazes, firing, instructions, demonstration, evaluation and lunches. 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 Italian Espresso, they have an excellent outdoor cafe next to the Medieval Castle that you can sit and watch the locals walk by. DAY 2 – Monday MAIOLICA - CERAMIC Workshop Day. Instructors Demonstration in the morning. LUNCH. Afternoon, students will work in the studio with instructor guide. DAY 3 – Tuesday MAIOLICA - CERAMIC Workshop Day. Instructors Demonstration in the morning. LUNCH. Afternoon, students will work in the studio with instructor guide. DAY 4 – Wednesday MAIOLICA - CERAMIC Workshop Day. Instructors Demonstration in the morning. LUNCH. Afternoon, students will work in the studio with instructor guide. DAY 5 – Thursday MAIOLICA - CERAMIC Workshop Day. Instructors Demonstration in the morning. LUNCH. Afternoon, students will work in the studio with instructor guide. DAY 6 – Friday Free day to explore Rome, Naples or surrounding Medieval Villages (day needed for firing ceramic-ware). Local transportation systems are excellent. You can take a morning train to Rome. Explore this magnificent city with a double-decker public bus equipped with an audio-guide explaining the historical monuments. You may get off at anytime to explore the monuments such as the Coliseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, etc. Then, hop right back onto the next double-decker bus heading towards another historical site. Day free to explore, shop and dine. DAY 7 – Saturday MAIOLICA - CERAMIC FAREWELL LUNCH. Student will see the outcome of their Maiolica creations. Instructor will discuss individual pieces and give final comments on work techniques. Farewell Lunch will be arranged. DAY 8 – Sunday Hostel check-out by 10:00am. For those student who like to stay longer, we offer consecutive workshop-sessions in Cooking, Italian Conversational, Plein Air Painting, and have your weekends free to explore Rome, Vatican, Naples, Florence, surrounding Seaside Villages, and travel around Italy (there is no additional Hostel cost for weekend stay).
* Students must bring their own paint brushes.      * Occasionally the itinerary changes as we make improvements.

Accommodations The Palazzo-Hostel is located in the Historical Center of FONDI, with beautiful cobblestone streets throughout the city. Everything is walking distances... shops, restaurants, cafes, markets, etc. Pictures & Details of Accommodation Including FIVE-DAY WORKSHOP.   Ceramic Studio provides bisque-ware, glazes, firing, instructions, demonstration, evaluation and lunches. 8 days and 7 nights lodging. We provide linens and towels. Washing machine is available for guest and kitchen is for anyone who wants to prepare meals if wanting to eat at home. Excluding Meals, airfare, all insurance, airport shuttle, artists paint brushes, and anything else not mentioned in the Included list.

Other Activities If for some reason, you want to wonder and explore the territory during ceramic 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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