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Cortona "Island in the Sky"

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Adventures in Creatingwithout Fear�
A personal renaissance inmixed media art and collage

with Kelly Angard
Cortona, Italy April 25-May 2, 2009

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It�s no wonder that Tuscany has been the setting of so many feature films�it is simply an artists� dream come true and the perfect environment for any kind of creative journey! Whether you�re experiencing it�s enchanting and inspiring sculpted countryside, or it�s charming towns and piazzas full of art and history, your Tuscan adventure is sure to be unforgettable and inspiring!

I invite you to join me and travel back in time to the ancient city of Cortona where you�ll�
�enjoy the discovery of new-found friends,
�experience the delicious foods and flavors of Italy
�relax amongst the beauty of the Tuscan countryside
�appreciate the beauty of Italy�s art and culture
�learn and create in a warm, friendly and inspiring environment!
During our week together, your days will include lots of instructional, hands-on time to create, as well as plenty of free time to explore and enjoy Cortona and the Tuscan countryside.

The Creating Without Fear� workshop consists of a fusion of creative exercises and techniques which will allow you to:
- tap into your own personal and creative genius
- learn to push aside self-imposed creative boundaries
- listen to your own creative voice;
translate thought and emotion into art
- bring innovative ideas to the forefront without fear
- focus on enjoying �the art of creating art�
- become adept at creative problem solving
- see the extraordinary in the ordinary
- encourage and cultivate creative growth and exploration
Embracing these principles will not only help you discover or refine your artistic style, they will also increase personal productivity and performance in your daily life!

Three-Star Hotel Oasi Plan...
All-inclusive w/private rppm/bath &
Group meal Plan...$2849.00 per person
$2749.00 per person double occupancy w/Group Meal Plan
Special Non-participant rates!

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since 2003

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About Cortona...

Cortona is one of the true jewels of the Tuscan �hill towns.� Cortona, which is often called the �City of Art,� has its origin as an Etruscan city that pre-dates Roman times with sections of its walls dating back some 2500 years. As is typical of Tuscan hill-towns, Cortona is a walled city that, for purposes of defense, was built atop a prominent geographical point. The stone buildings and streets not only have the romance, style, and charm that are particular to Tuscany, but also speak of the lives and times Cortona has witnessed. An encounter with Cortona is an encounter with music & art, with history and with spirituality. Getting to know this timeless city is a real rediscovery of our past. Cortona offers testimony to its history as well as an enchanting view of the landscape enclosed by Lake Trasimeno and the Apennine mountains.

All-inclusive enrollment options include:
Instruction in the classroom and on location
Escorted group travel from Rome
to Cortona April 25, 2009****
Seven nights three-star accommodations in historic Cortona**
Local museums and events
All meals*** (Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Daily wine tasting opportunities
Day trip to Florence
A farewell wine tasting dinner

**Included with "Hotel" plans only, see details
***Included with "Group Meal Plans" only, see details
*All-inclusive plans are Hotel plans A, C, E, G and Hostel plans I & K only.
Air travel is the responsibility of each participant. Florence (FLR) and Rome (FCO) the suggested arrival and departure airports in Italy.
****Escorted Group Travel departs Rome's Fiumicino airport by train at 11:30am and then departs Rome's Termini Station by train at 1:14pm only.
Early morning arrival in Rome on April 25, 2009 or at least one day earlier.

Departure from Cortona is the responsibility of each participant.
Air travel is the responsibility of each participant. Florence (FLR) and Rome (FCO) the suggested arrival and departure airports in Italy.

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Kelly Angard

About this workshop...

Saturday
Welcome to Cortona�wine tasting, introductions & dinner

Sunday
Today we embark on an artistic adventure�In the morning, I�ll introduce my Creating Without Fear� approach to mixed media art and collage which includes a variety of productive techniques which will help you generate new ideas, encourage intuition and invite inspiration. We�ll create a personal creative manifesto in our journals before stepping outside to explore the beautiful colors and nature of our Tuscan environment.

After lunch, we�ll prime our art journals for a week�s worth of learning, creatingand memorabilia. You�ll be introduced to the amazing versatility of watercolor crayons and learn some quick and easy acrylic paint techniques which will result in a number of artistic and colorful backgrounds ready to be enhanced and embellished!

