Walter bartman's painting workshop
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itinerary
Day 1: Wednesday, September 1st - Lake Como
Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and connect with your complimentary transfer to the village Tremezzo on Lake Como. After checking into the Hotel, the remainder of the day is yours to relax, before joining our party for a Welcome Dinner with Walter and Alex Bartman.
Accommodations: Hotel La Perla
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Thursday, September 2nd - Lake Como
This morning we’ll set up right outside our hotel for our first workshop session with Walter. After Walt's first critique and lecture, we'll stop to visit Villa del Balbianello. Dinner in town together.
We will be painting for 3 hours in the pm.
Accommodations: Hotel La Perla
Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Friday, September 3rd - La Spezia and Cinque Terre
We are checking-out and heading south to Lerici. Along the way stopping in Parma to have a cooking lesson and visit the city. We will check-in to our Europa Grand Hotel and set up for a sun-set painting right from the balcony of your hotel.
We will be painting 7 hours in the pm.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Saturday, September 4th - Full workshop day
Painting in the Bay of Poets, right from our beautiful hotel. We will relax and have a whole day workshop. For the non-painters this is a rich area for exploring. Great restaurants and bars, hikes and guided tours of all kinds.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Sunday, September 5th - Full workshop day
Painting in the Bay of Poets, right from our beautiful hotel. We will relax and have a whole day workshop . For the non-painters this is a rich area for exploring. Great restaurants and bars, hikes and guided tours of all kinds.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and connect with your complimentary transfer to the village Tremezzo on Lake Como. After checking into the Hotel, the remainder of the day is yours to relax, before joining our party for a Welcome Dinner with Walter and Alex Bartman.
Accommodations: Hotel La Perla
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Thursday, September 2nd - Lake Como
This morning we’ll set up right outside our hotel for our first workshop session with Walter. After Walt's first critique and lecture, we'll stop to visit Villa del Balbianello. Dinner in town together.
We will be painting for 3 hours in the pm.
Accommodations: Hotel La Perla
Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Friday, September 3rd - La Spezia and Cinque Terre
We are checking-out and heading south to Lerici. Along the way stopping in Parma to have a cooking lesson and visit the city. We will check-in to our Europa Grand Hotel and set up for a sun-set painting right from the balcony of your hotel.
We will be painting 7 hours in the pm.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Saturday, September 4th - Full workshop day
Painting in the Bay of Poets, right from our beautiful hotel. We will relax and have a whole day workshop. For the non-painters this is a rich area for exploring. Great restaurants and bars, hikes and guided tours of all kinds.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Sunday, September 5th - Full workshop day
Painting in the Bay of Poets, right from our beautiful hotel. We will relax and have a whole day workshop . For the non-painters this is a rich area for exploring. Great restaurants and bars, hikes and guided tours of all kinds.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Monday, September 6th - Portovenere
Today we are painting in Portovenere. We will take the ferry to one of the prettiest towns on the “Golfo Dei Poeti”
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Tuesday, September 7th - Cinque Terre
Today we will be painting in the first two villages of Cinque Terre “Riomaggiore and Manarola” We will take a moment at lunch to taste the wines of Riomaggiore.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting and Dinner
Day 8: Wednesday, September 8th - Bay of Poets “Golfo Dei Poeti”
Paint in the morning with Walter, followed by a lecture. We will be painting on the cost of the Bay of Poets for the full day. For our night out, we will visit Osteria Atipica Ochi O Ca Toa, where the chef and owner will prepare local dishes and then join us with local music and dance.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Thursday, September 9th - Carrara Marble
On our last day, we will visit Carrara Marble, a fantastic four-wheel drive tour in the most spectacular basin of the Apuan Alps, to discover the precious Carrara marbles and where Michelangelo found the material for the most important art pieces of the world. After our visit and lunch free time for the rest of the afternoon. Walt and Alex will say goodbye to everyone with a good meal.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Friday, September 10th - Say goodbye to Italy
Transfer to the next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
Today we are painting in Portovenere. We will take the ferry to one of the prettiest towns on the “Golfo Dei Poeti”
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Tuesday, September 7th - Cinque Terre
Today we will be painting in the first two villages of Cinque Terre “Riomaggiore and Manarola” We will take a moment at lunch to taste the wines of Riomaggiore.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting and Dinner
Day 8: Wednesday, September 8th - Bay of Poets “Golfo Dei Poeti”
Paint in the morning with Walter, followed by a lecture. We will be painting on the cost of the Bay of Poets for the full day. For our night out, we will visit Osteria Atipica Ochi O Ca Toa, where the chef and owner will prepare local dishes and then join us with local music and dance.
We will be painting for 8 hours.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Thursday, September 9th - Carrara Marble
On our last day, we will visit Carrara Marble, a fantastic four-wheel drive tour in the most spectacular basin of the Apuan Alps, to discover the precious Carrara marbles and where Michelangelo found the material for the most important art pieces of the world. After our visit and lunch free time for the rest of the afternoon. Walt and Alex will say goodbye to everyone with a good meal.
Accommodations: Europa Grand Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Friday, September 10th - Say goodbye to Italy
Transfer to the next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
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Frequently asked questions
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My partner does not paint, is there something for him/her to do?
Yes, we are painting about 6-7 hours a day. Most locations are in villages or places of interest. There is ample time and things for a non-painter to do and explore. Lake Como and Cinque Terre are very walkable and easy to explore. How many hours a day will we be painting? Every day we will be painting a minimum of 6-8 hours. There will also be the option for sunset and night painting. We list daily in the itinerary the estimated hours for each day. We start off lighter and increase the hours as the week progresses. Is my deposit of $400 refundable? No, we have limited space and need a commitment from each guest. Please note that the deposit of $400 per guest is NON-REFUNDABLE except in the case that the trip does not meet the minimum number of participants. Where are we staying? We are staying 2 nights on Lake Como in the Tremezzo area and 7 nights in La Spezia, Lerici. From Lerici we will take day trips to Cinque Terre and the surrounding areas. How do we pack? We have two pre-meeting at the Yellow Barn Studio before the trip to explain packing and general information. Both meetings are broadcast live for those that can't physically attend. Do I need Travel Insurance? Where can I purchase Insurance? We highly recommend Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is based on many factors and the price varies from person to person. You can get a quote from our agent Carol Symington, csymington@AAASJ.COM . Please mention your tour, the dates, price and that it is Tierno Tours. Is my flight included? No, This is a land package only. How do I book my flights? As soon as the group is formed we will be sending out airfare quotes from the surrounding DC area. If you are out of state or have extended dates you can contact Carol Symington, csymington@AAASJ.COM and we can help you book our flights. |
If booking your own airfare:
Departure from the USA no later than Tuesday, August 31st to the Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Walter Bartman workshop ends Friday, September 10th out of the Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). As for the September 10th transfer we have two transfers currently arriving in Milan Malpensa airport at: 6:00am and at 9:30am. How do I get from the airport to the Hotel? Day 1 and day 10 we have transfers for all guests. If you are coming in before or leaving after those days; there are many transfer companies. We will help you book your transfer as soon as you purchase your airfare. How much is the cost of the Transfer? Private car about 110 per person, shared minivan 65 to 45 per person. We will help everyone based on all your plans before and after your trip with us to get the best rates for airfare and transfers. |
To book this tour now, click "Add to Cart".
We require a deposit of US$400 per guest.
You can choose the number of guests at checkout.
You can choose the number of guests at checkout.
