Venice, Italy

October 11-18, 2008      $1995 plus airfare (based on double occupancy (revised date)                                    Single supplement- $300   8-day Plein Air Il Chiostro Web site: www.ilchiostro.com / email: info@ilchiostro.com phone: 1-800-990-3506 Venice, a city, empire, wonder of the world, is one of the most visually stimulating places on Earth. Stripes of canals with wonderful reflections, Byzantine mosaics glittering in the sun, misty morning fog playing with lights and darks give us wonderful subjects to paint. Each step through the crooked passages is a delight.  Artists have been interpreting Venice since it was born in the lagoon centuries ago, from the Grand Canal to the tiny sculptures above the doorframes. Paint it's sensuality. During the week we will organize optional visits to museums and current art exhibits and tours to neighboring islands. We will stay in the center of town, just off the Campo Santo Stefano (close to the Accademia bridge), in a newly refurbished ex-convent. Rooms are single or double, simple and clean, each with private bathroom and shower. Daily housekeeping provided. For our dinners together we will sample diverse neighborhood trattorie and restaurants. Workshop Includes:       7 nights accommodation double occupancy       Morning breakfasts and 5 dinners including wine       Tour of Venice with exceptional and attentive workshop hosts       Select excursion to the islands of Murano/Burano       Mackenzie workshop tuition