WORKSHOP with KATE FRENCH.

13th to 23rd May and 2nd to 9th June 2008

Join Kate French, sculptress and teacher as she guides you through an amazing creative journey. During her workshop you will unearth the mysteries of creating a high quality, individual and expressive portrait bust. Each step of the process is thoroughly demonstrated.

A note from a former student "If you ever thought you couldn't, Kate will show you that you can"

Workshop cost: For allinclusive cost please contact Kate

www.katefrench.com.au

Kate French gallery at italyartistretreats

Kate's Brochures and Timetables

Kate's promotion in Gold Coast news.

PHOTO REALISM with RAYMOND CHENEY.

17th to 27th June 2008

Photo Realism is a style of painting that emerged in the mid 60's and 70's in the United States. The most notable feature of Photo Realism is that art practitioners use photographs as the main source of reference. It is a hightly disciplined and methodical process but the rewards are awe inspiring.

If you would like to increase your understanding and learn new and exciting techniqes to improve your art practice in an historic and stimulating environment, for you this could be an unforgettable opportunity.

Workshop cost: For allinclusive cost please contact Raymond

www.raymondcheney.com

Raymond Cheyney gallery at italyartistretreats

Raymond's Brochures and Timetable

ABSTRACTING IN THE ITALIAN LANDSCAPE with PETER GRIFFEN.

16th to 26th September 2008

Peter, known as one of Australia's leading abstract painters, invites you to join him for ten days of free thinking, experimental, abstract painting and semi-abstract still life and en plein air painting. Many techniques using acylic paint will be demonstrated with a particular emphasis on composition, line and strong colour.

Workshop cost: Please contact Peter

www.petergriffen.com

Peter Griffen gallery at italyartistretreats

Peter's Brochures and Timetable

Peter's promotion in Artcollector Magazine

ART HOLIDAY IN RURAL ITALY with DEIRDRE BEAN

1st to 6th October 2008

Deirdre is a botanical artist and teacher, and has exhibited widely in Australia, and also in England, and the United States, and her work is held in private collections around the world. In 2006 she won a Gold Medal at the Royal Horticultural Society in London.Deidre is a passionate supporter of the Botanic Gardens Trust and a link to their 2008 exhibition will be added to this site as soon as it is available ....on the 4th April.

Workshop cost: Please contact Deirdre

www.italyartistretreats.com/deirdre

Deirdre's Brochures and Timetable

Botanic Gardens Trust exhibition

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ART IS LIFE with LUCJA RAY.

14th to 24th October 2008

You do not have to be an experienced artist - come along for this fantastic adventure into art. If painting is your passion, then painting in Italy will be for you the ultimate experience.

Lucja has been an artist and teacher since 1980. Her bold, colourful and passionate style permeates her teaching and makes her workshops enjoyable, informative and very sought after. Her work is represented in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and America. This will be Lucja's third workshop at Villa Madonna.

Workshop cost: Lucja has all the details

www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/l/lucjaray

Lucja Ray gallery at italyartisttretreats

Lucja's Brochures and Timetable