September 29 - October 6

The Art of Ex Libris with Daria Most

The Art of Ex Libris with Daria Most

WORKSHOP COST:
1.950,0€
Workshop Dates:
September 29 - October 6
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About the Workshop

The Art of Ex Libris

This practical course introduces you to the ancient art of Ex Libris. Participants will learn the history and development of bookplates, studying techniques and design options that enable them to create a unique and symbolic miniature work reflecting their individuality.

The course offers each participant the opportunity to learn and create their own bookplate, an object that will be useful for personalizing and preserving their books and most treasured items.

The curriculum of the course will proceed as follows:

1. Introduction to Bookplates: Overview of the history of bookplates: origin, development, and impact. The significance of bookplates as personal bookmarks. Examples of bookplates and viewing of some collections.

2. Researching Compositions: Working on sketches and their refinement.

3. Selection of Design Elements: Symbolism, typography. Overview of different fonts and their impact on bookplates. Choosing a font that reflects personal style.

4. Reflection and Creation of the Model.

5. Overview of Materials: For carving the bookplate and transferring the design onto linoleum.

6. Practice Exercises: Improving skill in using the chisel. Main techniques for carving the miniature on linoleum.

7. Carving the Bookplate.

8. Stamp Assembly and Finishing: Bringing the product to completion. Reviewing and correcting the work.

9. Printing: Rules for signing printed graphics, presentation, and discussion.

 

Throughout their stay, participants in the workshop will be housed in the remarkably well-preserved Umbrian hill town of Monte Castello di Vibio.  Your workshop package is all-inclusive, providing welcome and departure services and airport transfer from the Rome Fiumicino, Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO). Aboard our comfortable private bus, single occupancy accommodations with shared bath (a wide range of upgrades with private bath are available), 3 meals per day Monday-Thursday, Prosecco brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday (no meals are served on Friday, our excursion day. Your workshop includes one excursion per week and many additional options are available on weekends for an additional fee. Of course, 24/7 access to facilities and 24/7 bi-lingual support are provided.

 

 

Meet The Instructors

Daria Most

Daria Most is an artist and resercher based in Monte Castello di Vibio. Holds a master's degree in Fine Arts at the Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University (Ukraine). She has taught

painting, drawing, and composition at the Institute of Arts. Has participated in numerous exhibitions and plein airs. Her works are part of the “Passion to Perform” collection of Yamana Gold (Canada) and private collections in Europe and America. The artist's interests include oil painting, enamel on copper and printmaking techniques (linocut, etching, mezzotint).

 

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Included Amenities

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  • Airport transfer from and to the Leonardo da Vinci Rome/Fiumicino Airport (FCO) aboard our private bus (on scheduled dates only). Bus departs the airport promptly at 12PM.
  • Airport welcome service and assistance with baggage
  • 24/7 bi-lingual support with manager on site at all times
  • All ground transport aboard private buses or our ICA van, unless otherwise specified. Licensed and insured professional driver and ICA guide accompany all excursions. Orientation at each destination is provided as is departure coordination (guide service is available upon request — unless specified — for an additional fee)
  • Complimentary bottle of local wine provided in rooms on arrival day and complimentary locally made soap
  • Village orientation and complimentary drinks provided on arrival day
  • Private access to our 5-storey tower at our Palazzo Persiane (on sign-up basis) for spectacular morning and evening views
  • Access to our art materials shop (during posted hours)
  • Thorough orientation lecture and maps provided the evening before departure
  • Return transport to the Rome/Fiumicino Airport (departs 5:30AM) with rest stop
  • Departure service/airport assistance at airport
  • Unless otherwise specified, single occupancy accommodation is provided in rooms with a view of the Tiber Valley that includes sink and vanity. Rooms are with shared bath on each level (3 rooms per bath) in our 14th century convent building, The Asilo. Apartments, rooms with private bath and AC, double rooms, group or villa accommodations are available for couples, business associates/ friends, or groups for an additional fee
  • Linens and towels provided
  • Weekly housekeeping service with change of towels and linens
  • Free washing machine access
  • Good Wi-Fi connection and access to our library and film collection
  • 3 chef-catered, gourmet meals per day (buffet breakfast, 3-course lunch, 4-course dinner) — with wine at lunch and dinner (table wine provided at lunch and dinner. An excellent wine list is offered at additional cost), while in Monte Castello
  • Group dining service is as follows, with breakfast and lunch served in our dining room, etc, with dinner (weather permitting) served on our private terrace overlooking the Tiber Valley
  • Lunch and dinner are plated as follows: pasta course, main course, vegetable, fruit/salad, dessert
  • When requested at registration, vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary options are provided
  • After dinner drinks on our terrace overlooking the Tiber valley
  • Dining service is as follows: Breakfast: 8:00 AM; Lunch: 1:00PM; Dinner: 8:00 PM. No meals are served on Fridays (excursion day) unless otherwise specified
  • On Saturday and Sunday, a full buffet brunch with fresh pastry and Prosecco is served at 11:00 AM
  • On Saturday, homemade, wood-fired pizza is served at 7:00 PM (except on departure days, when a special farewell dinner is served)
  • Sunday dinner with antipasti is served at 7:00 PM
  • Farewell dinner on the evening prior to departure
  • 24/7 access to our primary building and library is provided, including access to workspaces, studios, and ceramics facility
  • Special access to certain cultural and art collections is available upon request
  • FOR VISUAL ARTISTS: private, or semi-private secure and monitored studio space is provided (24/7 access)
  • FOR WRITERS: private workspace is provided (24/7 access)
  • FOR GROUPS: Group workspace is provided (24/7 access)
  • FOR CERAMIC ARTISTS: 24/7 access to our ceramics facility
  • Free access to lectures and events at the Teatro Concordia
  • An end of the session exhibition with reception that includes hors d'oeuvres and Prosecco in our gallery. Posters are prepared to promote the event with copies provided to all participants
  • 1 excursion per week is included (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary) aboard our private bus. Additional trips can of course be scheduled and given our central location. (Day trips are possible to as far north as Siena or Florence and as far south as Rome.)
  • Advanced reservations and ticket purchases for groups and individuals
  • Concierge services provided upon request at an hourly rate
  • Restaurant reservations (provided under Concierge services)
  • Car rental
  • Critique series with visiting visual artists
  • Artist materials workshops
  • Drawing and painting sessions from the figure
  • Cooking classes
  • Cheesemaking workshop
  • Pizza-making workshop
  • Kids cooking classes
  • Wine appreciation and Sommelier Courses
  • Wine and olive oil tastings
  • Vineyard tours
  • Truffle hunting
  • Ballroom dance classes
  • Weekend excursions to flea markets and natural sites
  • Shopping excursions to cashmere and leather outlets, to Deruta famous for fine painted traditional ceramics, and antique stores
  • Overnight excursions to the sea and day-trips to Rome beaches
  • Hot air balloon tours
  • Hot springs excursions
  • Lake Trasimeno tours
  • Umbria abandoned castle and fortress tour
  • Sustainable farming tour 
  • Babysitting services
  • Soccer, archery, and horseback riding camps for kids
  • Motorized mountain bike rentals
  • Electric car rental 
  • Golf-cart tours of Rome and Florence
  • Hiking/naturalist guides to national/regional parks - mountain hiking available
  • Fishing/Hunting Excursions

