Neo Istoriato: Approaches to Contemporary Maiolica with Lindsay Montgomery

WORKSHOP COST:

4.250,0€

Workshop Dates:

June 8, 2025 - June 22, 2025

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About the Workshop

This two-week workshop is designed for all skill levels from complete beginner to advanced ceramic makers. It will focus on exploring the ancient Italian renaissance ceramic technique of tin-glazed earthenware, or Maiolica. While housed at the ICA students will have the opportunity to work with ancient clay materials, to explore the use of figuration, and myth and allegory on tiles or small vessels. Through studio exploration, group lectures and discussions, as well as the unique opportunity to view and study Italian Maiolica in some of its most famous centers for manufacturing in Deruta and Orvieto, students will create objects that continue and expand upon the rich traditions of tin-glazed pottery and narrative, illustrative approaches to self-expression

Participants 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.

About the Instructor

Lindsay Montgomery

Lindsay Montgomery works across a variety of media including ceramics, painting and puppetry to create objects, and performances. Her work is focused on creating mythologies that confront and re-imagine classical narratives to address a wide range of topics and issues including: death and mysticism, feminism, and evolving modes of power. She earned a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and received her MFA from the University of Minnesota. Her work has been exhibited in Canada and internationally with exhibitions at The Gardiner Museum for Ceramics, The Archie Bray Foundation, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, and multiple exhibitions through The National Conference on Education in the Ceramic Arts. She is the recipient of numerous awards including The Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics, The Helen Copeland Memorial Award, The Joyce Carlyle Memorial Scholarship in the Crafts Endowment, and individual project grants from The Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Toronto Arts Council. Her work is included in the permanent collections of The Gardiner Museum for Ceramics, The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, and the Musée des Beaux Arts in Montreal. She has taught ceramics throughout North America including Sheridan College in Ontario, Concordia University in Montreal, and The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. She lives and works in Toronto Canada.

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.

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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

Independent lunch not included.

6:00 Return to Monte Castello

8:00 – 9:00 Pizza dinner at Torraccia (included)

Day 7 : Saturday, June 14

Morning: free or independent work.

11:00 AM Brunch

Afternoon: free or independent work

Optional Excursion to Marmore Falls (additional fees required) and Ferentillo Mummy Museum

Day 8 : Sunday, June 15

Morning: free or independent work

Optional Excursion: Flea Market

11:00 AM Brunch

Afternoon: Free or independent work

8:00 PM: Dinner

Day 9 : Monday, June 16

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

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 10 : Tuesday, June 17

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 6:30 Afternoon Session

6:30 – 8:00 Free

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

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

Day 11 : Wednesday, June 18

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

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 12: Thursday, June 19

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

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 13: Friday, June 20

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 Excursion: Orvieto: Duomo, Visits with individual clay artists

6:30 Return

8:00 Pizza dinner at Torraccia

Day 14: Saturday, June 21

Morning: Free or independent work.

11:00 AM Brunch

Afternoon: Set up exhibition

6:00 - 8:00 Reception and Exhibition

8:00 Farewell Dinner

Day 15: Sunday, June 22

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)