STUDIO LXIV & ETHICA HERITAGE PRESENT
DRAWING WITH PIRANESI
IN PAESTUM
JULY 8-15 OR JULY 15-20TH
This summer course is structured around the tradition of observation. Learn new ways of seeing architectural elements and recording in a sketchbook while sitting in the magnificent archaeological park of Paestum, Italy. A class for both beginners and those with more experience!
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The class will teach perspective drawing techniques and individual expression methods with pencil, paint, and ink. These are tools that both artists and architects have used since the Renaissance. Expand your visual knowledge for both fun and future design artistic endeavors!
The program includes an introduction to onsite field drawing techniques to draw the Paestum Temples as a way to understand classical and traditional design.
We draw among the temples as we study the landscape, and with extended drawing time, we share observations before breaking for a delicious local lunch. We plan daily excursions during the afternoon to see the area’s archaeological sites, architecture, and artisan workshops and sample delicious local food. We will have time for wellness, exercise, yoga, or swimming. We have special dinner parties most evenings at local venues. Also, there are exceptional local Michelin-star restaurants (extra) if the group is interested! Our drawing sessions will include an artist professor, architect, and historians for the afternoon lectures and excursions.
What’s included
Weekly Drawing Class (drawing and history of the region)
Special Excursions including UNESCO heritage sites and sampling the local food culture of Cilento
Special guided tours, local food and artisan shops.
5 Star Hotel on the Beach
2 Meals per Day
1 transport from Airport, local driver as needed.
For more details see example itinerary below
Not included: Airfare, Travel insurance, Medical insurance
Cost
Double Occupancy: $7,250.00 weekly (7 days) per person (min – different rooms are available)
Single Occupancy: $8,500.00 weekly (7 days) per person (upgrades available)
Initial deposit of $1,000 per person is required to hold your space to confirm reservations. 50 % Deposit of program cost by May 1. Final payment is due on or before May 30, 2024.
Please click the button below to submit your $1,000 deposit. Terms & Conditions
Detailed information provided once registered for course.
Deposit Required to hold your spot.
Professors
Dr. Ben Gitai ETH Zurich Architect HMONP
Ophrah Shemesh Painter
Heidi James Fisher Program Director
Dr. Vincenzo Pascale Heritage and History
ITINERARY JULY 8-14th
Daily 7 AM - 9AM Breakfast service
Monday, July 8 – Welcome!
Arrive at Naples (Capodichino airport) or train.
Private transportation to Hotel in Paestum
Aperitivo, music, and dinner opening with local products are also included.
Tuesday, July 9
Breakfast and discuss the drawing course and material handout.
9:30 Go to Archeological Park of Paestum Perspective lesson and drawing in the park- pencil, ink, sketching – Break for Lunch at Noon.
2 PM – Go to Agropoli, Cilentan Coast. (local seaside dinner and medieval castle) The beautiful port town of Agropoli.
Wednesday, July 10
9:30 Class 2 Go to the Park for a Drawing lesson (Temples) - Break for Lunch.
2 PM Lesson on Architecture and local history (inside Museum). After -Swimming, Yoga, relaxing at the Pool. Massage available.
Dinner in Paestum: Le Trabe (Michelin Star restaurant)
Thursday, July 11
9:30 Park for a Drawing lesson (Temples) Break for Lunch
Afternoon Excursion to Pompeii - Guided tour of new excavations. Dinner locally or return to Paestum.
Friday, July 12
9:30 Painting lesson with watercolors (Temples). Break for Lunch (Seaside location)
Afternoon: Boat to Capo Palinuro. Punta degli Infreschi. Spiaggia dei francesi. Dinner locally.
Saturday, July 13
930 Park for a Painting lesson with watercolors (Temples) Lunch Break in Padula area local restaurant
Visit Certosa di Padula and Museum hosted by La Certosa.
ITINERARY JULY 15-20th
Daily 7 AM - 9AM Breakfast service
Sunday, July 14 – Welcome to New Group!
Arrive at Naples (Capodichino airport) or train.
Private transportation to Hotel in Paestum
Day of leisure for group staying for week 2, beach, hiking, swimming suggestions for local travel.
5:30 Aperitivo, music, and dinner with local products are also included.
Monday, July 15
9:30 Archaeological Park of Paestum Perspective lesson and drawing in the park- pencil, ink, sketching – Break for Lunch at Noon
Special tour of the Paestum site and the Museum. Paestum across the centuries. Dinner locally.
Tuesday, July 16
9:30 Travel locally to Elea-Velia with a guided tour. Sketching onsite.Perspective lesson and drawing in the park- pencil, ink, sketching – Break for Lunch at Noon.
2 PM – Visit the city Acciaroli/Pioppi including Marina di Casal Velino. Dinner Alessandro Feo.
Wednesday, July 17
9:30 Park for a Drawing lesson (Temples) - Break for Lunch.
2 PM Visit Certosa di Padula, lunch in Auletta, Visit to Pertosa Caves. Local honey Santo Miele.
Dinner Nonna Sceppa. Paestum
Thursday, July 18
9:30 Park for a Drawing lesson (Temples) Break for Lunch
Visit Palinuro, Boat to Capo Palinuro, Dinner at special Agriturismo.
Friday, July 19
9:30 Painting lesson with watercolors (Temples). Break for lunch in Minori
Trip to Minori and visit Villa Romano archaeological site and special local pastry shop. Dinner at Ancient House
Saturday, July 20
Go to Naples for the Day, in search of Caravaggio and visit the Naples archaeological museum. Lunch in Naples.
Return to Paestum.