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CAPTURING THE LIGHT AND LIFE OF TUSCANY
May 14th to 21st, 2011
Join Mark Kelvin Horton and Chris Groves for a week-long instructional workshop in Tuscany, Italy. The course will take place at the Tuscan Renaissance Center, once the monastery of San Fedele, dating back to 1203AD. The TRC is located in the Chianti region of Tuscany between the towns of Vagliagli and Radda-in-Chianti, about 12 km northeast of Siena and 45 km south of Florence.
Our group will be occupying the entire facility consisting of a 16th century chapel, a refectory, terrace, u-shaped piazza, organic garden, studios, classrooms and swimming pool. All guest rooms are elegantly furnished and have refrigerators, modern bathrooms and wi-fi internet access. For additional information about San Fedele including photos please see: www.tuscanrc.com.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Instruction will be daily and the course will cover the following:
· Painting outdoors in the beautiful Italian countryside and picturesque towns:
Field Study; Studio Painting; Various Techniques and Materials.
· Using photographic and field study reference to complete a studio painting.
· Understanding light and shadow; the importance of a focal point, values and edges; creating depth and atmosphere in your work.
· History of Painting in Italy.
· Building your Business as an Artist; Gallery Representation; Self-promotion; Pricing your Art.
· Preparing your work to show in a gallery setting.
· One-on-One Instruction and Critique.
Emphasis will be on helping students discover their own personal style and process in creating their work. Instructors will be working in oils, but all mediums, as well as all experience levels are welcome.
Aside from daily instruction, the program will also include:
· Transfers to and from the Florence airport and San Fedele (1.5 hours) on the first and last day of the program.
· Daily breakfasts and dinners (including wine) prepared by a private chef.
· Use of the gardens and pool.
· Excursion to Siena.
· Two half-day excursions to local hill towns.
· Organized wine tour and tasting.
· And, at the conclusion of the workshop, each participant will have the opportunity to select a complimentary instructor's study.
All participants will be invited to show their artwork from Italy in an exhibition to be held in September 2011 at Horton Hayes Fine Art.
ROOMING, PRICING AND PAYMENT
Rooming can be either double or single and rooms may be occupied by two workshop participants rooming together or a participant along with a non-participating spouse, friend or partner. If desired we will arrange for you to room with another workshop participant also seeking a roommate, on an availability basis.
Prices are as follows:
Double occupancy by two workshop participants: $2590 per participant.
Workshop participant rooming with non-participant: $4275 total
Single occupancy: $3500 (limited availability)
Please note that the cost of the program does not include:
Airfare, lunches (participants will have the opportunity to sample the restaurants while in towns or obtain lunch at San Fedele) or transportation outside the scope of what is outlined above.
Payment:
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration for this workshop.
50% of the remaining balance is due by December 31, 2010.
The final balance is due by March 1st, 2011.
Payment can be made to Horton Hayes Fine Art by cash, check or credit card.
Please note that all payments are non-refundable.
Participants who register by or before October 15th, 2010 will receive a complimentary set of high quality professional materials for this workshop.
TRAVEL TO ITALY
Each participant should arrange to arrive at Florence airport on May 14th for pick-up and transfer to San Fedele. Participants can make their own flight arrangements or can contact travel agent, Sue Bergamini by telephone at (800) 274-2544 or by email at sue@travelxperts.com for assistance with flights and/or additional travel arrangements before or after the workshop.
We strongly recommend that each participant carry personal travel insurance to cover the cost of any unforeseen emergency, damage to or loss of baggage, cancellation or sickness. Travel insurance can be obtained independently or by contacting Sue Bergamini (see contact information above).
Come share the wonderful experience of painting in Italy. This workshop promises to be a rewarding as well as fun-filled learning experience sure to enhance your artistic skills. We hope you can join us!
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CHRIS GROVES ART CLASSES
Horton Hayes Fine Art is pleased to announce our Fall 2010 schedule of art instruction classes taught by Chris Groves. A classically trained painter, Groves has studied at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, the Colorado Academy of Art, the Loveland Art Academy, the Cottonwood Art Academy and the Denver Arts Student League. He has also enjoyed a private, two-year mentorship with artist Jay Moore, which he considers a turning point in his artistic career. (For additional biographical information about Chris Groves, please see his biography on our website.)
Classes meet once weekly for six weeks. Each class is 3 hours long with a limited enrollment of up to 8 students. Classes, dates and tuition for the next session are as follows.
STILL LIFE WORKSHOP
Cost: $450
Tuesday Evenings 6-9, September 28th through November 2nd
(1 Spot Left)
Class will begin with topics on materials, composition, set up, and lighting. We will also cover various techniques of drawing along with preliminary charcoal sketches, value and color studies, and fundamentals of color mixing in order to prepare for the final painting. Classes will consist of lectures, slide analysis, and individual critiques while the student paints his or her own still life arrangement. Class topics will also include:
1. BUSINESS: Building Your Business as an Artist; Gallery Representation; Contractual Agreements and Internet Marketing; Self Promotion and Pricing your Art
2. HISTORY OF STILL LIFE PAINTING: Researching Past and Current Artists; Museum Visits and Analysis; Building Your Research Library
3. ONE-ON-ON INSTRUCTION/CRITIQUE
LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP
Cost: $450
Wednesday Mornings 9:00-12:00, September 29th – November 3rd
(CLASS FULL)
The Landscape Program is designed for the artist seeking to improve their overall landscape painting skills and knowledge. Combining plein air sessions with studio analysis and classroom instruction, this program will give students the necessary abilities to continue on with their painting ambitions.
Program Topics Include:
1. PAINTING: Learning to Paint Outdoors; Field Study; Studio Painting; Various Techniques (layering, alla prima)
2. BUSINESS: Building your Business as an Artist; Gallery Representation; Contractual Agreements and Internet Marketing; Self-Promotion and Pricing Your Art
3. HISTORY OF LANDSCAPE PAINTING: Researching Past and Current Artists; Museum visits and analysis; Building Your Research Library
4. ONE-ON-ON INSTRUCTION/CRITIQUE
CAST DRAWING & PAINTING
Cost: $450
Monday Mornings, 9:00-12:00, September 27th – November 1st
(1 SPOT LEFT)
Cast Drawing & Painting classes teach students to work from classical sculptures, training the eye to perceive shapes, values, and proportion. Using the sight-size method, a plaster cast of a classical sculpture is reproduced in charcoal or oil. Exact measurements as well as matching exact shapes, values, and edges are emphasized. Instruction is given in the Atelier Studio tradition with the goal being a finished drawing or painting.
Classes will include:
Weekly Demos
One-on-One Instruction
Slide Show and Analysis of Casts and Drawing Techniques of the Old Masters
Materials Lecture
Types of Light Lecture
Open Studio Time
A Materials List for each class will be provided upon registration.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration. Payment may be by check, cash or credit card, but full payment or a credit card number must be provided 14 days prior to commencement of the class to hold your space. Your credit card will be charged with any tuition balance remaining if notification of cancellation is given less than 2 weeks prior to commencement of classes and such charge will be non-refundable, unless the class is filled prior to commencement of classes. This includes no-shows or withdrawals after classes have begun. Students will receive a full tuition refund in the event that Horton Hayes Fine Art cancels this class. Up to one make-up class can be scheduled in a subsequent class session or by attendance in another ongoing class.
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