Italian Art Trip 2012



Lake Como, Italy Painting trip 2012

Time is flying! There is only a few weeks before we head to the airport and get off the plane in Italy! ( End of April) Our art agenda is pretty well set (of course there are always minor changes) and we have gotten our art materials out and are practicing like mad.

We will visit the Big Three- Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi and Villa Balbienello! I can almost smell those cascading flowers! There is so much to see there, it is overwhelming! Our cameras are going to come in mighty handy. We will stop in Como, Bellagio, Menaggio and Lenno, each one a unique and colorful town with authentic Italian charm.

As a lovely added bonus we will be going to Il Caminetto in Varenna for an Italian cooking lesson and food experience! Can it get any better???



Stores in Bellagio, Italy

 Ed and I are taking pre-beginner Italian from a wonderful woman- Edie.  She had soooo much patience with my 'french accented' Italian!!! Learning a new language can result in a few brain cramps....


Ancient stairway in Lezzeno, Italy

We are hoping to go for 2 weeks next year and perhaps include Tuscany. Last time I looked there were 14 sign ups for the next art trip!
I better look for those perfect comfortable shoes....there will be lots of walking and lots of stairs...
Ciao