European Landscape Painting & Drawing Workshop with Nina Weiss

Phone: 847-840-0527 Fax: 847-574-7581 E-mail: [email protected]

3150 Skokie Valley Rd Highland Park, IL 60035

Art Endeavors, LLC

© 2013 by Art Endeavors, LLC. All rights reserved. Photos by Evan Kane & Nina Weiss

2013

WITH NINA WEISS / ART ENDEAVORS

ITALY TODI & CASPERIA With day trips to Orvieto & Tivoli

IRELAND CLIFDEN, ROUNDSTONE, LEENANE &

BUNRATTY With day trips to the Aran Islands & Galway

EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE Painting & Drawing WORKSHOPS

NINA WEISS Nina Weiss is a Chicago-based nationally recognized landscape artist who has been drawing and painting the landscape for over thirty years. Her work is represented in many corporate and private collections including McDonalds, Aetna Insurance, Deloitte Touche, and United Airlines, and is represented in galleries throughout the Midwest. She has more than twenty years of teaching experience at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, Chicago, and the Evanston Art Center, Evanston. She lectures, judges and juries art shows, and conducts workshops throughout the United States. Her work can be seen in two Hollywood films and an instructional DVD for Prismacolor Pencils. Nina has traveled abroad extensively to study and document foreign landscapes. 2013 is her twelfth year leading the European Landscape Workshops. Her work can be seen at www.ninaweiss.com.

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Quotes from Former Workshop Students: “I wanted to thank you for your help with my painting; I must tell you that I have never had a teacher that has been as helpful as you are. I have taken a few classes …..but I have never encountered a true teacher, that is a gift. Thank you.” - Christiane “It was great, I loved it all! Thanks for all your hard work, your unfailing good spirit and constructive criticism.” - Merle “The daily schedule provided a good structure as well as freedom to learn and explore on our own”. -Ann “It was a lovely 9 days thanks to you and your careful and thoughtful planning, and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed myself for the second time in your care!! The over-all experience was a wonderful one, and I will take away excellent instruction on making art and warm memories and images.” -Susan Really enjoyed the trip! Great opportunity to learn, do art, and enjoy the country and culture” - Suzy B “Thanks so much for the workshop. Everything went over great... you should definitely be commended for the organi-zation of the trip...it was great!” - Jeffrey


ITALIAN LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP with NINA WEISS

at THE MONASTERO SS. ANNUNZIATA TODI and LA TORRETTA, CASPERIA

June 17th – 27th with field trips to Orvieto & Tivoli

The Italian Landscape Workshop with Nina Weiss is a wonderful opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the study of the classically beautiful Italian landscape. Designed for artists and art lovers at all artistic levels, this workshop allows students working in various mediums an intensive exploration of the romantic Italian landscape surrounding the medieval hilltop towns of Todi and Casperia. Located in Umbria, in the province of Perugia, Todi is a sophisticated town of gothic palazzi, narrow winding streets, and a magnificent central piazza. Vineyards, olive groves and sunflower beds surround the town. Casperia, an hour south of Todi in the Lazio province, offers us the striking mountainous landscape of the Sabine Hills. Working plein-aire, students will learn to extract their visions from these rich landscapes through sketches, drawing, painting, and photographic reference. Students enjoy the comfort and ease of hospitable lodgings, the instruction of a knowledgeable and passionate teacher, and the inspiration of the verdant Italian countryside.

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July 5th - Friday Roundstone - Breakfast Roundstone House Hotel. Picnic lunch included. 10:00 – 4:00 all day Workshop: Putting it Together: Fields and Sea of Roundstone. *Dinner out in Roundstone. July 6th - Saturday Roundstone - Breakfast Roundstone House Hotel. Morning bus transfer to Ferry for field trip to Aran Islands; *lunch on Inishere. *Dinner out in Roundstone. July 7th - Sunday Breakfast Roundstone House Hotel. Early morning bus transfer to Galway. *Lunch, shopping and sightseeing in Galway. 3:00 transfer to Bunratty, check in Bunratty Courtyard. 8:45 farewell Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle, and last night at the Bunratty courtyard. Dinner included. July 8th - Monday Early light breakfast at the Bunratty Courtyard and group transfer to Shannon Airport. End of Workshop! *Denotes meal not included in Workshop Fee.

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ITINERARY June 29th - July 8th Breakfast is from 7-9am daily; Lunch 12:00; Dinner 7:00 Tour starts 9am daily. Return to Lumbarda between 4-5pm daily June 29th - Saturday Arrive Ireland by 12:00 noon for group transport from Shannon Airport to Leenane. Two-hour scenic drive to Connemara! Welcome tea and lunch at Leenane Hotel. Welcome Dinner included. Check-in, walk into town, explore and Relax! June 30th - Sunday Leenane - Leenane Hotel. Breakfast, picnic lunch included. 10:00 -1:00; 2:30 – 5:30 Workshop: Sketching the Irish Landscape: Land and Sea, afternoon easy hike on the Western Way. Dinner in Leenane at the Blackberry Café. * July 1st - Monday Breakfast Leenane Hotel. Transfer to Clifden, Foyles’ Hotel. Picnic lunch, and full dinner at the Marconi Restaurant included. 1:00 - 5:00 afternoon Workshop: Travel Sketching in Clifden: Creating Value on the Owenglin River. Late afternoon free to explore and shop in Clifden. After dinner Irish music at the pub scene in Clifden. July 2nd - Tuesday Clifden – Foyles’ Hotel. Breakfast, picnic lunch included. 10: 00 – 4:00 Workshop: Introduction to Color in the Landscape: Color on the Sky Road . *Dinner out in Clifden, local music. July 3rd - Wednesday Clifden – Foyles’ Hotel.. Breakfast, picnic lunch. 10:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Color in the Irish Landscape at the Clifden Castle on the Sky Road. Local music in town after *dinner. July 4th - Thursday Clifden – Foyles’ Hotel. Breakfast. Transfer to Roundstone, Round-stone House Hotel. Picnic lunch and full dinner included. 1:00 – 5:00 afternoon Workshop: Painting Roundstone Views. Late afternoon free to continue work, or relax and explore.

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THE WORKSHOP Every morning, students will be transported into the beautiful landscape surrounding Todi. We will spend this time in the field learning to recognize and capture elements of the landscape, and how to distill these crucial elements into drawings. Studies will begin with black and white compositional exercises, and progress to tonal studies of basic landscape forms. Use of color will then be introduced, including an overview of color theory. Emphasis will be on composition, gesture, technique, and complex color development. In the early afternoon, we will meet in the studio as a group to discuss and further explore our paintings, drawings and sketches. One very special day will be spent high on a hill at the farm of a local Umbrian family overlooking the Tiber River and their crops of sunflower fields. A workshop will be devoted to study within Todi of its’ unique architecture and perspectives. In the late afternoon, students will be free to continue their studies, or use this time to further explore their environment. There is a maximum of twelve students per workshop, ensuring each student focused and individual instruction and attention.



