Every day will be spent painting. Whilst it can be daunting knowing that almost every famous artist has painted Venice it is one of the most artist-friendly destinations. Ian Sidaway regularly paints in Venice and he will help you discover the lesser-painted Venice, as well as rediscovering new ways to paint the most famous sites. Ian will be working alongside you in the mornings and will be available for individual help in the afternoons. There will also be group critique sessions. The focus will be on watercolours, working with a sketch book and returning with lots of work. This holiday is most suitable for intermediate students and confident beginners.
This holiday is on behalf of the The Artist Magazine
Summary Itinerary
24 Sep | 1130 hours meet your Spencer Scott group leader and Ian Sidaway at London Gatwick. 1350 hours depart London. 1655 hours arrive Venice. Transfer by private water taxi to the Accademia landing stage on Dorsoduro. Walk to the hotel, which is located close to the Grand Canal and the Gallerie dell’Accademia. Welcome talk from Ian Sidaway. Dinner in a nearby trattoria. |
25 Sep – 1 Oct | Breakfast in the hotel and dinner in a local trattoria every day. Seven full days painting in Venice. There is no better place for painters than Venice. Its architecture is grand and the light and reflective nature of the water are exceptional. Ian Sidaway regularly paints in Venice and he will help you discover the lesser-painted Venice, as well as rediscovering new ways to paint the most famous sites including St Mark’s, the Doges Palace, the Campanile, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge.It is only a short walk from the hotel across the Grand Canal to the most famous sites – St Mark’s Square with its Basilica, the Doges Palace, the Campanile, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge. Early morning is the best time to paint here, before the crowds descend on the area.
Dorsoduro, where the hotel is located, is a quieter area with lesser known bridges and canals and many fine palazzos and churches to paint. Authentic Venice is on your doorstep and you will find it much more comfortable painting on Dorsoduro. Just west of the hotel is the excellent area around San Sebastiano and to the north the area around San Barnaba is ideal. Water is at the heart of Venice. It is built on 117 islands and has 150 canals and 400 bridges! The Lagoon is tidal and separated from the sea by the fashionable coastal strip called the Lido. The Arsenal was famous throughout Europe and in its heyday could build and equip a small galley in a day. Two towers guard the Arsenal’s monumental gateway and entrance. |
2 Oct | Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer by private water taxi to the airport. 1135 hours depart Venice. 1240 hours arrive London Gatwick. |
NB | There will be 10-16 students joining Ian Sidaway in Venice. Ian will be working alongside you in the mornings and will be available for individual help in the afternoons. There will also be group critique sessions. The focus will be on watercolours, working with a sketchbook and returning with lots of work. Students of all abilities are welcome. |
Number of painters: | 10-16 |
Price per person : | £2,895.00 |
Single room supplement: | £300.00 |
Price includes: British Airways scheduled flights to Venice, private water taxi transfers to and from Venice airport, 8 nights hotel accommodation in en-suite bedrooms, buffet breakfast daily, dinners in local trattoria each evening, professional art tutor, Spencer Scott travel escort.
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