The Portrait Bust in Clay with Dionisio Cimarelli

WORKSHOP COST:

3.650,0€

Workshop Dates:

September 15 - September 22

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About the Workshop

This workshop delves into the precise methods and sophisticated tools essential for crafting a bust directly from a live model. Participants will explore in-depth the intricate anatomy, structural nuances, proportional considerations, cranial aspects, and facial features, while meticulously observing a diverse range of expressions and potential interpretations. Moreover, attendees will gain insight into the time-honored techniques employed by Italian and European old Masters. The program features a blend of interactive group discussions and personalized demonstrations tailored to participants' needs. Open to individuals of all skill levels, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to engage with the art of portraiture.

During the workshop, we will also take a day trip to Perugia in order to visit the National Gallery of Umbria and view their remarkable collection. Afterwards, we will stop in Assisi in order to visit the Church of San Francesco, one of the great monuments of Italy, that features works by Giotto and Cimabue as well as an "all-star cast" of early Renaissance artists! As a special treat, we will make a brief afternoon visit to see the incredible marble sculpture inside and outside of the Duomo of Orvieto, one of which the most remarkable examples of Italian Gothic architecture with some of the most renowned late medieval marble sculptures. The opportunity to observe and discuss these great works of Italian art will enhance your understanding of workshop topics, while also enriching your knowledge of the history of art.

Study after Donatello; Polychromed Wood; Dionisio Cimarelli

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. Materials for the course will be available in the ICA Art Supply store in Monte Castello.

Tools List BUST IN CLAY

About the Instructor

Dionisio Cimarelli

Dionisio Cimarelli is an artist with extraordinary international experience. Born in Jesi, Italy, he has honed his craft in various parts of the world. After graduating in sculpture from the Academy of Fine Arts in Carrara, he further refined his skills at the Repin Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, Czech Republic. His artistic career led him to work on significant restorations of prestigious European monuments, such as the Louvre Museum in Paris.

For eight years, he served as a sculpture instructor at the New York Academy of Art, The Art Students League of New York, and The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. He has also shared his expertise as a guest professor at prestigious institutions such as the Wimbledon School of Art in London, King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the University of Bangkok in Thailand. Additionally, his lectures and presentations have been well-received by internationally renowned academic institutions.

Cimarelli's works have been exhibited worldwide, from the Berlin Philharmonic, at the invitation of Maestro Claudio Abbado, to International Art Biennales in China, including Beijing and Shanghai, and Venice Biennale. His sculpture of Matteo Ricci, created for the 400th anniversary of the ITALIA Pavilion at the Shanghai World EXPO, was acquired by the Marche Region in Italy to be displayed at the entrance of the Confucius Institute in Macerata.

His works and artistic career have received attention from numerous international publications, magazines, TV, and newspapers.

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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)
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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Itinerary and Passport

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Itinerary

Name: The Portrait Bust in Clay with Dionisio Cimarelli
Start: 2024-09-15T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2024-09-22T23:59:59+02:00
Location: International Center For The Arts

Day 1: Sunday, September 15

Arrive Rome/Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO); Bus Departs FCO promptly at at 12:00 PM. With this in mind, our shuttle cannot support flight arrival after 11:00 AM and those participants arriving later must make transportation arrangements at their own expense.

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

Day 2: Monday, Monday, September 16

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 5:30 Afternoon Session

5:30 – 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: Tuesday, September 17

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 5:30 Afternoon Session

5:30 – 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: Wednesday, September 18

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 5:00 Afternoon Session

5:00 – 8: 30 Orvieto

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

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

Day 5: Thursday, September 19

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 5:30 Afternoon Session

5:30 – 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: Friday, September 20

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast

9:30 – 1:00 Morning Session

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch

2:00 – 5:30 Afternoon Session

5:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work

8:00 – 9:00 Dinner

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

Day 7: Saturday, September 21

9:00 - 2:00 Excursion: Perugia

2:30 Return to MC

3:30 Install exhibition

6:00 Reception

8:00 Farewell dinner

Day 15: Sunday, September 22

Rome/Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) - Bus Departs Monte Castello promptly at at 5:30 AM. We strongly recommend arrival at the Rome/Fiumiciono Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport 3 hours in advance of your flight. With this in mind, our shuttle cannot support flights earlier than 11:00 AM (+/-).