Join Keiko Tanabe for this unique KEIKO TANABE watercolor workshop in Sicily. Oct 27 - Nov 3, 2017 SICILY Marsala, Italy Capturing Light & Atmosphere SALINARA in Watercolor. HISTORIC CHARMING VILLA Discover Sicily.
Keiko Tanabe is an award-winning watercolor artist.
She was born in Kyoto, Japan. As a child growing up in an art-loving family, she always enjoyed drawing and painting and won many awards in children’s art contests. However, art was not her chosen field of study later on. She earned a B.A. in intercultural communication (International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan) and an M.A. in international education (UCLA, California).
Her paintings have been juried into many exhibitions across Keiko Tanabe fortunately not only North America and in Asia. Her work has been purchased by paints great watercolors but also teaches private collectors from all around the world. her technique in multiple workshops.
If you have the opportunity to attend her workshops you will enjoy an unforgettable experience.
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For more info visit: ktanabefineart.com A land of extremes and contrasts. An island of enormous intensity. A concentrated of history and culture. Sculpted wild coastline of stunning beauty. Each season has its own distinctive charm. VILLA SALINARA
Historic charming villa in Western Sicily. It was originally built in the 1700s. It is a rural farm, a “baglio”, with Mediterranean sunset view. a “masseria”, a typical Sicilian building with a courtyard in the Immersed in history and culture, close to many interesting front and rooms that open up on it. Surrounded by vineyards sights as Mozia, Marsala, Trapani, Erice, Segesta and and olive groves located about 500 meters from the sea, Selinunte. It is a place of indisputable charm. Breathe in the beauty of Sicily. Living area for leisurely meals. Authentic and charming interiors. Hundreds Mediterranean painting spots. Inspiring picturesque painting spots. Wild and unspoiled nature painting spots. The Sicilians. Sicilian gastronomy. Sicilian wine. Sicilian colors. ONE WEEK PROGRAM
DAY 1 ARRIVAL Pick up Trapani Birgi airport at agreed time. Settle in rooms at Villa Salinara. 7:00 pm Meet with instructor and staffs. Introduction to the programme, the tours and visits planned for the week. 8:00 pm Sicilian welcome dinner at Villa.
DAY 2 PAINTING BETWEEN ANCIENT SALT PANS AND WINDMILLS 8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Painting at Villa. 12:30 pm Light lunch and relax at the Villa. 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Painting at windmills in a Natural Preserve. About 2,700 years ago the Phoenicians created the first salt pans. ITINERARY Today, became the most important area of salt making in Europe. 6:30 pm Back to the Villa. 7:30 pm Wine tasting, a passionate wine producer Gianfranco will introduce us to history of Marsala wines, accompanied by delicious local cheese, salami, olives, dry tomatos and then a delicious light dinner at Villa.
DAY 3 PAINTING AT CHARMING AND HISTORICAL VILLAGE ERICE 8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Painting at Villa. 12:30 pm Light lunch and relax at the Villa. 2:00 pm Leave for Mount Erice. 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Painting and visit Erice village. An utterly panoramic ride with stops for beautiful sea views will take us to the medieval village. ITINERARY 10:00 am-1:00pm 9:15 am 8:00 am-9:00 DAY 5 7:30 pm Free 12:30 pm time 9:30 am-12:30 9:15 am 8:00 am-9:00 DAY 4 7:30 pm 6:30 pm-7:30 perched on ahill issimply beautiful. Just outside thesiteof theancient Greeks hada very goodeye for where to build, thesetting of the Temple, Painting Greek Temple inSegesta. Leave for Segesta. Breakfast PAINTING IN ARCHEOLOGIC PARK INSEGESTA Dinner at typical siciliantrattoria with sunset sea view. Light lunchandrelax at the Villa. Romans, theCarthaginians. Lilibeo(ancient Marsala) was built in396BC. of God”.Before the Arabs, however, were theRomans, andbefore the The nameof town derivingfrom the Arabic “Marsa Allah”, meaning“Port Marsala isinternationally famous not only for homonymous wine DOC. Visit andpaint at thehistoric center and thefishmarket. Leave for Marsala. Breakfast PAINTING AT WINE TOWN MARSALA HISTORIC CENTER Dinner in Trapani, tasting theoriginal Pizzaat thetypical Pizzeria. Phoenicians took over, Trapani was turnedinto an important port. agricultural centre for their hill-top fortressvtown of Erice. When the production. Trapani was founded by theElymians, who useditasan Sea. The portandthecoast areimportant for tunafishingandsalt The city sits onalow-lying promontory jutting out into theMediterranean Short rideto beautiful Trapani historic center. and theEgadiIslands onnorth-western coast, providing spectacular views. the dramatic Punta del Saraceno andSan Vito Capeonthenorth-eastern overlooking thecity of Trapani, thelow western coast towards Marsala, Erice islocated ontop of Mount Erice,around 750m above sealevel, ITINERARY Departure 8:00 am-9:00 by DAY 7 11.00 8:00 pm 5.30 pm-7.30 pm am. 2:30 pm-5:30 12:30 pm 9:15 am-12:15 8:00 am-9:00 DAY 6 7:30 pm 5:00 pm 2:00 pm-5:00 archeologic 1:00 pm-2.00 park. Please note theitinerary isanexample. Visits will dependonlocation andaresubjectto change depending onthe weather.
