Take the pain out of painting!  Learn how to set up your palette, work with mixing colors, and making brushstrokes in this three day workshop.  Durinda will guide you to the correct manner in using oil paints for the first time or as a renewal if you need a refresher course on handling the paint. You will not only make color charts you can use in your painting tools, you will come away with a painting you have created.  Class is limited to 8.  Supply list is furnished with registration.

If you have ever wanted to A) Travel to Tuscany in style B) Paint outdoors in one of the most beautiful areas on earth or C) Enjoy a week of fall landscape with Italian food, wine, and wonderful companions then this workshop is designed for you.  Durinda will work with the most beginner painter to advanced to capturing the many views and architecture of the region.  Get as much guidance as you want and create your own sketchbook of paintings to keep your memories alive.  She will cover choosing a composition, drawing architecture, creating depth and perspective, and working with color mixing and painting techniques.  All along you will be treated like royal guests in the Tuscan Renaissance Center in San Fedele, Chianti, Italy.  Make your deposit early to insure a space and prepare to experience an unique week seeing Tuscany through the eyes of an artist!