Katherine Stone: 10-Day Textural Still Life in Oils
by Matthew Innis |
10-Day Textural Still Life in Oils | October 10-14, 17-21 | $1485 USD | Florence, Italy
This is the same course material as the 6-Day Textural Still Life workshop above, but expanded to span two weeks to allow students plenty of time to complete their project and revel in the cultural surroundings. The workshop will be hosted by artists Laura Thompson and Frank Rekrut of The Florence Studio, located not far from the Ponte Vecchio.
Price includes excursions and activities throughout Florence, most materials, discounts on accommodations, and a visit to the Palazzo Pitti.
Please view their Workshops page for more information.
10-21 October 2016 Instruction 10 am-3pm with 1 hr lunch break
Learn the secrets of creating realist textural effects including wood grain, glass, reflections, fabric, metal and peeling paint with guest instructor and award winning artist Katherine Stone. With a four-step process, Kate will demonstrate and teach how to approach complex textures and materials that will add interest and dimension to your still life paintings.
Includes:Â Most materials, various excursions / activities throughout Florence.
 € 1300. (Or $ 1485 US currency)Â
Airfare / Hotel not included. Discounted hotel rates (or an apartment if you prefer this to a hotel -ask us for discount codes for  www.apartmentsflorence.it  for participants).
Min. enrollment 5 / max 8
Katherine Stoneis recognized internationally for her meticulous still-life paintings and her figurative and portrait works. Born in Maine to Canadian parents she now lives in British Columbia with her husband, artist David Gluck, their German Shepherd and seven chickens.
All workshops include:
All materials unless specified.
Discounted hotel rates at a selection of hotels within 5 minutes walk from the studio.
Special offers for apartments if you prefer this to a hotel -ask us for discount codes for   www.apartmentsflorence.it
also various field trips and local experiences with host Frank Rekrut (included but optional):
-a ticket and visit to Palazzo Pitti
-Central Market visit
-a walk through the historic center with host Frank Rekrut
-sunset trip to Piazzale Michelangelo
-trip To the hilltop town of Fiesole with breathtaking views.
-visit to the best artisan ice cream shop in Florence
-Prosecco Aperitif celebration at the studio on the last day of class.
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Who: Katherine Stone
Where: The Florence Studio, Florence, IT
When: Florence, IT | October 10 - 14, 17 - 21, 2016
Cost: 1485
Cost: 1485
www.theflorencestudio.com