FEES AND ADMISSIONS: Irish Landscape Work-shop with Nina Weiss: June 29th – July 8th 9 nights, 10 days. $2,695 covers lodging, transportation, instruction, and meals (except where stated) from June 29th to July 8th. Also in-cluded in the program fee is the following: June 30th - July 6th – Daily Workshop instruction and

Critique with Nina Weiss (except where otherwise not-ed.) Times vary.

Indoor Studio space Full day field trip to the Aran Islands, via bus & ferry

(transportation included) Afternoon field trip to Galway. 9 nights lodging: 2 nights Leenane Hotel, 3 nights

Foyles’ Hotel, 3 nights Roundstone House Hotel, one night Bunratty Courtyard. Surcharge for single rooms when available, based on enrollment.

Group pick-up and return to Shannon Airport, Ireland. All transportation to listed destinations All Breakfasts, six picnic lunches, four dinners, welcome

teas, and beverages except where noted. Farewell banquet dinner and entertainment at Bunratty

Castle Pre-trip informational packet. Group transport return to Shannon Airport. Airfare, entrance fees to attractions, tips; meals where

noted, elective transportation and personal purchases are not included in the Workshop fee.

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BUNRATTY CASTLE Bunratty Castle appeared in its present structure around 1425. It is an extensively restored authentic Medieval castle set in an Irish Folk Park on the banks of the Rathy River in the small town of Bunratty. We will visit the castle in the evening for the world renowned Bunratty Medieval Banquet. Our evening begins with a short walk through the park to the tune of a kilted piper. Costumed Ladies in Waiting serve mead wine in the Upper Great Hall, accompanied by Irish Harp music and vocals. In the Banquet Hall, we are seated at long oak tables surrounded by authentic tapestries and glowing candlelight. After a hearty authentic four course Medieval banquet, a concert of harp, fiddle, and choral Irish and Medieval music is presented.



“Thank you for all the hard work you do to make the workshop so interesting, challenging and rewarding.” - Jenny

LODGING In the Medieval town of Todi, students are housed in working 13th century Monastery only a short walk from Todi’s main square. Stunning outward views of the Umbrian landscape can be seen, as well as peaceful interior views of a spectacular garden and two courtyards. Antiques and original frescoes lend this quiet, spacious monastery a unique historical flavor. The rooms are simple and comfortable. Lodging is based on double occupancy. In Casperia, we will enjoy the comfortable architecturally enhanced and restored 15th century palazetto of la Torretta, a Bed and Breakfast lodging. Each room has a breathtaking view of the town’s terra cotta rooftops and cobbled streets, overlooking the beautiful Sabine Hills. An intimate outdoor terrace invites you to relax and soak up the sun. In this peaceful village, students will experience a relaxed daily rhythm. All rooms in both locations have en suite accommodations.



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ARAN ISLANDS The Aran Islands slumber 30 miles off Irelands’ coast in the Atlantic Ocean. Protected for centuries by their isolation, the islands are still steeped in traditional Irish culture. The Aran Islands carry the Irish names of Inishmore (the big island), Inishmaan (the middle island) and Inisheer (the eastern island). The smallest of the islands is Inisheer, no bigger than 2 by 1 square miles. It is rich in Gaelic culture, heritage, andbreathtaking scenery. We will see ancient ruins (including a sunken church and a crumbling hilltop castle) from prehistoric and early Christian times, sheep, donkeys, ponies, thatched cottages with wild flowers growing around them – and beautiful coastal views. After our half hour ferry ride we reach Inisheer and its network of narrow stone walled lanes. Look for the traditional Irish fishing boat, (Currach), wander the lanes, explore ruins, relax on the beach; and find an authentic Aran Island sweater knit by a local to take home. There are several pubs and tea rooms on the island; a gift store selling traditional Irish goods; and a small grocery store.



FOOD While in Todi, the program fee includes three delicious Umbrian meals each day, excluding trip days, or where noted.* Students are invited to dine out one evening in one of the finest restaurants in Umbria to experience the local cuisine.* Meals are simple and wholesome, with fresh produce from nearby farms prepared with care by the school’s local cooks. A typical meal includes pasta, a meat dish, vegetables, salad, fresh bread, local wine, mineral water, fruit and coffee. Breakfast is continen-tal style including juices and plenty of coffee! In Casperia, our hostess at La Torretta offers us a wonderful and relaxed breakfast every morning including fruit, pastries, yoghurt and…..coffee! Picnic lunches will be served in the second-floor loft-kitchen of La Torretta, including fresh local fruits, vino, pane, formaggio, pomodori, olivi, and proccuitto. We will sample the local cuisine at dinner in the intimate al-fresco pizzeria and trattoria of Casperia. An optional exciting evening cooking class is available at Gusto Borgo, a local cooking school, for an additional fee.* Students will prepare and consume a typical regional Italian meal guided by a professional Chef; and then relax in a beautiful dining room for their four-course meal! Learn how to cook homemade pasta ……in Italy! Included in the Workshop fee is a home-cooked farewell dinner; a wonderful ending to our journey.


“I had better food in Todi than I had in Venice and Florence!” -Cynthia


GALWAY The city center of Galway lies on the banks of the River Corrib. The streets surrounding the river are narrow and winding, reflecting the medieval heart of this once walled city. Colorfully carved signs announce pubs and shops; rows of window boxes line the streets. Antique and knitwear shops abound, and bargains can also be found in other locally made goods such as linens and ceramics. A visit to the Galway City Center Museum will enrich your experience with an in depth look at the history of this important city. For lunch, you can sample hearty Irish fare in a sidewalk café or restaurant, or relax over an afternoon tea. Relax and watch the swans on the wharf and bridges surrounding the famous Galway Bay.

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LEENANE Leenane (Irish An Líonán - the filling pool), is situated beside Ireland's only fjord, Killary Harbour, on the northern edge of Connemara. Be prepared to hold your breath in awe as we approach Leenane…..the views are spectacular from all directions! This pretty, old world village lies nestled between the Mwelrea, Devil's Mother and Maamturk Mountains and faces onto Killary Harbour. Mingle with the local fisherman and sheep farmers in An Carraig, Gaynors or Hamiltons Bars and you will get a real flavor of a by-gone era. Easy hiking is found along the Western Way trail, which takes us up along the sides of the Harbor and affords stunning views. For a historical and informative interpretation of the local culture and tradition take a stroll up the road to the Leenane Cultural Centre where history and culture is uniquely presented, including the history and traditions of the local wool industry. Warming teas are available.

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ATTRACTIONS TODI Explore Todi’s history and architecture: Etruscan-Roman walls surround the city, and no less than three 13th century palazzos converge in the central Piazza del Popolo. There are six historically significant churches to explore, as well as the Museo Civico Pinacoteca, and the 13th century Duomo. The town is small enough to be familiar and peaceful, but big enough to offer an enticing variety of shops featuring the locally produced linen and ceramics. Many other shops offer the finest in Italian leather goods, linens, specialty foods, jewelry, and clothing. At night, join the locals on a tradition-al passeggiata, and seek out the town’s best gelato. There’s always something happening in the Piazza del Popolo! Shopping, sightseeing, and excursions into the countryside are sure to enhance your experience of life in and around Todi.

