Traveling Palette Art Workshops™ Paint in Italy & USA
Paint Kauai ! Saturday, April 14 to Saturday, April 21, 2012
Hawaii’s Garden Paradise
$150 DISCOUNT ON ARTISTS AND GUEST PRICES. WE NOW HAVE LIMITED SPACES !
Our artists and their guests will have inspiring views throughout this incredible island of natural beauty. Kauai embraces the senses like no other destination. It is justly called the “Garden Isle” and most closely brings us back to the Hawaii of old. From lush landscapes to beautiful beaches to enchanted coastal regions, we will be painting aspects that almost form a dreamscape in the imagination.The staggering beauty of this “Hawaii’s Island of Discovery” captivates the artist. Kauai doesn’t have big highways or over-crowding.It is old fashioned Hawaii. You will need a car if you choose to go off the hotel property to paint. A car will also give you the freedom to go and explore the island and its culture…as well as paint in some incredible places.
This Workshop Includes:
small groups of only about 10 to 12 artists
work in oils, pastels, watercolors or drawing
exercises in composition and perspective
painting demonstrations every day
one-on-one instruction for beginners to advanced
develop your skills in speed while painting
exercises in adding figures to the landscape
color theory for differing morning and afternoon light
improve your drawing skills
The Kauai workshop includes:
7 nights, 8 days; located on the waterfront of the completely renovated Sheraton Kauai hotel; Garden View rooms; upgrades to Ocean View available.
Sheraton Resort Charge is included for all 7 days-entitles you to morning Oceanfront Yoga, use of tennis courts and ocean fitness center, Mai Tai punch hour with Hawaiian entertainment, parking, and much more!
$250 food and beverage credit per person to be used at specific meals througout the week
Transportation to and from the airport
Grand Island Tour with a professional touring company on day 2 of the workshop
Free day to explore the island on your own; some possibilitites include the National Tropical Botanical Garden, the only tropical botanical garden in the U.S. chartered by Congress. OR....for the outdoor enthusiast guest, fly fishing for bone fish as well as other deep sea fishing - some of the best fishing in the South Pacific.
Gratuities for front desk staff and drivers included.
Gala farewell dinner- a special event
Workshop price: $2,675 artists/$2,375 non-painting guests; single room supplement is $475. TAKE $150 OFF THESE PRICES; LIMITED TIME ONLY ! ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT ! Not included: Air transportation Transportation or fees for other activities except as listed Car rental Gratuity for hotel housekeeping/Wait staff Laundry services - bar services, wines, waters, etc.
Itinerary You will each have $250 of food and beverage credit.This credit is for use at specific meal times at the hotel. Sat 4/14Day 1 Arrival and check-in ; late afternoon painting demonstration by Sam D'Ambruoso on the grounds of the Kauai Sheraton.Artists should plan to paint for the afternoon. Artists’ goals and the six items that make a great painting are discussed in length. Join us for cocktails 7:00 pm and plan to have dinner at the hotel. Sun 4/15 Day 2Today we get to know Kauai. A professional touring company will take us along Kauai's east coast and a ride up the Wailua River to the famed Fern Grotto. Your land tour includes views of the Sleeping Giant, Hanalei Bay, Taro Fields, Anini Beach and the Princeville area. Sugar cane fields and remnants of the old plantation days dot your route and knowledgeable tour guides add to your viewing experience with tales of Kauai’s past. Your adventure continues with a leisurely riverboat ride to Fern Grotto. At the Wailua Marina, your guide will direct you to a flat bottom motor launch for your journey up Hawaii’s longest navigable river. This beautiful lava cavern forms a natural amphitheater with excellent acoustics. At the grotto, keeping with island custom, a chorus will serenade you with the traditional Hawaiian Wedding Song. Your tour concludes with a visit to Kauai's most northern point, the Kilauea Lighthouse. Mon 4/16 Day 3Another demo in early morning light…not too early… on hotel grounds.For those that want to travel to other locations we can do final critiques (if you want them) in the late afternoon.We will have some recommended places for painting. You will have seen some of the places on our first excursion.We will have maps and driving instructions to other places.I will also be out there at one location. Tues 4/17 Day 4Same drill as Monday. Wed 4/18Day 5Optional free day:Consider a trip tothe National Tropical Botanical Garden located in Lawai Valley – it is the only tropical botanical garden in the U.S. to be chartered by Congress. The tour of the grounds, ablaze with a multitude of plants and flowers, includes ancient Hawaiian stone walls and taro terraces.OR…for that outdoor enthusiast guest, how about fly fishing for bone fish?Some of the best bone fishing right here in Kauai.Marlin, ahi, ono, and aku are found in abundance off Kauai's south and east coasts. There also are special charters available that will carry you near the private island of Niihau for giant tuna and marlin. Thur 4/19 Day 6Painting Demo at the hotel.We will have other recommended painting sites. Fri 4/20 Day 7Lastpainting day in Kauai;pick your spots for painting.Be back at 4pm for an overall review and critique of the weeks work. Join us for a Farewell Dinner featuring an award-winning Hawaiian Luau !!! Sat 4/21Day 8Checkout and departure.
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All artwork and images are the property of D'Ambruoso Studios LLC and The Traveling Palette Artworkshops™ . Reproduction of any material or photos not permitted without the written consent of Sam D'Ambruoso or D'Ambruoso Studios LLC., 67 Richardson Drive, Middlebury, CT 06762. Tel: 203-758-9660
