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D’Ambruoso Studio LLC–

            In their 9th year of teaching art to visitors, D’Ambruoso Studio is dedicated to serving their guests with the very best of art courses. They welcome all from the beginner to the advanced student. Courses are offered in oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolor. Groups are limited to ten people insuring individual attention to all. In 2007 trips to Tuscany, Amalfi, Sicily, and Sardinia in Italy as well as Old Lyme, Ct. USA and Block Island, USA were planned.

Contact –

Sam D’Ambruoso
67 Richardson Drive
Middlebury, Connecticut 06762

Tel:      203-417-7120

Email: samueldambruoso@sbcglobal.net

http://www.dambruosostudios.com/

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Arco Arte –

            Arco Arte offers courses in sculpture of stone, wood and marble. Although these courses are intended to be for the serious student with an eye to a career, they can also be considered alternative vacations. These are two week courses with the guest arriving on Sunday. The first class is on Monday.

Contact –

Arco Arte
Carriona di Colonnate 10
Italy-Tuscany
54033
Carrara
MS

Tel:      ++39 0585 777000

Email: info@arcoarte.it

http://www.arcoarte.it/index.php?lang=eng
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Art Toscana –

            Art Toscana is located in the Garfagnana Nature Preserve in northern Tuscany. The medieval town of Barga is only a mile away and Lucca is a mere 20 miles. Courses are offered in painting, drawing, and sculpture. Accommodations are in the farmhouse located on the property.

Contact –

Val di Pozza
Sommocolonia, Barga, 55051
Lucca, Italy

Email: cbell@art-toscana.com

http://www.art-toscana.com/
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Coombe Farm Studio –

            Located by the River Dart in southern Devon, England, Coombe Farm offers exceptional opportunities for the “eager to learn” traveler. The art courses are held in a congenial atmosphere and teachers offer instruction, assistance and critical analysis of your work as it progresses. You may also choose to take one of Coombe Farms organized side trips.

Contact –

Coombe Farm Studio
Dittisham
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 OJA
England

Tel:      +44 (0) 1803 722352

Email: tina@coombefarmstudio.com

http://www.coombefarmstudios.com/accommodation.html

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Finca el Cerrillo –

            Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Almijara Mountains, in Southern Spain is the small and charming hotel Finca el Cerrillo. Offering walking, painting , ceramics, creative writing and bird watching holidays, Finca el Cerrillo is a wonderful choice for your next vacation. Their location in southern Spain insures wonderful scenery and much to do. Subscribe to their news letter!

Contact –

Hotel Finca el Cerrillo
Canillas de Albaida
Malaga 29755

Tel:      0034 952 030 444

Email: info@hotelfinca.com

http://hotelfinca.com/
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The Old Olive Press –

            Creative writing, photography, painting, lace making, tapestry and cooking are just a few of the courses that are offered by The Old Olive Press. Enjoy the cuisine of Spain. Explore the local hills and valleys. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a vacation in Spain.

Contact –

Christopher and Marisa North
Almassera Vella
C/de la Mare de Due
Miracle, 56
Relleu 03578 Spain

Tel:    (+34) 966 856 003

Email:  Christopher@oldolivepress.com

http://www.oldolivepress.com/


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Frances Ceramics –

            Located in the shadow of the Pyrenees Mountains, Frances Ceramics is a wonderful way to extend your knowledge of ceramics while taking in the local ambiance. Visit the local Paleolithic cave paintings, medieval churches, and meet the people of this glorious region of France. Here there is as much or as little to do, as you would like it.

Contact –

Frances Ceramics
31360 Beauchalot
France

Tel:     0033[0]561 90 50 21

Email:   frances@francesceramics.com

http://www.francesceramics.com/
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Atelier Montmiral -

            Located in the South West of France, in the bastide of Castelnau de Montmiral, the Atlier Montmiral School is a fabulous location for an art filled vacation. The owners, Mick and Bunny Newth are both accomplished artists, having over 25 years of experience in the arts of painting and screening.

Contact –

Atelier Montmiral
Rue Gambetta
Castelnau de Montmiral
81140 France

Tel:    +33 563 40 51 55

Email:  bmnewth@yahoo.co.uk

http://www.ateliermontmiral.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=41
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Arts Sojourn –

            With ten years of travel experience leading art tours of Italy, Matthew and Barbara Daub are excellent hosts. Matthew is an experienced and respected painter and professor of art.  His paintings can be found in many art houses including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  The Daubs present a popular tour that combines Plein Air painting with sightseeing throughout Italy.