CASPERIA Casperia offers complete tranquility in a traffic free village of intimate winding cobblestone streets. Less than an hour from Rome, Casperia allows you to immerse yourself in an untouched medieval village, practically unchanged by the passing of time. Take a break from your work and explore the village, meet the locals; and relax in the sun of an out-door café. After dinner concerts in the Piazza invite you to linger, sip a drink, and enjoy the night air. Join the locals to experience the nightly beauty of sunset from the main piazza overlooking the Sabine hills and valleys. Olive oil from Casperia is said to be some of the most flavorful in Italy.



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ATTRACTIONS The main attraction in Ireland is its astounding natural beauty. The wild seas, abundant, lush green pastureland, rocky islands, thatched cottages; wildflowers, endless stone fences and mysterious raised bogs create a landscape unlike any other. Each of our locations provides us with unique views of these beautiful landscapes. Our bus transports through Connemara guide us through the wild, rugged and beautiful landscapes of this region, giving us glimpses of untouched Irish countryside.

CLIFDEN A stunning example of this breathtaking landscape can be seen along the Sky Roads’ ten- mile loop outside the town of Clifden. There, we can freely explore on foot or by bicycle the picturesque ruins of the Clifden Castle. Clifden Castle was built by John D'Arcy (1785-1839, founder of Clifden) in a Gothic Revival style in the early 19th century. The castle was abandoned during the great famine of the 1840s. Clifden is surrounded by the majestic Twelve Bens mountain range and the boulder-strewn estuary of the River Owenglin. Its two main streets are full of lively shops featuring the best of Ireland’s local wares, pubs, and foodstuffs. Many of Ireland’s leading musicians pass through Clifden; and the pubs are full of music at night. This is the place to hear some amazing traditional Irish folk music and mingle with the crowds!




ORVIETO Orvieto is a charming medieval city situ-ated high above the plains on a dramatic outcropping of “tuffa” (volcanic rock). The cliff is honeycombed with defensive caves and passageways. Tours of this underground city are recommended! Orvieto is the site of rich Etruscan history and archeological finds which are housed in the amazing Archeolog-ical Museum. Orvietos’ Duomo is one of the most striking in Italy, including the Chapel of St. Brozio, featuring Signorellis’ Apocolypse. The world famous “Orvieto Classico” is produced here! Sample a cup after taking a break from exploring the many shops of Orvieto featuring locally crafted goods. TIVOLI A short drive from Casperia in the Lazio region is the fa-mous hill town of Tivoli. This charming town was once a favored resort of the ancient Romans, who left behind their sacred temples, still visible today. The town’s most famous sight is the Villa d’Este, a sumptuous country residence created in the 16th century. Its’ spectacular terraced gardens and moss-hung fountains will be our artistic inspiration for a day a field of sketching. The villa has a bookstore, a cafete-ria, and restaurant, all with spectacular views! The romantic grounds of the Villa Gregoriana can also be visited, includ-ing a hike down a lush ravine to view its’ famous waterfall. Take some time to stroll Tivoli’s main pedestrian shopping street through the center of town; stop for cappuccino; and explore the many great shopping opportunities.


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FOOD Irish food has improved vastly since I first visited 30 years ago! The scones are still the best in the world, and the hearty “full Irish breakfast” needs to be seen to be believed: sausage, bacon, eggs, tomato, toast….and more. For a lighter version of breakfast, hearty Irish oatmeal is a favorite of mine. Buffet breakfast choices also usually include a selection of cereals, meats, cheeses and fruit and juices. We will dine in our hotels on gourmet locally produced food, prepared with the freshest and finest of ingredients, including many varieties of fresh seafood. Dinner might include a Seafood Chowder, Baked Salmon, and warm goat cheese on toast. A hearty seasonal plate of vegetables is always available “family style”, including the freshest potatoes and carrots. Lunches will be picnic-style including locally produced meats and Irish Farmhouse cheeses. For our meals out in Clifden, Roundstone and Galway’s pubs we can sample the typical (and wonderful!) Irish staples of Bangers & Mash, Irish Stew, and Fish & Chips. Our farewell dinner is a Medieval Banquet served on authentic crockery at the Bunratty Castle. Highlights of the meal include homemade mead wine, Irish stew, and traditional Irish soda bread, and authentic medieval harp and lute music.


I want to thank you for a fabulous workshop. Can't say what I liked the most! Not only are you a great teacher, but you were very patient with me as a beginner. I am also convinced I will never have better seafood chowder! - Ora



FEES AND ADMISSIONS: 2013 Italian Landscape Workshop with Nina Weiss: Todi/Casperia June 17th – 27th 10 nights & 11 days $2,695 covers lodging, instruction, transportation, all breakfasts, 6 dinners and 8 lunches from June 17th – 26th. Also included in the program fee is the following: Tuesday June 18th – Saturday June 25th: Daily Work-

shop and Critique with Nina Weiss (except where otherwise noted.) Times vary.

Studio space Field trips from Todi and Casperia. Preparatory lectures

and support materials. Support van for supplies and transport into the field in

Todi. 6 nights at Monastero SS. Annunziata, 4 nights at La

Torretta based on double occupancy. Surcharge for single rooms when available, based on enrollment.

Group pick-up and return to Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) airport in Rome

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages except where noted. *

Orientation packet. *Airfare, entrance fees to museums, tips, personal transpor-tation and expenses, and lunches and dinners where notated by * are not included in the Workshop fee.


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The Roundstone House Hotel in the tiny fishing village of Roundstone overlooks the spectacular scenery of Bertaghboy bay with a backdrop of the mountains beyond. From this, the oldest and most historic hotel in Roundstone, we will have fabulous views of the sea. The hotel’s restaurant; Vaughns, is well known for its extensive seafood menu and is considered by some to be the best food in Connemara! Watch the world go by with more casual meals outside on the panoramic veranda. A cozy bar completes the scene at the Roundstone House. Here we can try the most popular meal in Roundstone: Roundstone mussels and a Guinness! The Bunratty Courtyard Hotel will be our home for our last night in Ireland. It is a beautifully decorated 4-star guesthouse featuring all the comforts of home. It is a short pleasant walk to our evenings’ Medieval entertainment, the world famous Durty Nelly’s Pub, the Rathy River and….more shopping! Our evening in the town of Bunratty, our hotel, and the Bunratty Castle are a memorable way to end our Irish Landscape Workshop. From here, we have a 15-minute drive back to Shannon and our departing flights.


