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Painting in Greece with Kat O'Connor
Skopelos Harbor. ©Kat O'Connor
May 20-29, 2011
Join Kat O’Connor on her third painting trip to the awe inspiring Greek island of Skopelos. If you have ever wanted the opportunity to immerse yourself in your art while exploring another culture, this trip is not to be missed. Our class begins with a 2-day visit to Athens, highlighted by tours of the Acropolis, the brand new Acropolis Museum, and the National Archaeological Museum. We'll dine in lively tavernas and explore the quaint streets of this legendary city. Once on the island students will paint among the constantly shifting silvers of olive groves, along the shores of the Aegean, and in the quiet sanctuary of a monastery. A day will be spent at the fabulous chapel of Aghios Ioannis, which was used for Sophie’s wedding in Mamma Mia!
Instruction will focus on gaining confidence in painting and drawing on-site. Mornings will be spent learning how to develop strong compositional studies, preparatory sketches, and color studies as reference for completing works en plein air and in the studio at a later date. Afternoons are free to explore and develop your own work, and critiques will round out each day.
Students will work in their favorite medium—watercolor, pastel, oil paints (traditional or water-soluble), acrylics, or colored pencil--and should have a basic understanding of that medium. Course instruction will involve lectures, one-on-one time with Kat, and group critiques. Cultural workshops include classes on Greek language, history and culture, as well as an evening of Greek dancing and traditional music. Class size is limited, so don't wait to sign up. For more information on location, please visit: http://www.islandcenter.org/
11SOST500
May 20-29, 2011
Worcester Art Museum Member $2,580. Nonmember $2,780.
Spouse/Non-Student $2,380
CredWSCU $360 (3 undergraduate credits)
Fee includes tuition, housing (double occupancy--an additional fee of $400 provides single occupancy), cultural workshops, all accommodations and land travel in Greece including Athens/Skopelos/Athens, field trips and museum admissions, two group dinners during the program; does not include airfare and most meals. Non-refundable $400 deposit is due by Friday, February 25, 2011. Full payment is due by Friday, April 1, 2011 or before. The $400 deposit is non-refundable except in the case of program cancellation. Note: prices may be subject to an increase of no more than 5% due to possible fluctuation in costs overseas. Online registration is not available for this course!
Please call 508-793-4334 to register.
Sponsored by the Worcester Art Museum at the Island Center for the Arts in Skopelos, Greece
All images ©Kat O'Connor. Any duplication or use of images without Kat O'Connor's permission constitutes copyright infringement.