I Colori dell'Italia

with Scott Gellatly - October 19-26, 2024

I Colori dell'Italia

with Scott Gellatly - October 19-26, 2024

A 5-day color-intensive painting workshop in the heart of Umbria!

Dates: October 19-26, 2024
Instructor: Scott Gellatly
Venue: Castello di Petroia, Gubbio, Umbria, Italy
Medium: For oil and acrylic painters
Level: All – Participants are encouraged to use and get to know their plein air set up before the workshop

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Explore all things color with the Italian countryside as your backdrop!

This five-day workshop will explore all aspects of color – from its development through art history, pigment characteristics, paint-making, to putting color to use in our paintings. The workshop will center around daily discussions and demonstrations relating to color-mixing and color strategies followed by plein air painting sessions, where we will put these color strategies to work. Each day will conclude with an informal group review of the day’s paintings.

About the Instructor

Scott Gellatly holds a degree in painting and drawing from the University of Oregon and has exhibited his work in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States. A landscape painter at heart, Scott’s work has become more abstracted, with greater emphasis on pure color and gestural mark-making to evoke nature. Scott is an Oregon native and lives in Portland with his family. www.scottgellatly.com

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Luxury Accomodations at Castello di Petroia

The venue for this week-long art immersion is the 10th Century Castello di Petroia, an authentic medieval fortress perched on a hilltop between the towns of Perugia and Gubbio, with inspiring views of the surrounding landscape. The castle, birthplace of Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino (b.1422), is surrounded by a 600-acre traditional Umbrian farm with beautiful olive groves, hiking and horse-riding trails, meadows, woods and abundant wildlife.

The castle’s 16 bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom, feature original wooden beams, stone arches, antique furniture and painted ceilings. The luxurious accommodations have been restored with an eye to modern amenities, while preserving the authentic medieval structure. The 13th Century dining room is warm and refined, with historic furnishings, soft light, fireplaces and candles. Breakfasts, which include homemade yogurts, breads, pastries, jams, fresh fruit and local meats and cheeses, are served in the historic Guidobaldo Hall, an elegant book-lined, wood-beamed room with magnificent views of the Umbrian countryside.

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Itinerary

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Pickup at meeting spot in Rome at 1:30
Arrive Castello di Petroia, Gubbio
Orientation/Welcome, Aperitivo and Dinner

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Breakfast at Hotel
Lunch at Hotel
Full day of painting instruction
Aperitivo and Dinner at Hotel

Monday, October 21, 2024

Breakfast at Hotel
Lunch at Hotel
Full day of painting instruction
Aperitivo and Dinner at Hotel

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Breakfast at Hotel
Lunch at Hotel
Full day of painting instruction
Wine Tasting
Dinner at Hotel

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Breakfast at Hotel
Excursion to Town of Gubbio
Aperitivo and Dinner at Hotel

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Breakfast at Hotel
Lunch at Hotel
Full day of painting instruction
Aperitivo and Dinner at Hotel
Outdoor astronomy lecture and stargazing

Friday, October 25, 2024

Breakfast at Hotel
Lunch at Hotel
Full day of painting instruction
Farewell aperitivo and exhibit of work
Farewell Dinner

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Breakfast at Hotel
Depart for Rome – 9:30 AM
Arrive in Rome at drop-off spot – 12:00-12:30 PM

(Planned itinerary is subject to minor alterations.)

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I Colori dell'Italia

with Scott Gellatly – October 19-26, 2024

at Castello di Petroia, Umbria, Italy

Total cost is based per room and number of occupants:

Solo workshop participant: $4,650.

Two workshop participants sharing a room: $7,250.

Workshop participant with travel companion: $6,950.

• Maximum 2 occupants per room, double occupancy not required.

What’s Included:

8 days, 7 nights accommodation, private room with ensuite bathroom at Castello di Petroia
Ground transport from Rome to venue and return
All breakfasts, 5 lunches, all dinners with wine
5 full days of painting instruction
Additional activities include: Welcome aperitivo, excursion to Gubbio, wine tasting, outdoor astronomy lecture and stargazing, closing reception.

A deposit of $750 per person will reserve your room and space(s) in a workshop. You may cancel your reservation for a full refund of the deposit within 24 hours. After 24 hours, the deposit is non-refundable. Full balance and signed contract are due four months before the beginning of the workshop.

Choose your Room Option:

Solo Workshop Particpant - $750 deposit

Two Workshop Participants - $1500 deposit

Workshop Participant with Travel Companion - $1500 deposit

Please read the contract for complete terms and conditions.

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Experience Counts

Martha and the Winslow Art Center team have over 10 years of experience organizing destination art workshops. We personally participate in every travel workshop to ensure the quality of the accommodations and cuisine as well as to coordinate the special needs of the art instruction program.

If you have any questions, please use the form below, phone 206-715-6663 or email martha@winslowartcenter.com to contact us.