ITINERARY: June 17thth – June 27th June 17th Monday Arrive Rome by 12:00. 12:30 bus transfer to Todi. Arrive Todi approx. 3pm. Check in and light lunch. Piazza orientation and afternoon free to explore Todi. 7:30pm welcome dinner at Annunziata. June 18th Tuesday 8:00am breakfast. 9:30-12:30, 2:00-4:00pm: Workshops: Introduction to Landscape; Composition, Lunch 1-2:00pm. 5-7:30 pm studio or free time. 7:30 pm dinner. Slide lecture 8:30. June 19th Wednesday 8:00am Breakfast, 9:00am van departure. 9:00 -12:30 Workshop: Value, form and gesture: the Convent of Montesanto. Lunch 1:00. Afternoon Lecture in studio 2:30: Color in Nature. Dinner 7:30. Evening passegiato & gelato! June 20th Thursday 8:00am breakfast, 9am transfer into field for all-day Workshop. 9:00 -4:00: Color in the Field at the Enzo Farm Picnic lunch at the farm (included). Late afternoon free; Critique 6:00. 7:30pm dinner. June 21st Friday Breakfast & early departure for field-trip to Orvieto. Lunch in Orvieto*, return to Todi for dinner at Annunziata 7:30. June 22th Saturday 8:00am breakfast. . Early morning open air market in Todi, 9:00 – 10:00. Free time for final sketching in town; 4:00 final Critique at Annunziata. Last night in Todi; pack for transfer. June 23rd Sunday Breakfast and checkout. 11:00am bus transfer to Casperia. 12:30 arrive Casperia. Check in and group picnic lunch at la Torretta. 2:00 Workshop: Perspective in the Piazza; and work individually in field. 5:00 meet in studio for group critique. 8:00 Dinner out on the town at The Friends Café*.


June 24th Monday Breakfast 8:30 -10:00, 10:00 – 1:00 pm Workshop: Travel Sketching in Casperia. 1:00 picnic lunch at la Torretta. 4:30 pm: Optional cooking class, with 8:00 dinner to follow. Please note: class and dinner are NOT included in workshop fee but are additional and must be prepaid. June 25th Tuesday Breakfast 8:00am –10:00am. 10:00 – 1:00 Individual work in field or studio. Final group critique in studio. Overview of Field trip to Tivoli. 8:00pm dinner out in town*, al fresco Pizzeria L’Asprese. June 26th Wednesday Breakfast 8:00am –10:00am. All day field trip to Tivoli. Lunch in Tivoli* 4:30pm return to Casperia. 8:00 farewell dinner at la Torretta. Pack for departure. June 27th Thursday Light breakfast and early morning departure for Rome. End of Workshop! Please note that both Todi and Casperia are located on very hilly

terrain. There are steep hills in both locations. Please judge your physical abilities accordingly!

Deposit and application are required. Enrollment is based on receipt of your deposit.

Please note than an asterisk symbol (*) denotes an activity or meal for which expenses are NOT included in your workshop fee.

Please note that transportation from Rome is to and from the airport, from which trains are available to Statzione Termini in Rome and other destinations in Italy.

Students who do not participate in the optional cooking class (70 euro) can pay a fee that includes DINNER ONLY (35 euro). Please prepay with tuition. Restaurant alternatives are available.

Please contact Nina at 847-748-8520 or email at [email protected] for more information.


Foyles Hotel in Clifden, the capital of Connemara, is one of the area’s longest established hotels. It is full of charm and history, while benefitting from a recent remodeling. Cozy fireplaces, a tea room, and a friendly Irish Pub typify the charm of Ireland. The hotel is centrally located in this picturesque village, placing us in the middle of the music capitol of Connemara. Our quiet rooms overlooking the back patio garden will insure us a peaceful and comfortable night’s rest. In the event of more aggressive Irish mist; we will be welcomed in the breakfast room with a view to the back patio to use as our studio. Foyles is home to the excellent Marconi Restaurant, a fine dining experience steeped in history. The restaurant celebrates Guglielmo Marconi, a pioneer of wireless telegraphy who masterminded the first transatlantic radiotelegraphic transmission fin 1907 from the Clifden Station to receptors across the pond. The restaurant also celebrates the first transatlantic biplane flight by Adcock & Brown. Locally sourced food focuses on both traditional Irish fine dining and seafood.

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LODGING The Leenane Hotel is located in the tiny village of Leenane, the “Gateway to Connemara” in County Galway. Overlook-ing Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord, the Hotel enjoys what is perhaps one of the most scenic locations in Ireland on the northern edge of Connemara. The hotel was originally established as a Coach Inn during the 1790’s, and has played host to Kings and mortals ever since! This stunningly situated hotel welcomes us with an open fire, cozy lounges, a seaside garden, and a friendly Irish Hotel Bar. Our rooms will provide us with views of the harbor and lush mountain scenery. The fine dining restaurant serves traditional Irish food with regional specialties such as fresh Killary Bay Salmon and Rack of Connemara Mountain Lamb. All the produce is locally grown and of the highest standards.



Quotes from Former Workshop Students: “It was one of the best experiences of my life!” - Barbara “The workshop truly exceeded my expectations. I felt I re-ally grew as an artist while I was there”. - Kirk “The trip was a visual, artistic and culinary delight! I feel I learned a lot and am busy creating paintings” - Kate I had a fabulous time in Umbria! You chose some great “off the beaten track” places to stay and we really enjoyed every experience. Umbria is a great inspiration for painting and I am already working from my sketches in the studio. - Carol This trip was a great learning experience for me in many ways. Thank you for everything that you have done! - Turkan


“The daily schedule provided a good structure as well as freedom to learn and explore on our own”. -Ann I was impressed and grateful for the seamless execution of all the many details. Not only that, but each place, event, accommodations and meal was a real pleasure. It is some-thing I will always remember. Thank you for organizing this trip! I had a wonderful time. Everything was great: the landscape, the instruction, the food, the accommoda-tions, the transportation, the group. And everything went so smoothly thanks to you! This trip was a great learning experience for me in many ways. Thank you for everything that you have done! - Lesley “Todi was a magical place!” - Leanne ‘“Nothing but praise for the workshop!’” - Cindy

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THE WORKSHOP Our lodgings by the sea place us in the middle of some of the most stunning landscapes in Ireland. To allow for inclement weather there is studio space provided in each of our 4 primary lodgings. Each day’s Workshop will be spent learning to recognize and capture the elements of strong landscape composition, and how to distill these crucial elements into your drawings and paintings. Studies will begin with black and white compositional exercises, and progress to tonal studies of basic landscape forms. Use of color will then be introduced, including an overview of color theory. Emphasis will be on composition, gesture, tech-nique, and complex color development. Workshop times vary in length from morning to full day explorations. Afternoons will find us meeting in the studio as a group to discuss and further explore our work, or attending a demon-stration of materials and techniques. In the late afternoon, students will be free to continue their studies, or to use this time to further explore their environment. There is a maximum of twelve students per workshop, ensuring each student focused and individual instruction and attention. Mediums demonstrated may include Pastels, Graphite, Oils, Gouache, and Travel Sketching; as the class requires.



IRISH LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP with NINA WEISS

CLIFDEN, ROUNDSTONE, LEENANE & BUNRATTY with day trips to the Aran Islands & Galway

June 29th - July 8th Nine Nights & Ten Days

Join us for our 2013 Irish Landscape Workshop and see the beauty of Ireland through artist’s eyes! The Irish Landscape Workshop with Nina Weiss takes students to the dramatic and timeless landscape of Irelands’ wild west coast. Designed for artists and art lovers at all artistic levels, this workshop allows students working in various mediums an intensive exploration of the rustic and rolling landscapes that meet the Atlantic Sea in the rustic Connemara region. Students will experience the natural beauty of the Irish Landscape while enjoying charming, comfortable and well-appointed hotels, gourmet dining, and the local flavor of food, crafts, and music. Our seaside accommodations allow for exploration of both land and seascapes. Working en plein air, students will learn to extract their visions from these inspirational landscapes through sketches, drawing, painting, and photographic reference.


