Gilding ~ Tradition with a Twist (All-inclusive)

Join us in exploring the practice of the ancient art of gilding ~ the technique of applying thin leaves of pounded metal to a prepared surface. Umbria and Tuscany will afford us inspirational examples of the finest in gilding arts, which you will view in person on our museum excursions. You will become well versed in identifying these time-honored techniques while also taking advantage back in our studio, of newer materials, and exciting contemporary applications. This workshop is of interest to painters, book artists, woodworkers, surface designers and those interested in mixed-media applications.

Services and Amenities Included:

Airport transfer from and to the Leonardo da Vinci Rome/Fiumicino Airport (FCO) aboard our private bus (on scheduled dates only)
Airport welcome service and assistance with baggage
24/7 bi-lingual support with manager on site at all times
All ground transport aboard private busses 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)
Unless otherwise specified, single occupancy accommodation is provided in rooms that include sink and vanity, with a view of the Tiber Valley. Rooms are with a 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 WiFi connection and access to our library and film collection
Complimentary bottle of local wine provided in rooms on arrival day and complimentary local made soap
24/7 access to our primary building and library is provided, including access to workspaces, studios, and ceramics facility
Village orientation and complimentary glass of Prosecco provided on arrival day
3 chef-catered, gourmet meals per day (buffet breakfast, 3-course lunch, 4-course dinner) - with table wine at lunch and dinner (bottled wine list at additional cost), while in Monte Castello
Included regular, group meal service, with breakfast and lunch is served in our dining room, with dinner (weather permitting) served on our private terrace overlooking the Tiber Valley
At lunch and dinner, meals are served plated as follows: pasta course, main course, vegetable, fruit/salad, and dolci (sweets).
When requested at registration vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary options are provided
Meal 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, weather permitting, a grilled meal is served at 8 PM (except prior to Sunday departure days, when a special farewell dinner is served)
Sunday dinner with antipasti is served at 8:00 PM
After dinner, a complimentary digestivo will be offered on our terrace overlooking the Tiber valley
1 excursion per week is included (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary) aboard our private bus. Additional trips can of course be scheduled given our central location to points as far north as Siena or Florence and as far south as Rome
Special access to certain cultural and art collections is available upon request
Orientation lecture to scheduled location is provided the evening before departure
For visual artists: private, or semi-private secure and monitored studio space is provided with 24/7 access)
For writers: private workspace is provided with 24/7 access
For groups: group workspace is provided with 24/7 access)
For ceramic artists: 24/7 access to our ceramics facility
Access to our art materials shop (during posted hours)
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 and to promote the event, copies provided to all participants
Farewell dinner on the evening prior to departure
Private access to our 5-story tower at our Palazzo Persianni (on sign-up basis) for spectacular morning and evening views