Lake Como
ITALY

June 8 - 15, 2008

Lake Como and Bellagio are very popular with artists returning again and again. The planned itinerary includes working in some of the most beautiful gardens on Bellagio lakeshore and the small fishing village of Pescallo. The finest Italian cuisine can be found in Bellagio.

Daily, you will have several options - painting, sketching or photographing with Jann; shopping and touring or just relaxing at your own pace. You may paint in any medium. The choice will be yours. Non-painters welcome!

Tuscany in the Frame, Raffaele Nobile
who is Italian/English speaking has spent a major part of his childhood in Naples and Sicily. He has 25 years of experience running his own businesses, is a keen painter, and will be available throughout your stay. Relax and let him take care of everything while you paint.

Jann Pollard will be the instructor. Open to all levels of artists and in any medium. We will be capturing the moment through photos, sketches and small, plein air paintings. Jann has led tours in various locations since 1997.

REGISTRATION
Brochure: Send an email to Jann
Email: jannpollard@mac.com
Studio: 650.342.8891

Registration : Please refer to the Tuscany in the Frame web site for details.
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Raffaele Nobile,
Email: raffaelenobile@onetel.com
Tuscany in the Frame Molino di Bordone C.S. 116, 52040 Montonare di Cortona (AR) Tuscany, Italy
Phone Italy: Cell: 0039 3398256617
Office: 0039 075 826681 & 00390575 614356

TOUR/WORKSHOP
Date: June 8 - 15, 2008
Price: 1695 (euros)
210 (euros) Single Supplement
Discounts for early enrollment and non-painting partners
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INCLUDED
All local travel from start/end of tour (Milan airport)
7 nights accommodations
all breakfasts, lunches, dinners (incl. wine)
Painting tuition for the workshop
Bilingual tour director
Transportation in private minibus
Maximum 10 participants
Art supply list will be mailed near the tour date

NOT INCLUDED
Airfare to and from Milan
Gratuities, personal expenses such as laundry. Services other than those mentioned, accident/sickness, trip cancellation and baggage insurance.

**Please note: It is understood the participant knows he/she is signing up for this tour run by Tuscany in the Frame and agrees that Tuscany in the Frame is wholly and solely responsible for whatever happens on that tour. Please refer to their web site for all cancellation and registration details.

ITINERARY - 7 DAY WORKSHOP

Accommodations in Bellagio will be in one of 3 hotels, depending on availability. They are quite close to one another and all are 3 star. Upgrades may be available if desired.

Hotel Metropole, Bellagio

Hotel Centrale, Bellagio

Hotel Splendid, Bellagio

Day 1:Pick up at Milan (Malpensa) airport at 3.00pm: Travel to our home base of Bellagio, where you will have time to relax and freshen up Informal evening to meet the tutor and the rest of the group, talk about the workshop and what you wish to achieve in the week ahead, Relax and enjoy dinner on the lakeside at our hotel.

Days 2 & 3:Varenna Harbour & Villa Monastero : We take a short ferry trip to Varena, painting around the harbour in the morning. After lunch, the gardens of Villa Monastero, built in the 13th century by Cistercian monks. Breathtaking views of the gardens with endless variety of plants stretching along the lake shores will truly inspire you. Return to hotel for relaxation and evening meal.

Day 4: Pescallo A small fishing village with a quiet picturesque harbor. This is an opportunity to capture beautiful reflections of fishing boats with an imposing mountainous background. Lunch at a local trattoria. Continue in the afternoon, early finish to return to the hotel for relaxation and evening meal.

Day 5: Free Day Morning free for you to discover the fascinating back streets, cafes and shops of Bellagio. In the afternoon, we take you to a lakeside location for a barbecue and, if you like, a swim in the lake (weather permitting).

Day 6 & 7: Villa Melzi and gardens. Lunch and early finish to meet with tutor for appraisal of your work, and feedback of your workshop experience with Tuscany in the Frame.

Day 8:Transfer Milan (Malpensa) Departure by minibus from Bellagio at 8:00 am.

* Do not book air travel before confirming details with Tuscany in the Frame

If at any time during the workshops you wish to take time out please feel free to do so.