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IRISH LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP with NINA WEISS

CLIFDEN, ROUNDSTONE, LEENANE & BUNRATTY with day trips to the Aran Islands & Galway

June 29th - July 8 Nine Nights & Ten Days

Join us for our 2013 Irish Landscape Workshop and see the beauty of Ireland through artist’s eyes! The Irish Landscape Workshop with Nina Weiss takes students to the dramatic and timeless landscape of Irelands’ wild west coast. Designed for artists and art lovers at all artistic levels, this workshop allows students working in various mediums an intensive exploration of the rustic and rolling landscapes that meet the Atlantic Sea in the rustic Connemara region. Students will experience the natural beauty of the Irish Landscape while enjoying charming, comfortable and well-appointed hotels, gourmet dining, and the local flavor of food, crafts, and music. Our seaside accommodations allow for exploration of both land and seascapes. Working en plein air, students will learn to extract their visions from these inspirational landscapes through sketches, drawing, painting, and photographic reference.



THE WORKSHOP Our lodgings by the sea place us in the middle of some of the most stunning landscapes in Ireland. To allow for inclement weather there is studio space provided in each of our 4 primary lodgings. Each day’s Workshop will be spent learning to recognize and capture the elements of strong landscape composition, and how to distill these crucial elements into your drawings and paintings. Studies will begin with black and white compositional exercises, and progress to tonal studies of basic landscape forms. Use of color will then be introduced, including an overview of color theory. Emphasis will be on composition, gesture, tech-nique, and complex color development. Workshop times vary in length from morning to full day explorations. Afternoons will find us meeting in the studio as a group to discuss and further explore our work, or attending a demon-stration of materials and techniques. In the late afternoon, students will be free to continue their studies, or to use this time to further explore their environment. There is a maximum of twelve students per workshop, ensuring each student focused and individual instruction and attention. Mediums demonstrated may include Pastels, Graphite, Oils, Gouache, and Travel Sketching; as the class requires.


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“The daily schedule provided a good structure as well as freedom to learn and explore on our own”. -Ann I was impressed and grateful for the seamless execution of all the many details. Not only that, but each place, event, accommodations and meal was a real pleasure. It is some-thing I will always remember. Thank you for organizing this trip! I had a wonderful time. Everything was great: the landscape, the instruction, the food, the accommoda-tions, the transportation, the group. And everything went so smoothly thanks to you! This trip was a great learning experience for me in many ways. Thank you for everything that you have done! - Lesley “Todi was a magical place!” - Leanne ‘“Nothing but praise for the workshop!’” - Cindy


LODGING The Leenane Hotel is located in the tiny village of Leenane, the “Gateway to Connemara” in County Galway. Overlook-ing Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord, the Hotel enjoys what is perhaps one of the most scenic locations in Ireland on the northern edge of Connemara. The hotel was originally established as a Coach Inn during the 1790’s, and has played host to Kings and mortals ever since! This stunningly situated hotel welcomes us with an open fire, cozy lounges, a seaside garden, and a friendly Irish Hotel Bar. Our rooms will provide us with views of the harbor and lush mountain scenery. The fine dining restaurant serves traditional Irish food with regional specialties such as fresh Killary Bay Salmon and Rack of Connemara Mountain Lamb. All the produce is locally grown and of the highest standards.



Quotes from Former Workshop Students: “It was one of the best experiences of my life!” - Barbara “The workshop truly exceeded my expectations. I felt I re-ally grew as an artist while I was there”. - Kirk “The trip was a visual, artistic and culinary delight! I feel I learned a lot and am busy creating paintings” - Kate I had a fabulous time in Umbria! You chose some great “off the beaten track” places to stay and we really enjoyed every experience. Umbria is a great inspiration for painting and I am already working from my sketches in the studio. - Carol This trip was a great learning experience for me in many ways. Thank you for everything that you have done! - Turkan

June 24th Monday Breakfast 8:30 -10:00, 10:00 – 1:00 pm Workshop: Travel Sketching in Casperia. 1:00 picnic lunch at la Torretta. 4:30 pm: Optional cooking class, with 8:00 dinner to follow. Please note: class and dinner are NOT included in workshop fee but are additional and must be prepaid. June 25th Tuesday Breakfast 8:00am –10:00am. 10:00 – 1:00 Individual work in field or studio. Final group critique in studio. Overview of Field trip to Tivoli. 8:00pm dinner out in town*, al fresco Pizzeria L’Asprese. June 26th Wednesday Breakfast 8:00am –10:00am. All day field trip to Tivoli. Lunch in Tivoli* 4:30pm return to Casperia. 8:00 farewell dinner at la Torretta. Pack for departure. June 27th Thursday Light breakfast and early morning departure for Rome. End of Workshop! Please note that both Todi and Casperia are located on very hilly

terrain. There are steep hills in both locations. Please judge your physical abilities accordingly!

Deposit and application are required. Enrollment is based on receipt of your deposit.

Please note than an asterisk symbol (*) denotes an activity or meal for which expenses are NOT included in your workshop fee.

Please note that transportation from Rome is to and from the airport, from which trains are available to Statzione Termini in Rome and other destinations in Italy.

Students who do not participate in the optional cooking class (70 euro) can pay a fee that includes DINNER ONLY (35 euro). Please prepay with tuition. Restaurant alternatives are available.

Please contact Nina at 847-748-8520 or email at [email protected] for more information.


Foyles Hotel in Clifden, the capital of Connemara, is one of the area’s longest established hotels. It is full of charm and history, while benefitting from a recent remodeling. Cozy fireplaces, a tea room, and a friendly Irish Pub typify the charm of Ireland. The hotel is centrally located in this picturesque village, placing us in the middle of the music capitol of Connemara. Our quiet rooms overlooking the back patio garden will insure us a peaceful and comfortable night’s rest. In the event of more aggressive Irish mist; we will be welcomed in the breakfast room with a view to the back patio to use as our studio. Foyles is home to the excellent Marconi Restaurant, a fine dining experience steeped in history. The restaurant celebrates Guglielmo Marconi, a pioneer of wireless telegraphy who masterminded the first transatlantic radiotelegraphic transmission fin 1907 from the Clifden Station to receptors across the pond. The restaurant also celebrates the first transatlantic biplane flight by Adcock & Brown. Locally sourced food focuses on both traditional Irish fine dining and seafood.


The Roundstone House Hotel in the tiny fishing village of Roundstone overlooks the spectacular scenery of Bertaghboy bay with a backdrop of the mountains beyond. From this, the oldest and most historic hotel in Roundstone, we will have fabulous views of the sea. The hotel’s restaurant; Vaughns, is well known for its extensive seafood menu and is considered by some to be the best food in Connemara! Watch the world go by with more casual meals outside on the panoramic veranda. A cozy bar completes the scene at the Roundstone House. Here we can try the most popular meal in Roundstone: Roundstone mussels and a Guinness! The Bunratty Courtyard Hotel will be our home for our last night in Ireland. It is a beautifully decorated 4-star guesthouse featuring all the comforts of home. It is a short pleasant walk to our evenings’ Medieval entertainment, the world famous Durty Nelly’s Pub, the Rathy River and….more shopping! Our evening in the town of Bunratty, our hotel, and the Bunratty Castle are a memorable way to end our Irish Landscape Workshop. From here, we have a 15-minute drive back to Shannon and our departing flights.