Shuttle to Trapani Birgiairportat agreedtime. Breakfast Farewell Sicilian dinner at Villa. Wrap up,packingfor shipping,last little shoppingtripto Marsala. Painting andfinal critique. Light lunchandrelaxat the Villa. Painting at Villa. Breakfast FINAL CRITIQUE AND FAREWELL DINNER Dinner at Villa. On the way stop andshoppingfor personal needsat thelocal supermarket. Back to the Villa Continue painting at Archeologic Park. Typical lunchat our friend Antonia’s Cave House with panoramic view of countryside and views that stretch right down to thesea. The ancient Greekdrama Theatre istotally unspoilt rolling by green It isthought to have beenbuilt inthe420’s BC. city of Segesta liesanunusually well preservedGreekDorictemple. DEPARTURE EXTRA ACTIVITIES FOR PARTNERSFRIENDS. AND - Experience yoga or kitesurf with professional trainer. Levanzo. - Visit theunspoiled EgadiIslands, suchasFavignana and themagical colours of theMediterranean Sea. - Bicycling andenjoy splendid views over vineyards, with stroll, shopandeat inarelaxedsetting. - Visit theunforgettable city of Trapani where you can homonymous wine DOC. - Visit thebeautiful seasidecity of Marsala, homeof the salt marshes, windmills and vineyards. - Walking and visit thesurrounding, seacoast with antique - Visit andshoppingat local Sicilian ceramic artists. tasting.localproducers,- withwine Visit wine - Typical Sicilian cooking class(min.4pax). Start your adventure in Western Sicily: OUR GUESTS TESTIMONIALS HOW TO BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP
“Salinara is truly an inspiring place to be. Marvellous. For availability, any questions and booking, please kindly It is most definitely a unique and very beautiful place to write us on: be. The food is excellent, the company stimulating.” [email protected] Caroline Or visit our website: www.salinara.com
“Yumi and Adriano have created a haven for aspiring The deposit to confirm your workshop is 300 euro, it can be artists seeking the perfect country setting, healthy but paid by bank transfer. mouth-watering food, excellent tuition, and seriously After booking you will receive confirmation from us. good company.” Christine The balance for your workshop is due twelve weeks before arrival. “The Sicily workshop was the best gift I ever gave myself. This truly beautiful part of Italy is possibly one of it’s Please note our cancellation conditions set out below. best kept secrets, as yet undiscovered by tourists.” We recommend that you take out normal holiday Vincent insurance, including cancellation insurance.
“Best hosts, they made us feel extremely welcome. A handling charge of 100 euro per person per week will This is the best organized workshop I have taken. be levied on all cancellations. In addition, if you have to Sicily is beautiful.” cancel eight to twelve weeks before departure, a charge Robert of 40% of the total price is payable; at four to eight weeks, 60%; at one to four weeks, 80%; at less than one week, “Great lessons, great sicilian food, great wines, great 100% is payable. visits, superb location. The chef Maria tuned into our needs and made sure that everyone in the group had a We reserve the right to cancel any course at two great time.” months’ notice and, where possible, provide you with an Nancy alternative course. We organize and host workshops, concentrate on reserching Who we are, the finest international instructors for participants and strive to identify locations that feature picturesque, historical and emotional landscape. what we do. Our workshops are intimate, unique, and we keep on refining, thanks to our long experience in Sicily, always focus on having fun.
Our charming historic villa is immersed in nature between the blue Mediterranean sea and the open horizon in Sicily. It is the perfect holiday hideaway with a beautiful sea view where both body and soul can regenerate, giving a positive energy. We serve home-made foods, freshly baked breads and cakes. We try to let guests to experience the best Sicilian traditional cuisine. We have an organic vegetable garden for guests with different varieties of vegetable and fruit. Fresh eggs from Salinara is a non-profit institution. our lovely hens. We promote and encourage awareness, practice, development and diffusion During the renovation of the villa we worked with local of cultural activities related to art in all its forms. artisans and we used only natural, local products. We tried to keep all the rooms more or less like they were, we wanted Salinara, it has been founded by to respect the authentic Sicilian style. All our marbles are Yumi Igarashi and Adriano Castroni. Sicilian, the colors used to paint the wall were made by We are a community based on respect Sicilian grounds and natural lime. and the valorization of individual skills, provide Authentic doors, windows, floors and wardrobes, have all inspiring, authentic and passionate experience. been restored with our attention and passion. [email protected] salinara.com Follow us on