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More Italy excitement!

Beautiful, ancient, Orvieto is on my mind as I create journal pages using techniques that I'll teach in my September Painted Photo workshop in Italy.
I'm feeling so blessed that on the heals of my incredible Australian adventure, I get to travel to Italy and teach there again in September. I fell head over heals in love with Italy last year, and have such sweet memories of my time teaching, and shooting a bazillion photos as I hiked, and explored every corner of Orvieto. I'm beyond excited that I get to stay an extra week and explore Venice with my friend Nellie and our cameras this year! So excited about all the fun and new memories we'll make!
Bill and Kristi's adventures in Italy are unique in that each of the 5 bliss filled days include time in the studio creating, as well as time exploring Orvieto's history and the joys of Italian culture, including a cooking lesson with an Italian chef (and then we get to eat what we cook!), wine and olive oil tasting, and an Etruscan cave tour. For my workshop, we'll also be shooting photos at one of the most gorgeous cemeteries I've ever explored, and collecting treasures at the market to add to the journal we'll be making in the studio.
And this time, I'll get to see Italy in the fall. Spring was gorgeous last year, but wow, I can't wait to see and taste the richness of fall. And, there are still some spots open in the workshop if you would like to experience an incredible adventure in Italy with me this September!             burnout velvet created by Lorri Scott   
   
   

Beautiful Orvieto Italy!

I'm so excited that I'll be teaching another painted photo and journal workshop in Orvieto, Italy in just a few months! I'm still sighing and thinking about my trip to Australia (I still have more to share about my amazing time there!) but with September approaching, my thoughts and my heart turn toward beautiful Orvieto, 
and memories of last year's dreamy adventure fill my mind. I fell head over heals in love with the beautiful Italian people;   

rolling terraced vineyards, and narrow, one-way cobblestone streets winding through  ancient villages clinging to cliff walls;      
the golden afternoon light;  
   
the many family run boutiques, markets, and restaurants blending food, art, and community;        
and the ancient history, breathtaking architecture, and heart-stirring sculpture.    
               I also fell in love with Giovanni, the head nun running San Lodovico, the 400 year old convent/B&B where we stay and create art. Honestly, I wanted to adopt her and bring her home. She reminded me so much of my sweet grandmother. I can't wait to give Giovanni another great big hug!

Below are a few shots of last year's students and the fun we had together. There are spots left in the September workshop, so if you're interested, or have questions, email Kristi, Bill  or myself, and any of us will be more than happy to answer your questions.

 cooking class

 
 

Bill and Kristi, our amazing host and hostess!

 
                     
  

     painted photo of an angel from the cemetery near Orvieto

Dearest Orvieto, I look forward to meeting again soon, so I can once again wrap my heart around you while closing my eyes and breathing deep of your magnificent beauty and charm.

painted photo of an Italian House Crow