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Sarah Sedwick
Sarah Sedwick

Dynamic Still Life

in Tuscany

with Artist/Instructor

Sarah Sedwick

May18-25, 2024

Cortona, Italy
 
Spaces limited, enroll early to ensure your participation!

All participants receive a complimantary signed copy of Sarah's book
"Dynamic Still Life for Artists"
 on the final day of the workshop!!!

  
 
   

Picture Yourself...

among the sights and sounds of beautiful and romantic Tuscany: olive groves, vineyards, centuries-old buildings, winding streets, texture and vibrant sunlight.

Feel Yourself...

in the warm ambiance of Cortona, overlooking Lake Trasimeno and the Val di Chiana, originally fortified by the Umbrians, claimed by the Etruscans, touched by the Renaissance, almost unchanged for centuries, one of Tuscany's jewels.

Experience...

the joy of painting in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with the camaraderie of a small group of enthusiastic painters.

Enjoy...

great Italian food, delightful wines, new friends, breath-taking vistas, history and the hospitality of the people of Cortona.


     

All-inclusive* workshop includes:
Escorted group travel Florence
to Cortona May 18, 2024****
Instruction in the studio
Seven nights accommodations
in historic Cortona** (Private room & bath)
Local Etruscan Museum & Museo Diocesano
All meals***
(Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Daily wine tasting opportunities

Day trip to Siena

A farewell wine tasting dinner
Escorted group travel Cortona
to Florence May 25, 2024****

**Included with "Hotel" private room plans only. See details.
***Included with "Group Meal Plan" only. Italian breakfsat simply includes coffees, brioche, toast, milk, juices, cheese.  
****Specific departure time from Florence airport May 18, 2024 only at 12:00noon
****Specific departure time from Cortona to Florence airport May 25, 2024 only at 8:00am
*All-inclusive plans are "Hotel" only.
Air travel and ground transportation to/from Cortona is not included and is the responsibility of each participant
 

Hotel Special...
$3750.00 All-inclusive w/ shared room/bath & Group Meal Plan... per person double occupancy

$3890.00 w/ private room/bath & Group Meal Plan... per person

 
Special Non-participant rates!
 
 
Toscana Americana Workshops
Proud Partner of
Hotel Santa Margherita, Cortona

Hotel Santa Margherita
Hotel Santa Margherita

Meet Sarah Sedwick

“One of the greatest things in the world is to train ourselves to see beauty in the
commonplace.” - Charles Hawthorne
Sarah Sedwick is an oil painter whose still lifes celebrate the beauty of the everyday,
inspired by color combinations and dynamic composition. Her paintings explore the
undercurrents of meaning we impart to the objects around us - whether through a
system of personal emotional symbolism or a buildup of familiarity over time.


ABOUT THE ARTIST


Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sarah has lived in Eugene, Oregon since 2007. In 2001, she
earned a BFA from The Maryland Institute, College of Art.
A passionate teacher, she conducts workshops on still life painting in oils, as well as an
Online Art Mentorship program, working intensively with students all over the world.
She is the author of the book Dynamic Still Life for Artists, available now for preorder online through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

@sedwickstudio on Instagram


https://www.sarahsedwick.com/

Facebook


She is represented by Tvedten Fine Art in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Salem on the Edge Gallery in Salem, Oregon, Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento, and Cole Art Gallery in Edmonds, Washington. 



  
 
 

Itinerary

Saturday  May 18 – Arrival in Cortona

-12:00 noon – Escorted group travel Florence airport to Cortona

-Arrival and Check-in in Cortona

-Free afternoon to shop, rest, explore! Museums are open and tickets provided.
-6:30p Welcome to Cortona wine and chocolate tasting at La Saletta.

-7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona at La Locanda nel Loggiato

   

Sunday  May 19 - Cortona

-9:00a-12:30p Morning Session

-12:30-2:00p Lite Lunch TBA

-2:00-5:00p Afternoon Session

-6:30p Wine/aperitifs

-7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona

 

Monday  May 20 - Cortona

-9:00a-12:30p Morning Session

-12:30-2:00p Lite Lunch TBA

-2:00-5:00p Afternoon Session

-6:30p Wine/aperitifs

-7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona

  

Tuesday  May 21 - Siena

-9:00a Depart Cortona for day trip to Siena
-5:00p Return to Cortona

-6:30p Wine/aperitifs

-7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona


Wednesday  May 22 - Cortona

-9:00a-12:30p Morning Session

-12:30-2:00p Lite Lunch TBA

-2:00-5:00p Afternoon Session

-6:30p Wine/aperitifs

-7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona


Thursday  May 23 -  Cortona

-9:00a-12:00a Morning visit to market day in Camucia followed by visit to Bramasole and Le Celle
-12:30-2:00p Lite Lunch 
-2:00-5:30p Afternoon Session

-6:30p Wine/aperitifs

-7:30p Evening dinner in Cortona


Friday  May 24 - Cortona

-9:00a-12:30p Morning Session

-12:30-2:00p  Lite Lunch, crit and book signing in studio
-FREE AFTERNOON to explore, shop, relax, or pack!
-7:30p Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner in Cortona 

 

Saturday May 25 – Departure   

-Morning Check-out

-8:00a departure from Cortona with escorted return to Florence airport.

 

Note: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary. All times are approximate.
Note: Transfers are provided only for programmed meals and activities away from the hotel.
Note: All guests are responsible for handling their own luggage/baggage....we suggest to pack light.
Note: No refunds are given for any unused aspects of the itinerary or for any activities outside the above itinerary.

Note: Airfares not included

Note: Guests are responsible for all personal hotel service charges


 
Cortona, Italy
Cortona, Italy

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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.
Covid-19 Protocols and Safety Measures (No restrictions as of July 19, 2023)
To respect our local host communities/countries and to ensure the safety and health of our guests and participants we follow the safety measures and protocols in place by our host communities/countries at the time of any given workshop or program or tour. These measures and protocols may vary and or change from time to time as well as during the course of any given workshop or program or tour and we will adapt to and abide by official safety measures and protocols. All of our guests and participants, without exception, are expected to adapt to and abide by official safety measures and protocols during any given workshop or program or tour in which they are participating. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as face masks are the responsibility of each guest or participant. Health documents such as proof of vaccination or inoculation or other required by a host country, such as Italy for example, are the sole responsibility of each guest or participant. We strongly suggest all such documents are carried on-person at all times during any given workshop or program or tour in which they are participating.
   
 
 
 

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