ITINERARY: June 17thth – June 27th June 17th Monday Arrive Rome by 12:00. 12:30 bus transfer to Todi. Arrive Todi approx. 3pm. Check in and light lunch. Piazza orientation and afternoon free to explore Todi. 7:30pm welcome dinner at Annunziata. June 18th Tuesday 8:00am breakfast. 9:30-12:30, 2:00-4:00pm: Workshops: Introduction to Landscape; Composition, Lunch 1-2:00pm. 5-7:30 pm studio or free time. 7:30 pm dinner. Slide lecture 8:30. June 19th Wednesday 8:00am Breakfast, 9:00am van departure. 9:00 -12:30 Workshop: Value, form and gesture: the Convent of Montesanto. Lunch 1:00. Afternoon Lecture in studio 2:30: Color in Nature. Dinner 7:30. Evening passegiato & gelato! June 20th Thursday 8:00am breakfast, 9am transfer into field for all-day Workshop. 9:00 -4:00: Color in the Field at the Enzo Farm Picnic lunch at the farm (included). Late afternoon free; Critique 6:00. 7:30pm dinner. June 21st Friday Breakfast & early departure for field-trip to Orvieto. Lunch in Orvieto*, return to Todi for dinner at Annunziata 7:30. June 22th Saturday 8:00am breakfast. . Early morning open air market in Todi, 9:00 – 10:00. Free time for final sketching in town; 4:00 final Critique at Annunziata. Last night in Todi; pack for transfer. June 23rd Sunday Breakfast and checkout. 11:00am bus transfer to Casperia. 12:30 arrive Casperia. Check in and group picnic lunch at la Torretta. 2:00 Workshop: Perspective in the Piazza; and work individually in field. 5:00 meet in studio for group critique. 8:00 Dinner out on the town at The Friends Café*.



FEES AND ADMISSIONS: 2012 Italian Landscape Workshop with Nina Weiss: Todi/Casperia June 25th – July 5 10 nights & 11 days $2,695 covers lodging, instruction, transportation, all breakfasts, 6 dinners and 8 lunches from June 25th – July 5th. Also included in the program fee is the following: Tuesday June 26th – Saturday June 30th: Daily Work-

shop and Critique with Nina Weiss (except where otherwise noted.) Times vary.

Studio space Field trips from Todi and Casperia. Preparatory lectures

and support materials. Support van for supplies and transport into the field in

Todi. 6 nights at Monastero SS. Annunziata, 4 nights at La

Torretta based on double occupancy. Surcharge for single rooms when available, based on enrollment.

Group pick-up and return to Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) airport in Rome

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverages except where noted. *

Orientation packet. *Airfare, entrance fees to museums, tips, personal transpor-tation and expenses, and lunches and dinners where notated by * are not included in the Workshop fee.


FOOD Irish food has improved vastly since I first visited 30 years ago! The scones are still the best in the world, and the hearty “full Irish breakfast” needs to be seen to be believed: sausage, bacon, eggs, tomato, toast….and more. For a lighter version of breakfast, hearty Irish oatmeal is a favorite of mine. Buffet breakfast choices also usually include a selection of cereals, meats, cheeses and fruit and juices. We will dine in our hotels on gourmet locally produced food, prepared with the freshest and finest of ingredients, including many varieties of fresh seafood. Dinner might include a Seafood Chowder, Baked Salmon, and warm goat cheese on toast. A hearty seasonal plate of vegetables is always available “family style”, including the freshest potatoes and carrots. Lunches will be picnic-style including locally produced meats and Irish Farmhouse cheeses. For our meals out in Clifden, Roundstone and Galway’s pubs we can sample the typical (and wonderful!) Irish staples of Bangers & Mash, Irish Stew, and Fish & Chips. Our farewell dinner is a Medieval Banquet served on authentic crockery at the Bunratty Castle. Highlights of the meal include homemade mead wine, Irish stew, and traditional Irish soda bread, and authentic medieval harp and lute music.


I want to thank you for a fabulous workshop. Can't say what I liked the most! Not only are you a great teacher, but you were very patient with me as a beginner. I am also convinced I will never have better seafood chowder! - Ora

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ORVIETO Orvieto is a charming medieval city situ-ated high above the plains on a dramatic outcropping of “tuffa” (volcanic rock). The cliff is honeycombed with defensive caves and passageways. Tours of this underground city are recommended! Orvieto is the site of rich Etruscan history and archeological finds which are housed in the amazing Archeolog-ical Museum. Orvietos’ Duomo is one of the most striking in Italy, including the Chapel of St. Brozio, featuring Signorellis’ Apocolypse. The world famous “Orvieto Classico” is produced here! Sample a cup after taking a break from exploring the many shops of Orvieto featuring locally crafted goods. TIVOLI A short drive from Casperia in the Lazio region is the fa-mous hill town of Tivoli. This charming town was once a favored resort of the ancient Romans, who left behind their sacred temples, still visible today. The town’s most famous sight is the Villa d’Este, a sumptuous country residence created in the 16th century. Its’ spectacular terraced gardens and moss-hung fountains will be our artistic inspiration for a day a field of sketching. The villa has a bookstore, a cafete-ria, and restaurant, all with spectacular views! The romantic grounds of the Villa Gregoriana can also be visited, includ-ing a hike down a lush ravine to view its’ famous waterfall. Take some time to stroll Tivoli’s main pedestrian shopping street through the center of town; stop for cappuccino; and explore the many great shopping opportunities.


ATTRACTIONS The main attraction in Ireland is its astounding natural beauty. The wild seas, abundant, lush green pastureland, rocky islands, thatched cottages; wildflowers, endless stone fences and mysterious raised bogs create a landscape unlike any other. Each of our locations provides us with unique views of these beautiful landscapes. Our bus transports through Connemara guide us through the wild, rugged and beautiful landscapes of this region, giving us glimpses of untouched Irish countryside.

CLIFDEN A stunning example of this breathtaking landscape can be seen along the Sky Roads’ ten- mile loop outside the town of Clifden. There, we can freely explore on foot or by bicycle the picturesque ruins of the Clifden Castle. Clifden Castle was built by John D'Arcy (1785-1839, founder of Clifden) in a Gothic Revival style in the early 19th century. The castle was abandoned during the great famine of the 1840s. Clifden is surrounded by the majestic Twelve Bens mountain range and the boulder-strewn estuary of the River Owenglin. Its two main streets are full of lively shops featuring the best of Ireland’s local wares, pubs, and foodstuffs. Many of Ireland’s leading musicians pass through Clifden; and the pubs are full of music at night. This is the place to hear some amazing traditional Irish folk music and mingle with the crowds!



