A Digital Stretch in Santorini with Mary Ann Rolfe October 9-16, 2010 Santorini, Greece
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Experience the thrill and beauty of a wonderful part of Greece, and even more so, taking these memories you've created home with you! This workshop is for beginners to advanced artists.A workshop to stretch your thinking and learn alternative techniques to create exciting, innovative digital and mixed media art and embellishment.
During this workshop students will learn techniques to produce Digital Glass, Translucent Window Panels, Digital Tiles, Digital Jewelry & embellishments along with material choices, transfer techniques, printing tips for these techniques, generating ideas, a variety of professional assembling and finishing techniques, problem solving, workflow methods for overcoming blockages, mental and physical tips for stimulating and maintaining creativity. Exploring Digital candles, boxes, textiles and using the student’s digital camera files to generate images will be explored as time permits. The power of the computer will be demonstrated although this workshop is also suitable for students who don’t use the computer. It is more about what to do with images than creating the images. Alternative image sources will also be completely explored. There should be ample time for those who want additional instruction on using various software programs to achieve specific results. The power of the computer will be demonstrated although this workshop is also suitable for students who don’t use the computer. It is more about what to do with images than creating the images. Those students who want to bring a laptop can do so, but it isn’t necessary. The instructor will have her laptop.
Read more about this workshop below...
Picture Yourself...
among the sights and sounds of beautiful Santorini: Crystal blue water, vineyards, centuries-old buildings, narrow winding streets, bold color and vibrant sunlight.
Feel Yourself...
in the warm ambiance of Santorini, overlooking an ancient volcanic caldera, claimed site of the lost city of Atlantis, originally fortified by the Minoans, claimed by the Romans, touched by the Venicians, almost unchanged for centuries, one of Greece's jewels.
Experience...
the joy of learning and gaining digital skills and confidence with expert instruction and the camaraderie of a small group of learners.
Enjoy...
great Mediterranean food, delightful wines, new friends, breath-taking vistas, history and the hospitality of the people of Santorini.
Workshop is open to all levels. Accommodations are intended as follows:
*All-inclusive plans are Hotel plans only. **Hotel Nissos Thira or equivalent. Based on availability ***Included with "All-inclusive" plans only All guests are responsible for handling their own luggage/baggage... ...we suggest to pack light.
About "A Digital Stretch in Santorini"... Take advantage of today's technologies combined with totally new techniques developed by digital artist Mary Ann Rolfe to create exciting art forms and projects in a wide variety of media. We'll concentrate on what to do with your photos and graphics rather than on creating the graphics. Whether you are using your digital photos, scanned images, clipart or images from the wide variety available today, you will learn some exciting new techniques to utilize these images in a variety of art/craft disciplines. The techniques you will learn were developed over several years by Mary Ann as she experimented to find new ways to add interest and excitement to her own designs. She'll share these new techniques along with combinations from other craft disciplines applied to the digital print and mixed media world. We’ll explore Digital Glass, Translucent Window Panels, Embellishment Techniques, a variety of transfer techniques, Digital Tiles and more. See A Digital Stretch website at www.digitalstretch.com for more details on these methods.During these busy days you will learn many processes. Rather than focusing on completing projects , we’ll have the luxury of time for learning, testing, creating, practicing, exploring and producing. You will be provided with techniques, resources and inspiration so you will go home energized, motivated and confident to create your own projects. During one of our sessions we will review images and memorabilia from our visit to Santorini and design a step by step plan for you to use once you’ve returned home to create a project using the new skills you have learned. Overcoming roadblocks and reducing frustration are also skills you will learn. Although the examples shown utilize art created on the computer, this workshop is not just for digital artists. If you are computer savvy, you'll learn many new tricks and tips. If not, you can scan and/or photocopy your images. Images will be provided for you or you can bring your own. Traditional artists, scrappers, mixed media, collage, book artists and crafts persons of all types will learn a variety of stand alone, transfer and embellishment techniques to create exciting, PROFESSIONAL projects. All skill levels are welcome. If you have a laptop, you may want to bring it to try out image techniques that will be introduced. If you are not currently using the computer as an art tool, there will be a laptop available so that you can spend some time seeing what's involved in learning these skills and deciding whether or not that's a direction you'd like to pursue. There will be ample time for individual help.Your designs will become even more adventurous as you are inspired to learn more graphic and computer skills. If you have questions about what you will learn or if this workshop isappropriate for you please contact Mary Ann at mrolfe1@cox.net
Day 1
-session 1 Introduction to transfer techniques-produce a Digital Candle and/or box.
-session 1-Inspiration, Internet resources, integrating Tuscany experiences exercise, computer skills
-session 2-Embellishment techniques using Resin, wire, beads, etc. Intro to the computer as a creative tool. This will be tailored to the skills and knowledge and desire of the students.
