"Because I have been painting for many years, I was very hesitant to enroll in one of your art workshops; I do also enjoy a faithful clientele for my paintings. However I did! And I do not regret a single moment. My paintings got more personal, more special and all of my regulars want to buy a painting of my "new period". Thank you again for your thoughtful and clever supervision".
“Yves made us dig, and dig deep, and we found out that we were artists – we CAN do this! We CAN paint with our hearts, and with honesty. We CAN let go!”
“My name is Sue (a.k.a. Susie) Pluck. I used to paint. Now I am an artist”.
“I can only say that the time spent with you both was a life changing and extremely memorable experience which B. and I will cherish forever.”
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6) Pre-departure newsletter
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8) Risotto alla Bronzino (Monica Marquez)
Our painting workshops
or art courses
Since 1996 we have been offering quality painting workshops in France, Colombia, and Italy. But it is in the region of southern Tuscany (Montepulciano and Cortona) that we mostly follow the path of the Macchiaioli painters, since the landscapes of the Val d’Orcia, Siena, Montepulciano, and Cortona are just astounding and the quality of life, seducing. Our art workshops were attended by hundreds of art lovers and artists from all around the world.
All of our painting workshops are intended for:
1) the very first timers wishing to discover painting;
2) artists of all levels who desire to reflect upon their art and need new visions, new challenges, in brief, a new commitment toward painting;
3) artists who simply wish to carry on what they do without supervision;
4) individuals who wish to explore the creative process through painting and;
5) the "symbolic other" who wish to accompany their partner to an icscis workshop either to enjoy the sites and the regional cuisine, or to explore their first encounter with the painting medium.
Oil painting, watercolor, acrylics are all welcomed for our plein-air daily art courses.
icscis...the "Art School" is more; it is also a series of art history and art theory PowerPoint lectures which introduce you to the art of the country. These lectures are also tailored to help you find your own personal path toward image-making.
Pre-departure nesletter
Before the painting workshop, everyone receives our pre-departure newsletter adapted to the context of the participants. That context is known thanks to answers collected from our expectation questionnaire sent to everyone
a few months before the art course. This way, the main art instructor knows exactly what to expect from his/her group so no precious time would be lost. The newsletter reveals everything about the painting workshop in Italy such as the material list, the meals, what to do upon arrival in Tuscany, the teaching philosophy, the final schedule, etc.
Forming a group
While the majority of art workshops offered in Italy do not establish a minimum of participants, in icscis we believe in the importance of group dynamics for the success of our workshops. It is very important for us to form a group of at least 8 people, since we know that it will undoubtedly contribute to the success of our painting workshop. The spirit of togetherness is in fact a very important ingredient of our art courses since we all know that it is from everyone that we also learn, not to forget the turmoil of knowledge that we encounter during our supper conversation. During a painting workshop, togetherness, love and laughter are as important components as paint, paintbrushes and canvases.
Our cuisine
As you already know, Italian cuisine is among the finest in the world. Our painting workshops' meals, adapted to all, will be undoubtedly Italian. Expect to eat pasta, drink lots of wine in order to neutralize the excess of olive oil. Garlic, parsley, lemon are the staples of this country. Formagi such as pecorino romano, torta, and gorgonzola will be part of every meal as well as a honest Rosso di Toscana (you are just in the best region of the Chianti). The meals, prepared in a brisk will be very tasty as here our Risotto alla Bronzino photographed here by Monica Marquez. Our meals are as good in Colombia and Canada > more on food > click here for more details on our meals
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- what is unsought will go undetected.
(Sophocles)
updated July 14, 2010