ATTRACTIONS TODI Explore Todi’s history and architecture: Etruscan-Roman walls surround the city, and no less than three 13th century palazzos converge in the central Piazza del Popolo. There are six historically significant churches to explore, as well as the Museo Civico Pinacoteca, and the 13th century Duomo. The town is small enough to be familiar and peaceful, but big enough to offer an enticing variety of shops featuring the locally produced linen and ceramics. Many other shops offer the finest in Italian leather goods, linens, specialty foods, jewelry, and clothing. At night, join the locals on a tradition-al passeggiata, and seek out the town’s best gelato. There’s always something happening in the Piazza del Popolo! Shopping, sightseeing, and excursions into the countryside are sure to enhance your experience of life in and around Todi.

CASPERIA Casperia offers complete tranquility in a traffic free village of intimate winding cobblestone streets. Less than an hour from Rome, Casperia allows you to immerse yourself in an untouched medieval village, practically unchanged by the passing of time. Take a break from your work and explore the village, meet the locals; and relax in the sun of an out-door café. After dinner concerts in the Piazza invite you to linger, sip a drink, and enjoy the night air. Join the locals to experience the nightly beauty of sunset from the main piazza overlooking the Sabine hills and valleys. Olive oil from Casperia is said to be some of the most flavorful in Italy.



LEENANE Leenane (Irish An Líonán - the filling pool), is situated beside Ireland's only fjord, Killary Harbour, on the northern edge of Connemara. Be prepared to hold your breath in awe as we approach Leenane…..the views are spectacular from all directions! This pretty, old world village lies nestled between the Mwelrea, Devil's Mother and Maamturk Mountains and faces onto Killary Harbour. Mingle with the local fisherman and sheep farmers in An Carraig, Gaynors or Hamiltons Bars and you will get a real flavor of a by-gone era. Easy hiking is found along the Western Way trail, which takes us up along the sides of the Harbor and affords stunning views. For a historical and informative interpretation of the local culture and tradition take a stroll up the road to the Leenane Cultural Centre where history and culture is uniquely presented, including the history and traditions of the local wool industry. Warming teas are available.

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FOOD While in Todi, the program fee includes three delicious Umbrian meals each day, excluding trip days, or where noted.* Students are invited to dine out one evening in one of the finest restaurants in Umbria to experience the local cuisine.* Meals are simple and wholesome, with fresh produce from nearby farms prepared with care by the school’s local cooks. A typical meal includes pasta, a meat dish, vegetables, salad, fresh bread, local wine, mineral water, fruit and coffee. Breakfast is continen-tal style including juices and plenty of coffee! In Casperia, our hostess at La Torretta offers us a wonderful and relaxed breakfast every morning including fruit, pastries, yoghurt and…..coffee! Picnic lunches will be served in the second-floor loft-kitchen of La Torretta, including fresh local fruits, vino, pane, formaggio, pomodori, olivi, and proccuitto. We will sample the local cuisine at dinner in the intimate al-fresco pizzeria and trattoria of Casperia. An optional exciting evening cooking class is available at Gusto Borgo, a local cooking school, for an additional fee.* Students will prepare and consume a typical regional Italian meal guided by a professional Chef; and then relax in a beautiful dining room for their four-course meal! Learn how to cook homemade pasta ……in Italy! Included in the Workshop fee is a home-cooked farewell dinner; a wonderful ending to our journey.


“I had better food in Todi than I had in Venice and Florence!” -Cynthia


GALWAY The city center of Galway lies on the banks of the River Corrib. The streets surrounding the river are narrow and winding, reflecting the medieval heart of this once walled city. Colorfully carved signs announce pubs and shops; rows of window boxes line the streets. Antique and knitwear shops abound, and bargains can also be found in other locally made goods such as linens and ceramics. A visit to the Galway City Center Museum will enrich your experience with an in depth look at the history of this important city. For lunch, you can sample hearty Irish fare in a sidewalk café or restaurant, or relax over an afternoon tea. Relax and watch the swans on the wharf and bridges surrounding the famous Galway Bay.

ARAN ISLANDS The Aran Islands slumber 30 miles off Irelands’ coast in the Atlantic Ocean. Protected for centuries by their isolation, the islands are still steeped in traditional Irish culture. The Aran Islands carry the Irish names of Inishmore (the big island), Inishmaan (the middle island) and Inisheer (the eastern island). The smallest of the islands is Inisheer, no bigger than 2 by 1 square miles. It is rich in Gaelic culture, heritage, andbreathtaking scenery. We will see ancient ruins (including a sunken church and a crumbling hilltop castle) from prehistoric and early Christian times, sheep, donkeys, ponies, thatched cottages with wild flowers growing around them – and beautiful coastal views. After our half hour ferry ride we reach Inisheer and its network of narrow stone walled lanes. Look for the traditional Irish fishing boat, (Currach), wander the lanes, explore ruins, relax on the beach; and find an authentic Aran Island sweater knit by a local to take home. There are several pubs and tea rooms on the island; a gift store selling traditional Irish goods; and a small grocery store.


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LODGING In the Medieval town of Todi, students are housed in working 13th century Monastery only a short walk from Todi’s main square. Stunning outward views of the Umbrian landscape can be seen, as well as peaceful interior views of a spectacular garden and two courtyards. Antiques and original frescoes lend this quiet, spacious monastery a unique historical flavor. The rooms are simple and comfortable. Lodging is based on double occupancy. In Casperia, we will enjoy the comfortable architecturally enhanced and restored 15th century palazetto of la Torretta, a Bed and Breakfast lodging. Each room has a breathtaking view of the town’s terra cotta rooftops and cobbled streets, overlooking the beautiful Sabine Hills. An intimate outdoor terrace invites you to relax and soak up the sun. In this peaceful village, students will experience a relaxed daily rhythm. All rooms in both locations have en suite accommodations.



BUNRATTY CASTLE Bunratty Castle appeared in its present structure around 1425. It is an extensively restored authentic Medieval castle set in an Irish Folk Park on the banks of the Rathy River in the small town of Bunratty. We will visit the castle in the evening for the world renowned Bunratty Medieval Banquet. Our evening begins with a short walk through the park to the tune of a kilted piper. Costumed Ladies in Waiting serve mead wine in the Upper Great Hall, accompanied by Irish Harp music and vocals. In the Banquet Hall, we are seated at long oak tables surrounded by authentic tapestries and glowing candlelight. After a hearty authentic four course Medieval banquet, a concert of harp, fiddle, and choral Irish and Medieval music is presented.


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“Thank you for all the hard work you do to make the workshop so interesting, challenging and rewarding.” - Jenny

THE WORKSHOP Every morning, students will be transported into the beautiful landscape surrounding Todi. We will spend this time in the field learning to recognize and capture elements of the landscape, and how to distill these crucial elements into drawings. Studies will begin with black and white compositional exercises, and progress to tonal studies of basic landscape forms. Use of color will then be introduced, including an overview of color theory. Emphasis will be on composition, gesture, technique, and complex color development. In the early afternoon, we will meet in the studio as a group to discuss and further explore our paintings, drawings and sketches. One very special day will be spent high on a hill at the farm of a local Umbrian family overlooking the Tiber River and their crops of sunflower fields. A workshop will be devoted to study within Todi of its’ unique architecture and perspectives. In the late afternoon, students will be free to continue their studies, or use this time to further explore their environment. There is a maximum of twelve students per workshop, ensuring each student focused and individual instruction and attention.



