Landscape Painting Intensive with Rachel Constantine

WORKSHOP COST:

2475€ – 4650€

Workshop Dates:

June 2 - June 16

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About the Workshop

Situated in one of the most beautiful regions of Italy, the idyllic medieval hill town of Monte Castello di Vibio, provides both amazingly picturesque vistas as well as unique challenges for the painter. Majestic mountains stairstep their way into the distance, as their deep green forested hillsides fade to blue gray. The famed, Tiber River, winds like a giant serpent through the valley on its path to Rome, and farm fields and meadows become ribbons on hillsides.

In describing this environment, one cannot help but wax poetic about the opportunities that it provides for the landscape painter. Itis a place both steeped in history, yet constantly changing. Gates open to panoramas that locals refer to as Porta Montanna (“Door to the Mountains”) and the south-facing, Porta Maggio (“Door of May”). To the southwest, where mountain ridges collide above the village of Doglio, the Bocca della Stregna (the Witches Mouth) sometimes reveals the source of its name as the moaning wind circles through its crevices. Castles in the distance appear and disappear in the morning fog as swallows dart in and out of a vista called simply, il Mare (the sea). Far off in the distance to the east lie the mysterious Sibillini Mountains, home of the famed Sybill and the mountain towns of Norcia and the breathtaking valley of Castelluccio, where wildflowers carpet the ground and wolves still howl at night. It is a timeless landscape where past and present meet in the eyes of those lucky enough to experience it. This workshop and your immersion in the surroundings will provide unforgettable experiences. This non-touristed location will allow you to enjoy this small town and its authentic ambiance.

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.

The immersive workshop may be taken for one or for two weeks in duration. In either case, participants will cover the essential aspects of outdoor landscape painting: choosing a motif, working quickly and directly, controlling value and color to create compelling harmonies, and thinking intentionally about form.

We will meet together four days a week, with weekends allowing time for independent painting time and Friday’s reserved for excursions. The first week will include ample instruction and support from the instructor. The second week students will be guided as they approach the landscape with more confidence and clarity. Painting sessions will be scheduled generally: 9am-1pm and 4pm-7pm Monday-Thursday.

Included in the workshop are two excursions: to Florence in Week 1 and to Assisi to see the unforgettable Giotto frescos in the Church of San francesco, in Week 2.

Meet The Instructors

            
Rachel Constantine
Rachel Constantine is an award-winning oil painter originally from Philadelphia USA, now living in the UK. She has been working in the field for over 20 years, exhibiting regularly with Museums and galleries across the United States and the United Kingdom. Her work is in public and private collections all over the world, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Her work has been featured in many publications including American Art Collector Magazine, International Artist’s Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, and is also featured in the book Alla Prima, A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting by Al Gury, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, NY. Most recently, she was awarded First Place in Paint-Out Norfolk 2022, an intensive 9-day Plein air painting competition where over 100 artists competed from all over the world. She has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the Portrait Society of America, and is currently working on a portrait commission for Cambridge University, UK.

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)
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

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Itinerary

Name: Landscape Painting Intensive with Rachel Constantine
Start: 2024-06-02T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2024-06-16T23:59:59+02:00
Location: International Center For The Arts

Day 1

Arrive Rome/Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO); Bus Departs FCO at 12:00 PM
Arrival at Monte Castello di Vibio appx.: 2:30 PM:Lunch/Orientation/Rest/ Tour of village/ Dinner

Day 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

Excursion: Florence

Day 7

Morning: free or Independent work
11:00 AM Brunch
Afternoon: free or independent work

Day 8

Morning: free or Independent work
11:00 AM Brunch
Afternoon: free or independent work

Day 9

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

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 11

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

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

Excursion: Assisi

Day 14

Morning: free or Independent work
11:00 AM Brunch
Afternoon: free or independent work

Day 15

DEPARTURE DAY: Rome/Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) - Bus Departs Monte Castello at 5:30 AM