Venice, Italy!


The Venetian Experience: Through the Eyes of the Artist
Art History/Sketching Workshop
with Robert Liberace, March 16 - 24, 2008

Join Rob this Friday for Venice Information Night!
Friday, November 16, 2007
6 PM Duke Street Annex of The Art League School
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
For questions or additional information, please contact:
margaretc@theartleague.org or call 703-683-1780 x 13.

Venice -a city caught between dream and reality, past and present.
From the Grand Canal to the Glass furnaces of Murano, Venice "the floating city" offers a unique experience which must be seen to be believed. Its been described as “a city uniquely marked by its combination of glorious, romantic history and carnival, and of artistic masterpieces.”

The home of Titian, Tintoretto and Tiepolo, Venice created the painterly tradition of "colore". We will explore this rich legacy of paint and sensuous color at museums such as the famed Accademia and The Scuola Grande, known as Tintoretto's Sistine Chapel. Discover the special magic that is exclusive to Venice: an unusual combination of light and water, which has lured artists for centuries.

Tour with us through the spectacular Doge's Palace. Sketch in Saint Mark's square or just enjoy a cappuccino at the famous Cafe Florian as you delight in the distinctive light of Venice. Explore the quiet corners of the city which inspired the imagination of artists for centuries. See, firsthand, the tradition of lace making in Burano featuring richly colored homes glowing above the canals.


We welcome you to join Rob for an inspiring journey through this magical European city!
If you missed the 2006 trip to Florence, you may enjoy clicking on the link to see a few photos.

The following information has been supplied by Margaret Cerutti from the Art League:

This workshop is FILLING FAST, so if you are interested, please do not hesitate to register!!!

Price
Workshop Price: $2,350.00 per person, double occupancy (only $165. more than the Florence 2006 workshop price).
Deposits made payable to The Art League. Credit Cards are also accepted.

Accommodation
Accommodations have been reserved at the Hotel Ala (including private bath and full breakfast), a 3 star hotel located near Saint Mark's Square. Extremely limited single rooms are available for an additional charge of $185.00
Accommodations are for 7 nights.

 Included
in the price is a 7 day Venice Card (Orange) which gives you unlimited use of the vaporetto system, (water taxis) and free entrance to 12 major museums and 16 churches... plus other benefits and reductions.

What do we have planned?
This workshop will include a trip to the island of Murano (glass making) where we will bring our supplies to sketch the craftsmen at work, and Burano (lace making). On the agenda are The Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square, Galerie dell' Accademia (classic painters who introduced new ideas of color and light), Gallerie D'Arte Moderna (great 19th century art, full of surprises), and a day devoted to Tiepolo (the last great Venetian painter). We will go to the Ca' Rezzonico, Scuola di Santa dei Carmini, and the Church of the Gesuati. We will also visit several great churches of Venice: St. Mark's Cathedral and Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari.

If you are interested in continuing the magic .... and the journey......... please do not hesitate to register!

For deposits or questions, please call. Thank you!!

Margaret Cerutti
703-683-1780 ext. 13 or email to: margaretc@theartleague.org



To view Rob's website go to http://www.robertliberace.com