Day 3
-session 1-Studio time to practice skills learned with emphasis on designing and creating a project and overcoming inevitable roadblocks to creating finished, professional projects. Individual help with computer graphic skills for those who desire it.
-session2-Digital Tiles skills-sample project.
Day 4
-session 1-Digital Glass skills-sample project.
-session 2-work on projects incorporating skills we've learned. I provide a large variety of raw materials.
Day 5
-session 1-Project planning using photos from trip, materials I provide. Plan projects for when they return home. How to accomplish those so they will have a guide and less frustration at home.
-session 2-Studio time for individual help, questions and to finish up projects started.
Although the examples shown utilize art created on the computer, this workshop is not just for digital artists. If you are computer savvy, you'll learn many new tricks and tips. If not,you can scan and/or photocopy your images. Traditional artists, scrappers, mixed media, collage, book artists and crafts persons of all types will learn a variety of stand alone, transfer and embellishment techniques to create exciting, PROFESSIONAL projects. All skill levels are welcome.
Note: Itinerary subject to change 9 Saturday – Arrival in Fira, Santorini -Arrival and Check-in in Santorini -6:30p Welcome to Santorini wine & chocolate at Zafora. -7:30p Dinner at Zafora 10 Sunday - Fira -9:00a-1:00p Morning Session -1:00p Lunch -3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session -7:00p Aperitifs at hotel -7:30p Dinner in Fira at Mama’s
11 Monday - Fira -9:00-1:00p Morning Session -1:00p Lunch -3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session -7:00p Aperitifs at hotel -7:30p Dinner in Fira at Noussa 12 Tuesday - Oia & Fira -9:00-1:00p Morning Session -1:00p Lunch -3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session -7:00p Aperitifs at TBA -7:30p Farewell dinner in Fira at Dionysus
13 Wednesday - Full-day Caldera Cruise -11:00a Depart by bus for Athinios Port -6:30p approx. return to Fira
15 Friday - Fira -9:00-1:00p Morning Session -1:00p Lunch -3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session -7:00p Aperitifs at TBA -7:30p Final group dinner in Fira at Dionysus
16 Saturday – Departure -Morning Check-out and departure from Santorini or we can help you plan an extended stay!
NOTE: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary. All times are approximate. NOTE: Walking is required to all lunches and dinners. No transfers are provided, though guests may pay for taxis and transfers at their own expense. From Hotel El Greco the walk into the center is 12 minutes. NOTE: Transfers from Fira airport to and from hotels is the responsibility of each guest. Arrange through the hotel front desk. NOTE: No refunds are given for any unused aspects of the itinerary or for any activities outside the above itinerary.
Participant Supply List
All special supply's needed to produce the intended projects will be supplied in Cortona by the instructor. There is a $35 supply fee-payable to the instructor in Cortona.
A laptop is not necessary, but bring one if you have it.
Santorini is one of the cycladic islands, created by the eruption of the volcano 1500 B.C. (thought by some to have brought about the end of the Minoan civilization and speculated by some as the famous island of Atlantis). Due to this, the island offers a versatile landscape with on the one hand steep darkish rock formations and on the other hand beaches and small white villages. Besides that, there are several interesting monuments and the active volcano of course. Thira offers, besides remnants from several eras, ruins of the old Roman baths, theatres and markets.
Santorini is a group of islands in a circle about 10 KM across - the rim of a large volcano that is still producing small islands in the center. Steep slopes lead to the central area and gentle slopes lead to the sea that circles the island. It's really a group of islands even though it is usually discussed as if it were one. Settlements are scattered around the island as a series of small villages.
The famous white buildings are huddled close to one another on and over the cliff of the central caldera. Hiking paths and trails lead all over the island, but a charming time can be had walking the paths that interconnect the settlements and exploring the shops. Visitors can take ferry boats to the central island(s) to visit the new land and soak in hot springs.
Meet your host in Santorini...
Patrick Mahoney (Miami University BA'80, MA'82) lives in Cortona where he continues a thirty-year career in the field of Arts & Entertainment producing events, workshops and tours and providing opportunities to share the Italy experience with travelers, artists and people who share his interests for foods, wine, art, culture. Patrick's passion is to conceive and realize various ways in which the human spirit can express and demonstrate its capacity to create. His ability to fearlessly think, conceive, and work "out of the box" has earned him the attention of artists & musicians, colleges & universities, public & private organizations, and business and industry. Patrick brings integrity and a unique vision to Toscana Americana and he is committed to realizing the opportunity for participants to create in an atmosphere of peace, joy, respect and mutual support. As a "slow traveler" and a supporter of "slow food" Mr. Mahoney rides trains, walks, lingers over lunch, dinner or a cup of espresso, stops to smell the roses and savors the sensory feast