Payment Options

  • Payment in full (€500 non-refundable deposit is included. No refunds will be issued within 60 days prior to the start of the workshop. See refund policy for more details).
  • Non-refundable €500 deposit (Balance due must be paid a minimum of 30 days prior to workshop).
  • Balance payment (after €500 deposit).

Required Forms

All ICA participants; whether coming independently, with a group or through a college / university, must provide the following completed forms and information to icarts.info@gmail.com at least 2 weeks prior to attending their program. 
Emergency Contact & Medical Information »Liability Waiver »
Proof of Insurance / Travel Insurance
Itinerary and Passport
For detailed information and to download the required forms, please visit our Guides and Forms page.

Itinerary

Day1 : Sunday, September 29

Arrive Rome/Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO); Bus Departs FCO promptly at 12:00 PM. With this in mind, our shuttle cannot support arrivals later than 11:00 AM.  Participants arriving after 11:00 AM must coordinate the trip to Monte Castello at their own expense.

Arrival at Monte Castello di Vibio appx.: 2:30 PM:Lunch/Orientation/Rest/ Tour of village/ Dinner

Day 2 : Monday, September 30

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session:

  • Introduction to Bookplates: Overview of the history of bookplates: origin, development, and impact. The significance of bookplates as personal bookmarks. Examples of bookplates and viewing of some collections.
  • Researching Compositions: Working on sketches and their refinement.

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work work on tiles and personal projects

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

 

Day 3 : Tuesday, October 1

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session:

  • Selection of Design Elements: Symbolism, typography.
  • Overview of different fonts and their impact on bookplates.
  • Choosing a font that reflects personal style.

1;00 - 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc. : Historical and contemporary maiolica examples

Day 4 : Wednesday, October 2

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session:

  • Reflection and Creation of the Model.
  • Overview of Materials: For carving the bookplate and transferring the design onto linoleum.

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 5 : Thursday, October 3

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session:

  • Practice Exercises: Improving skill in using the chisel. Main techniques for carving the miniature on linoleum.
  • Carving the Bookplate.

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

Day 6 : Friday, October 4

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session:

  • Carving the Bookplate
  • Stamp Assembly and Finishing: Bringing the product to completion. Reviewing and correcting the work
  • Printing: Rules for signing printed graphics, presentation, and discussion

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session

6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

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Day 7 : Saturday, October 5

Morning: free or independent work.

11:00 AM Brunch

Afternoon: free or independent work

Optional Excursion to Marmore Falls (additional fees required)

Day 8 : Sunday, October 6

5:30 AM Departure. Our shuttle departs for FCO promptly for the two-hour trip.  We strongly encourage arrival at FCO 3 hours in advance of your flight. With this in mind, our shuttle cannot support departures earlier than 11:00 AM (+/- 30 minutes)

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