USA
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Come and reinvigorate your creative fire in the rolling hills and mountains of this colorful fairy-tale landscape. Individual creative expression is vital to attaining greater wholeness, and for this reason the workshops and seminars are an integral dimension of the work we do there as a creative community. Here you will find a rich variety of opportunities to awaken and hone your creativity with highly accomplished and world renowned teachers in the fine art of painting.
Northwest Arkansas is one of the "best kept secret" places. The densely wooded hills, winding roads, many lakes and rivers all make for a pristine setting. In the midst of the Ozark Highlands sits a Victorian village so charming you will think you have stepped back in time and into a fairy tale. There are no traffic lights, people don't have to lock their doors, and all he neighbors know one another. Even though it is small, there is a very high quality and variety of restaurants, shopping, accommodations, art and music.
For our seminar we have co-created a package-deal with breakfast and lunch included at a charming Bed & Breakfast called THE PIEDMONT. It is less than 100 yards from the fabulously large studio space where we will be painting. The Piedmont is giving us all 10 of their rooms, so register early to get this great deal.
Eureka Springs, AR, is an undiscovered and beautiful little “art” town in the Ozarks.It is indeed a magical spot.
This will be the first seminar Prof. Phil has held in the USA in 13 years.......don’t miss this opportunity!
ITALY
PAPIANO, Perugia
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Join us for an Art holiday in Umbria: live and learn about its history, art, artists, and see a dream come true in the green heart of Italy. Workshops are open to anyone wishing to have a creative-holiday in a natural setting of great beauty, peace and harmony. The site is in a great location in close proximity to the major cultural art centers of Italy. Less than 2 hours from Florence, Italy, there are few regions capable, as Umbria, of exciting and intense emotions.
To a visitor, passing through this region of different contours and varied character is like entering a dimension in which spiritual inspiration, artistic legacy and environmental excellence make a perfect combination.
Plunge into the stillness of its undulated countryside. Lose yourself in the tinted colors of it’s landscape, similar to those painted by Perugino. It brings us back to being in harmony with the secret rhythm of a world. The ancient Umbrian landcape continues to release mysterious life-energies which gently envelope visitors, stirring their curiosity, intellect and heart.
Art Farm Gaia occupies a large rural area on the right bank of the Tevere river, with a spectacular view of the Martani Mountains. Papiano is near the town of Marsciano, where scattered hamlets and castles of rare beauty, such as those found in Sant’Apollinare and Spina. In Marsciano, oak groves share the environment with Mediterranean landscape and the cultivation of vines, olives, sunflowers and wheat.
We’ll not only learn the secrets of the old masters to unveil new visions but will also discover how to combine observation, emotion and spirituality to find and/or develop our own artistic voices, and to let our creativity enhance our self-development and personal growth. Come carve your own path for creating authentic artwork from deep within your soul.
ACCOMMODATIONS AT "ARTFARMGAIA" are charming, very reasonable and limited to 8 - 16 people. Artists may have a single room or share a room with one or two others depending on their budget.
