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| European
Workshops & Museum Tours |
The
European workshops offer unique opportunities to
study painting and the art of the great Masters,
while experiencing the lifestyles and cultures that
produced them. Both artists and non-artists are
welcome to participate.
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| Plein
air, studio and figurative workshops will be offered.
The workshops are open to artists of all levels
and all media (unless specified otherwise). Demonstrations
will be in oil.
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| All
of the concepts, principles and techniques are demonstrated
and explained by Craig Srebnik in his workshops,
followed by individual instruction as the students
apply the lessons to their own artwork. He gives
students the understanding and skills to develop
their own vision and artistic voice by passing on
the "Secrets of the Masters"--gained from his research
in the U.S., Europe and from his own painting experience.
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| Non-artists,
art lovers, spouses and friends are welcome! |
| You
are welcome to sign-up for the museum tours
and social events. See the information listed
below.
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Secrets
from the Masters:
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Plein Air Painting in Paris & Art Museums
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| Wednesday-Thursday,
September 10-18, 2008 |
| Have you always
wanted to relive the Paris art scene of Sargent
and the French and American Impressionists? In addition
to painting and visiting art museums, experience
the visual poetry found in the architecture and
gardens of Paris, savor its lifestyle with Parisians
and other participants, indulge your palette with
the tastes and smells of French cuisine, shop and
explore on your own, take a boat or bus tour of
Paris, and immerse yourself in the culture that
created so much great art.
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| We will study
principles and techniques of outdoor painting as
we paint along the Seine, in the Luxemburg Gardens
and the streets of Paris. These include how to quickly
establish the composition, pictorial space, perspective,
and light and dark masses using Classical and Baroque
concepts; selecting and mixing Naturalistic and
Impressionistic colors; capturing the fleeting effects
of sunlight and changing light conditions; rendering
foliage, flowers, water and architecture with painterly
techniques; expressing atmosphere, diffraction and
the effects of aerial perspective; evoking the mood,
character and charm of Paris; and alla prima brush
and palette knife techniques.
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| Figure and portrait
painters will find that this workshop helps them
paint in a more broad and painterly manner.
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| The workshop is
open to artists of all levels and all media. Demonstrations
will be in oil.
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| The
Artist's Viewpoint
Museum Tours |
| Understanding
Art of the Masters |
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Artist/lecturer
Craig Srebnik gives you the "artists' viewpoint"
as he guides you through the museums, revealing
the ideas and artistic "secrets" that inspired
great works of art from early Renaissance to early
Twentieth century. You will be introduced to the
thinking, sensibilities and philosophies behind
the artwork presented. Discussions will focus
on artistic concepts and analysis, cultural and
historical contexts; and include analogies from
music, literature, dance and philosophy.
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| Culture,
Social Events and Bus Tour |
| Participants will
have opportunities to socialize and experience the
culture and lifestyle of Paris. A boat or bus tour
of Paris is also included. |
| Tentative
Program |
| Wednesday |
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U.S. departures,
arrive Thursday morning at Charles de Gaulle (Roissy)
airport |
| Thursday |
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Arrive in Paris,
ground transport from Charles de Gaulle airport
to hotel |
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Introduction & Orientation |
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Plein Air Painting
Lecture: Concepts, Principles & Techniques |
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Tuileries: Sculpture
Garden Lecture Tour |
| Friday |
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Louvre
Museum |
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Greek
Sculpture
Italian
Middle Renaissance to Classical Painting
Venetian
Classical-Baroque Painting
Italian
& Spanish Baroque Painting
Shopping
at Book & Gift Shop |
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Paris
Seine Boat Tour |
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Group
Dinner |
| Saturday
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Plein
Air Painting: Luxemburg Gardens |
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Painting
Demonstration, Painting, Review |
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Tea
Time |
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Group
Dinner |
| Sunday |
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Plein
Air Painting: Along the Seine |
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Painting
Demonstration, Painting and Review |
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Group
Dinner |
| Monday |
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Louvre
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Flemish
Baroque Painting
Dutch
Baroque Painting
French
Rococo Painting
French
Nineteenth Century Painting
French
Nineteenth Century Sculpture
Shopping
at Book & Gift Shop |
| Tuesday |
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Plein
Air Painting: Street Scenes |
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Painting
Demonstration, Painting and Review |
| Wednesday |
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Museum
d'Orsay |
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French
Nineteenth Century Painting
French
Nineteenth Century Sculpture
Shopping
at Book & Gift Shop |
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Group
Dinner |
| Thursday |
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Reunion
& Review |
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Ground
transport from hotel to Charles de Gaulle airport,
unless participants arrange to stay longer |
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Craig
Srebnik Fine Art
Somerville, MA
617 666 2460
Workshop, Museum Tours
& Social Events : $700 (admissions
not included)
Museum Tours &
Social Events Only: $175 (admissions not included)
Airfare & Lodging information is listed below.
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Because
of the high demand for hotels during September in
Paris, deposits for tuition and the airfare/hotel
package are due as early as possible.
A
non-refundable tuition deposit of $200 (full workshop)
or $100 (museum tours and social events) is required
to hold your space. Please make full payment by
June 1, 2008. Refund (less deposit) if you cancel
by June 15, 2008 (full refund if workshop is cancelled).
No refunds after June 15, 2008. |
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make checks payable to Craig Srebnik for the tuition
and send to the address at the bottom of this page.
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| Hotel
and Airfare |
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Participants
will purchase the hotel/ airfare package directly
through Air France Holidays to save them money.
Below is a link to their website. Prices and reservations
are subject to change until you confirm and pay
in full. They will vary based upon what city you
are flying from, the exchange rate and any additions,
such as trip insurance.
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The
package comprises airfare, ground transportation
to and from Charles de Gaulle airport, hotel, continental
breakfast and a boat or bus tour of Paris. Painting
sites, museum choices and other details may vary
based upon availability, weather or other unforeseen
conditions.
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The
package includes eight nights as we will fly out
Wednesday evening and arrive Thursday morning. You
may add extra nights to your package. |
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More
information and updates will be emailed to those
interested in participating. |
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Air
France Holidays page with hotel information: 800
237 2623 Pacific Time
www.airfrance-holidays.com
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