What is included -
1.Seven nights at La Pia Hotel Montecatini - 7 breakfast buffets and 7 delicious four course dinners with wine included . All rooms ensuite.
2. Transfers to/from Pisa airport areincluded -( flights are not included)
3. Half day guided tour of Montecatini historical Spa and complimentary lunch.
4.Two full day mini bus excursions to paint/explore in medieval villages including the charming and historic fortress town of Montecarlo.
5. Train trip to Pistoia with guided tour and free time to explore this historic and beautiful city.
6. Professional guidance and tuition to suit your requirements from artist Trudi Doyle with demonstrations.
7. Free days with options to visit Florence by train / avail of Spa treatments and a swim or travel via cable car to Montecatini Alto hill town.
Fee -€875
No Single supplment applies to all bookings
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| The view from Montecatini Alta |
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| Painting the view |
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| The View |
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| Painting the view |
Deposit of €400 secures a place. Balance payable by July 21st 2017
Full Itinerary 2017
Day 1. Tuesday 22nd August Arrival at Hotel .
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anair Flight at 9.45 from Dublin to Pisa FR 9908 arrives at 13.30. If you are travelling on this flight you will be met by a courier and taken to your hotel by taxi. Settle in to the hotel and meet informally with fellow guests and your tutor You have the option to take part in a painting / sketching lesson with me (Trudi ) in the afternoon .
If you have the energy and inclination I will hold an optional short class with some basic techniques and hints and an introduction to painting outdoors and a demonstration by the Hotel fountain.
( When you book this holiday I will provide a list and advice on basic painting equipment for working outdoors.)
Delicious freshly cooked dinner menu at the hotel.
Day 2. Wednesday 23rd August - Montecatini -
Breakfast at hotel Morning -To introduce you to Montecatini - After breakfast we will have a guided half day tour of Montecatini and a visit to Tettuccio spa with its striking art-nouveau architecture, enjoy the beauty of its interor and art galleries and a welcome drink and complimentary snack in the historical café, situated inside the Tettuccio building .
A painting / sketching lesson in the afternoon .
Another chance to recieve some hints on painting outdoors including a demonstration by the Hotel fountain .
Over the week I will show you how to capture the beauty of a landscape in watercolour or acrylic. Whether you are a beginner or have experience this will be suitable for you as I will provide demonstrations and one-on-one feedback. As well as some fundamental tecniques of painting, my aim is to enhance your ability of see with an artist's eye and to understand the importance of a basic knowledge of tones,composition and colour perspective.
Delicious freshly cooked dinner menu at the hotel.
Day 3 Thursday 24th August - Painting in Medieval villages
There are many beautiful medieval villages near Montecatini . We will travel by taxi and spend the morning painting, sketching or just relaxing or walking - your choice -then travel on by taxi to another venue where we have lunch time snack at a local cafe or restaurant. More time to relax sight see walk paint or sketch .Fold up artist chairs provided. The taxi will pick us up later in the afternoon. We will return to Montecatini for a siesta and freshen up before dinner at the hotel.
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| Painting this view of Montecatini Alto |
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| The View |
Day 4. Friday 25th August Montecarlo - fortress town
Breakfast at hotel . Departure by taxi for Montecarlo in the morning - a charming medieval village situated about 15 Km from Montecatini.
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| lunch al fresco at MonteCarlo |
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| Montecarlo |
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| At the fort |
Plenty of small shops and cafes, walks and interesting vistas and streets, Inspirational views , buildings nooks and crannies and streetscapes .
Included -At 4:00 we have an opportunity to visit and explore the picturesque fortress where you can also paint if you wish .Return by Mini bus / taxi. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 Saturday 26th August Painting day/free day
Also it is possible to arrange a Spa treatment and swim . )
Day 6 Sunday 27th August Visit to Pistoia
Breakfast at hotel. Morning Departure by train for Pistoia. The guide will be waiting for us at the train station to take us to the historical centre, this will be my first visit to Pistoia which has has won the award of capital of the culture 2017 and I look forward to exploring it .- Afternoon free to do your own thing – walk around visit or trust your artist's instincts .... the best way to experience Pistoia - its full of beautiful shops ,cafes, art mueusms and historic buildings ! Meet up and return to Montecatini by train for the delicious dinner menu at the hotel - choose your own time to return by train - (train tickets included )
Day 7 Monday 28th Free day
Breakfast at hotel
Morning - Optional Painting in the piazza by the Hotel fountain and Montecatini. Tuition from Trudi in your chosen media .
Departure day 8. Tuesday 29th. August
Early Breakfast at hotel.
Departure for Pisa airport ( if you are travelling back to Ireland ) by bus to arrive at Pisa airport in time to check in for Ryanair flight to Dublin
GOOD NEWS UPDATE -June 17th 2017 - Ryanair have dropped flight prices Dublin to Pisa
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COST OF FULL PACKAG E €875 per person -(No single supplement )
-Included - Hotel -Breakfast and lavish evening meals with wine, all Taxi/Mini bus trips and train trip to Pistoia. Professional guidance in the painting medium of your choice , Watercolours, Acrylics , Drawing and on the spot plein air demonstrations and advice at all times if required.
REDUCTION €30 for non painting partners/ friends / family
You don't need to be a painter to enjoy this lovely relaxing holiday in Tuscany -all comers are welcome - join us in the trips and do your own thing .
To secure a place
Send a cheque to Trudi Doyle Ballyconnell, Tullow, Co Carlow for €400 deposit .
If you prefer to Book on line via email with Credit card contact trudiart@eircom.net to inquire and Trudi will invoice you via Pay Pal
Balance of fee payable on or before 21st July 2017
Please include postal address for a paper receipt also your contact details (email and phone )
Over the week I will show you how to capture the beauty of a landscape in watercolour or acrylic. Whether you are a beginner or have experience this will be suitable for you as I will provide demonstrations and one-on-one feedback. As well as some fundamental tecniques of painting, my aim is to enhance your ability of see with an artist's eye and to understand the importance of a basic knowledge of tones,composition and colour perspective.
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| View from Montecarlo Tuscany watercolour |
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| Olive grove Tuscany watercolour |
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"Vespa in Montecatini alto "
watercolour
Comment from a happy painter
"I am looking forward to joining Trudi Doyle on her Art Holiday to Tuscany - my third time in 7 years. It's a wonderful experience each time. I find inspiration in watching Trudi produce exquisite paintings "en plein air" and in the variety of the Tuscan scenery, mountains and villages with their timeless charm.
Trudi adapts her tuition and coaching to meet the needs of each student. The pace is relaxed and outings are well organised. The locals are friendly and welcoming. A nice cameraderie develops in the group, enhanced by sharing the gorgeous food provided for the evening meal by Maria in Hotel La Pia." Pauline Jones
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View from Montecarlo Tuscany watercolour by Trudi Doyle
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