Art in the Olive Grove
naturalistic drawing and watercolour workshop

head off the tourist map and explore the wild!

 3 – 6 July 2008          

Workshops and activities

     The day will start with breakfast at your accommodation and you will be taken in the car with the rest of the participants to an unspoilt site (olive grove on the hills and woods) where there will be a drawing and painting session in the open air. The stunning view from the hills, the details of  secular olive trees, the wild flowers, the colours of sun bleached hills are examples of what you will be able to portray.
     There will be a member of the Naucrates team to explain the flora and fauna of the site and an artist to advise each participants on drawing, composition, techniques of watercolour, perspective and colour.

    In the afternoons there will be a trip to the farm where it will be possible to sketch the animals and a guided visit to the ancient sites of Cori, or the nearby Norma and Sermoneta.
 

During the evenings you will be able to taste succulent dinners in local restaurants and enjoy traditional cucina corese and vino .

Naucrates will hold a session of projections of images of the area supported by a lecture on the existing species of flora and fauna.

Drawing and colouring the Nature in the open air is another way to discover the beauty of the  world we live in, away from daily routines and polluted thoughts.

No particular drawing skills or experience are required to take part to the workshops, everyone is welcome!

Italian countryside where agricultural landscape dominates the flat land located near the Thyrrhenian Sea. A land of olive groves and woods in the Lazio Hills, about 20 km from the Sea and 40 km south of Rome.

Accommodation will be provided in Cori, a small village nestled on a hill and still supported by the original ancient cyclopic walls, where remains of temples, ruins and churches accompany the visitor through to the 20th Century.

A place of mythology (Jason and Argonauts, Ulysses), the site of numerous battles (first with the Volsci, Latins and Romans and later as a refuge for Lucio Silla during the war with Mario), and currently divided into three Rioni corresponding to the three accesses into the town. To the present day a traditional horse race (Palio delle Contrade) and a costume parade is held during the summer months, which makes Cori an enchanting place.

Price

Four day course, including accommodation (3 nights), 2 packed lunch, 2 dinners at local restaurant with local wine, one year Naucrates membership, lessons, materials and guided visit to explore the local wildlife.
Luxury package: 310 Euros if you share an apartment with one other person (max 3 people); 435 Euros for sole occupancy of the apartment.
Country package: 270 Euros if you share a double room with one other person; 370 Euros for sole occupancy of the double room; 310 Euros for a single room.
Price per child (age 5 – 12 years old): 185 Euro (max 2 children per room)
 

Period

 Requirements

No experience is needed; however you must be willing to work in a team and to walk in the countryside.
You will be in a remote Italian countryside village, and need to be prepared to live without nightlife, etc. There is a lot of free time during the day to walk and explore the beauty of the countryside and nearby villages.
Any health issues must be advised before booking.

Materials needed for the workshop

HB pencil, Eraser, Gummed tape, Sponge, cloth, kitchen paper, 2 pots for water, Palette (plastic or ceramic, Paintbrushes (00, 4 and 6), Watercolour Set of 10 colours , 5 sheets of watercolour  A4 paper,12mm plywood board 40x55cm.
You are welcome to bring your own material or it is possible to book a set of materials and pay on arrival at these prices (see details on the booking form): set pro   (with Windsor & Newton watercolours ) Euro 40; set base (with Maimeri Venezia watercolours) Euro 32; set kids (with GIOTTO watercolours) Euro 10;

Notes

- Fees do not include airport transfers, drinks, extras.

- We advise to arrange your own transport. We offer the following services, which can be booked indicating your preference on the booking form: transfer to/from Ciampino (25 Euros) or Fiumicino (40 Euros) airport; transfer from/to train station (15 Euros).
- We do not accept credit card; payment details are described in the booking form;

- All rooms are double unless otherwise stated and have a bathroom. Breakfast is included in each accommodation type;

- During your stay at Cori village we can organize a dinner with a local family in their home, guided visits of all artistic places and food and wine tasting in local farms. Please book in advance using the  Booking Form.

1. Having chosen which period you would like to join, write to naucrates12@tiscali.it or call us on +39.3334306643 to check availability.
2. Fill in the booking form ensuring that you have read the booking conditions. The deposit must be paid by Bank Wire Transfer.
3. Send the booking form and receipt of the deposit to: Naucrates, Colle Tenne, 04010 Giulianello di Cori (LT), ITALY.
4. The remaining balance should be paid to Naucrates at least 30 days prior to departure.

 We find that many people prefer to telephone and have a chat about a particular project or holiday they are interested in, as well as to “get to know” us. At any stage, please feel free to ring or to write to us if you would like to discuss any aspect of the project.