Contact –
Arts Sojourn
237 Dreibelbis Station Road
Lenhartsville, Pa. 19534

Tel:    1-800-861-9010

Email:  info@artssojourn.com

http://www.artssojourn.com/index.html
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Sketching in Tuscany -

   Mike Wiesmeier invites you to join him in Tuscany for a week of art instruction, beautiful architecture and great food. Mike, a former animator for Walt Disney and drawing instructor with the Getty Museum, will be your guide and instructor. You will stay at the fabulous Villa Liana which is located just a 10 minute walk from the center of Florence. No previous drawing experience is necessary and artists as well as non-artists are welcome to participate. Come and immerse yourself in the culture while honing your drawing skills.

Contact –

In the USA -

Mike Wiesmeier
16433 Daza Drive
Ramona, CA. 92065

Tel:  760-440-9941

In Europe -

Via Pierluigi da Palestrina, 27
50144 Florence
Italy

Tel:      +39 331 881 5605

Contact form at site

http://www.sketchingintuscany.com/

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Fresia Studios –

            These are week long oil painting workshops at Lake Como, Italy. Dates for classes are from May to September. Students of all abilities are welcome. Classes range from 3 to 6 students insuring personal attention from the instructor. All supplies are provided to you by the studio.

Contact –

Fresia Studios
Via alla Torre 9
22016 Lenno (CO)
Italy

Tel:      +39 0344 54013

Email: jerryfresia@hotmail.com
            conchitina@fresia.com

http://www.fresia.com/

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Le Petit Rousset –

            Painting and photography workshops along with art, cultural and culinary history programs are available at Le Petit Rousset. Located in a charming 18th century farmhouse in the Dordogne region of France, you will find an abundance of possibilities to paint. Trips throughout the countryside are available.

Contact –

San Francisco Arts and Humanities Seminars
774 40th Ave.
San Francisco, CA. 94121

Tel:      415-933-9799

Email: info@rousset-perigord.org

http://www.rousset-perigord.org/

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Artbreak –

            Artbreak is a program offered by Arete Institute of Prague which promotes artistic seminars and sabbatical experiences in Prague. Personal growth and interchanges, with learned teachers, are among the experiences that you will have with this group. Intellectual change, artistic expression, and human fulfillment are the result of interchanges with learned teachers.

Contact –

Artbreak

 

Tel:

Email: info@artbreak.org

http://www.artbreak.org/

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Art Workshop in Spain –

            Workshops are limited to 6 people and are 4 to 5 hours a day with a lunch break. Side trips are designed by majority vote and compromise and will include places chosen from the itinerary provided at the web site which could include a trip to Morocco.

Contact –

Art Workshop in Spain

 

Tel:

Email:

http://www.artworkshopinspain.com/index.html

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Abruzzi Mountain Workshop –

            This one week long art workshop allows the student to choose from a wide array of art courses that include: painting and drawing, sculpture, fresco, mural, encaustic, and collage. Classes are held to 4 to 10 people. Rooms and meals are included.

Contact –

Patricia Antonucci
56 Jane St. #4A
New York, NY 10014

Tel:      212-243-4702

Email: rmpa@verizon.net

http://www.artworkshopitaly.com/

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Pleasurable Painting in Europe –

            Workshops are held in Slovenia, Tuscany, Provence, Puglia, and Venice. Plein Air and landscape painting are taught. Classes are conducted by artist Tjasa Iris and you are welcome to make arrangements to stay at her Bed and Breakfast.

Contact –

Tjasa Iris
Casella Postale 322
San Marco 5554
 Venice-Venezia, Italy

Tel:     

Email: villaflora@siol.net

http://www.pleasurablepaintingineurope.com/

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Lluis Grau, Basket Maker –

            Basket Weaving is one of the oldest crafts known to man. Simple or complex, there are few things that are as intrinsically beautiful and at the same time utilitarian as a basket. Let Lluis show you how to create a beautiful basket to grace your home.

Contact –

Lluis Grau, cestero,
Cristosende 76 - 32765 A Teixeira
Ourense
Galicia, Spain

Tel. +34 988 20 74 04

Email: lluisyanna@terra.es

http://www.lluisgrau.com/

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Chateau Coye -


            Mark Allum, BBC Antiques Roadshow specialist, and his wife, Lisa Lloyd invite you to join them at their chateau in southwest France.  Marc and Lisa are the former directors of a major London auction house and have over thirty years of experience in the antiques business. They are joined by other experts in the field of antiques and all offer their expertise to you. Enjoy a day of antiquing or visiting local chateaus and museums.
Contact –

Chateau Coye
Sainte Colombe
40700, France

Tele:    00 33 (0) 558 797 209

Email: info@Chateaucoye.com

http://www.chateaucoye.com/intro.cfm

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