CARLO MARCHIORI WORKSHOP AT VILLA CA’ TOGA

All Painting and Decorative Art Classes will be held at Carlo Marchiori’s Studio at Villa Ca’ Toga. The Classes will focus on traditional academic techniques Marchiori learned at the Art Institute of Padua and will consist of step-by-step demonstrations and practice of art projects including chiaroscuro, basic perspective, theory of shadows, composition by outline, mass and detail as well as depth effect and painting on furniture. The medium and technique will be acrylic on canvas.

Marchiori will also open his villa with its’ large Salone, Library, Bedrooms and Reception Room, completely decorated with frescoes, for student observation and study as well as the extensive grounds, gardens, pool, statues and fountains.

Courses will run from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

SYLLABUS

MONDAY : Clouds, Trees & Conventional Landscapes
Canvas: 36” x 50”
Brushwork Technique, Color Choice, Color to Avoid, Composition Planning, Background to Foreground

TUESDAY: A Baroque Panel - A Sculptural Cartouche
Two canvases: 28” x 36” each
Paper Stencil, Drawing and Cutting, Samples of Painted Marble, Logic of Shadow and Depth

WEDNESDAY: A Frieze of Classical Molding and Grotesque
Canvas: 50” x 36”
Three-Dimensional Rendering of Molding, Stencil Technique, Building Subject in Major Brush Stroke, Stressing and Antiquing

THURSDAY - FRIDAY: Trompe L'oelil Vertical Mural on Canvas
Canvas: 50” x 80”
Theory Perspective in Depicting an Archway, a Window and a Balustrade, Logic `of Distance Hazing and Shadow, Vista Effect with Hill, Water, Tree, Rock, Foliage, and Building from Far Background to Foreground

SATURDAY: Students' Choice
Complete the Previous Day’s Project or Practice Plein Aire Painting on the Picturesque Grounds of the Villa

SUNDAY (Optional)
Visit Local Wineries or nearby Calistoga, Tour the Napa Valley, go Hiking, Hot Air Ballooning or enjoy other Wine Country Attractions

TUITION FEE & SCHEDULE 2004

Tuition Fee: $2,800.00
50% Required to Secure Reservation. Final Payment due one week before class begins.

Class Schedule: May 3 – 8, June 7 –12 and October 4 – 9

Registration Form: Click here to download the registration form in PDF format.
(PDF format allows you to view your form electronically on most computers. The freely available Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view and print PDF files.)

Accommodations: the following nearby Inns and Bed & Breakfast will offer special weekly rates for the Classes. Please mention Ca’ Toga Art Classes when reserving rooms.

Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs: Tel: (707) 942-4879 ext. 204 www.drwilkinson.com
Garnett Creek Inn: Tel: (707) 942-9797, www.garnettcreekinn.com
Scott Courtyard: Tel: (707) 942-0948, www.scottcourtyard.com

For Information on restaurants, spas, wineries and tourist attractions. Contact Calistoga chamber of Commerce at (707) 942-.6333 www.calistogachamber.com

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

1. All acrylic Paints, Canvases & Papers will be provided
2. The student will bring:

- Watercolor medium size brushes # 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
- Flat brushes 2”, 3”, 4”
- Exacto knife & blades
- Sepia pencils
- White chalk sticks
- One roll of 1” masking tape
- One tape measure
- One 36” ruler
- One 24” level
- One 90-degree plastic triangle
- Protective overalls or suitable clothing for painting