MondayToday we�ll focus on exploring your own creative style through visual interpretation and photo art. In the morning, we�ll embark on a short photo safari of the local area, record observations and collect local memorabilia before returning to the workshop to learn a some easy and creative photo art techniques.

In the afternoon we�ll integrate some of this morning�s photo art with the fun and expressive world of mail art! We�ll create colorful and artistic over-sized postcards from photographs and ephemera, either to keep or send to loved ones. We�ll also craft collaged and decorative envelopes which can be mounted in our journals to hold memorabilia or even sent through the mail!

Tuesday
Today we visit the spectacular city of Florence�be prepared to be mesmerized by the amazing art, atmosphere and architecture of this historic city!!! Our exciting and adventurous day will include selected museums at the Pitti Palace, shopping, lunch and a visit to a local art store!

Wednesday
Today we�ll spend a relaxing day remembering and re-creating some of the many textures found amongst the Italian streets and piazzas. You�ll learn a number of mixed media texture and layering techniques which are sure to add a sense of mystery to your art.   After lunch we�ll get all girly and make ourselves a fabulously fun and one-of-a-kind charm bracelet! We�ll craft charms from collaged ephemera, memorabilia and photos, as well as cool antique trinkets and doo-dads I�ve collected over the years.

Thursday
We�ll spend today exploring the beautiful and historic city of Siena. Set amongst breathtaking rolling hills and vineyards, Siena�s walled city and ancient towers will immediately transport you back in time to Medieval Tuscany! We�ll visit the Duomo, where you�ll marvel at the beauty of ancient frescos, sculptures, illustrated manuscripts/books and stained glass masterpieces. We�ll also make sure to stop inside an art glass studio and enjoy one of Siena�s beautiful public gardens where you can photograph and/or illustrate the plants of the Tuscan countryside or simply record the magic of the city in your journal.

Friday
This morning we�ll focus on a variety of creative and expressive ways to add text to your artwork. We�ll also add a few elegant and metallic finishing touches to your journal pages and learn how to recognize when a piece of art is finished! In the afternoon, we�ll create ATC�s (Artist Trading Cards) using a variety of techniques you�ve learned over the past week. We�ll make cards to keep for ourselves and trade with each other as a creative and sentimental keepsake of our artistic journey together! The day will conclude with a farewell wine tasting and dinner�

Saturday
Check-out & Departure

Itinerary

Saturday: Arrival in Cortona

-Arrival and Check-in in Cortona at assigned three-star hotel

-7:30p Welcome to Cortona wine and chocolate tasting at La Saletta.

-8:30p Dinner in Cortona at La Loccanda del Loggetta

(All restaruants to be announced)

Sunday: Cortona

-9:00a-11:00a Morning Demonstration

-11:00a-1:00p Morning Workshop

-1:00p Lunch Anticca Tratorria

-3:00-7:00p Afternoon Workshop

-7:30p Wine tasting at Toninos Terrace

-8:00pDinner in Cortona at Flu Fluns

Monday: Cortona

-9:00-1:00p Morning Workshop

-1:00p Lunch Trattoria Etrusca

-3:00-5:00p Afternoon Workshop

-5:00p-7:00p Afternoon Demonstration

-7:30p Wine tasting Il Pozzo

-8:00p Dinner in Cortona at Trattoria Toscana

Tuesday: Florence

-Day trip to Florence with lunch provided

-Visit to selected Pitti Palace museums

-8:30p Wine tasting and dinner in Cortona at Hotel Oasi or TBA

Wednesday: Cortona

-9:00-1:00p Morning Workshop

-1:00p Lunch at TBA

-3:00-7:00p Afternoon Workshop

-7:30p Wine tasting at Margherita

-8:00p Dinner in Cortona

Thursday: Siena

-Day trip to Siena with demonstration, workshops & lunch included.

-8:30p-Wine Tasting La Saletta

-9:00p-Dinner in Cortona at Tempero

Friday: Cortona

-9:00-1:00p Morning Workshop

-1:00p Lunch in Cortona at La Locanda del Loggetta

-3:00-5:00p Afternoon Workshop

-8:30p Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner in Cortona

Saturday: Departure

- Morning breakfast session, optional

- Morning Check-out

- Open-air Market

- Departure from Cortona or we can help you plan an extended stay!

Note: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary.
All times are approximate.

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