FEES AND ADMISSIONS: Irish Landscape Work-shop with Nina Weiss: June 29th – July 8th 9 nights, 10 days. $2,695 covers lodging, transportation, instruction, and meals (except where stated) from June 29th to July 8th. Also in-cluded in the program fee is the following: June 30th - July 6th – Daily Workshop instruction and

Critique with Nina Weiss (except where otherwise not-ed.) Times vary.

Indoor Studio space Full day field trip to the Aran Islands, via bus & ferry

(transportation included) Afternoon field trip to Galway. 9 nights lodging: 2 nights Leenane Hotel, 3 nights

Foyles’ Hotel, 3 nights Roundstone House Hotel, one night Bunratty Courtyard. Surcharge for single rooms when available, based on enrollment.

Group pick-up and return to Shannon Airport, Ireland. All transportation to listed destinations All Breakfasts, six picnic lunches, four dinners, welcome

teas, and beverages except where noted. Farewell banquet dinner and entertainment at Bunratty

Castle Pre-trip informational packet. Group transport return to Shannon Airport. Airfare, entrance fees to attractions, tips; meals where

noted, elective transportation and personal purchases are not included in the Workshop fee.

ITINERARY June 29th - July 8th Breakfast is from 7-9am daily; Lunch 12:00; Dinner 7:00 Tour starts 9am daily. Return to Lumbarda between 4-5pm daily June 29th - Saturday Arrive Ireland by 12:00 noon for group transport from Shannon Airport to Leenane. Two-hour scenic drive to Connemara! Welcome tea and lunch at Leenane Hotel. Welcome Dinner included. Check-in, walk into town, explore and Relax! June 30th - Sunday Leenane - Leenane Hotel. Breakfast, picnic lunch included. 10:00 -1:00; 2:30 – 5:30 Workshop: Sketching the Irish Landscape: Land and Sea, afternoon easy hike on the Western Way. Dinner in Leenane at the Blackberry Café. * July 1st - Monday Breakfast Leenane Hotel. Transfer to Clifden, Foyles’ Hotel. Picnic lunch, and full dinner at the Marconi Restaurant included. 1:00 - 5:00 afternoon Workshop: Travel Sketching in Clifden: Creating Value on the Owenglin River. Late afternoon free to explore and shop in Clifden. After dinner Irish music at the pub scene in Clifden. July 2nd - Tuesday Clifden – Foyles’ Hotel. Breakfast, picnic lunch included. 10: 00 – 4:00 Workshop: Introduction to Color in the Landscape: Color on the Sky Road . *Dinner out in Clifden, local music. July 3rd - Wednesday Clifden – Foyles’ Hotel.. Breakfast, picnic lunch. 10:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Color in the Irish Landscape at the Clifden Castle on the Sky Road. Local music in town after *dinner. July 4th - Thursday Clifden – Foyles’ Hotel. Breakfast. Transfer to Roundstone, Round-stone House Hotel. Picnic lunch and full dinner included. 1:00 – 5:00 afternoon Workshop: Painting Roundstone Views. Late afternoon free to continue work, or relax and explore.


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ITALIAN LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP with NINA WEISS

at THE MONASTERO SS. ANNUNZIATA TODI and LA TORRETTA, CASPERIA

June 17th – 26th with field trips to Orvieto & Tivoli

The Italian Landscape Workshop with Nina Weiss is a wonderful opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the study of the classically beautiful Italian landscape. Designed for artists and art lovers at all artistic levels, this workshop allows students working in various mediums an intensive exploration of the romantic Italian landscape surrounding the medieval hilltop towns of Todi and Casperia. Located in Umbria, in the province of Perugia, Todi is a sophisticated town of gothic palazzi, narrow winding streets, and a magnificent central piazza. Vineyards, olive groves and sunflower beds surround the town. Casperia, an hour south of Todi in the Lazio province, offers us the striking mountainous landscape of the Sabine Hills. Working plein-aire, students will learn to extract their visions from these rich landscapes through sketches, drawing, painting, and photographic reference. Students enjoy the comfort and ease of hospitable lodgings, the instruction of a knowledgeable and passionate teacher, and the inspiration of the verdant Italian countryside.



July 5th - Friday Roundstone - Breakfast Roundstone House Hotel. Picnic lunch included. 10:00 – 4:00 all day Workshop: Putting it Together: Fields and Sea of Roundstone. *Dinner out in Roundstone. July 6th - Saturday Roundstone - Breakfast Roundstone House Hotel. Morning bus transfer to Ferry for field trip to Aran Islands; *lunch on Inishere. *Dinner out in Roundstone. July 7th - Sunday Breakfast Roundstone House Hotel. Early morning bus transfer to Galway. *Lunch, shopping and sightseeing in Galway. 3:00 transfer to Bunratty, check in Bunratty Courtyard. 8:45 farewell Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle, and last night at the Bunratty courtyard. Dinner included. July 8th - Monday Early light breakfast at the Bunratty Courtyard and group transfer to Shannon Airport. End of Workshop! *Denotes meal not included in Workshop Fee.


Quotes from Former Workshop Students: “I wanted to thank you for your help with my painting; I must tell you that I have never had a teacher that has been as helpful as you are. I have taken a few classes …..but I have never encountered a true teacher, that is a gift. Thank you.” - Christiane “It was great, I loved it all! Thanks for all your hard work, your unfailing good spirit and constructive criticism.” - Merle “The daily schedule provided a good structure as well as freedom to learn and explore on our own”. -Ann “It was a lovely 9 days thanks to you and your careful and thoughtful planning, and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed myself for the second time in your care!! The over-all experience was a wonderful one, and I will take away excellent instruction on making art and warm memories and images.” -Susan Really enjoyed the trip! Great opportunity to learn, do art, and enjoy the country and culture” - Suzy B “Thanks so much for the workshop. Everything went over great... you should definitely be commended for the organi-zation of the trip...it was great!” - Jeffrey

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NINA WEISS Nina Weiss is a Chicago-based nationally recognized landscape artist who has been drawing and painting the landscape for over thirty years. Her work is represented in many corporate and private collections including McDonalds, Aetna Insurance, Deloitte Touche, and United Airlines, and is represented in galleries throughout the Midwest. She has more than twenty years of teaching experience at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, Chicago, and the Evanston Art Center, Evanston. She lectures, judges and juries art shows, and conducts workshops throughout the United States. Her work can be seen in two Hollywood films and an instructional DVD for Prismacolor Pencils. Nina has traveled abroad extensively to study and document foreign landscapes. 2013 is her twelfth year leading the European Landscape Workshops. Her work can be seen at www.ninaweiss.com.



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2013

WITH NINA WEISS / ART ENDEAVORS

ITALY TODI & CASPERIA With day trips to Orvieto & Tivoli

IRELAND CLIFDEN, ROUNDSTONE, LEENANE &

BUNRATTY With day trips to the Aran Islands & Galway

EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE Painting & Drawing WORKSHOPS

European Landscape Painting & Drawing Workshop with Nina Weiss

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